C5 2019 USER MANUAL 1
Table of Contents Safety Information ............................................................ 5 Appearance and Key Function ...................................... 8 Introduction ...................................................................... 10 Call Functions ................................................................. 12 Notifications Bar ............................................................. 14 Contacts ............................................................................
Gmail .................................................................................. 23 Play Store ......................................................................... 24 Camera .............................................................................. 25 Music.................................................................................. 29 FM Radio ........................................................................... 31 Sound Recorder .................................................
Settings ............................................................................. 37 Storage .............................................................................. 43 Troubleshooting .............................................................. 44 FCC Regulations ............................................................. 47 SAR Information..............................................................
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.
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.
- 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.
Appearance and Key Function Front Camera Volume Power Home Menu Back 8
Rear Camera Flash Speaker 9
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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).
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.
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) you wish to delete. 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.
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.
Recipient Text message entry field 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.
Settings » Connected devices and select to power on Bluetooth. ▪ 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.
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.
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 emails are separated. You may add or delete other categories in Gmail settings Play Store Google Play allows you to download music, movies, and games directly to your device.
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.
→ 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.
Slide right into camera Options Select between Camera & Video 27
Photos Open Images Applications Menu » Photos Pictures and videos are stored in separate albums 28
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.
Playback Options 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 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 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.
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 Time Recording Controls Note: All recordings are typically saved in the SD card folder. Please ensure the SD card is installed prior to recording.
The file manager allows you to organize your stored phone files conveniently and efficiently through one program. Calendar The calendar helps keep track of your life’s most important moments in one application.
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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.
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.
Device Audio Profiles This option sets the phone ring tone settings for receiving calls and notifications.
Personal 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.
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.
• 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.
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 transfer files through MTP. For pictures or images, select PTP 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. ▪ ▪ Make sure that the battery is inserted correctly.
▪ 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.
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). FCC Regulations This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
—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. SAR Information The SAR limit of USA (FCC) is 1.
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 software, user interface, and internal elements may vary depending on final version.
