BLU R2 User Manual

BLU

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Table of Contents

Safety Information............................................................... 5

Appearance and Key Function

Introduction...........................................................................9

Call Functions.....................................................................12

Contacts

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Messages................................................................................16

Downloads.............................................................................17

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Internet Browser................................................................18

Gmail....................................................................................21

Play Music.............................................................................23

Bluetooth & Wi-Fi.............................................................24

Camera................................................................................. 26

Sound Recorder

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File Manager.........................................................................29

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Calendar................................................................................30

Alarm Clock

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FM Radio.............................................................................. 32

Play Store.............................................................................33

Multiwindow..........................................................................34

Fingerprint unlock................................................................35

Quick Settings toggle............................................................36

Settings................................................................................ 37

Storage

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FCC Rules Compliance.................................................... 45

IC Notice................................................................................48

Safety Information

Please carefully read the iterms below:

Use Safely

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

Transportation S afety

Please observe all transportation laws and regulat ions.

Please drive with both hands on the wh eel.

Hospitals

Please follow limitations.

Please turn off your mobile phone when near med ical instruments.

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Airports

Remember to follow all airport and flight sa fety regulations.

Please do not use your phone during f light.

Toxic Chemicals

Do not use your mobile phone around f uels or chemicals.

Hazard

Do not use in hazardous areas where explosions may occur.

Accessories and Batteries

Use only Blu authorized batteries and accessories.

Backup

Remember to keep a written record of a ll important information.

Water

Your phone is not wa terproof. Keep it away from water and liquids.

SOS Emergency Calls

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Make sure your mobile phone is switched on and in a service area. In home screen, tap the
phone key and dial 911 and send.

Appearance and Key Function

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Introduction

Installation of the SIM Cards

Note: Please keep the SIM card out of the reach of children. The SIM card and its contacts

are easily damaged due to scratching or b ending. Please be cautious when carrying,
installing or taking out the SIM cards. SIM: Contact y our cellular phone service provider

directly to obtain the SIM card.

To insert SIM c ards:

1. Remove the rear cover. Insert the SIM card(s).

2. Insert the SD card. (For add itional st orage capacity)

3. Replace the rear cover of the p hone and power on.

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Power On and Off

On - Please ensure the SIM card has b een properly inserted into the phone. Long p ress

the Power key to switch on the phone.

Off - In standby mode, long press on P ower key until an options menu appears. Select
Power Off in the menu and confirm

Security

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

When you initially power on your phone , there will be a series of steps to set up basic
features.

INSERT SIM

Insert your SIM card so the phone ca n register to the network.

SELECT LANGUAGE

While on the Welcome screen, please scroll to se lect your language.

SELECT WI-FI

This process allows the device to connect to th e internet. Click on the desired W i-Fi n etwork

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that the device that will be connected. P lease note that any unsecured Wi-Fi networks can be
connected to without credentials and any secure d Wi-Fi networks require a password for
credentials prior to connection. It is recomme nded th at you connect to a W i-Fi network to
check for software updates prior to sta rtup.

ADD YOUR ACCOUNT

Sign in to your GoogleTMaccount in order to keep accounts streamlined with Google services.
Your GmailTMaccount will be used for some Google p rograms that include Google Play
Store, Google DriveTM, G oogle +TMand Google WalletTM. If you d o not have a Google account,
click to create a new account.

GOOGLE SERVICES

Click to add or remove Google services t hat include Backup, Location Service, and Google
NowTM. In this step, you can also set up payment info if desired.

RESTORE APPS & DATA

You can restore your previous applications and data that was st ored f rom another device. You
also have the option to setup the phone as a brand new device.

TM

Call Functions

At the dial keyboard, enter the phone numbe r and then click the dial key. If dialing an

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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.

history

Every telephone number

called and received will be

saved in the history. All

numbers in the history can be

dialed directly by clicking the

CALL BA CK on the screen.

When the number appears on

the list, click it to view details.

Call Options

There are different options that can be used in t he history and dialing interface. You may

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press the MORE while in the dial interface a nd adjust speed dial and call settings. In the

Contacts

Enter: Click on the applications menu and se lect contacts.

• The default display is the phone contacts and S IM card

contacts.

• The contacts are organized alphabetically by default.

Click the Search icon to enter the contact search interface.

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Any numbers or letters associated with any of t he

contacts

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saved in the list will be shown in t he search results.

dialing interface, you may press the search b utton to browse through contacts list or set
default contact resources.

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Add New Contact

1. Click the add c ontact icon (+) to

add contact.

2. Select to save your contacts to

the Google account, appstore or

exchange.

3. You may enter different contact

details which include adding a

picture, name, telephone number,

group, address, and email among

other options.

4. Click to f inish and save contact.

Add Contact

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Messages

You may use this fu nction to exchange text messages and

multimedia messages with your family and friends. The

messages to and from the same contact o r phone number

will be saved into a single conversation so you ma y see the

entire message history conveniently.

Send an SMS

Application Menu » Messager» New message (or sh ortcut

icon)

1. Click to enter recipient (You may enter contacts from

contact book or enter a new number)

2. Compose Message

3. Send

Send an MMS

When creating message, the default message style is SMS.

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The message will automatically convert to MMS when adding an attachment.

1. Click the attachment icon in the messaging interface.

2. Click to add attachments and create a n MMS message.

Downloads

The download section of the phone keeps sorted all of the files that have been downloaded on
the phone. The section can display the download by date or by size. To clear the file from the
list, click on the box to the left o f the file and then select the delete icon.

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Internet Browser

Menu Functions

Backward

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• 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 righ t
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.

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Find on page: Search

current page.
Share page: Select to

share the current page.
Save for offline reading:

Saves page for offline

reading.

Bookmarks/History: Show

your browsing history and

view the most visited

pages.
Settings: Contains a

variety of browser

settings.

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Gmail

Gmail is Google’s free email service. To access th e 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 so me Google programs which include: Google Play
Store, Google Drive, Google +, Google Photos, a nd Google Wallet.

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Play Music

Open Music

Application Menu » Play Music

Search Music

You may choose to se arch for music from media folder through artist name, so ng name,
album name. The following formats are available: AMR, MP3, and WAV.

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Bluetooth & Wi-Fi

Power on Bluetooth

1) Settings » Bluetooth and select to power o n Bluetooth.

2) Th e Bluetooth icon will appear in the n otification bar

and the phone will start to scan for a ll devices within range

Or click “refresh”.

3) In Bluetooth settings all the devices found will displayed

in the list under the icon.

Note: The maximum detecting time of the phone is 2

minutes.

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications te chnology that devices can use to
exchange in formation and connect t o different types of devices which include headsets and
other devices.

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Power on Wi-Fi

1) Settings » Wi-Fi and select O N to power on Wi-Fi

2) Click on the desired W i-Fi n etwork to be connected.

Unsecured networks can be connected to directly -

secured networks require a password or credentials prior

to connection.

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Camera

Camera

Prior to use: Insert S D card before us ing the ca mera or video ca mera. All photos or videos

taken by the phone are typically stored in the memory card for large storage capacity of
images.

Open Camera

1. Applications Menu » Camera

2. Switch to video mode if you want to record videos.

Note: You may pla ce a camera shortcut icon on any of th e screens

Take Pictures

1. Aim the object that the picture will be t aken.

2. Press the “Shutter” button on the screen.

3. After taking the picture, the file will b e saved in the camera’s gallery folder.

4. You can view the p hotos by clicking the preview box button.

You may adjust various settings for the ca mera by pressing Setting menu while in
the camera interface. When in the camera vie wfinder mode, you can switch to
google photos or Gallery.

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Select between Camera &

Video

Picture modes

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Sound Recorder

The Sound Recorder can record voice or a ny audio.
You may send any reco rded audio via Bluetooth or MMS

and also have the option to make a ny recorded audio the

phones default ring tone.

The recorder uses 3GPP and OGG format.

Record

-Keep the phone’s microphone near the voice source.

-Click the record button to record the audio.

-Click the stop button to stop recording th e audio.

All recordings will be saved in the reco rding folder in the

default music program and can be

accessed from the sound recorder application.

Recording Controls

Recording Time

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File Manager

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

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Calendar

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

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Alarm Clock

edit alarms

Click to delete alarms

Click to add alarms

Click to edit alarms

1. Click on the Clock icon in t he application menu

2. Click set alarm button and enter t he alarm clock set interface where you may delete a nd

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FM Radio

Through this function, you may listen t o FM radio on the

device. The FM radio uses the wired headphones a s an

antenna in order to receive signal. B efore using this function,

connect the original equipment headphones that came with

the phone.

Open FM radio

Press the FM Radio icon to open th e application.

1. Click “Search” automatic scans of FM ch annels.

2. Click to add favorite radio station s.

FM Radio as Background

Click on the Home key to move th e FM Radio to the

background.

FM Radio

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Play Store

Google Play allows you to download music, movie s,

and even games. Click the Play icon to sign in with

your Google account.

Search and select between

different Play Store categories

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Multiwindow

Blu

now supports viewing two apps at the same time

even on phones.
A long-press on t he multitasking button will shrink down

the app you are currently using, and g ive you the option

to pick from another app that’s open in the b ackground.

Alternatively, press the h ome button to pick an app from

the home screen or app drawer. A djust the size of each

app by dragging the handle in the midd le of the screen.

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Fingerprint unlock

On the fingerprint settings screen, touch Co ntinue

to get in the Unlock selection interfac e, there are three

options to lock screen include Fingerprint+Pattern,

Fingerprint+Pin, Fingerprint+Password. Choose one

way you prefer and press next, then put your any finger

on the fingerprint sensor on the b ack of your phone.

After several times up and down, your fingerprint will be

record completely. Then you ca n use your fingerprint

unlock your phone.

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Quick Settings toggle

Slide down the notification shade and you will find nine

settings icons at the top of the screen. Tap on the icon to

toggle the current status of the setting, o r long-press on it for

more options.

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Settings

Settings » Wi-Fi t o power on. When on, the W i-Fi will automatically search for

Press th e switch to power on Bluetooth. Once on, the Bluetooth will automatically

Press th e switch to power on SIM cards.When insert two cards,click to set cellular

Wi-Fi

available networks. A ny unsecured network can be used directly and a ny
secured network requires a password or credentials prior to connection.

Bluetooth

scan for any nearby open equipment.

SIM cards

data、calls、SMS messages

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Data Usage

Mobile and W i-Fi Data Usage

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Tethering, Portable Hotspot, VPN, APN

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Airplane Mode

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Vibrate, volume, ring tones, ring tones notification, d ial touchpad, and haptic

More

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

Display

Brightness, Auto rotatin g screen, Wallpaper, Screen Timeout

Sound & notification

This option sets the phone tone settings f or receiving calls and notifications. Some of th e
settings include:

feedback and tones

Storage

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View the phone me mory usage and SD card usage.

Battery

General power usage

Manage a pplications - Manage and delete installed applications.

Mobile Net work Location - Use wireless services to find lo cations in applications.

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When using the GPS, power on to set satellite positioning for accuracy.

Pattern: The first time there will be simple unlock instructions and examples. Click

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PIN: Enter PIN number to unlock the scre en.

Apps

Location

Security

Set up screen locks: Use slide, face/voice unlock, p attern, PIN or password to lock the
screen. And S et up fingerprint to lock the screen.

“next step” to continue the security pattern step.

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Password: Use p assword to unlock the screen

Fingerprint: Use fingerprint to unlock the screen

You may sto p the security feature at any time.

SIM card P IN (Personal Identification Number) is used to pre vent unauthorized

Password visible – Make the password visible when it’s typed.
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Use security credentials - Allow applications to visit security credentials or other

Add accounts,in clude Exchange、Google、IMAP、Personal(IMAP)、

Set up SIM card PIN lock

use of SIM card.

To change a blocked PIN code, you will need to unlock the SIM lock then go to t he Change
Password screen. The phone will automatically prompt you enter the old PIN code and a sk
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 times, the SIM and PIN codes will be
automatically locked. You will need t he PUK code to unlock the phone which is available
through your service provider. If you enter the PUK code incorrectly 10 times, th e SIM card
will be permanently locked. Please see yo ur se rvice provider for a new SIM card.

credentials.

Accounts

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Personal(POP3)、POP3

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Language – Change the language of the phone.

Custom Dictiona ry - Add or d elete words to the custom dictionary.
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Keyboard Settings – Haptic vibration, Haptic tones, Ca pitalizing, Speech Input,

Backup Data – Will back up all application data, W LAN passwords, and other

Restore to Fa ctory Settings - Clear all data stored o n the phone.

Google

This menu contains:Location、Security、Set up nearby device、Restore contacts、

Ads、Google Cast、Nearby、Search function.

Language and Input

Inputting words, Predictive text function, Auto-Text, Input keyboard method

Backup & Reset

settings to Google's servers

Date & Time

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Date and Time adjustment.

Time Zone - Select Time Zone according to where your location.

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Select Date Format - There are 7 kinds o f formats.

Schedule Power On & Off

Schedule power o n and off

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Power button ends call and auto rotate screen

Speak Passwo rds a nd large text

Click Build number 5 times constantly to open Developer options.

Accessibility

Printing

Need to download the "CloudPrint.apk" from the Inte rnet and install.

Developer options

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Running services - Press the ‘Stop’ button to stop any of the service s listed and

removes from the running services list.

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Phone information status and firmware updates

About device

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Storage

Connect the phone with the USB cable p rovided. Once

connected, a connection interface will appear. In the

connection mode interface, select MTP and turn on f rom the

connection screen to be able to transfe r files. Other storage

options are also available.

Some system settings, hardware, and UI options may vary

depending on final version.

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Regulatory Information

FCC Rules Compliance

(United States Federal Communications Commission)

Labelling requirements.

This device complies with part 15 of t he FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the c ondition
that this device does not cause harmful interference.

Information to user.

Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved b y the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to o perate the equipment.

Information to the user.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of t he FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a re sidential installation. This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if n ot installed and

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used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, th ere is no guarantee that interference will not o ccur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmf ul interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by tu rning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct th e 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 rad io/TV technician for help.

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information:

This Mobile Phone meets the government's requirements for exposure to radio waves. The
guidelines are based on standards that were d eveloped by independent scientific
organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards
include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless
of age or health.

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FCC RF Exposure Information and Statement The SA R limit of USA (FCC) is 1.6 W/kg
averaged over one gram of tissue. Device typ es: R2(FCC ID:YHLBLUR2) has also been
tested against this SAR limit. The highest SAR va lue reported under this standard during
product certification for use at the ear is 0.87W/kg and when properly worn on the bod y is

1.07 W/kg. This device was tested for typical b ody-worn operations with the back of the
handset kept 10mm from the body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure
requirements, use accessories that maintain a 10mm separation distance between the
user's body and the back of the handset . The use of belt clips, holsters and similar
accessories should not contain metallic components in its assembly. The use of
accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure
requirements, and should be avoided.

Body-worn Operation

This device was tested for typical body-worn o perations. To comply with RF exposure
requirements, a minimum separation distance of 1.0 cm must be maintained between the
user’s body and the handset, including t he antenna. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and
similar accessories used by this device should not co ntain any metallic components.
Body-worn accessories that do not meet these req uirements may not comply with RF
exposure requirements and should be avoided. Use only the supplied or an approved
antenna.

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Additional Information

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. BLU P roducts makes no commitment to
keep current the user manuals, however, does reserve the right to make improvements to
the user manual at any given time without notice.

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 , a nd

(2) this device must accept any interference, in cluding interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

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IC: 11492A-STUDIO6.0HD

IC Radiation Exposure Statement

This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure

limits in IC RSS-102 and had been t ested in accordance with the measurement

methods and procedures specified in IEEE 1528 and IEC 62209. This equipment

should be installed and operated with minimum d istance 1.0 cm between the

radiator and your body. This device and its a ntenna(s) must not be co-located or

operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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