User manual
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TOUCHBOOK G7
USER MANUAL
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Table of Contents
Safety Information ............................................................ 4
Appearance and Key Functions .................................. 12
Introduction ...................................................................... 14
Call Functions .................................................................. 16
Notifications Bar ............................................................. 18
Contacts ............................................................................ 20
Messaging ......................................................................... 22
Bluetooth & Wi-Fi ............................................................ 23
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Downloads ........................................................................ 26
Internet Browser.............................................................. 27
Gmail .................................................................................. 29
Camera ............................................................................... 30
Gallery ................................................................................ 32
Music .................................................................................. 34
FM Radio ........................................................................... 35
Sound Recorder .............................................................. 37
File Manager ..................................................................... 38
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Calendar ............................................................................ 39
Alarm Clock ...................................................................... 40
Settings ............................................................................. 41
Storage .............................................................................. 46
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 47
Safety Information
Please carefully read the terms below:
Use Safely
Do not use the tablet in situations where it might cause danger.
Transportation Safety
Please observe all transportation laws and regulations.
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Please drive with both hands on the wheel.
PLEASE DRIVE RESPONSIBLY - DO NOT TEXT AND DRIVE
Hospital Safety
Please follow hospital rules and limitations.
Please turn off your tablet when near medical instruments.
Airport Safety
Remember to follow all airport and flight safety regulations.
Please do not use your tablet during flight.
Chemical Warning
Do not use your tablet around fuels or chemicals.
Temperature Warning
Do not subject your tablet to extreme temperature conditions.
Water Hazard
Your tablet is not waterproof. Keep your tablet away from water or liquid to avoid damage.
Emergency Calls
Make sure your tablet is switched on and in a service area. In home screen, tap the dial key and dial the
emergency number.
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Accessories and Batteries
Use only Blu authorized batteries and accessories.
Information Backup
Remember to keep a written record of all important information.
Battery Safety and Precautions
- For better performance and longer battery life, it is recommended that you charge the battery fully before
using the tablet for the first time.
- The optimum performance of a new battery is typically achieved after two or three complete charge
cycles. Note: Keep in mind that continuous overcharging will affect long term battery life.
- While charging, keep the tablet out the reach of children.
- Store the battery in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight and water.
- Do not expose batteries to extreme temperatures (below -8°C (18°F) or above 43°C (110°F).
- Immediately stop using the battery if it produces an odor, cracks and leaks, overheats, distorts or has any
other type of physical damage.
- Avoid using the charger near or around liquids. If the charger comes in contact with water or any liquids,
immediately unplug it from the outlet to reduce the risk of overheating, charger malfunction, electric shock
or fire.
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Warning: Please be careful with the disposal of used batteries. Do not throw away batteries with daily
waste. Please follow local environmental laws and guidelines for proper waste disposal.
Cleaning and Maintenance
- Avoid using the tablet and accessories in excessively moist areas to avoid malfunction.
- Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the tablet, battery and charger.
- Do not use alcohol, thinner, benzene or any other solvent to clean the tablet.
FCC Regulations
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiated radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
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determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user‘s authority to operate the equipment.
RF Exposure Information (SAR)
This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio
frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the United States.
During SAR testing, this device was set to transmit at its highest certified power level in all tested
frequency bands, and placed in positions that simulate RF exposure in usage against the head with no
separation, and near the body with no separation. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified
power level, the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum
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value. This is because the device is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the
power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna,
the lower the power output.
The exposure standard for wireless devices employing a unit of measurement is known as the Specific
Absorption Rate, or SAR.
The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg.
This device is complied with SAR for general population /uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI/IEEE
C95.1-1992 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified
in IEEE1528. This device has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when tested with
the device directly contacted to the body.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model device with all reported SAR levels
evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this model device is
on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid after
searching on FCC ID: YHLBLUTBG7.
For this device, the highest reported SAR value for usage against the head is 0.89 W/kg, for usage near
the body is 1.18 W/kg.
While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various devices and at various positions, they
all meet the government requirements.
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IC Notice
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d'en
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
IC: 11492A-TBG7
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IC Radiation Exposure Statement
This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in IC RSS-102 and
had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in IEEE 1528
and IEC 62209. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
Cet appareil est conforme aux limites d'exposition DAS incontrôlée pour la population générale de la
norme CNR-102 d'Industrie Canada et a été testé en conformité avec les méthodes de mesure et
procédures spécifiées dans IEEE 1528 et IEC 62209.Cet appareil et sa ou ses antennes ne doivent pas
être co-localisés ou fonctionner en conjonction avec tout autre antenne ou transmetteur.
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Appearance and Key Functions
Power
Volume
Front Camera
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Rear Camera
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Introduction
Installation of the SIM Card
Please keep the SIM card out of the reach of children. The SIM card and its contact are easily damaged
due to scratching or bending. Please be cautious when carrying, installing or taking out the SIM card.
Note: Please contact your cellular tablet service provider directly to obtain the SIM card.
To insert SIM card:
1. Power off tablet (if powered on) and insert the SIM card.
2. Insert an SD card.
(For additional storage capacity)
Speakers
Speakers
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3. Power on the tablet.
Power On, Power Off and Unlock
On - Please ensure the SIM card has been properly inserted into the tablet. Long press the Power key to
switch on the tablet.
Off - In standby mode, long press on Power key until an options menu appears. Select Power Off in the
menu to switch off the tablet.
Unlock-In standby mode, swipe the screen up to unlock.
Security
You may set a security lock feature as a security measure for the tablet. For further information regarding
password locks, password revision and other functions please enter into the security option in system
settings.
SIM Slot
Memory Card
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Call Functions
At the dial keyboard, enter the phone number and then click the dial key. If dialing an extension, you may
click the dial pad icon in the bottom of the screen to open the interface and enter the number of the
extension. You may also press and hold the 0 key to add a (+) sign when adding an international dialing
prefix.
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Call Logs
Every number called and received will be saved in the call log. All numbers in the call log can be dialed
directly by clicking the number and select CALL BACK. When the number appears on the list, click it to
view additional details.
Keypad
Call Logs
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Notifications Bar
The notification bar is the status bar located on the top of the screen which contains useful and important
information regarding your tablet and applications that are installed.
On the notification bar, several icons will appear such as signal bar, battery indicator, data indicator,
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. You may slide the notification bar down with your finger to display any pending
notifications or actions.
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Quick Notification Settings
The notification settings window provides shortcuts to different settings for quick access. When you slide
the notification bar down with your finger to display any pending notifications, touch any place of pending
notifications and slide down again to see Quick Notification Settings.
Note: To remove pending notifications, drag down the notification bar on the top of the screen and click the
clear notification icon on the upper right hand part of the screen (3 horizontal lines).
Pending
Notifications and
Applications
Quick Notification
Settings
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Contacts
Enter: Click on the applications menu and select contacts
• The default display is the tablet contacts and SIM card contacts
• The contacts are organized alphabetically by default.
Add Contact
Search
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Click the Search icon to enter the contact search interface. Any numbers or letters associated with any of
the contacts saved in the list will be shown in the search results.
If there were no matches for the inputted contact, the interface will display no contacts found.
Add New Contact
Click the icon to add contact.
Select to save contacts to tablet, Gmail account or SIM card.
You may edit contact picture, name, telephone number, address, and email among other
options.
Click Add new contact to save contact.
Contact Information Field
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Messaging
You may use this function to exchange text messages and multimedia messages with your family and
friends. The messages to and from the same contact or tablet number will be saved into a single
conversation so you may see the entire message history conveniently.
Send an SMS
Application Menu » Messaging » New message
Click the contact icon to enter text message recipient
Compose Message
Click to send
Send an MMS
When creating message, the default message style is SMS. The message will automatically convert to
MMS when adding an attachment.
Note: 10 pages of SMS will convert to MMS.
Click the Paperclip icon in the messaging interface.
Click to add attachments and create an MMS message.
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Bluetooth & Wi-Fi
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology that devices can use to exchange
information and connect to different types of devices which include headsets, car kits, and other devices.
Text Entry Field
Add recipient
Attachment Type for
MMS Message
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Power on Bluetooth
1) Settings » Bluetooth and select ON to power on Bluetooth.
2) The Bluetooth icon will appear in the notification bar.The tablet will start to scan for all devices within
range.
3) In Bluetooth settings all the devices found will displayed in the list under the icon.
Note: The default detecting time is 2 minutes.
List of available devices
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Power on Wi-Fi
Settings » Wi-Fi and select ON to power on Wi-Fi
Click on the desired Wi-Fi network to be connected.
Note: Unsecured networks can be connected to directly - Secured networks require a password or
credentials prior to connection.
List of available networks and
the network connection screen
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Downloads
The download section keeps sorted all of the files that have been downloaded on the tablet. The section
can display the download by date or by size. To clear the file from the list, touch and hold the target file until
delete icon appear, and then touch to remove the file.
Downloads may be sorted
by name, date, and size
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Internet Browser
Menu Functions
Backward
After browsing through multiple pages, this option will return the user to the previous page.
Forward
After browsing through multiple pages, this option will move to a web page after the current page.
Windows
You may view all windows open by clicking the windows icon in the upper right part of the browser.
Bookmarks
Click the save to Bookmarks option to make the current URL as a saved Bookmark.
Click Bookmarks/History to opened saved bookmarks.
More________________________________________________________________________________
Find on page: Search current page.
Share page: Select to share the current page.
Save for offline reading: Saves page for offline reading.
Settings: Contains a variety of browser settings.
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Click on the menu key to
access the browser settings
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Gmail
Gmail is Google’s free email service. To access the Gmail program, click the applications menu and click
on the Gmail icon and either sign in with your existing account or create a new one.
Note: In order to keep accounts streamlined with Google services, your Gmail account will be used for
various Google programs which include: Google Play Store, Google Drive, Google +, Google Photos, and
Google Wallet.
The Gmail inbox is separated by default
in 3 different categories.
These categories include primary inbox,
social inbox where all your Facebook,
Twitter, and social media emails are
separated to and your Promotions inbox
where all your commercial emails are
separated.
You may add or delete other categories in
Gmail settings
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Play Store
Google Play allows you to download music, movies, and even games. Click the Play icon to sign in with
your Google account.
Camera
Camera
Prior to use: Install memory card before using the camera or video camera. All photos or videos taken are
Select between Google Play
categories which include:
Applications, Games, Movies,
Music, Books and Newsstand
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typically stored in the memory card for large storage capacity for images.
Open Camera
Applications Menu » Camera
Select video mode if you want to record videos.
Note: You may place a camera shortcut icon on any of the screens.
Take Pictures
Aim the object that the picture will be taken.
Press the Shutter button on the screen.
After taking the picture, the file will be saved in the camera’s gallery folder. You can view the
photos by clicking the preview box button.
You may adjust various settings for the camera by pressing Menu while in the camera interface. When in
the camera viewfinder mode, you can switch to video or photos’ gallery.
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Gallery
Open Images
Click on the applications menu then click on the gallery icon to enter and view stored media
Select from Camera or Video
Camera Modes
Camera Options
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Share Pictures
You may share pictures by sending them through different types of installed applications. You may also
send pictures through the MMS message function by attaching a picture and also via Bluetooth.
Adjust Image
Press target picture once to maximize it and select edit icon to adjust images. You may select from
different effects that may include: Punch, Vintage, B/W, Bleach, Instant, Latte, Blue, Litho, X-Process. Or
you may select from different built-in picture frames to modify your picture.
List of different
gallery albums
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Crop Pictures
Click menu and crop to adjust the size of the picture. Once the picture appears, pinch your fingers in or out
to adjust the size. To keep proportion, hold down any of the four corners of the image and adjust.
Music
Open Music
Application Menu » Music
Song Status
Track Controls
Player Options
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Search Music
You may choose to search for music from media folder through artist name, song name, album name.
The following formats are available: AMR, MIDI, MP3, WAV, and OGG.
FM Radio
FM Radio
Through this function, you may listen to FM radio on the device. The FM radio uses the wired headset as
an antenna in order to receive signal. Before using this function, connect the original equipment headset
that came with the tablet.
Open FM radio
Press the FM Radio icon to open the application.
Click Search automatic scans of FM channels and then click to add favorite radio stations.
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FM Radio as Background
Click on the Home key to move the FM Radio to the background.
Add Favorite Radio
Stations
Scan
Radio Options
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Sound Recorder
You may send any recorded audio via Bluetooth or MMS and also have the option to make any recorded
audio the tablets default ring tone. The recorder uses only 3GPP format.
Record
- Keep the mic near the voice source.
- Click the record button to record the audio.
- Click the stop button to stop recording the
audio.
Recording Controls
Recording Time
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Note: All recordings are typically saved in the SD card folder. Please ensure SD card is installed.
File Manager
The file manager allows you to search and organize your stored files conveniently and efficiently through
one program.
Scroll and search through the
File Manager for stored files.
You may also search or add
new folders from the File
Manager interface
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Calendar
The calendar helps keep track of your life’s most important moments in one application.
Long press the specific
day or hour you wish to
enter a new event to
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Alarm Clock
Click the clock icon and then click the Alarm tab to enter the alarm clock configuration interface. This
option allows you to add and edit alarms
Click to edit new alarms
While in the alarm interface,
click on the specific hour and
minute to set the alarm
Click to edit or delete
alarms
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Settings
Wireless & Network
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Wi-Fi
Settings » Wi-Fi to power on. When on, the Wi-Fi will automatically search for available
networks. Any unsecured network can be used directly and any secured network requires a
password or credentials prior to connection.
Bluetooth
Press the switch to power on Bluetooth. Once on, the Bluetooth will automatically scan for any
nearby open equipment.
SIM cards
Manage SIM and data information
Data Usage
Mobile and Wi-Fi Data Usage
More…
Airplane Mode, Default SMS app, VPN
Tethering & Portable hotspot
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Note: When in airplane mode, all network connections will turn off automatically.
Device
Display
Wallpaper, Brightness level, Sleep, Daydream, Font size and so on.
Sound & notification
This option sets the tone settings for receiving calls and notifications.
Storage
View memory usage.
Battery
General power usage.
Apps
Downloaded apps - Manage and delete downloaded applications.
Running apps - Press Stop to stop any of the services listed and removes from the running
applications list.
All apps – all apps installed in this tablet will be shown here.
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Personal
Location
Here, you can set the location mode:
High Accuracy – Use GPS, Wi-Fi and Mobile Networks
Battery Saving – Use Wi-Fi and Mobile Networks.
Device Only – Use GPS only to determine location.
You can also see recent location requests and location services.
Note: GPS depends on satellite/hardware availability.
Security
Set up screen locks: Use swipe, voice unlock, pattern, PIN or password to lock the screen.
Pattern: The first time there will be simple unlock instructions and examples. Click “continue” to
proceed.
PIN: Enter PIN number to unlock the screen.
Password: Use password to unlock the screen
You may stop the security feature at any time.
Apart from screen lock, there are still encryption, passwords, device administration, credential storage and
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advanced items to manage for the purpose of tablet security.
Accounts
Add account and manage accounts.
Language and Input
Language - Change languages.
Spell checker- use entries from your contact list to check spell.
Personal Dictionary - Add or delete words to the personal dictionary.
Keyboard & input methods - manage among current keyboard, android keyboard(AOSP) and
Google voice typing.
Speech - choose voice input, text-to-speech output, and manage voice control.
Mouse/trackpad - adjust pointer speed.
Backup & Reset
Back up my Data – Will back up all application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to
Google's servers
DRM reset – clear all DRM licenses.
Factory data reset - Clear all data stored on the tablet.
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System
Date & Time
Date and Time adjustment.
Set time zone - Select Time Zone according to where your location.
Use 24-hour format
Select Date Format - There are 3 kinds of formats you can choose from: Month-Day-Year,
Day-Month-Year and Year-Month-Day, and Year-Month-Day which is the default setting.
Schedule Power On & Off
Schedule power on and off
Accessibility
This option provides more advanced setting namely talkback, switch access, captions, magnification
gestures, large text, high contrast text, power button ends call, auto-rotate screen, speak passwords,
accessibility shortcut, text-to-speech output, touch & hold delay, color inversion, color correction.
Printing
You may print files via Cloud print.
(Please check Google Cloud Print website for printer compatibility information)
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About tablet
Tablet updates, status of the battery, network, and others, and tablet Information.
Storage
Connect the tablet with the USB cable provided. Once connected, a USB connected interface will appear.
Once in the connection mode interface, select MTP Media device or from the other options in the
connection screen to transfer files.
You can choose to
transfer files via MTP.
For photos or images,
select PTP
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Troubleshooting
Below is a list of common problems that may occur. Try these easy troubleshooting steps to resolve any
type of issues you may encounter.
The tablet does not power on
Press and hold the power key until the startup sequence appears on the display.
Check the battery level and ensure there is sufficient charge.
The tablet does not respond after several minutes
The tablet has an internal battery, please press and hold the power button.
The tablet powers off by itself
Check if the screen lock of the tablet is enabled.
Check if the tablet needs to be charged.
The battery won’t charge
Check if the battery is already fully charged.
Double check if the charger connector is properly connected to the tablet.
The standby time is too short
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Please keep in mind that standby time relates directly to usage (Internet, Text, Voice Calls, Maps,
etc.).
The tablet cannot connect to the network (Voice or Data)
Verify if you have active service with your service provider.
Contact your local network service provider and verify if you are within its network coverage area.
The tablet displays a SIM Error
Make sure the SIM is properly inserted and in its intended slot.
Make sure that the SIM card is not damaged or scratched.
The PIN code was entered incorrectly three times
The SIM card will lock and you will need to enter the PUK code (PIN Unlock Code). Please
contact your local service provider to obtain the PUK.
I cannot make calls
Make sure that the number you dialed is correct and the dial key has been pressed.
Use the full national area code when dialing out of your area or when abroad, use country-specific
international access codes.
I cannot receive calls
Make sure that your tablet is connected to a network.
Check the tablets Call Divert and Call barring settings (Check with your service provider for these
settings and codes)
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The caller ID does not display on incoming calls
Contact your local network service provider and verify you have the caller ID feature enabled on
your account or verify if the caller may have blocked his number from appearing.
The caller cannot leave a voicemail message
Contact your local network service provider and verify if the voicemail service is active on your
account or check if the network is busy.
The tablet does not connect to the internet
Ensure with your service provider that your account has the appropriate internet/data plan
enabled.
Ensure internet APN settings are configured (Carrier dependent).
Text Messages cannot be Sent / Received
Ensure text messaging is enabled with your service provider.
Ensure text APN settings are configured (Carrier dependent).
The information provided in this user manual is subject to change without notice and BLU Products
reserves the right to modify the manual at any given time. BLU Products has made every effort to ensure
that this user manual is accurate and disclaims responsibility and liability for any inaccuracies or
omissions.
Note: Some pre-loaded software, programs, user interface, or internal elements may vary depending on
final version.