BLU J8L Smart Phone User Guide
- August 26, 2024
- BLU
Table of Contents
**BLU J8L Smart Phone User Guide
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ATTENTION
- For instructions or any questions pertaining to phone usage, please click on the BLU page by visiting the following address: manuals.bluproducts.com
ABOUT YOUR PHONE
Transportation Safety
Observe all transportation laws and regulations
PLEASE DRIVE RESPONSIBLY – DO NOT TEXT & DRIVE
Hospital Safety
Follow hospital rules and limitations and turn off your mobile phone when near
medical instruments.
Airport Safety
Remember to follow all airport and flight safety regulations.
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. On home
screen, tap the phone key and dial the emergency number.
Battery Usage
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 and
that you initially complete two to three charge cycles.
IMEI Information
To check your IMEI, press *#06#
KEY FUNCTIONS
Used to power on/off the device and to lock the screen.
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Power On / Off: Long press the power button to power on
While the phone is powered on, press the power button and volume + simultaneously to access the power off menu. -
Volume Adjusts the ringer volume, call volume, and multimedia volume
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Home The home button pauses any current action and returns to the home screen.
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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.
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Back Returns to the previous screen; Closes the keyboard, any open program, or any menu option.
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Headset Port Connect earphones to this port for hands-free capabilities. You may also to listen to music or FM radio.
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USB Port Charges the device and transfers data such as documents, music, and video between your device and a PC.
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Front Camera A high-resolution front camera to take pictures and video. This option is ideal for self portraits.
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Rear Camera A high-resolution rear camera to take pictures and video.
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Flash Provides light for pictures in low-light conditions. It also may be used as a flashlight.
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.
Note: Please contact your cellular phone service provider directly to obtain your SIM card.
To insert SIM card:
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Remove the rear cover. Insert the SIM card.
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Insert the SD card (For additional storage capacity)
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Insert the battery, replace the rear cover and power on the phone
DEVICE CONFIGURATION
When you initially power on your phone, there will be a series of steps to set up basic features.
INSERT SIM
Insert your SIM card so the phone can register to the network.
SELECT LANGUAGE
While on the Welcome screen, please scroll to select your language. In this step, you also have the option to adjust Vision Settings such as magnification, font, and display size. You have the ability to place an Emergency Call.
CONNECT TO WI-FI
This step allows the device to connect to the internet. Click on the desired Wi-Fi network that the device that will be connected. Please note that any unsecured Wi-Fi networks can be connected to without credentials and any secured Wi-Fi networks require a password for credentials prior to connection. It is recommended that you connect to a Wi-Fi network to check for software updates prior to startup to avoid any data overages.
COPY APPS & DATA
This step allows you to select transfer options such as applications, pictures, music and more from a previous device. You may also setup as new if you choose not to from a previous device.
ADD YOUR ACCOUNT
Sign in to your Google TM Account in order to keep accounts streamlined with Google services. Your account will be used for Google programs such as Google Play, Google Drive, and Google Pay. If you do not have a Google account, click to create a new account. If the device is not recognized by your Google account, yo will have to complete a security verification.
GOOGLE SERVICES
Click to add Google services that include Backup and Restore, Location Services, Install Updates and Apps
DEVICE PROTECTION
Click to setup device protection such as a PIN or Password. This option can be done at a later time.
FINALIZE SETUP
The last step allows you to setup Google Assistant. You may also add another email address, control what information is visible through the phones lock screen, and lets you also review any additional apps. You may skip this step and setup later.
Google, Google Play, Google Maps, YouTube, Gmail, and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
FCC ID: YHLBLUJ8LUU
This device 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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
- 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.
FCC Caution : Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Radiation Exposure Statement
This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.
This device 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. The exposure standard for wireless device employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions (10mm) accepted by the FCC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Your phone is compliant with the FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility requirements. The FCC has adopted HAC rules for digital wireless phones. These rules require certain phones to be tested and rated under the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) C63.19-2011 hearing aid compatibility standards. The ANSI standard for hearing aid compatibility contains two types of ratings:
- M-Ratings : Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than mobile devices that are not labelled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.
- T-Ratings : Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to work better with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated phones. T4 is the better/ higher of the two ratings.
The tested M-Rating and T-Rating for this device M3 and T3.
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