BLU M8L Plus Smart Tablet
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.
PLEASE DRIVE RESPONSIBLY – DO NOT TEXT AND DRIVE
Hospital Safety: Please follow hospital rules and limitations. Please turn off your mobile tablet when near medical instruments.
Airport Safety: Remember to follow all airport and flight safety regulations. Please do not use your tablet during a 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 your tablet away from water or liquid to avoid damage.
Emergency Calls: Make sure your tablet is switched on and in a service area. In the home screen, tap the tablet 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.
Battery Safety and Precautions – For better performance and longer battery life, it is recommended that you charge the battery fully before using the tablet 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 tablet out of 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 comes in contact with water or any liquids, immediately unplug it from the outlet to reduce the risk of overheating, charger malfunction, electric shock, or fire.
Warning: Please be careful with the disposal of used batteries. Do not throw away batteries with your daily waste. Please follow local 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.
Appearance and Key Function
Introduction
Installation of the SIM Card
Warning: Please keep the SIM card out of the reach of children. The SIM card and its contacts are easily damaged due to scratching or bending. Please use caution when carrying, installing, or taking out the SIM card. NB: Please contact your cellular tablet service provider directly to obtain your SIM card.
To insert the SIM card:
- Remove the card cover. Insert the SIM card.
- Insert the SD card. (For additional storage capacity)
- Close the card cover, and 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 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 the security option in system settings.
Call Functions
At the dial keyboard, enter the tablet number and then click the dial key. If dialing an extension, you may click the dial pad icon at 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 telephone number called and received will be saved in the tablet’s call log. All numbers in the call log can be dialed directly by clicking the dial icon on the screen. When the number appears on the list, click it to view details. To clear the call logs, press the menu key and select delete. You may remove one or multiple calls.
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 call settings. In the call logs, you may browse through the contacts list or set default contact resources.
Notifications Bar
The notification bar is located at the top of the screen and contains useful and important information regarding your tablet and the applications that are installed. On the notification bar, several icons will appear, such as the 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.
Notification Settings
The notification settings window provides shortcuts to different tablet settings for quick access. Click on any of the shortcut notification icons to power on or off. Note: To clear notifications, drag down the notification bar and click the clear notification icon on the upper right-hand part of the screen (3 horizontal lines). The notification settings menu is located by dragging down the notification bar and is located on the upper right-hand part of the screen next to the clear notification icon.
Contacts
Enter: Click on the applications menu and select contacts.
- The default display is the tablet contacts.
- The contacts are organized alphabetically by default.
After signing in to your Google account, your Google contacts will be displayed in sync.
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.
Add New Contact
- Click the create new contact icon to add a contact.
- Save your contacts to your Google account.
- You may enter different contact details, which include adding a picture, name, telephone number, group, address, and email, among other options.
- Click to save the contact.
Delete Contact
- Click on the Contacts icon to enter the tablet book.
- Click the menu key to access the Contacts menu.
- Click on Delete Contact and scroll to select which contact(s) you wish to delete.
Note: You may also search for an individual contact in the tablet book. Once the contact is found, click the contact name to enter the contact profile, press the menu key to bring up the contact menu, and select delete to eliminate from the tablet book.
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 in a single conversation, so you may see the entire message history conveniently.
Send an SMS
Application Menu » Messaging » New message (or shortcut icon)
- Click the contact icon to enter the text message recipient
- Compose a Text Message and click Send
Send an MMS
When creating a message, the default message style is SMS.
- 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 which including headsets and other devices.
Power on Bluetooth
Settings » Connected devices and select to power on Bluetooth.
- The Bluetooth icon will appear in the notification bar. The Bluetooth will then start to scan for all devices within its range and will display all available devices in a list.
- In Bluetooth settings, all the devices found will be displayed in a list.
Power on Wi-Fi
Settings » Network & Internet and select ON to 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.
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 create a new one.
Note: In order to keep accounts streamlined with Google services, your Gmail account user name and password will be used for some Google programs, which include: Google Play Store, Google Drive, Google+, Google Photos, and Google Wallet.
Play Store
Google Play allows you to download music, movies, and games directly to your device. To access the Google Play Store, click on the applications menu and then the Play Store icon.
Camera
Prior to use: Insert the SD card before using the camera or video camera. All photos or videos taken by the tablet are typically stored in the memory card for a large storage capacity of images and videos.
Open Camera
Click the Applications Menu » Camera
Switch to video mode if you want to record videos.
Note: You may place a camera shortcut icon on any of the screens.
Take Pictures
Aim the object that the picture will be taken.
- Press the Shutter button on the screen to capture an image.
- 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 sliding right into the settings 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.
Photos
Open Images
Applications Menu » Photos
Pictures and videos are stored in separate albums
Share Pictures
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 also via Bluetooth.
Adjust the Image
Press Menu and select Edit to adjust images. You may select from different effects that may include: Vintage, Black and White, Instant, Latte, X-Process, Crop, Rotate, Straighten, Vignette, Contrast, Exposure, Auto color, Shadows, and Vibrancy.
Crop Pictures
Click the menu and crop to adjust 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
Open Music
Application Menu » Music
Search Music
You may choose to search for music from the media folder through artist name, song name, or album name. The following formats are available: AMR, MIDI, MP3, WAV, and OGG.
Sound Recorder
You may send any recorded audio via Bluetooth or MMS, and also have the option to make any recorded audio the tablet’s default ringtone. The recorder uses MP3, 3GPP, and AMR formats.
Record
- Keep the tablet’s microphone near the sound source.
- Click the record button to record the audio.
- Click the stop button to stop recording the audio.
Note: All recordings are typically saved in the SD card folder. Please ensure the SD card is installed prior to recording.
File
The file manager allows you to organize your stored tablet files conveniently and efficiently through one program.
Calendar
The calendar helps keep track of your life’s most important moments in one application.
Alarm Clock
Click on the Clock icon, then click the alarm tab to enter the alarm clock interface. This option allows you to add and edit alarms.
Click to add, edit, or delete alarms
Settings
Wireless & Networks
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
- Power on Bluetooth. Once on, Bluetooth will automatically scan for any nearby open devices.
- Click to connect the device.
Data Usage
- Mobile and Wi-Fi Data Usage
More Wireless & Networks
- Tethering, Portable Hotspot, VPN, APN
- Airplane Mode
Note: When in flight mode, all network connections will turn off automatically.
Device
Audio Profiles
This option sets the tablet’s ringtone settings for receiving calls and notifications. Some of the settings include:
- Vibrate, volume, ringtones, ringtones notification, dial touchpad, and haptic feedback and tones
Display
Brightness, Auto rotating screen, Wallpaper, Screen Timeout
Storage
View the tablet’s memory usage
Battery
General power usage
Apps
- Manage applications – Manage and delete installed applications
- Running Applications- Press the Force Stop button to stop any of the applications listed and remove them from the running apps list.
Personal
Location
- High Accuracy – Use GPS, Wi-Fi, and Mobile Networks
- Battery Saving – Use Wi-Fi and Mobile Networks
- Device Only – Use GPS only to determine location
Note: GPS is dependent on tablet hardware.
Security
Set up basic screen locks: Use slide, 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 to unlock the screen
- Password: Use the 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 the 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 automatically prompt you to enter the old PIN code and ask you to enter a new PIN code twice. The tablet 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 tablet, which 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.
- Password visible – Make the password visible when it’s typed
- Use security credentials – Allow applications to visit security credentials or other credentials
Troubleshooting
Below is a list of common problems that may occur when using your tablet. Try these easy troubleshooting steps to resolve any type of issue you may encounter.
The tablet 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 tablet does not respond after several minutes
Remove and insert the battery – If the tablet has an internal battery, please press and hold the power button.
The tablet powers off by itself
- Check if the screen lock of the tablet is enabled.
- Check if the tablet needs to be charged.
The battery won’t 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 tablet.
Note: Connect the charger only after the battery has been inserted.
The standby time is too short
- Please keep in mind that standby time relates directly to tablet usage (Internet, Text, Voice Calls, Maps, etc.).
- Batteries typically have to be replaced after a year of use.
The tablet 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 tablet 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.
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