Blu Advance 4.5 User manual

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Advance 4.5
User Manual

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Table of Contents
Safety Information...............................................3
Appearance and Key Function............................4
Introduction .........................................................5
Call Functions .....................................................6
Contacts..............................................................7
Messaging...........................................................8
Internet Browser..................................................9
Bluetooth...........................................................10
Camera .............................................................11
Gallery...............................................................12
Music.................................................................13
Sound Recorder................................................14
Alarm Clock.......................................................15
FM Radio...........................................................15
Settings .............................................................16
Storage..............................................................20

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Safety Information
Please carefully read the terms below:
Use Safely
Do not use your mobile phone where it might cause danger.
Transportation Safety
Please observe all transportation laws and regulations.
Please drive with both hands on the wheel.
DO NOT TEXT AND DRIVE
Hospitals
Please follow limitations.
Please turn off your mobile phone when near medical instruments.
Airports
Please follow all flight safety regulations and do not use your phone
during flight.
Toxic Chemicals
Do not use your mobile phone around fuels or chemicals.
Explosion Hazard
Please observe related limitations and do not use your mobile phone
around an area where explosions may occur.
Accessories and Batteries
Please use only Blu authorized accessories and batteries.
Backup
Please remember to keep a written record of all important
information.
Water
Your phone is not waterproof. Keep it away from water and liquids.
SOS Emergency Calls
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.

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Appearance and Key Function
Volume
Power
Back
Home
Menu
Front
Camera
Rear Camera
Flash
Speaker

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Introduction
Installation of the SIM Card
Please install the SIM card before using your phone.
Note: 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.
To insert SIM card(s):
1. Switch off the mobile phone and remove the rear cover.
2. Insert the SIM card(s)
3. Replace the rear cover of the mobile phone and power on.
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 OFF in the menu and confirm
Password Lock
You may set a screen unlock picture or a PIN code lock as a security
measure. For further information regarding password locks,
password revision and other functions please enter the security
settings of the phone.
SIM Slot(s)

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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 enter an input number and call contacts
through speed dial.
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 right side of the screen. When the
number appears on the list, click it to view details.
Proximity Sensor
The proximity sensor determines how far away an object is from the
device. During the call or when you place the phone close to the ear,
the backlight will turn off automatically which conserves battery and
prevents inadvertently touching.

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Contacts
Enter:Click on the applications menu and select contacts
• The default display is the phone contacts and SIM card contacts
• The contacts are organized alphabetically by default.
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
1. Click “Add Contact” icon
2. Select to save contacts to phone or SIM card
3. You may edit contact picture, name, telephone number, group,
address, and email among other options
4. Click to finish and save contact.
Add Contact
Search

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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 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 use shortcut
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. The
message will automatically convert to MMS when adding an
attachment.
1. Click the Paperclip icon in the messaging interface.
2. Click “Attach” to add any attachments.

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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 Bookmarks option to make the current URL as a
saved Bookmark.
•Click Bookmarks to opened saved bookmarks.
More
Find on page: Search current page.
Text Message
Options

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Share page: Select to share the current page.
Save for offline reading: Saves page for offline reading.
Page info: Display page address and other information of the current
browsing
History: Show your browsing history and view the most visited
pages.
Settings: Contains a variety of browser settings.
Bluetooth
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.
Power on Bluetooth
1) Settings » Wireless & Networks » Bluetooth and select to power
on Bluetooth.
2) The Bluetooth icon will appear grey in the notification bar. Click
“scan for devices” and the phone 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 maximum detecting time of the phone is 2 minutes.
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