This document describes the BLU VIEW 4 (model BLB135DL), a smartphone with advanced features designed for personal use.
Function Description
The BLU VIEW 4 is a smartphone that offers a range of functionalities, including communication, entertainment, and productivity. It allows users to access the internet, take photos and videos, manage contacts, use Google services, and customize their device experience. The phone is designed to be user-friendly, with features like Google Assistant for voice commands and accessibility options for users with disabilities. It supports various advanced features such as split-screen multi-tasking, Nearby Share for file sharing, and a comprehensive security suite.
Important Technical Specifications
- Model: BLB135DL
- Rear Camera: 8MP
- Front Camera: 5MP
- Video Recording Resolution: 1080p @30fps
- Expandable Storage: Supports up to 32GB microSD card
- Battery Capacity: 4000 mAh
- Battery Voltage: 3.85 V
- Battery Type: Li-Polymer
- Battery Power: 15.40 Wh
- Charger Input: 100V-240V, 0.35 A, 50Hz/60Hz
- Charger Output: 5.0 V, 2000 mA
- SAR Head: 1.15 W/kg
- SAR Body: 0.78 W/kg
- HAC Rating: T3&M4
- Operating Temperature: -14°F (-10°C) to 104°F (40°C)
- SIM Number: Begins with 89
- Operating System: Android (supports Android 10 or newer for Wi-Fi Share)
Usage Features
Basic Navigation and Controls:
- Headset Connector: For audio output.
- SIM/Memory Card Slot: To insert SIM and microSD cards.
- Home Button: Press to access the Home screen; press and hold to open Google Assistant.
- Back Button: Returns to the previous screen, menu, or option.
- Volume Keys: Adjusts volume.
- Power/Lock Button: Wakes up or locks the screen; press with Volume UP for additional options (Emergency, Power off, Reboot).
- Recent Apps: Tap to open recently used applications.
- USB Connector: For charging and data transfer.
Advanced Features:
- Google Account: Requires a Google (Gmail) account for cloud storage (15GB free), Google Assistant, Google Play Store, Google One, Google Backup, and Find My Device.
- Google One: File storage and synchronization solution, allowing access from any device and collaboration.
- Google Backup: Backs up apps, app data, call history, contacts, calendar, device settings, photos, SMS texts, and Wi-Fi passwords/permissions to the Google cloud.
- Google Assistant: Voice assistant for launching apps, making plans, asking questions, and carrying out tasks. Recognizes up to 6 voices for personalized results.
- Accessibility: Special features for users with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. Includes:
- Accessibility Menu: On-screen menu for quick access to features.
- Select to Speak: Reads aloud specific items on the screen.
- Switch Access: Controls the device using one or more switches.
- TalkBack: Reads aloud what is touched, selected, and activated.
- Real Time Text Call (RTT): Communicates via text during voice calls.
- Text and Display Options: Adjusts font size, display size, bold text, color correction, color inversion, removes animations, large mouse pointer, high contrast text.
- Extra Dim: Dims the screen beyond minimum brightness.
- Dark Theme: Switches the operating system and app color theme to dark.
- Magnification: Zooms in or out using two fingers.
- Interaction Controls: Timing controls (touch & hold delay, time to take action, autoclick), system controls (system navigation, power button ends call, auto-rotate screen), vibration & haptic strength.
- Captions: Caption preferences for videos.
- Audio Adjustment: Mono audio, audio balance.
- General Accessibility Shortcuts: Accessibility Button, Shortcut from lock screen.
- Text-to-Speech Output: Sets language, speech rate, and pitch for Screen Reader.
- Apps:
- Home Screen: Displays preloaded and downloaded apps; supports quick-access shortcuts and usage information.
- Use Folders: Organizes app shortcuts on the home screen.
- Play Store: App store for Android devices, offering games, books, movies, and TV programs.
- Google Apps: Suite of web-based messaging, collaboration, and productivity applications (e.g., Google Search, Gmail, YouTube, Maps, Drive, Photos, Play Store, Home).
- Android Auto: Integrates the phone with car entertainment systems for voice commands and touchscreen control while driving.
- Calendar: Creates and schedules goals, reminders, and events; syncs with Gmail account and Google Calendar.
- Camera:
- Take a Picture: Tap capture icon, press volume keys, or tap anywhere on the screen (configurable).
- Options: Flash (ON, OFF, AUTO), Aspect ratio (full, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1), Filter, Torch (in video mode).
- Settings: Touch shot, Self timer (3, 5, 10 seconds), Shutter sound, Framing lines, Geo tagging, Picture size (4:3, 16:9, 1:1, 20:9), Reset settings.
- Modes: Professional (manual ISO, white balance, color tone), Video (pause/restart, zoom, photo during recording), Photo (focus adjustment), Beauty (airbrushes face), More (Time-lapse, Motion photo).
- Selfie: Uses front camera with image quality, timer, and flash settings.
- Photos: Displays all visual images; separates backed-up images into albums; allows adding images to contacts, setting as wallpaper, or creating slideshows.
- Edit Pictures and Videos: Share, crop/rotate, adjust brightness, select filter, write/draw on photos.
- Google Lens: Uses camera for image recognition to identify landmarks, plants, animals, products, QR codes, business cards; translates text and provides definitions.
- Contacts: Creates, edits, imports, and manages contacts; syncs with other devices; backs up to Google Drive or memory card; designates favorites; creates contact widgets.
- Data Usage: Monitors and manages mobile data usage; sets limits and restrictions; turns Mobile Data On/Off, Data Saver On/Off.
- Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls: Monitors digital habits; sets screen time limits; manages notifications; includes Bedtime mode and Focus mode; supports Google's Family Link app for parental controls.
- Gestures: Customizes notifications and actions:
- Quickly Open Camera: Double-press power button.
- System Navigation: Navigates screens using gestures or buttons.
- Press and Hold Power Button: Launches Google Assistant.
- Prevent Ringing: Press power and volume UP buttons simultaneously to set to vibrate or mute.
- Multiple Users: Allows adding multiple user profiles with customized settings.
- Nearby Share: Shares pictures, files, links, and content across compatible devices using Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, WebRTC, or peer-to-peer Wi-Fi.
- Office Features:
- Printing: Connects to compatible Bluetooth printers; requires print driver installation from Play Store.
- Split Screen Multi-tasking: Uses two apps simultaneously; adjusts window size; supports calls, web browsing, and texting.
- VPN: Virtual Private Network for secure connections; requires VPN administrator information and a secured screen lock.
- Screenshots: Captures screen images; saved in a Screenshots album in Photos. Methods: Power button + Volume DOWN key, or Recent apps icon + Screenshot.
- Security:
- Google Play Protect: Scans apps from Play Store for security risks; checks installed apps; provides notifications for threats.
- Find My Device: Locates device, rings phone, sends last location, locks/unlocks phone, erases data, sets screen message, sets guardians. Requires Google account and Google location service ON.
- Screen Lock: Secures device with swipe, pattern, numeric PIN, password, or face recognition; supports Smart Lock for trusted locations/devices.
- Face Unlock: Unlocks screen by facial recognition; requires secure screen lock setup.
- SIM Card Lock: Protects SIM card information with a PIN.
- App Pinning: Pins an app to the screen, blocking other phone functions; unpinned by holding Back and Recent Apps buttons simultaneously (may require security PIN/pattern/password).
- Permission Manager: Manages app access to device features (camera, microphone, location services).
Maintenance Features
- Battery Safety and Precautions:
- Fully charge battery before first use for better performance.
- Optimum performance achieved after two or three charge cycles.
- Avoid continuous overcharging.
- Keep phone out of reach of children while charging.
- Store battery in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and water.
- Do not expose batteries to extreme temperatures (-8°C to 43°C).
- Stop using battery immediately if it produces odor, cracks, leaks, overheats, distorts, or has physical damage.
- Avoid using charger near liquids.
- Hazardous Waste - Battery Disposal:
- Do not dispose of batteries with household trash.
- Follow environmental laws and guidelines for proper waste disposal.
- Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short circuit, dispose of in fire or water, or expose to high temperatures.
- Replace only with specified batteries (IEEE-Std-1725 qualified).
- Promptly dispose of used batteries according to local regulations.
- Avoid dropping the phone or battery.
- Cleaning and Maintenance:
- Avoid excessively moist areas.
- Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the handset, battery, and charger.
- Do not use alcohol, thinner, benzene, or other solvents.
- Power Supply Unit:
- Operate only from the type of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label.
- Consult authorized service provider if unsure of power source.
- Information Backup: Keep a written record of important information.
- Leaking Battery:
- Do not allow fluid to contact skin or clothing; flush affected area with clean water and seek medical advice.
- Do not allow fluid to contact eyes; rinse with clean water and seek medical advice.
- Keep leaking battery away from fire.
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