BLU G5 PLUS User Manual

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G5 Plus

USER MANUAL

Table of Contents

Safety Information ...................................................................

Appearance and Key Function ..............................................

Introduction ...............................................................................

Call Functions ..........................................................................

Notifications Bar .......................................................................

Contacts ....................................................................................

Messaging ................................................................................

Bluetooth & Wi-Fi .....................................................................

Downloads ................................................................................

Opera Mini .................................................................................

Gmail .........................................................................................

Play Store..................................................................................

Camera ......................................................................................

Music .........................................................................................

FM Radio ..................................................................................

Sound Recorder .......................................................................

File Manager ............................................................................

Calendar ....................................................................................

Alarm Clock ..............................................................................

Settings .....................................................................................

Storage ......................................................................................

Troubleshooting .......................................................................

Safety Information

Please carefully read the terms below:

Use Safely

Do not use the phone in situations where it might cause danger.

Transportation Safety

Please observe all transportation laws and regulations.

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 mobile phone when near medical instruments.

Airport Safety

Remember to follow all airport and flight safety regulations.

Please do not use your phone during flight.

Chemical Warning

Do not use your mobile phone around fuels or chemicals.

Temperature Warning

Do not subject your phone to extreme temperature conditions.

Water Hazard

Your phone is not waterproof. Keep your phone away from water or liquid to avoid damage.

Emergency Calls

Make sure your mobile phone is switched on and in a service area. In home screen, tap the phone key and dial the emergency number.

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 mobile phone 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 mobile phone 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.

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 handset and accessories in excessively moist areas to avoid malfunction.

- Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the handset, battery and charger.

- Do not use alcohol, thinner, benzene or any other solvent to clean the

handset

Appearance and Key Function

Front Camera

Vol ume

Back

Power

Home

Rear Camera

Flash

Speaker

Introduction

Installation of the SIM Card

Warning: 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 use caution when carrying, installing or taking out the SIM card. NB: Please contact your cellular phone service provider directly to obtain your SIM card.

To insert SIM card:

1. Remove the rear cover. Insert the SIM card.

2. Insert the SD card. (For additional storage capacity)

3. Insert the battery, replace the rear cover, and power on phone.

SIM 2 Slot

Memory Card

SIM 1 Slot

Power On and Off

On - Please ensure the SIM card has been properly inserted into the phone. Long press the Power key to switch the phone on.

Off - In standby mode, long press on Power key until an options menu

appears. Select Power Off in the menu and confirm in the pop-up prompt to switch off the phone.

Security

You may set a security lock feature as a security measure for the phone. For further information regarding password locks, password revision and other functions please enter into the security option in system settings.

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.

Call Log History

Call Logs

Every telephone number called and received will be saved in the phones call log. All numbers in the call log can be dialed directly by clicking the dial icon on the screen. When the number appears on the list, click it to view details. To clear the call logs, press the menu key and select delete. You may remove one or multiple calls.

Call Options

There are different options that can be used in the call log and dialing interface. You may press the menu key while in the dial interface and adjust call settings. In the call logs, you may press browse through contacts list or set default contact resources.

Notifications Bar

The notification bar is located on the top of the screen which contains useful and important information regarding your phone and the 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.

Pending

Notifications and

Applications

Quick

Notification

Settings

Notification Settings

The notification settings window provides shortcuts to different phone settings for quick access. Click on any of the shortcut notification icons to power on or off.

Note: To clear notifications, drag down the notification bar and click the clear notification icon on the upper right hand part of the screen (3 horizontal lines). The notification settings menu is located by dragging down the notification bar and is located on the upper right hand part of the screen next to the clear notification icon.

Contacts

Enter: Click on the applications menu and select contacts.

 The default display is the phone contacts.

 The contacts are organized alphabetically by default.

After signing in to your Google account, Google contacts will be

displayed in sync.

Add Contact

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.

Add New Contact

 Click the add contact icon (+) to add contact.

 Save your contacts to your Google account.

 You may enter different contact details which include adding a

picture, name, telephone number, group, address, and email among other options.

 Click to save contact.

Contact

information entry

field

Delete Contact

 Click on the Contacts icon to enter the phonebook.

 Click the menu key to access the Contacts menu.

 Click on Delete Contact and scroll to select which contact(s)

Note: You may also search for an individual contact in the phonebook. Once the contact is found click the contact name to enter the contact profile, press the menu key to bring up the contact menu and select delete to eliminate from the phonebook.

you wish to delete.

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 phone 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 (or shortcut icon)

 Click the contact icon to enter text message recipient

 Compose Text Message and click Send

Send an MMS

When creating message, the default message style is SMS.

 Click the attachment icon in the messaging interface.

 Click to add attachments and create an MMS message.

Recipient

Attachment button

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 and other devices.

Power on Bluetooth

Settings » Connected devices and select to power on Bluetooth.

Text message

entry field

 The Bluetooth icon will appear in the notification bar. The

Bluetooth will then start to scan for all devices within its range and will display all available devices in a list.

 In Bluetooth settings, all the devices found will displayed in a

list.

Note: The maximum detecting

time of the phone is 2

minutes.

List of available Bluetooth

devices

Power on Wi-Fi

Settings » Network & Internet 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.

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 user name and password will be used for some Google programs which include: Google Play Store, Google Drive, Google +, Google Photos, and Google Wallet.

List of available networks

and the network

connection screen

The Gmail inbox is separated by default in three

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

You may add or delete other categories in Gmail

emails are separated.

settings

Play Store

Google Play allows you to download music, movies, and games directl y to your device. To access the Google Play Store, click on the applications menu and then the Play Store icon.

Search and select between

different Play Store

categories

Camera

Prior to use: Insert SD card before using the camera or video camera.

All photos or videos taken by the phone are typically stored in the memory card for large storage capacity of images and videos.

Open Camera

Click the Applications Menu » Camera

 Switch to 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 to capture image.

 After taking the picture, the file will be saved in the cameras

gallery folder.

 You can view the photos by clicking the preview box button.

You may adjust various settings for the camera by slide right into the

settings menu while in the camera interface. When in the standard camera mode, you can switch to video to record or click the gallery preview box.

Slide right into camera Options

Select between

Camera & Video

Gallery

Open Images

Applications Menu » Gallery

Pictures and videos

are stored in

separate albums

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 Menu and select edit to adjust images. You may select from different effects that may include: Vintage, Black and White, Instant, Latte, Litho, X-Process, Crop, Rotate, Mirror, Straighten, Vignette, Contrast, Exposure, Auto color, Shadows, and Vibrancy.

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

Track Controls

Song Status

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

Through this function, you may listen to FM radio on the device. The FM radio uses the wired headphones as an antenna in order to receive signal. Before using this function, connect the original equipment

Playback Options

headphones that came with the phone.

Open FM radio

Press the FM Radio icon to open the application.

Click to scan FM channels automatically then click to add any of your favorite radio stations.

Radio Options

Add Favorite

Radio Stations

FM Radio as Background

Click on the Home key to move the FM Radio to the background.

Sound Recorder

You may send any recorded audio via Bluetooth or MMS and also have the option to make any recorded audio the phones default ring tone. The recorder uses MP3,3GPP and AMR format.

Record

 Keep the phone’s microphone near the sound source.

 Click the record button to record the audio.

 Click the stop button to stop recording the audio.

Recording

Controls

Note: All recordings are typically saved in the SD card folder.

Please ensure the SD card is installed prior to recording.

File Go

The file manager allows you to organize your stored phone files conveniently and efficiently through one program.

Recording Time

Calendar

The calendar helps keep track of your life’s most important moments in one application.

Alarm Clock

Click on the Clock icon then click the alarm tab to enter the alarm clock interface.

This option allows you to add and edit alarms.

Click to add, edit or

delete alarms

Settings

Wireless & Networks

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

 Power on Bluetooth. Once on, Bluetooth will automatically

scan for any nearby open devices.

 Click to connect device.

Data Usage

 Mobile and Wi-Fi Data Usage

More Wireless & Networks

 Tethering, Portable Hotspot, VPN, APN

 Airplane Mode

Note: When in flight mode, all network connections will turn off automatically.

Device

Audio Profiles

This option sets the phone ring tone settings for receiving calls and notifications. Some of the settings include:

 Vibrate, volume, ring tones, ring tones notification, dial

touchpad, and haptic feedback and tones

Display

 Brightness, Auto rotating screen, Wallpaper, Screen Timeout

Storage

 View the phone memory usage

Battery

 General power usage

Apps

 Manage applications - Manage and delete installed

applications

 Running Applications- Press the ‘Force Stop’ button to stop

any of the applications listed and removes from the

Personal

running apps list.

Location

 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

Note: GPS is dependent on phone hardware.

Security

Set up basic screen locks: Use slide, pattern, PIN or password to lock the screen.

 Pattern: The first time there will be simple unlock instructions

and examples. Click “next step” to continue the security pattern step

 PIN: Enter PIN number to unlock the screen

 Password: Use password to unlock the screen

You may stop the security feature at any time.

Set up SIM card PIN lock

 SIM card PIN (Personal Identification Number) is used to

To change a blocked PIN code, you will need to unlock the SIM lock then go to the Change Password screen. The phone will automatically prompt you enter the old PIN code and ask to enter a new PIN code twice. The phone will then prompt you that the change was successful. If you enter the PIN incorrectly three

prevent unauthorized use of SIM card.

times, the SIM and PIN codes will be automatically locked. You will need the PUK code to unlock the phone which is available through your service provider. If you enter the PUK code incorrectly 10 times, the SIM card will be permanently locked. Please see your service provider for a

new SIM card

 Password visible – Make the password visible when it’s typed

 Use security credentials - Allow applications to visit security

credentials or other credentials

Language and Input

 Language – Change the language of the phone

 Custom Dictionary - Add or delete words to the custom

dictionary

Backup & Reset

 Backup Data – Will back up all application data, WLAN

passwords, and other settings to Google's servers

 Restore to Factory Settings - Clear all data stored

System

Date & Time

 Date and Time adjustment.

 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

 Power button ends call and auto rotate screen

 Speak Passwords and large text

Printing

 You may print files via Cloud Ready printers.

(Please check Google Cloud Print website for printer compatibility information)

Developer Options

If the phone does not display Developer options press “build number” seven (7) times in the about phone tab in settings.

 The developer option gives access to USB Debugging and

other developer options

About Device

 Phone information status and firmware updates

Storage

Connect the phone with the USB cable provided. Once connected, a connection interface will appear. In the connection mode interface, select one of the available options to transfer files to your computer.

You may select to

ges,

transfer files through

MTP. For pictures or

ima

Troubleshooting

Below is a list of common problems that may occur when using your mobile phone. Try these easy troubleshooting steps to resolve any type of issues you may encounter.

The phone 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 phone does not respond after several minutes

 Remove and insert the battery – If the phone has an internal

battery, please press and hold the power button.

The phone powers off by itself

 Check if the screen lock of the phone is enabled.

 Check if the phone needs to be charged.

The battery won’t charge

 Check if the battery is already fully charged.

select PTP

 Make sure that the battery is inserted correctly.

 Ensure that the battery being used is a BLU approved battery.

 Double check if the charger connector is properly connected to

the phone.

Note: Connect charger only after the battery has been inserted.

The standby time is too short

 Please keep in mind that standby time relates directly to phone

usage (Internet, Text, Voice Calls, Maps, etc.).

 Batteries typically have to be replaced after a year of use.

The phone 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 phone 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 phone is connected to a network.

 Check the phones Call Divert and Call barring settings (Check

with your service provider for these settings and codes)

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 phone 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 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 t o 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 software, user interface, and internal elements may vary depending on final version.

FCC Regulations:

This mobile phone 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 mobile phone 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 determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or mor e 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.

The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

RF Exposure Information (SAR)

This mobile phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.

This phone 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 U.S. Government.

The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. T he SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg. *Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the poser required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output.

The highest SAR value for the model phone as reported to the FCC when tested for use at the ear is 0.248W/kg and when worn on the body, as described in this user guide, is 0.735W/kg (Body-worn measurements differ among phone models, depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements.)

While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement.

The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this model phone 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:

YHLBLUG5PLUS

For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines for use with an accessory that contains no metal and the positions the handset a minimum of 1.0 cm from the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. If you do not use a body-worn accessory and are not holding the phone at the ear, position the handset a minimum of 1.0

cm from your body when the phone is switched on.

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