BLU G33 Smartphone Quick Guide
This document provides a quick guide for the BLU G33 smartphone.
Important Information
For comprehensive instructions and answers to questions regarding phone usage, please visit the official BLU website: http://www.bluproducts.com
About Your Phone
Transportation Safety
Always observe all transportation laws and regulations.
PLEASE DRIVE RESPONSIBLY - DO NOT TEXT & DRIVE
Hospital Safety
Follow hospital rules and limitations. Turn off your mobile phone when near medical instruments.
Airport Safety
Remember to follow all airport and flight safety regulations.
Water Hazard
The BLU G33 is not waterproof. Keep the phone away from water or other liquids to prevent damage.
Emergency Calls
Ensure your mobile phone is switched on and in a service area. From the home screen, tap the phone key and dial the emergency number.
Battery Usage
For optimal performance and extended battery life, it is recommended to fully charge the battery before initial use. Additionally, complete two to three full charge cycles initially.
IMEI Information
To check your phone's IMEI, dial *#06#.
Key Functions
The BLU G33 smartphone features several key components and controls:
Front View Components:
- Front Camera: Located at the top center of the display.
- Volume Buttons: Located on the right side of the phone.
- Power On / Off Button: Located on the right side, below the volume buttons.
- Home Button: A virtual button at the bottom center of the display.
- Recent Apps Button: A virtual button at the bottom right of the display.
- Back Button: A virtual button at the bottom left of the display.
Rear View Components:
- Rear Camera: Located on the upper left side of the phone's back.
- Flash: Located below the rear camera.
| Function | Description |
|---|
| Power On / Off | Used to power the device on/off and lock the screen. Long press the power button to power on. While powered on, long press the power off and volume up key to power off. |
| 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, allowing convenient switching. This option also allows closing open applications by swiping them 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. Also used for listening to music or FM radio. |
| Front Camera | A high-resolution front camera for taking pictures and video, ideal for self-portraits. |
| Rear Camera | A high-resolution rear camera for taking pictures and video. |
| Flash | Provides light for pictures in low-light conditions. Can also be used as a flashlight. |
| Camera Button | Launches the phone's camera application. |
Introduction
Installation of the SIM Card
Warning: Keep the SIM card out of reach of children. The SIM card and its contacts are easily damaged by scratching or bending. Exercise caution when carrying, installing, or removing the SIM card.
Note: Contact your cellular phone service provider directly to obtain your SIM card.
To insert SIM card:
- Remove the rear cover of the phone.
- Insert the SIM card into the designated slot.
- Insert the SD card into its slot for additional storage capacity.
- Insert the battery, replace the rear cover, and power on the phone.
Diagram description: An internal view of the phone's upper section shows two circular battery compartments, a 'NO HOT PLUG' label, and slots for a T-card (microSD) and Nano SIM 1. A magnified inset focuses on the Nano SIM 1 slot, illustrating a SIM card being inserted.
Device Configuration
When you first power on your BLU G33 phone, a series of steps will guide you through basic feature setup.
Insert SIM
Insert your SIM card to allow the phone to register with the network.
Select Language
On the Welcome screen, scroll to select your preferred language. This step also offers options to adjust Vision Settings, such as magnification, font, and display size. An Emergency Call can also be placed from this screen.
Connect to Wi-Fi
This step enables the device to connect to the internet. Select the desired Wi-Fi network. Unsecured Wi-Fi networks can be connected to without credentials, while secured networks require a password. It is recommended to connect to a Wi-Fi network to check for software updates before startup to avoid data overages.
Copy Apps & Data
This step allows you to transfer applications, pictures, music, and other data from a previous device. You also have the option to set up the device as new.
Add Your Account
Sign in to your Google™ Account to streamline services like Google Play™, Google Drive, and Google Pay. If you do not have a Google account, you can create a new one. If the device is not recognized by your Google account, a security verification may be required.
Google Services
Add Google services including Backup and Restore, Location Services, Install Updates, and Apps.
Device Protection
Set up device protection with a PIN or Password. This can be done at a later time.
Finalize Setup
The final step allows you to configure Google Assistant. You can also add another email address, control information visible on the phone's lock screen, and review additional apps. This step can be skipped and configured later.
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Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Interference Statement
FCC ID: YHLBLUG33U92
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 according to instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment causes 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 government requirements for exposure to radio waves. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government.
The exposure standard for wireless devices uses the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The FCC SAR limit is 1.6W/kg. SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions (10mm) accepted by the FCC, with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level across all tested frequency bands.
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC)
The BLU G33 phone complies with FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility requirements. The FCC has adopted HAC rules for digital wireless phones, requiring 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 includes 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 unlabelled mobile devices. M4 indicates better/higher performance.
- 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 indicates better/higher performance.
The tested M-Rating and T-Rating for this device are M3 and T3.
