Blu Life View 8.0 User manual

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Life View 8.0
USER MANUAL

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Table of Contents
Safety Information.......................................................3
Appearance and Key Functions..................................4
Introduction .................................................................5
Call Functions.............................................................6
Notifications Bar..........................................................7
Contacts......................................................................8
Messaging...................................................................9
Internet Browser........................................................10
Bluetooth & Wi-Fi......................................................11
Camera .....................................................................13
Gallery.......................................................................14
Music.........................................................................15
Sound Recorder........................................................16
Alarm Clock...............................................................17
FM Radio...................................................................17
Google Play ..............................................................18
Settings.....................................................................19
Storage......................................................................23
Troubleshooting ........................................................24

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Safety Information
Please carefully read the terms below:
Use Safely
Do not use the tablet in situations 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
Hospital Safety
Please follow hospital rules and limitations.
Please turn off your tablet when near medical instruments.
Airport Safety
Remember to follow all airport and flight safety regulations.
Please do not use your tablet during flight.
Chemical Warning
Do not use your tablet around fuels or chemicals.
Temperature Warning
Do not subject your tablet to extreme temperature conditions.
Water Hazard
Your tablet is not waterproof. Keep it away from water and liquids.
Emergency Calls
Make sure your tablet 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.

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Appearance and Key Functions
Volume
Power
Rear Camera
Speakers
Front Camera

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Introduction
Installation of the SIM Card
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. Note: Please contact your cellular tablet service provider
directly to obtain the SIM card.
To insert SIM card:
1. Power off tablet and insert the SIM card.
2. Insert an SD card. (For additional storage capacity)
3. Power on the tablet.
Power On and Off
On - Please ensure the SIM card has been properly inserted into the
tablet. Long press the Power key to switch on the tablet 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 tablet.
Security
You may set a security lock feature as a security measure for the
tablet. For further information regarding password locks, password
revision and other functions please enter into the security option in
system settings.
SIM Slot
Memory
Card

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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 press and hold the 0 key to add a (+)
sign when adding an international dialing prefix.
Call Logs
Every number called and received will be saved in the 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 additional details.
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 speed dial and call settings or enter contacts.
Keypad
Call Logs

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Notifications Bar
The notification bar is the status bar located on the top of the screen
which contains useful and important information regarding your
tablet and 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.
Quick Notification Settings
The notification settings window provides shortcuts to different
settings for quick access. Slide down the notification bar towards the
right side of the screen and click on any of the shortcut notification
icons to power on or off.
Note: To remove pending notifications, drag down the notification
bar on the left and click the clear notification icon on the upper right
hand part of the screen (3 horizontal lines).
Pending
Notifications
and Applications
Quick
Notification
Settings

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Contacts
Enter: Click on the applications menu and select contacts
• The default display is the tablet 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 the (+) icon to add contact.
2. Select to save contacts to tablet, Gmail account 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 tablet 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. Note: 10 pages of SMS will convert to MMS.
1. Click the Paperclip icon in the messaging interface.
2. Click “Attach” to add the following attachments.
Contact
Information
Field

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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 save to Bookmarks option to make the current URL as a
saved Bookmark.
Click Bookmarks/History to opened saved bookmarks.
More
Find on page: Search current page.
Share page: Select to share the current page.
Attachment
Type for MMS
Message

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Save for offline reading: Saves page for offline reading.
Settings: Contains a variety of browser settings.
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, car kits, and other devices.
Power on Bluetooth
1) Settings »Bluetooth and select ON to power on Bluetooth.
2) The Bluetooth icon will appear in the in the notification bar.The
tablet 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 is 2 minutes.

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Power on Wi-Fi
1) Settings »Wi-Fi and select ON to power on Wi-Fi
2) 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.
List of available
devices
List of available
networks and the
network connection
screen

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Camera
Camera
Prior to use: Install memory card before using the camera or video
camera. All photos or videos taken are typically stored in the
memory card for large storage capacity for images.
Open Camera
1. Applications Menu »Camera
2. Select video mode if you want to record videos.
Note: You may place a camera shortcut icon on any of the screens.
Take Pictures
1. Aim the object that the picture will be taken.
2. Press the Shutter button on the screen.
3. After taking the picture, the file will be saved in the camera’s
gallery folder. You can view the photos by clicking the preview
box button.
You may adjust various settings for the camera by pressing Menu
while in the camera interface. When in the camera viewfinder mode,
you can switch to video or photos’ gallery.
Select from Camera or Video
Camera Modes
Camera Options

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Gallery
Open Images
Applications Menu »Gallery
Share Pictures
You may share pictures by sending them through Gmail or the
E-mail application. You may also send pictures through the MMS
message function by composing a message and attaching the
picture. Any image can also be sent via the Bluetooth function by
selecting Bluetooth equipment that has been paired.
Adjust Image
Press Menu and Edit to adjust images
You may select from different effects that include: Vintage, Black and
White, Instant, Latte, Litho, X-Process, Crop, Rotate, Mirror,
Straighten, Vignette, Contrast, Exposure, Auto color, Shadows,
Vibrancy, among other settings that can be used to adjust picture
images.
List of different
gallery albums

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View Images
In the picture interface, click on an album to view images
In the photo album, scroll the picture towards left to view the next
picture or towards right to view the previous one.
Crop Pictures
If you want to adjust the size of the picture, use the crop tools. Once
the arrow appears, pinch your fingers in or out to adjust the size. If
you want to adjust the image and keep its proportion, please hold
down any of the four corners of the image and adjust accordingly.
Music
Open Music
Application Menu »Music
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.
Song Status
Track Controls

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Sound Recorder
The Sound Recorder can record voice or any audio.
You may send any recorded audio via Bluetooth or MMS and also
have the option to make any recorded audio the tablets default ring
tone.
The recorder uses AMR, 3GPP and OGG format.
Record
-Keep the mic near the voice source.
-Click the record button to record the audio.
-Click the stop button to stop recording the audio.
All recordings will be saved in my recording folder in the default
music program.
Recording
Controls
Recording
Time

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Alarm Clock
1. Click on the Clock icon in the application menu
2. Click set alarm button and enter the alarm clock set interface
where you may add and edit alarms
FM Radio
FM Radio
Through this function, you may listen to FM radio on the device. The
FM radio uses the wired headset as an antenna in order to receive
signal. Before using this function, connect the original equipment
headset that came with the tablet.
Open FM radio
Press the FM Radio icon to open the application.
1. Click “Search” automatic scans of FM channels.
2. Click to add favorite radio stations.
Click to add, edit or
delete alarms

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FM Radio as Background
Click on the Home key to move the FM Radio to the background.
Google Play
Google Play allows you to download music, movies, and even
games. Click the Play icon to sign in with your Google account.
Add Favorite
Radio Stations
Scan
Select between
Google Play
categories

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Settings
Wireless & Networks
SIM Management
Manage SIM and data information
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
Press the switch to power on Bluetooth. Once on, the
Bluetooth will automatically scan for any nearby open
equipment.
Data Usage
Mobile and Wi-Fi Data Usage
More…Wireless
Airplane Mode, Default SMS, VPN
Tethering & Portable hotspot
Note: When in airplane mode, all network connections will turn off
automatically.
Device
Audio Profiles
This option sets the tone settings for receiving calls and notifications.
Some of the settings include:
Vibrate volume, ring tones, ring tones notification,
touchpad, haptic feedback and tones.
Display
Brightness, Auto rotating screen, Wallpaper, Sleep, Font size
Storage

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View memory usage.
Battery
General power usage.
Power Saving Mode
Set different power saving settings.
Apps
Manage applications - Manage and delete installed
applications.
Running services - Press Force Stop to stop any of the
services listed and removes from the running applications
list.
Personal
Location
High Accuracy –Use GPS, Wi-Fi and Mobile Networks
(When Available).
Battery Saving –Use Wi-Fi and Mobile Networks.
Device Only –Use GPS only to determine location.
Security
Set up screen locks: Use slide, face/voice unlock, 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
prevent unauthorized use of SIM card.
To change a blocked PIN code, you will need to unlock the SIM lock
then go to the Change Password screen. The tablet will