Blu VIEW SPEED 5G User manual

ABOUT
YOUR PHONE
PLEASE RECYCLE
Printed in the U.S.A.
AN INTRODUCTION TO ADVANCED FEATURES
DISCOVER
ENJOY
USE
BKLT-BLB1550VL

1. HEADSET CONNECTOR
2. SIM / MEMORY CARD SLOT
3. HOME
• Press to access the Home screen
• Press and hold to open Google Assistant
4. BACK: Return to previous screen, menu or option.
5. VOLUME KEYS
6. POWER/LOCK
• Wake up or lock the screen with a quick press.
• Press the Power/Lock key and Volume UP at the same time
for additional options:
» Emergency »Powero » Reboot
7. RECENT APPS
• Tap to open the recently used applications.
• Split screen view: Tap the recently-used applications icon.
Tap the icon located at the top of the app you want to open.
Tap Split Screen. To open another app, tap it. Not all apps
are supported.
• Screenshots: Tap the recently-used applications icon and
tap Screenshot.
• Share: Share your current screen image with other devices.
Tap the recently-used applications icon then tap Share.
8. USB CONNECTOR
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WELCOME TO THE View Speed 5G
With so many advanced features, this phone is the perfect choice
foryourpersonalandbusinesscommunicationneeds.Inthis
booklet,we’dliketoshareanintroductiontosomeofthose
features.
Getmoreinformationaboutthesefeaturesonline:
Gotoyourserviceprovider’swebsite>Help>
TutorialsandUserManuals>EnterB1550VLintheSearchbar>
Clickphoneimage>AboutPhone
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Yourphonehasseveraluniqueidentiernumbersthatyoumay
need for activation and other functions. You can access these
numbersasfollows:
Unique Numbers
←
Home>Swipeup>Settings>Aboutdevice
YourSerialNumberwillappearunderIMEI.
YourPhoneNumberwillappearunderPhone number.
SIM Number
←
Home>Swipeup>Settings>Aboutdevice>SIMstatus
 YourSIMNumberwillappearunderICCID.
 YourSIMnumberbeginswith89.Youcannditonthered
ActivationCardthatcamewithyourphoneor,ontheSIMcard.
CLOUD STORAGE
Google One
←
Settings>System>Backup>BackupbyGoogleOne
GoogleOneisacloudstoragesolutionthatallowsyoutofree
up memory space on your device and still have full access to
yourmostimportantinformation,allowingyoutocollaborateon
documentsandtoshareles,photosandmore.Youwillneedto
create a Gmail account during the setup process of your phone
or at google.com/gmail to access some cloud services, Google
services, and several phone features.
WhenyouusetheCloud,youwillnothavetoworryaboutlosing
yourdatatoalost,stolen,orabrokendevice.Youwillgetaneasy
andseamlessbackup,sync,restore,andupgradeexperience
acrossallyourAndroiddevices.ThelesyoustoreonGoogle
Oneareprivatebydefaultandareencryptedusingyouraccount
password.Accountandprivacysettingscanbechangedas
necessary.

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ACCESSIBILITY
←
Settings>Accessibility
Accessibilityservicesarespecialfeaturesandenhancements
thatmakeusingyourdeviceeasier.Theservicesavailablein
Accessibilityallowyoutocustomizethedevicetoimprove
theexperienceofpeoplewithphysical,sensory,orcognitive
disabilities.YoucanturnAccessibilityfeaturesON/OFFasneeded.
Accessibilityfeaturesincludeenhancementsfor:
 • Interactioncontrols •Display
• System controls • Captions
• General functions • Audio
ANDROID AUTO
←
Settings>Connecteddevices>Connectionpreferences>
Android Auto
AndroidAutointegratesyourphoneintoyourcar’sentertainment
system.Ifyourcariscompatible,andhasadisplayoratouchscreen,
AndroidAutocanmirrorthephone’sscreenonthecar’sdisplay
screen,andyouwillbeabletoaccessyourphoneusingvoice
commandsorthecar’stouchscreenorbuttons.Thiswillhelp
minimizetheneedtoreachforyourphonewhileyoudrive.
CAMERA
←
HomeScreen>Camera
Main Rear Camera: 13MP / Front: 5MP
Video recording resolution: 1080P@30fps
Pictures and videos taken with the camera are saved to the Photos
folderbydefault.Youcanalsobackuppicturesandvideostothe
CloudortoacompatiblemicroSDcardofupto512GB if you have
one installed. These options will help you save memory space on
your device.
Special features
• Touch shot • Time-lapse • Motion photo
• Framinglines •Geotagging •Googlelens
Screenshots
Whenyoucaptureascreenshot,aScreenshotsalbumwill
automaticallybecreatedinPhotoswhereallscreenshotswillbe
saved. You can capture an image of your screen several ways:
 • PressthePowerkeyandthevolumeDOWNkeyquicklyatthe
same time.
• Tap the recently-used applications icon and tap Screenshot

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DATA USAGE
←
Settings>Network&internet>Mobilenetwork
Your smartphone Service Plan includes data. There are several
optionstomonitorhowyourdataisbeingused,andtosetlimits
toconserveit.IfyoulogintoWi-Finetworks,youshouldconnect
to secure networks and set up passwords as necessary.
TheMobilenetworkmenuwillallowyouto:
 • TurnMobileDataON/OFF
 • TurnDataSaverON/OFF
 • Setorremovelimitstomobiledatausage
 • Monitormobiledatausageforyourapps
DIGITAL WELLBEING AND PARENTAL CONTROLS
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Settings>DigitalWellbeing&parentalcontrols
Youcanmonitorandmanageyourdigitalhabitsbygettingadaily
summaryontheDashboard.Thistoolwillautomaticallypauseapps
after your selected daily limit is reached. You can also disconnect
fromyourscreenusingFocusmodeandBedtimemode.
SetParentalcontrolstosuperviseyourchildren’sdigitallifewith
Google’sFamilyLinkappavailableinthePlayStore.Youwillbe
abletoaddrestrictionstoGoogleservices,setappapprovals,
contentlters,andsetscreentimelimitsforeachuser.
GESTURES
←
Settings>System>Gestures
TheGesturesfeaturesletyoucustomizenotications,actions,and
the way you interact with your device, including creating shortcuts
for several features. You will need to allow access to your contacts,
SMS,devicelocation,camera,andotherservicestoenablethe
features.Gesturecustomizationcategoriesinclude:
• Quickly open camera:Pressthepowerbuttontwice.
• System navigation:Usegesturesorbuttonstonavigate
screens.
• Press and hold power button: Easily launch Google Assistant.
• Prevent ringing: Press power and volume UP keys at the same
timetosettovibrateormute.
MULTIPLE USERS
←
Settings>System>Multipleusers
Youcansharethisdevicewithotherpeoplebyaddingusers.Each
userhastheirownproleandtheycancustomizethephonewith
theapps,wallpaper,accessibilityfeaturesandothersettingsthatt
theirneedswhiletheyareloggedintotheirprole.
AnyuserwillbeabletoupdateappsandadjustsettingslikeWi-
Fithatareusedbyeveryone.Updatesandsettingsforshared
functionswillbeappliedtoalluserproles.

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NEARBY SHARE
←
Settings>Connecteddevices>Connectionpreferences>
NearbyShare
ThisplatformusesBluetoothLowEnergy,orthemethodthatthe
twodevicesrecognizeasfastest,toletyousharepictures,les,
links,andothercontentacrosscompatibledevices,evenifthey
arefromdierentmanufacturers.Foraddedprotection,adjust
visibilitysettingstolimitthelesyoureceive.
SECURITY
←
Settings>Security
Google Play Protect: This allows you to run a safety check on Play
Storeappsbeforeyoudownloadthem.YoucancongureGoogle
Play Protect to regularly check app updates and your device for
securityrisks,andyouwillreceiveanoticationifanythreatsare
detected.DefaultsettingisON.
Find My Device: Perform various functions remotely so you can
locate a lost device and also protect your data. You must have a
Google(Gmail)accountandturnGooglelocationserviceONtouse
thisfeature.DefaultmodeisON.
Screen Lock: Secure your device using a Screen lock to help
preventunauthorizedaccesstoyourdeviceincludingyourpersonal
data, email accounts and more. Screen locks have various levels of
securityandincludeaswipe,apattern,anumericPIN,apassword,
and face unlock.
Smart Lock: Onceenabled,youwillbeabletokeepyourdevice
unlockedwhileit’swithyou,inatrustedlocationoraroundatrusted
device.YoumustregisterascreenlockbeforeusingSmartLock.
Face Unlock:Unlockthescreenbysimplyraisingyourphoneand
looking at the screen. You will need to set a secure screen lock
typeandallowFaceUnlocktotakepicturesandrecordvideoto
completetheset-upprocess.Thedatausedtorecognizeyourface
willbesavedonlytoyourphoneandwillnotbebacked-up.
SIM Card Lock:InformationonyourSIMcardcanbecompromised
iftheSIMcardisplacedintoanotherdevice.Tohelpprotectit,you
cancreateaPINthatwilllockaccesstotheSIMcard.
App Pinning: Pinanapptothescreenandblockusageofallother
functions of the phone. This feature is very helpful if you want to
lend your phone to another user, such as a child, so that they can
only use the pinned app.

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Permission manager
←
Settings>Privacy>Permissionmanager
Some apps, like the camera, microphone, or location services,
access features of your device when they are running in the
background.Youcansetyourdevicetonotifyyouwhenaccessis
requested for each category you select.
WI-FI
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Settings>Network&internet>Wi-FiON/OFF
Wi-Fiisawirelessnetworktechnologythatprovideshigh-speed
internet and network connections without using the data
allocatedtoyourserviceplan.WhenWi-FiisturnedON,your
deviceautomaticallyscansforavailablenetworks.Connectingto
apublicWi-Finetworkcanleaveyourpersonaldatavulnerable,
so it is important that you connect to secure networks and set up
passwords.
Wi-Fi Direct
←
Settings>Network&internet>Wi-Fi>Wi-Fipreferences>
Wi-Fidirect
SharedatabetweenAndroiddeviceseveniftheyarefrom
dierentmanufacturers.Youwillnotneedtobeconnectedtoa
Wi-Finetwork.
Share
←
Settings>Network&internet>Wi-Fi>
SelectconnectedWi-Fi>Share
Generate a QR code that gives anyone who needs temporary
accesstoyourWi-FianeasywaytoconnectbyscanningtheQR
codewiththeirphone’scamera.Devicesmustberunningon
Android10ornewerandmustsupporttheEasyConnectWi-Fi.
Notalldeviceswillbecompatible.

HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
Before You Start: WARNING! Cancer and Reproductive Harm
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Battery Safety and Precautions
Use only BLU authorized batteries and accessories
Warning: Do not throw away batteries with uncontrolled daily waste.
Safety precautions for power supply unit
A product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label.
If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your authorized service provider or local
power company. For a product that operates from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions that are included with the product.
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) for Wireless Telecommunication Devices
The Federal Communications Commission has implemented rules and a rating system designed to enable
people who wear hearing aids to use these wireless telecommunications devices more effectively. The
standard for compatibility of digital wireless phones with hearing aids is set forth in American National
Standard Institute (ANSI) standard C63.19. There are two sets of ANSI standards with ratings from one
to four (four being the best rating): an “M” rating for reduced interference making it easier to hear
conversations on the phone when using the hearing aid microphone, and a “T” rating that enables the
phone to be used with hearing aids operating in the tele-coil mode thus reducing unwanted background
noise.
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.
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.
FCC ID# YHLBLUB1550VL
HAC rating M4/T4
SAR Head 1.0 W/kg
SAR Body 0.73 W/kg
Get more information about these
features online:
Go to your service provider’s website >
Help > Tutorials and User Manuals >
Enter B1550VL in the Search bar >
Click phone image > About Phone