BLU G40 Smartphone User Guide

Smartphone
User Guide

G40 Smartphone

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.
Power » Long press the power button to power on
On / Off » While the phone is powered on, long press to access the power off menu or click to lock the screen
Volume Adjusts the ringer volume, call volume, and multimedia volume.
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.
Back Returns to the previous screen; Closes the keyboard, any open program, or any menu option.
USB Port Charges the device and transfers data such as documents, music, and video between your device and a PC.
Headset Port Connect earphones to this port for hands-free capabilities. You may also to listen to music or FM radio.
Front Camera A high-resolution front camera to take pictures and video. This option is ideal for self-portraits.
Rear Camera A high-resolution rear camera to take pictures and video.
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:

• Remove the rear cover. Insert the SIM card.

• Insert the SD card (For additional storage capacity)

• 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.  ou 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  etworks 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  o 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  revious 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 TM ,  oogle 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, you 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 and Google Pay. You may also add another email address, control what information is visible through the phones lock   creen, 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.

PROPOSITION 65 – STATE OF CALIFORNIA
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Federal Communication Commission Interference
FCC ID: YHLBLUG40 Model Name:G40
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  evice 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  easonable protection against harmful  interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and  sed in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  articular 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  ser 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  or 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  ands.

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