BQ Aquaris A4.5 User Manual

Complete User Manual

Aquaris A4.5

The BQ team would like to thank you for purchasing your new Aquaris A4.5. We hope you enjoy using it.

With this unlocked smartphone you can enjoy even faster mobile network speeds with 4G coverage. It comes with dual SIM functionality (micro-SIM), which means you can use two SIM cards at the same time, even of different operators. You can browse the internet rapidly, check your email, enjoy games and apps (which you can download directly onto the

device), read e-books, transfer les via Bluetooth, record audio, watch movies, take photos

and record videos, listen to music, chat with your friends and family or enjoy your favourite social networks.

About This Manual

· To make sure that you use your smartphone correctly, please read this manual carefully

before you start using it.

· Some of the images and screenshots shown in this manual may differ slightly from those of the nal product. Due to rmware updates, it is possible that some of the information

in this manual does not correspond exactly to the operation of your device. To obtain the most up-to-date version, please go to www.bq.com.

· BQ shall not be held liable for any issues relating to performance or incompatibility resulting from modication of the registry settings by the user. Nor shall it be held liable for any

incompatibility issues with third-party applications available through the app stores.

Icon guide

Danger: This icon indicates situations that

could pose a risk to personal safety or health.

Warning: Situations which pose no risk to personal safety or health, but could pose a risk to the correct functioning of the device.

Tip: Additional information to help you get the best out of your device.

Trademarks

The BQ logo is a registered trademark of Mundo Reader, S.L.

The Android and Google SearchTM logos are registered trademarks of Google Inc.

is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

MicroSD of SD-3D, LLC.

Dolby, Dolby Audio and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

and the corresponding logo are registered trademarks

07 Before You Start

07 Box Contents 08 Product Overview

09 Getting Started

09 Inserting a SIM Card 10 Inserting and Removing the MicroSD Card 11 Switching the Device On and Off 12 Charging the Device and Transferring Files 14 Setup Wizard

15 Desktop

15 Screen Lock 16 Home Screen 17 Customising the Home Screen 17 Moving and Deleting Icons on the Home Screen 17 Creating App Folders 18 Adjusting Screen Rotation 18 Learning to Use the Multi-Touch Screen 20 Icons 20 Status Bar 21 Notications Bar 22 Keyboard

23 Phone

23 Managing Contacts 23 Adding a Contact 24 Editing an Existing Contact 24 Using a Contact 25 Contacts to Display 25 Importing and Exporting Contacts 26 Calls 28 Options Available During a Phone Call 29 Hiding Your Caller ID 29 SMS and MMS 30 Message Settings

31 Settings

31 WI-FI AND NETWORK SETTINGS 31 Wi-Fi 32 Bluetooth 33 SIM cards 34 Data Usage 34 More...

36 DEVICE SETTINGS 36 Display 36 Sounds and Notications 38 Storage 38 Battery 38 Apps 38 Users

39 PERSONAL SETTINGS 39 Location 40 Security 41 Accounts 41 Language and Input 42 Backup and Reset

43 SYSTEM SETTINGS 43 Date and Time

44 Accessibility 47 Printing 47 About Phone 48 Developer Options

49 Performance Settings

49 Optimising Battery Life 49 Monitoring Battery Usage Information

50 Email address

50 Setting up a Gmail Account 50 Sending an Email 50 Replying to an Email

51 Multimedia

52 Camera Mode 53 Video Mode 54 Settings 55 Panoramic Mode 55 Photo Sphere mode 55 Lens Blur mode 56 Photos 57 Play Music 57 Play Movies

58 Apps

58 Play Store 58 Apps from Unknown Sources 58 Preinstalled Apps 58 Internet Browser 59 Hangouts 59 Calendar 60 Maps and GPS Navigation 60 Dolby Audio 60 News and Weather (Genie Widget)

61 Tools

61 Calculator 61 Clock 61 Voice Search

62 Appendices

62 Appendix A: OTA Updates 62 Appendix B: Technical Specications 63 Appendix C: Cleaning and Safety 65 Appendix D: Information on Exposure to Radio Waves and SAR (Specic

Absorption Rate)

Appendix E: Disposing of this Product Correctly

65 66 Appendix F: Declaration of Conformity

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Box Contents

Before using your BQ smartphone for the rst time, please check the contents of the box. If

any of the following items are missing, please contact the vendor that sold you the device.

Aquaris A4.5

USB to micro-USB cable

SIM key

Documentation:

Quick Start Guide Warranty and Safety Manual BQ Accessories

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Product Overview

Front flash

Micro-SIM slots

Noise canceller

Notication

LED

Headphone jack

Front camera

Headphone

Light and proximity sensor

MicroSD

slot

Volume keys

Power button

Screen lock

Rear

camera

Rear flash

Microphone

Do not attempt to remove the rear cover of your BQ Aquaris A4.5, as this may damage the device.

Do not remove the battery by any means. Removing it may invalidate the Warranty.

Micro-USB

port

Speaker

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Inserting a SIM card

Your Aquaris A4.5 is a dual SIM smartphone (micro-micro) which accepts 4G cards in both slots.

You can access the SIM trays from the exterior of the device. Do not attempt to remove the

battery cover.

You will nd the SIM key inside the box containing your device. Make sure the device is switched off rst, then insert it into the SIM slot and extract the tray. Place your SIM card into

the tray. Make sure it is in the correct position by using the notch on the corner to guide you (see image). Insert the tray into the slot with the SIM inside it.

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Inserting and Removing the MicroSD Card

The internal memory of your Aquaris A4.5 can be expanded to 64 GB using a MicroSD card.

To insert a MicroSD card, follow these steps:

Insert the end of the SIM key into the hole of the MicroSD tray.

Extract the tray and insert the MicroSD card, making sure the metal pins are at the bottom

and facing towards the back of the device (see image).

To remove the MicroSD card, follow the steps above in reverse, bearing in mind the following

recommendations:

a. For greater security, we recommend switching the device off before removing the

MicroSD card

b. If you need to remove the MicroSD card while the device is switched on, unmount it

rst to avoid damaging the card and losing any data. To unmount the card, open the

Settings menu on your smartphone and go to Storage > Remove SD card.

c. Make sure you reinsert the tray to prevent dust or dirt from entering the device.

You can choose whether to store your multimedia les on your phone´s internal memory or directly onto the external MicroSD card. Remember that any content stored on the MicroSD card will not be available

when the card is removed, and any apps stored on there will no longer function.

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Switching the Device On and Off

To switch on your Aquaris A4.5, press and hold down the power button for a few seconds, which is located on the side of the smartphone.

Power off

If you have inserted two micro-SIM cards into your device, you will need to enter the pin for each card when you switch it on. Every time your Aquaris A4.5 detects a new SIM, a pop-up window will appear informing you of the default settings for making phone calls, video calls, SMS and the data connection.

To switch off your device, hold down the power button for a few seconds. A menu will appear with various options. Select Power off.

If you press briefly on the power button, the screen will switch off but not the device.

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Charging the Device and Transferring Files

Your smartphone contains a rechargeable (non-removable) 2470 mAh battery, which is charged via the micro-USB port located at the bottom of the device. A USB (type A) to microUSB (type B) cable is provided with the phone for charging the battery. To charge it, follow these simple steps:

A) Using a mains adapter (not included):

1. Plug the USB cable into the mains adapter.

2. Connect the mains adapter to any standard plug socket (220 V/50 Hz).

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the micro-USB port on your smartphone.

B) Using a laptop or desktop computer:

1. Connect the USB cable to a compatible USB port on your computer.

Connect the other end of the cable to the micro-USB port on your smartphone.

The battery in your Aquaris A4.5 is non-removable. If it is removed by anyone other than our Technical Support staff, your device could be damaged and the Warranty invalidated.

Allowing the battery to charge fully is recommended when you charge it for the rst time as this will help

calibrate the battery meter. Bear in mind that some batteries perform better after completing a number

of charge/discharge cycles.

The time required to charge your device may vary slightly depending on whether it is charged via the mains adapter or via a computer USB port.

For optimum charging, we recommend using a 5 V 1 A charger with your device.

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If you connect your smartphone to a computer using the USB cable, you can also transfer

les between the two devices (to/from the internal memory, or the MicroSD card, if in use).

This will allow you to use, copy or store images, videos, music, text documents, etc. on one or both devices.

You can select the le transfer mode when you connect your Aquaris A4.5 to a computer. When

you connect it, press the Touch for other USB options message to see the USB computer connection menu. You can connect it as a Media device (MTP) or Camera (PTP).

There are a number of ways to transfer les. The steps below will show you how to transfer

them via USB:

Connect your Aquaris A4.5 to a computer using the micro-USB to USB cable provided. Insert

the micro-USB connector into the corresponding port on the device, and the generic USB connector into the corresponding port on the computer.

Select and copy the desired les onto your smartphone or computer. Remember that you

can store them on either the phone´s internal memory or on the MicroSD card, if you are

using one.

To transfer files in MTP or PTP mode from your mobile (and/or MicroSD card) to a computer running Mac OS and vice versa, you will need to download and install the free Android File Transfer app on your computer: www.android.com/filetransfer/.

Do not disconnect the cable while les are being transferred.

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Setup Wizard

The rst time you switch on your Aquaris A4.5, a setup wizard will help you to congure the

basic settings for your device:

· Language

· SIM cards

· Wi-Fi network

· Protect your phone

· Name of phone

· Google services

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Screen Lock

Your smartphone screen will lock itself automatically after a prolonged period of inactivity. To

congure the screen timeout interval, press the Menu button

and select the desired interval. To switch the screen off manually, press the power button briefly.

To unlock the screen, press (but do not hold down) the power button and the screen will come on, displaying the unlock option. To change the unlock option, press the Menu button, go to

Settings > Security > Screen lock and choose from the following options: None, Swipe, Pattern, PIN and Password. For more information on each of these options, go to Settings > Security.

If you forget how to unlock the screen, after various wrong attempts, the Forgot pattern message will appear at the bottom of the screen. If you press it you will be asked to enter the email address and password used to set up your smartphone. The screen lock will then be removed.

, go to Settings > Display > Sleep

Your Aquaris A4.5 includes a new feature that enables you to lock and unlock your phone by double-tapping the screen. Simply tap any part of the screen twice in quick succession so that it lights up and requests the unlock pattern. When the screen is activated, a double tap

anywhere in the notications bar will lock and deactivate it.

This feature is disabled by default. You can activate it via Settings > Display > Double tap control.

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Home Screen

The Home screen or Desktop is your main access route to the tools and apps installed on your Aquaris A4.5. From here, you can check the status of your device, visit websites, open apps, and much more.

Status and Notications bar. Check the Wi-Fi signal, the network coverage for each SIM,

the audio prole, the Bluetooth status and remaining battery power. Notications such as

missed calls, messages, etc. and the quick settings menu will also appear here. Slide from

the top of the screen once to see the notications and twice to access the quick settings.

Google Search. Press the search bar to enter the text you want to search for on the

internet. You can also carry out a voice search.

Widget. Add widgets such as Power control, time, news and weather, etc.

Shortcuts. These give you quick access to the apps you use most frequently.

Apps menu. Here you can access all the apps installed on your device.

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Customising the Home Screen

The Home screen contains an initial desktop which can be extended to the right. To scroll through the Home screen and extended screens, simply slide your nger left or right across the screen.

You can customise these screens with images, shortcuts, apps and widgets. To change the wallpaper or add a widget, press and hold on one of the screens until a pop-up window appears containing these options:

Wallpapers: Select the image you want to use as a background

for the Home screen and extended screens and press Set

wallpaper to conrm. If the image selected is too large, you will

need to crop it.

Widgets: Select the widgets you want to appear on the Home

screen.

· Settings: A shortcut to the device Settings menu.

To create a new shortcut to an app or contact, go to the Apps menu, press on the relevant icon and drag it into the desired position on the desktop.

Moving and Deleting Icons on the Home Screen

To move an element on the Home screen, press and hold to detach it from the background, then drag it to the desired position and release. You can also move icons from one extended screen to another by dragging them to the edge.

To delete an icon, drag it to the top of the screen until an X and the word “Remove” appear. When the icon turns red, release it to delete.

Creating App Folders

To create a folder, drag one icon on top of another that you want to store in the same folder. A folder will automatically be created and the icons placed inside it. You can add more icons to the folder by simply dragging them into it. To name a folder (or rename an existing one), press briefly on it and then on the “Unnamed folder” option. You can remove icons from the folder by opening it and dragging them out.

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Adjusting Screen Rotation

For some apps, the screen will rotate automatically from portrait (vertical) into landscape (horizontal) mode and vice versa, depending on how you are holding your device. To lock the screen rotation, go to Settings > Display > When device is rotated and select Stay in current

orientation.

You can also enable and disable automatic screen rotation using the Auto-Rotate toggle in the quick settings menu.

Learning to Use the Multi-Touch Screen

Your smartphone has a capacitive multi-touch screen with ve simultaneous detection points. Different movements can be made over these points which are linked to different functions:

Touch. Touch the screen briefly to select an icon, open an app, activate a text-entry box, etc.

Touch and hold. Touch the screen and hold for approximately 2 seconds to bring up the menu of available options.

Drag. To move an icon, press and hold down, drag it to the desired position and then release.

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Swipe or slide. Press briefly on the Home screen and slide your nger left

or right across it to access the extended screens, or slide your nger up and

down the screen to scroll through a website, list or menu.

Pinch. Place two ngers on the screen at the same

time and move them towards one another or spread them apart to reduce or enlarge an image.

Double-tap. Tap the screen twice in quick succession to increase the zoom. Repeat the action to decrease it. You can also use it to activate the screen.

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Icons

The navbar is shown by default on screen to enable you to navigate through your device more easily.

When using an app, you can return to the previous screen by pressing the Back icon

You can go to the Home screen at any time by pressing the Home button

. You can also touch

and hold to access the Google Now application.

You can access the recent applications list by pressing the Menu button

Status Bar

The Status bar contains important information on the device and is always visible at the top of the screen.

Battery almost empty.

Battery charging.

Battery fully charged.

Wi-Fi enabled and connected to a network.

Sound off and vibrate on.

Sound and vibrate off..

Aeroplane mode.

Data services enabled (this could be 4G, H+, H, 3G, E or G, according to the type of

data connection and transfer speed).

USB connected.

Bluetooth enabled.

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Notications Bar

To view your notications, pull the bar down with one nger. Delete all notications by pressing

the access the other quick settings and the multi-user option. You can also access this screen

by pulling the bar down with two ngers. The notications and quick settings have now been integrated into one screen. To receive notications, you will need to congure the settings of each app that you download and/or for each account by going to: Settings > Accounts > Add

an account. To go back to the Home screen, slide the bar upwards.

icon, or delete them individually by swiping it to the side. Using the , icon, you can

Swipe with 1 nger Swipe with 2 ngers

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