Blu LIFE ONE X2 User manual

LIFE ONE
X2
USER MANUAL
Table of Contents
Safety Information
Introduction
Navigation Bar
Notifications Bar
Call Functions
Contacts
Messaging
Bluetooth & Wi-Fi
Opera Browser
Gmail
Play Store
Camera
Gallery
Music Player
FM Radio
Sound Recorder
File Manager
Calendar
Clock
Settings
USB Storage
Troubleshooting
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.
Chemical
Warning
Do
not use your mobile phone around fuels or chemicals.
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 important information.
Battery Safety and
Precautions
>
For better performance and longer battery life, it is recommended that you charge the battery fully before using
the mobile phone for the first
time.
>
The optimum performance of a new battery is typically achieved after two or three complete charge cycles.
Note:
Keep in mind that continuous overcharging will affect long-term battery life.
>
While charging, keep the mobile phone out the reach of children.
>
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. If the charger is exposed to water or any liquids, immediately
unplug it from the outlet to reduce the risk
of overheating, charger malfunction, electric shock or fire.
Hazardous Waste
– Battery Disposal
Warning:
Do not throw away batteries with uncontrolled daily waste.
The
marking in this manual indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed with household
trash at the end of its working
life. If the batteries are not disposed of properly, the substances included can cause
harm
to human health and the environment. Please follow environmental laws and guidelines for proper waste
disposal.
Cleaning and
Maintenance
>
Avoid using the handset and accessories in excessively moist areas to avoid malfunction.
>
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the handset, battery and charger.

> Do not use
alcohol, thinner, benzene or any other solvent to clean the handset.
Introduction
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 Offin the menu to
power off the
phone.
N
avigation Bar
The navigation bar is a
dedicated area that displays device navigation buttons. These system buttons allow the
user to control the phone seamlessly.
Notifications
Bar
The notification bar is
located on the top of the screen, which contains useful and important information regarding
your phone, and the applications that are
installed.
On the
notification bar, several icons will appear such as signal bar, time, 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.
Back
Returns to the
previous screen;
Closes the keyboard, any open
program, or any menu
option.
Home
The home button
pauses any
current action and returns to the
home
screen.
Recent
Apps
Opens a list of
recently opened
applications that allows you to
switch conveniently between them.
This option can also close any
open applications by swiping to the
side.

Notification
Settings
The notification
settings panel provides shortcuts to different phone settings for quick access. Click on any of the
shortcut notification icons to power on or off.
To clear notifications:
»
Drag down the notification bar and click the clear notification icon on the lower right hand part of the notification
screen (3 horizontal lines as shown in the figure).
To
access the quick notification settings menu:
»
Drag down the notification bar completely. Some settings include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Location, Airplane mode,
and
Flashlight.
Call Functions
At the dialing
interface, enter the phone number and then click the dial key.
Placing a
Call
»
Click the Keypad button to open the dial keyboard. At the dial keyboard, enter the phone number you wish to
dial.
You may also press and
hold the 0 key to add a (+) sign when adding an international dialing prefix.
»
Click the dial button to make the call.
If dialing an extension,
you may click on the keypad button to open the keypad interface and enter the number of
the extension.
»
Click the end button to end the call.
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 general dialing interface and adjust call settings,
enter call history, clear your frequently dialed
numbers, and add a new contact.
Call
Logs
Every telephone number
called and received will be saved in the phones call log. All recently called numbers in
the call log can be dialed by clicking on the contact tile in the
speed dial tab, or by clicking on the contact and
selecting call back in the
recent tab. When the number appears on the list, click it to view details. To delete a call
from the call history, press the menu key and select delete. You
may remove one or multiple calls.

Contacts
Open Contacts
To
access » Click on the applications menu then on the Contacts icon.
»
The default display is the phone contacts and SIM card contacts.
»
Contacts are organized alphabetically by default.
Click the menu button to
enter the contact search interface or scroll to search a contact. 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 icon in the bottom right.
»
You may save your contacts to either your Google account, phone or SIM card.
»
Enter the contact information that include adding a picture, name, telephone number, group, address, and email
among other options.
»
Click to save
contact.

Note:
You may add individual contacts to any of the home screens by entering the contacts menu, clicking on the
specific
contact, pressing menu, and then selecting the ‘Place on home screen’ option. You can also share
contacts via MMS, Gmail, Bluetooth, and other share options
within the same settings menu.
Delete
Contact
»
Click on the Contacts icon to enter the phonebook.
»
Click and hold on the contact that you wish to delete.
(
Once selected, you may also scroll and select other contact(s) you wish to delete)
»
Click on the contacts menu and select Delete.
Import / Export
Contacts
The phone allows you to
import and export contacts to synchronize information between different storage types
that include the SIM card, Gmail account and your phone.
To
import or export contacts:
»
Click the Contacts icon to enter the phonebook.
»
Click the menu button and select Import / Export
»
Select the source you want to copy the contacts. Once selected click next and select the destination where you
want the
contact to be copied to and then select the desired contacts to be copied.
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.
Open
Messaging
To access
»
Click on the Application Menu then on the
Messaging icon.

Sending an
SMS
Application Menu > Messaging > New
message
»
Click the contact icon to enter text message recipient
»
Compose Text Message and click Send
Sending an
MMS
When creating message,
the default message style is SMS. The message will automatically convert to MMS
when adding an attachment or when surpassing 10 pages of SMS messages.
»
Click the attachment icon in the messaging interface.
»
Click to add attachments and create an MMS message.
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 that include headsets and
other devices.
Power on
Bluetooth
To access
» Click on the Settings icon then on Bluetooth and selectto power on Bluetooth
»
The Bluetooth will then start to scan for all devices within its range and will start display all available devices.
»
When the scan is complete, all the devices found will display in a list under available devices. Once the device
has been identified, click on it to pair.
Power on
Wi
-
Fi

To access
»
Click on the
Settings
icon
then on
Wi
-
Fi
and selectto 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.
To display advanced
options, click on the available option tab.
Opera
Browser
Opera is the fast and
secure way to navigate with your Android phone.
Quick Access
Tab
History
Displays your recent
browsing history
Speed
Dial
Displays your favorite
sites, bookmarks, and saved pages as a gallery of images. Add folders or reorganize your
Speed Dial with the swipe of a finger
Discover
Get recommendations for
top stories, arts, business, entertainment, and other popular categories based on your
preferences.
Menu
Options
App Layout
»
This option changes the layout of the browser
New Tabs
»
This option adds additional tabs
Data Savings
»
This option enables/disables data savings mode
Clear Browsing
Data
»
This option clears any data
stored

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 follow
the instructions to create a new account.
Note:
In order to keep accounts streamlined with Google services, your Gmail account user name and password
will be used for
some Google programs that include Google Play Store, Google Drive, Google Photos, Google +,
Google Calendar, and Google Wallet.
Open
Gmail
To access
» Click on the Applications Menu then on the Gmail icon.
Sending an
Email
»
Click the Compose button to create a new email.
»
Enter the recipient’s email address.
»
Enter a subject.
»
Compose your message. Click the attachment button to add an attachment.
»
Click the Send button to send the email.
Play Store
Google Play allows you
to download music, movies, and games directly to your device.
Note:
You will need to log in to your Google account when configuring the phone or entering the Play Store for
the first
time.
Open the Play
Store
To access
»
Click on the Applications Menu then on
the Play Store icon

Installing an
Application
»
Browse through the categories available or enter the name on the search text box to find your desired
application.
»
Click on the application.
»
Click on INSTALL (for free applications) or click on the PRICE (for paid applications).
»
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Android 6.0 OS
Applications
Any native or installed
applications will ask for permission when accessed for the first time.
Camera
Prior to use:
It is suggested that you insert SD card before using the camera or video camera. All photos or
videos taken by the phone
should be typically stored in the memory card for storage of large capacity images and
videos.
Open the
Camera
To access
» Click the Applications Menu then on the Camera icon
Note:
You may place a camera shortcut icon on any of the screens
Taking a
Picture
»
Aim at the object or scene that the picture will be taken.
»
Click the Shutter button on the screen to capture the 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.
Recording a
Video
»
Aim at the object or scene that the video will be taken.
»
Click the Video button to start recording.
»
Click on the Video button to stop recording.
You may adjust various
settings for the camera by pressing Menu while in the camera interface. When in the
standard camera mode, you can switch to video to record or click the gallery
preview box.

Gallery
The gallery organizes
all your pictures and videos in a single application.
Open the
Gallery
To access
» Click on the Applications Menu then on the Gallery icon
Viewing Pictures and
Videos
»
Click on an image to view in full screen. To play a video clip, click the play button.
»
To navigate through the gallery, slide your finger to the left or right.
Share
Pictures
Click on
the Share button to share the image. 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
via
Bluetooth.
Adjust
Image
Click the Edit button 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
among other options.
Crop
Pictures
Click the Edit button to
Crop the size of the picture. Once the picture appears, pinch your fingers in or out to
adjust the size. To keep proportion, hold down any of the four corners of
the image and adjust.
Music Player
The BLU Music Player is
your all in one music application. Its smooth and easy to use interface makes this player
efficient and fun.
Open the Music
Player
To access
»
Click on the applications menu then on
the Music Player icon.

Playing a
Song
»
Click on the Music Player icon to open the music library.
»
Select a search category (Album, Artist, or Song)
»
Click on a folder from the selected category and/or click on the desired song.
Search
Music
You may choose to search
for music from media folder through artist name, album name, song name.
Set Music Player in the
Background
Click on the Home key to
move the Music Player to the background. You will see an icon on the status bar
indicating that the music player is active.
FM
Radio
Open the FM
Radio
To access
» Click the applications menu then on the FM Radio icon.
Note:
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.
FM Radio as
Background
Click on the Home key to
move the FM Radio to the background.
Favorite
Channels
Click to scan FM
channels automatically then click to add any of your favorite radio stations.
Sound Recorder
You may send any
recorded audio via the File Manager by selecting any of the default share options that include
Bluetooth, MMS, Google Drive and Gmail.
Open the Sound
Recorder
To access
»
Click on the applications menu then click
on the Sound Recorder icon.

Record
»
Keep the phone’s microphone near the sound source.
»
Click the record button to record the audio and click the stop button to end the recording.
Note:
It is suggested that you save all your recordings in your SD card for maximum storage capacity.
Please ensure the SD
card is installed for extended storage space.
File Manager
The file manager allows
you to search and organize your stored phone files conveniently and efficiently through
one program.
Open the File
Manager
To access
» Click on the applications menu then click on the File Manager icon.
Calendar
The calendar helps keep
track of your life’s most important moments in one application.
Open the
Calendar
To access
» Click on the Application Menu then on the Calendar icon.
Creating an
Event
»
Long press on the specific date to add a new event. In the new event window, click Edit.
»
Enter the new event details including name, location, start date and time.
»
Click to save the
settings.

Clock
You can use this feature
to set up alarms, view the local time in different cities anywhere in the world, and even
run a stopwatch.
Open the Alarm
Clock
To access
» Click on the Application Menu then click on the Clock icon.
View the Current Time in Other
Cities
»
Click on the Clock icon.
»
Click on the World Clock button and select the desired cities.
Create a New
Alarm
»
Click on the Alarm icon tab.
»
Click on the Add Alarm button to add a new alarm.
»
Set the time.
Settings
Wireless & Networks
Wi
-Fi / WLAN
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
Data
Usage


Mobile and Wi
-
Fi Data
Usage
More Wireless &
Networks
Tethering, Portable Hotspot, VPN, APN
Airplane Mode
Note:
Airplane mode will turn off all network
connections automatically.
Device
Display
Brightness, Wallpaper, Sleep, Daydream, Font Size, and Rotation
Sound & Notification
This option sets the ring tone settings for receiving calls and notifications. Some of the settings include:
Vibrate, volume, ring tones, ring tones notification, dial touchpad, and haptic feedback and tones
Apps
Manage Applications - Manage and delete installed applications
Running Applications- Press the Stop button to terminate any of the applications from the running apps list and
clear any RAM usage.
Storage & USB
View phone files and storage information.
Battery
General power usage information.
Memory
General memory usage information.
Users
Add and manage device access to multiple users.
Personal
Fingerprint
Add and manage fingerprint security to the device. You will be prompted to setup a fingerprint scan when
setting up the security option.
Location
High Accuracy – Use Wi-Fi and Mobile Networks to determine location.
Battery Saving – Use Mobile Networks to determine location.
Device Only – Use GPS to determine your location.
Security
Set up basic screen locks: Use slide, pattern, PIN or password to lock the screen.
Pattern: The initial set up will include simple unlock instructions and examples. Click to continue the security
pattern step. Note: You can add additional pattern security at power on.
PIN: Enter a PIN number to unlock the screen
Password: Use a password to unlock the screen
Note: You may stop this 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 phone will automatically prompt you enter the old PIN code and ask 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 the PUK code to unlock the phone that is available
through your service provider. If you enter the PUK code incorrectly 10 times, the SIM card will be permanently
locked. Please see your service provider for a new SIM card
 Unknown Sources – Allow installation of apps from unknown sources
Accounts
Add and manage accounts (IMAP, POP3, Corporate, and application accounts)
Language & Input
Language – Change the language of the phone
Personal Dictionary - Add or delete words to the custom dictionary keyboard,
Spell checker, voice typing, text-to-speech, Google voice typing.
Backup & Reset
Backup Data – Will back up all application data, WLAN passwords, and other settings to Google's servers

Restore to Factory
Settings
–
Restores phone and erases all stored data completely.

Google
Add and manage Google accounts
System
Date & Time
Select Date Format - There are 3 kinds of formats you can choose from: Month-Day-Year, Day-Month-Year
and Year-Month-Day.
Scheduled power on &
off
Set the phone to automatically turn on or off at a specific time.
Accessibility
Power button ends call, auto rotate screen, Talk Back, speak passwords and large text
Printing
You may print files via Cloud Ready printers
(Please check Google Cloud Print website for printer compatibility information)
Developer Options
If the phone does not
display Developer options, press build number seven (7) times in the about phone tab.
The developer option gives access to USB Debugging and other developer tools.
About Device
Phone information status and firmware updates
USB Storage
Open USB
Storage
Connect your phone to a
computer using a USB cable. Once connected, a connection interface will appear on the
notification settings. Click the USB notification bar icon to access the
USB computer connection menu and select
the desired setting.
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 will not charge
Check if the battery is already fully charged.
Make sure that the battery is inserted correctly.
Ensure that the battery being used is a BLU approved battery.

Double check if the
charger connector is properly connected to the phone.

Note:
Connect charger only after the battery
has been inserted.
The
standby time is too short
Please keep in mind that standby time relates directly to phone usage (Internet, Text, Voice Calls, Maps, etc.).
Batteries typically have to be replaced after a year of use.
The
phone cannot connect to the network (Voice or Data)
Verify if you have active service with your service provider.
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.
I
cannot make calls
Make sure that the number you dialed is correct and the dial key has been pressed.
Use the full national area code when dialing out of your area or when abroad, use country-specific international
access codes.
I
cannot receive calls
Make sure that your phone is connected to a network.
The
caller ID does not display on incoming calls
Contact your local network service provider and verify you have the caller ID feature enabled on your account
or verify if the caller may have blocked his number from appearing.
The caller cannot leave a voicemail
message
Contact your local network service provider and verify if the voicemail service is active on your account or
check if the network is busy.
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).
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.