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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 modication 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.
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Contents
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 Notications Bar
22 Keyboard
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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 Notications
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
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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 Specications
63 Appendix C: Cleaning and Safety
65 Appendix D: Information on Exposure to Radio Waves and SAR (Specic
Absorption Rate)
Appendix E: Disposing of this Product Correctly
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66 Appendix F: Declaration of Conformity
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Before You Start
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
Notication
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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Getting Started
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.
2.
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
1.
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
2.
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 congure 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
congure 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 notications 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.
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3
4
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Status and Notications bar. Check the Wi-Fi signal, the network coverage for each SIM,
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the audio prole, the Bluetooth status and remaining battery power. Notications 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 notications and twice to access the quick settings.
Google Search. Press the search bar to enter the text you want to search for on the
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internet. You can also carry out a voice search.
Widget. Add widgets such as Power control, time, news and weather, etc.
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Shortcuts. These give you quick access to the apps you use most frequently.
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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 conrm. 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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Notications Bar
To view your notications, pull the bar down with one nger. Delete all notications 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 notications and quick settings have now been
integrated into one screen. To receive notications, you will need to congure 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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Keyboard
Pressing on any text eld will bring up the virtual keyboard.
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2
3
Enable/disable caps lock.
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Change from letters to numbers and symbols, or vice versa.
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Space.
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Enables the keyboard function.
4
Enter/return.
5
Delete.
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6
5
4
The keyboard options may vary depending on which application is being used.
You can nd more information on the keyboard settings and languages for text entry via Settings >
Personal > Language and input.
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Managing Contacts
The Contacts application provides access to all of your saved contacts on your SIM card, the
internal memory of your device and any online accounts you have set up. Different options
will be available depending on where you have saved your contacts.
Using this application you can:
· Create new contacts.
· Update existing contacts.
· Create a group of contacts.
· Select the lists to be displayed.
· Make phone calls or send SMS.
Adding a Contact
You can add a new contact manually to your list via the Contacts app or via the Call history.
To add a contact manually:
1. Access the Contacts app via the Home screen.
2.
Press the icon and the list of available accounts will appear on screen enabling
you to save the contact in the desired list of contacts.
3. Fill in the elds as desired:
a. First name and surname
b. Photo
c. Phone numbers
d. Email address
e. Postal address
f. Dates
g. Organisation
h. Notes
i. Chat
j. SIP
k. Groups
l. Website
m. Relationship
4. Press
to save the contact.
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To add a contact via Call history, press on Add to contacts or the icon to the left of the number
you want to add (pressing directly on the number will call it) and then press the
icon in the
top right corner followed by Add to contacts. You can also select an existing contact and add
a new number to it. Then select the account where you want to store the new contact, and ll
in the details as described above.
Editing an Existing Contact
1. Access the Contacts app via the Home screen.
2.
Select the contact you want to edit.
3. Press the icon.
4. Press on an existing eld to edit it.
5. Press on to save the changes.
Using a Contact
You can use the Contacts app to make a call, send a text message or communicate with the
contacts you have added to the list via various channels.
Simply press the name of the person you want to contact and select the corresponding option.
You can also press on the contact photo to bring up a quick menu. Here you can:
· Make a phone call
- Press the phone icon
· Send an SMS
- Press on and enter your message.
· Send an email
- Press on the desired email address.
· Other options (press the icon in the top right corner)
- Delete: Delete the selected contact.
- Share: Share this contact with another of your contacts.
of the number you want to call.
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Contacts to Display
Select which contacts you want to be displayed from those saved to your Gmail account,
your phone, your Facebook contacts and other lists.
To select the lists:
1. Open the contacts list and press the
icon.
2. Select the Contacts to display option.
3. Select which contact groups you want to be displayed:
a. All contacts.
b. Gmail contacts.
c. SIM 1 contacts.
d. SIM 2 contacts.
e. Phone contacts.
f. Customise: Select sub-groups from within any of the previous options (family,
friends, etc.)
Importing and Exporting Contacts
This option allows you to copy a series of contacts from one source and paste it to another
account, app or the internal phone memory. To do this:
1. Press on the
2. Press on Import/Export.
icon in the contact list.
3.
Select the location for copying contacts.
4. Select the destination for pasting them.
5. Select the contacts to be copied.
6. Press OK to start the process.
We recommend that you always save contacts to your Google account, so that you always have a
backup copy if your device is lost or stolen. This will also give you remote access to your contacts from
any other device.
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Calls
Press the phone icon on the Home screen to access the call menu where favourites
and the numbers you call frequently will appear. Press on the Contacts app to access the
list of contacts. From Recents, you can access the incoming and outgoing Call history, in
chronological order. You can also access this menu when your device is locked by swiping
from the bottom left corner to the right. This menu enables you to:
· View the contacts that you call the most
· View the incoming and outgoing call history
· Make calls
There are a number of ways to make a phone call:
VIA CONTACTS
1. Access the Contacts list by any of the above methods.
2.
Press the name of the contact you want to call.
3. Press on the number or the icon to call.
VIA CALL HISTORY
1. Press the phone icon on the Home screen.
2.
Press on Recents.
3.
Press the contact you want to call and then select Call Back.
VIA THE KEYPAD
1. Press the phone icon on the Home screen.
2.
Press the icon to display the keypad.
3. Enter the number you want to call.
4. Press the phone icon at the bottom of the screen to call the number you have
entered.
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When you receive an incoming call, you can choose
to answer it, reject it or respond via text message.
When a call is received, the screen will display the
phone number calling you and a circle of blinking
dots. Choose from the following options:
Press the circle and drag it to the left to reject the
1.
call.
2.
Press the circle and drag it to the right to answer
the call.
3.
Press the circle and drag it upwards to respond
with a text message.
If you receive a call when your device is not locked, a
dialogue box will appear at the top of the screen to notify
you. Press on Answer to take the call or Dismiss to reject it.
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Options Available During a Phone Call
If you have answered the call, the top of the screen will show the caller’s name (if stored on
your lists of contacts), the phone number (mobile and/or landline) and the SIM card network
in use for this call.
Various options will be displayed at the bottom of the screen during the call:
Activate the external speaker for hands-free operation.
Mute the internal microphone.
Open the keypad.
Pause the call and place the caller on hold.
Enables you to add another call and start recording.
End the call.
When you are connected to the new contact, you will be able to alternate the conversations or combine
them in a conference call.
You can also hide your number for outgoing calls, so that the person you are calling won’t see
your number.
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Hiding Your Caller ID
1. Press the icon on the Home screen.
2. Press the icon and select Settings.
3.
Select Calling accounts.
4. Select the SIM that you want to congure.
5. Additional settings.
6.
Press Caller ID.
7. Select the Hide number option.
Making a test call is recommended to check that you have hidden your number correctly. Some network
operators do not allow hidden numbers and your number may still be displayed on outgoing calls.
SMS and MMS
Go to Messenger via the apps menu or the shortcut on the Home screen.
You can then specify the recipient(s) by entering their name(s) in the bar at the top of the
screen or by pressing on the contact. If the recipient’s number is not stored on your contact
list you can type it in directly.
You also have to option to send an MMS (multimedia message). Press the
the left of the text entry bar. On pressing this icon, a variety of multimedia options will appear
for attaching les to the MMS:
· Capture picture.
· Capture video.
· Access saved les.
· Emoticons.
· Record audio.
· Location.
Text messages are limited to a maximum of 140 characters per message. You can write longer
texts which will be sent as a single message, but for billing purposes, your network operator will treat
them as several messages. In contrast, there is no limit to the text you can send with an MMS after
attaching the multimedia le.
icon located to
Once you have entered the recipient, the text and any multimedia les (if sending an MMS),
press the
Send icon.
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Message Settings
Via the Messenger app you can congure various options for sending and receiving SMS and
MMS. Press the
· Default SMS app.
· Outgoing message sounds.
· Notications.
· Sound.
· Vibrate.
· Advanced options.
- MMS
* Your phone number.
* Auto-retrieve.
icon and go to Settings to congure:
* Roaming auto-retrieve.
- Advanced options.
- SMS delivery reports.
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Settings
Wi-Fi and Network Settings
WI-FI
Go to Settings > Wireless and networks > Wi-Fi.
If Wi-Fi is disabled, move the selector to the right and your BQ device will automatically
search for and display a list of available Wi-Fi networks, which updates automatically.
Press the name of the network you want to connect to, enter the password if necessary and press
Connect. If it connects successfully, Connected will appear below the name of the network.
There is a time limit for entering the Wi-Fi password, after which the Wi-Fi will be disabled. We
recommend selecting the Show password option before entering it, so that you can write it
quickly and correctly.
When Wi-Fi is enabled, the device will automatically connect to the chosen network. If
your BQ smartphone detects a network that has never been congured, it will notify you.
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To access the Network notication, Scanning always available, Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep,
Install certicates, Wi-Fi Direct, WPS Push Button and PIN options, go to Settings > Wireless
and networks > Wi-Fi. Then press the
icon and select Advanced settings.
PIN-WPS. Depending on the router you are using, this tool makes it easier to connect to
your Wi-Fi network securely, using a pin. You can connect and sync your smartphone
with your router by going to Menu
> WPS PIN or by pressing the physical WPS PIN
button on your router.
BLUETOOTH
Enable Bluetooth by going to Settings > Bluetooth and moving the tab to the right.
To rename your smartphone, show received les or access the advanced settings, press the
icon.
To connect your smartphone to other devices, go to Settings > Wireless and networks > Bluetooth
and select the name that corresponds to your device. The device will be visible as long as the
user remains in the Bluetooth settings area.
To connect to another device, provided that both devices are visible, simply press the name of
the device you want to connect to. A pop-up window will appear on your screen with a Bluetooth
pairing request. Press Pair on your BQ and conrm on the other device to sync them.
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SIM CARDS
If you are using two SIM cards in your device, you can configure them here. To access
information on the two cards, you will need to enable them rst by sliding each of the tabs to
the right.
You can enable, disable and congure each card for making voice calls, video calls, sending
texts and for mobile internet. You can also customise each SIM with a different colour. This
way it will be easier for you to identify the notications received for each of your SIMs.
You cannot enable the connection on both SIM cards at the same time, but you can alternate between
the two while the device is switched on.
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DATA USAGE
In this section, you can view the statistics of each application for data transfers via Wi-Fi or mobile internet.
You can also Restrict background
data, Show data consumption on the
Lock screen and see how much data
is consumed by the various resources
and apps for each SIM card.
If you set a limit for mobile data usage,
the data connection will be disabled
once the limit has been reached.
Press the
icon to access the advanced settings and Restrict background data, Show Wi-Fi,
Network restrictions and Mobile networks options, where you can enable roaming.
Both SIM slots support 4G coverage and you can choose the either one of them.
MORE
Here you can enable the following:
Aeroplane mode: Enabling it will disable all wireless
connections.
Default SMS app: Choose from SMS or instant messaging.
Tethering and portable hotspots: You can convert your
BQ into a Wi-Fi, USB or Bluetooth access point to share the
connection with one or multiple devices.
Simply press on Portable Wi-Fi hotspot and congure it so that
the settings are the same as those on the device you want to
connect to your shared Wi-Fi network.
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To share your connection via USB, connect your BQ to a computer using the cable and
select the USB tethering option.
To share your connection via Bluetooth, select the Bluetooth Tethering option. To share
your device’s network with a computer, Bluetooth must be enabled on both devices.
VPN: This option enables you to congure a virtual private network.
Mobile networks: Access the settings for both SIM cards where you can enable data roaming,
select the preferred network type, set up the APN and select a network operator.
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Device settings
DISPLAY
Wallpaper: Select an image or video to use as wallpaper.
You can choose between live wallpaper, system wallpaper
or photos from your Gallery or video images.
Brightness level: Adjust the brightness of the screen.
Adaptive brightness: Optimise the brightness level to the
light available.
Sleep: Set the time delay before the screen automatically
switches off.
Screensaver: Enable or disable this option.
Font Size: Choose from four different font sizes.
When device is rotated: Enable or disable automatic screen
rotation when turn your smartphone sideways.
Double tap control: Enable or disable this option so you can
switch the display on or off by double tapping the screen.
SOUNDS AND NOTIFICATIONS
Sound
You can adjust the volume of the
ringtones, alarms and notifications,
as well as your multimedia content by
moving the volume sliders up or down.
Here you can select the ringtone
for incoming calls for each SIM, the
notification sounds, and you can also
enable or disable sound and vibrate for
some system features, such as: Dial-pad
touch tones, Touch sounds, Screen lock
sounds and Vibrate on touch.
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You can quickly access these settings using the volume keys. You can also configure
interruptions. Choose from the following options: None; Allow only priority interruptions (you
can also congure it by pressing
), or All, which enables sound for all notications.
Dolby Audio
Under Dolby Audio, you can Launch the app to congure it, which is explained later, or you
can select a Prole.
Notication
To make it easier to identify notications, you can enable the Pulse notication light, a white
LED that flashes on and off when you receive one.
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STORAGE
You can also check the usage of the various storage units, unmount the SD card to remove
it safely and erase all data from the SD card or internal memory.
If you remove the MicroSD card from the device and continue using it, some of your apps might not function
until you reinsert it. Make sure you switch off the phone or safely remove the MicroSD card (via the Storage
menu) every time you remove it or insert it, otherwise the card could get damaged and data could be lost.
BATTERY
You have the option of displaying the remaining battery life as a percentage in the status bar.
You can also view a graph showing battery duration and usage.
APPLICATIONS
Access all the settings and information for all your apps.
USERS
If you want to share this device with others you can create additional users.
You can also access this option by pulling down the notications bar and pressing the
Each user has their own space and can personalise it with their own applications and
wallpapers, etc. Any user can accept update app permissions on behalf of all users.
icon.
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Personal Settings
LOCATION
Activating this option allows access to your location to apps that request it (such as
preinstalled navigation maps). The Power Control widget also allows you to activate the GPS
satellites option, or alternatively, it can be activated by pulling the Notications bar down with
two ngers and selecting the Location option.
There are two ways of providing access to your location: GPS satellites and Wi-Fi & mobile
network location.
Under Mode you can choose from:
· High accuracy: GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks.
· Battery saving: Only Wi-Fi and mobile networks.
· Device only: GPS only.
Under the Location menu, you can also view a list of apps that have recently requested
location access and the battery usage involved.
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SECURITY
Here you can congure the Screen lock (the locking method and the owner information
displayed on screen when locked), enable Encryption with an access password or PIN number,
and set up SIM card lock.
The Smart Lock option allows you to add Trusted devices, Trusted places or a Trusted face.
Trusted places can be easily added by dragging the marker on the map or searching by name
of location. The device will not request the password, PIN or pattern if you are in a location
which has been saved as a Trusted place.
Under Device administration, you can view, enable and disable administrators, or you can
permit or deny installation of apps from outside the preinstalled app store. You can also
manage the Credential storage, view trusted CA certicates and install certicates from your
SD card.
Under the Advanced section, you can turn on Screen pinning, which enables the current
screen to remain in view until you disable it.
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ACCOUNTS
Here you can choose which email accounts (POP, IMAP or Exchange) you want to sync with
your BQ. To add a new account, press the Add account icon. Select an Exchange (email for
business) or Google account. Set up the account by following the instructions that appear on
the screen. Then press on the email address to sync your email, contacts, calendar and other
options (provided that syncing is permitted by the service provider). You can enable or disable
automatic syncing by pressing the
icon.
LANGUAGE AND INPUT
Here you can set up the system language, activate spell checker and personal dictionary. You
can also congure the keyboard, text input methods, voice typing and pointer speed.
The advanced settings for each entry method allow various options to be selected, such as
vibrate and sound on keypress.
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BACKUP AND RESET
Here you can back up your data, app settings, Wi-Fi passwords, etc. to the Google data servers.
To back up your data, a Google account must be congured on your device.
You can also carry out a factory data reset and delete all pending DRM (digital content
protection) licences if you have already deleted the corresponding les.
Carrying out a factory data reset will erase all the data on your phone’s internal SD and remove any
additional programs and apps installed. Making backup copies of all your multimedia les is therefore
recommended before restoring the factory settings.
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System Settings
DATE AND TIME
Automatic date and time: Adjust the time automatically based on location information or
mobile network. Disabling this option will activate manual date and time conguration.
Automatic time zone: This option lets you enable/disable the automatic time zone provided
by the network. Disabling this option will automatically activate the Select time zone option
for manual conguration.
Use 24-hour format: Enable/disable the 24-hour time display format.
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ACCESSIBILITY
Here you can access certain system services to facilitate access to the device, such as large
text, spoken word, physical buttons and virtual buttons, spoken passwords, quick boot, etc.
Services
Talkback
Your smartphone also includes the TalkBack app, which offers
spoken feedback and visual settings specially designed for
visually impaired users.
When you open the app for the rst time, a tutorial will guide
you through the basic settings:
Speech volume: Adjusts the volume of speech in relation to
multimedia volume.
Use pitch changes: Enables/disables the use of lower tones
when a key is pressed.
Keyboard echo: This option speaks typed keys aloud. Speech
is enabled/disabled when the screen is switched off.
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Speak when screen is off: This option enables/disables voice notications when the screen
is off.
Use proximity sensor: Enables/disables the proximity sensor to turn off speech whenever
you want.
Shake to start continuous reading: Enable the continuous reading function by shaking your device.
Speak caller ID: Enables/disables the option to say the name of the person calling.
Vibration feedback: Enables/disables vibration feedback when an option is selected.
Sound: Enables/disables sound feedback when an option is selected.
Focus speech audio: Enables/disables the option to reduce multimedia volume during a
conversation.
Sound volume: Adjust the sound volume in relation to multimedia volume.
Explore by touch: Enables/disables the touch navigation feature which allows you to browse
your smartphone using gestures, pressing once to select and twice to accept.
Automatically scroll list: Enables/disables automatic scrolling of lists.
Single-tap selection: Enables/disables the option to select with a single tap, when the option
has been selected beforehand.
Launch ‘Explore by touch’ tutorial: Launches the tutorial for touch navigation.
Manage gestures: Modify and configure a range of gestures in order access various
accessibility options.
Manage customised labels: Edit the contents of your custom labels.
Resume from suspend: You can specify whether the program resumes when the screen is
activated, when the screen is locked or only via the Notications bar.
Developer settings: Settings for developers and advanced users.
System
Captions: Enables you to congure the captions. Standard options are:
Language: You can specify the language you want to view them in.
Text size: enables you to increase or decrease the font size.
Caption style: You can select the default style or you can customise them.
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Magnication gestures: This function enables you to zoom in or out of the screen. The
following gestures are available:
To zoom in, triple-tap the area you want to magnify.
To zoom out, triple-tap the magnied area.
To scroll freely, slide two or more ngers left, right, up or down.
To decrease the zoom, pinch the screen with two ngers or spread them apart to increase it.
To expand the content temporarily, triple-tap the area you want to expand and move
around the page without lifting your nger off the screen.
Zoom does not affect the keypad or the navigation bar.
Large text: Enables/disables magnication of the system font size and the font size for apps
to facilitate viewing of content.
High contrast text: An experimental feature that changes the text displayed on the device to
black or white (depending on the colour of the original text) for easier reading.
Power button ends call: Enables/disables the option to hang up by pressing the power button.
Auto-rotate screen: Enables/disables automatic screen rotation when the screen is placed in a
horizontal position. This option is not activated via the Home screen and the native Apps menu.
Speak passwords: Enables/disables the option to speak passwords when the TalkBack
service is activated.
Accessibility shortcut: Using YES/NO commands, you can enable or disable direct access to
accessibility features by pressing the power button until you hear a sound or feel a vibration.
Then touch and hold the screen with two ngers until a conrmation is received.
Text-to-speech output: Direct access to options for text-to-speech output. To adjust these
options, go to Settings > Language and input > Text-to-speech output.
Touch & hold delay: Congure the time delay between pressing and holding an option and
displaying the corresponding options. You can choose Short (default), Medium or Long.
Enable QuickBoot mode: A partial power off that leaves the system on hibernate, enabling
you to start up the system even faster.
Display
Invert colours: Inverts the colour values. Changes text displayed in black on a white screen
to white text on a black screen. This is an experimental feature.
Colour correction: Enables colour blindness compensation.
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PRINTING
Android 5.1 1 comes with wireless printing included as standard and the application also
allows you to connect your printer to the internet (check compatibility with your printer
manufacturer). This feature lets you wirelessly sync the printer with your smartphone, tablet
or computer and print your documents from any location.
ABOUT PHONE
This section displays the status of the device (battery, network, serial number, etc.), legal
information, Android version, model number, baseband, kernel versions and the build number.
You can search manually for updates (for more information on rmware updates, see APPENDIX
A at the end of this manual).
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DEVELOPER OPTIONS
This section is intended for advanced users only, as it contains settings that are useful for app
developers. These settings should not be modied if you are not an advanced user.
The menu includes various options, such as:
· Take bug report.
· Stay awake.
· Process stats.
· USB debugging.
· Allow mock locations.
· Force GPU rendering.
· Show CPU usage.
· Background process limit.
The Developer options menu is hidden in Android by default. To enable it, go to Settings > About phone and
press the last option (Build number) repeatedly until a message appears to say that you have correctly enabled
it. You will then be able to access these options via the main Settings menu.
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Performance Settings
Optimising Battery Life
You can prolong the life of your battery by disabling features you don´t need. You can also
can control how the application and system resources consume battery power. To optimise
the conguration, press the Apps menu
· If you are not using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or GPS, you can congure it under Settings, as
explained earlier.
· Any maps and navigation apps that you are not using should be closed, as they require
GPS access and consume more power.
· Optimise the brightness level to the ambient light available under Adaptive brightness.
You can adjust it by going to Settings > Display > Adaptive brightness.
· Select a short screen timeout interval, by going to Settings > Display > Sleep.
and go to Settings.
· Disable the auto-sync feature for certain apps, by going to Settings > Accounts. Note
that you need to sync your email accounts manually, and you will not receive any
notication when updates becoming available.
· Switch to Aeroplane mode by holding down the power button until a window displaying
this option appears, or go to Settings then Network to select it.
Monitoring Battery Usage Information
To optimise your battery conguration, go to Settings > Battery. The list at the bottom of the
screen shows battery use for the various apps and services on your device. Press the graph
to access more detailed information. The screen showing use details for some apps also has
buttons with recommendations on how to adjust your settings for maximum energy saving..
To access Battery saver mode, which reduces power consumption at system level, press the
icon in the top right corner.
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Email address
Setting Up a Gmail Account
You will need to set up a Gmail account the rst time you
switch your device on or whenever you carry out a factory
reset (deleting all data).
If you don´t have an account already, the system will ask you
to set one up to access certain features of the device. If you
already have an account, you can use it for this initial setup
process.
Some apps will not be available until you have correctly
configured an account. Make sure that Gmail is always
updated to avoid any issues.
From within Gmail (which can be accessed via the Apps
menu) you can access your inbox and adjust various settings,
such as how emails are displayed, how you can read and
reply to them, and notications. You can also group several
accounts together, so that you receive emails from different
addresses at the same time.
Any account is accountable with the Gmail app.
Sending an Email
1. Open the Email app and press Compose .
2. Enter the recipient’s email address, add a subject heading and then write your
message.
3.
Press Send .
Add attachments by pressing the
icon.
Replying to an Email
You can reply to an email using one of the following three options:
· Reply: Only the person that sent the last message will receive your reply.
· Reply all: All the users listed as recipients of the last email will receive a copy of the
answer.
· Forward: You can send a copy of an email to a different user.
The forward option on some email clients only allows the attached les of the previous email
to be sent.
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Multimedia
Your smartphone has both front and rear cameras. To enable them go to Apps menu > Camera.
To switch from one to other, press on the
press . Both cameras can be used to take pictures and record videos. The rear camera also
has autofocus and flash.
, icon at the bottom right of the screen and then
Swipe gently from left to right to access these options: Photo Sphere, Panorama, Lens Blur,
Camera or Video.
To shoot, press the icons that appear at the top bottom of the screen, which will vary depending
on the option selected. You can also press any of the volume keys.
To use the zoom function while taking photos or recording video, use the pinch gesture on the
screen before pressing the shutter release or commencing recording.
To access the gallery after taking a photo or recording a video, press the circle in the bottom
right corner or swipe gently to the left.
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Camera Mode
You can access the settings by pressing the icon in the bottom right corner.
Here is a brief explanation of the icons:
: Enables or disables the countdown timer. You can select an interval of 3 or 10 seconds.
: Creates a grid to make it easier to frame photos.
: High Dynamic Range is a photo mode that increases the contrast of images without
losing any detail, by taking 3 shots with different exposures and superposing them onto one
image. The HDR option is not compatible with the continuous shot mode or the flash.
: You can select automatic flash mode or to enable and disable it manually.
: Switches between the front and rear cameras.
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Video Mode
You can access the settings by pressing the icon in the bottom right corner. Here is a
brief explanation of the icons of the menu:
: Creates a grid to make it easier to frame the video.
: You can select automatic flash mode or to enable and disable it manually.
: Switches between the front and rear cameras.
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SETTINGS
You can access the settings by swiping gently to the left to right.
On swiping to the right, a Settings
Lens Blur, Camera and Video settings will appear.
, icon and a menu to adjust the Photo Sphere, Panorama,
Resolution & quality
· Camera
- Rear camera photos: Set the resolution for photos taken with the rear camera.
- Front camera photos: Set the resolution for photos taken with the front camera.
· Video
- Rear camera videos: Set the resolution for videos taken with the rear camera.
- Front camera videos: Set the resolution for videos taken with the front camera.
· Photo Sphere and panoramic images
- Panoramic image resolution: Select High, Normal or Low quality.
· Lens Blur
- Picture quality: Select Normal or Low quality.
Save location
Enable this option to add information on where your photos or videos were taken.
Advanced
Manual exposure: Enable or disable the option to adjust the exposure manually.
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Help and feedback
Access instructions and tips on how to use the camera.
Panoramic Mode
To access the settings, press the icon in the bottom right corner, which will enable you to
select the panoramic mode from these options: horizontal, vertical, wide angle and sh eye.
Try to keep the movement as straight as possible to capture the best shots. A number of white
circles will guide you through the process, which turn blue as you start to capture the image.
Once you have completed the process, the frames will be saved automatically.
You can also interrupt the panorama by pressing the
button half-way through the process.
Photo Sphere mode
This feature enables you to take spherical photos in any direction with an angle of up to 360º.
A number of white circles will guide you through the process, which turn blue as you start to
capture the image.
Press the
icon to nish the capture.
Lens Blur mode
This feature enables you to take pictures with one or various objects in focus and the rest out
of focus.
Try to hold it as straight as possible and follow the white arrow to achieve optimum results.
You can access the settings menu by pressing the
you will see the following icons:
: Creates a grid to make it easier to frame photos.
: Switches between the front and rear cameras.
icon in the bottom right corner, where
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Photos
To view the images and videos stored on your device, go to the Photos app located on the
Home screen.
The main screen of the Photos app allows you to browse the images and videos stored in
various different locations on your device.
Press a folder to access its content. Press on an image to view it. To view a video, press on it
and the Video player will open.
To access the gallery after taking a photo or recording a video, press the circle in the bottom
right corner or swipe gently to the left.
While you are viewing an image you can also access the following options:
· Press the Menu button or the icon to display the following options: Slideshow, Set
as, Delete device copy and Print.
· Press the icon to display a list of various compatible apps and social networks for
sharing the photo or video.
· Press the icon to open the image editor to add lters, frames, special effects,
contrast, etc.
·
Press the icon to access information on the photo or video.
· Press the icon to delete the photo or video.
To zoom in on an image, simply double-tap the screen to magnify it and double-tap again to
return to its original size. You can also pinch to zoom by spreading your ngers apart to zoom
in, and moving them together to zoom out.
By default, Android does not allow new folders to be created within the Gallery or les to be moved from one
folder to another. However, there are some free third-party apps that allow this, as well as other features.
The le manager preinstalled on your BQ smartphone is an example of such apps.
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Play Music
Your smartphone comes with a preinstalled audio player, which allows you to play your favourite
music and audio tracks and is also integrated with the app store, enabling you to purchase and
download music.
There are two ways you can load music onto your device:
· Connect your phone to your computer in Mass storage mode and transfer the music
to the internal memory. To do this, simply connect the phone to the computer using
the USB cable provided, copy the les from your computer and paste them into the
Music folder in your phone´s internal memory or onto the MicroSD card, if one is in use.
· Open the Play Music app and go to the Play Store via the icon in the main menu, where
you can search for and browse a large quantity of artists and songs, purchase them
and add them to your own music collection.
Once you have downloaded the music onto your phone, you can nd it by going to the main
menu in the Play Music app and selecting the My Library option. You can organise your music
by genre, artist, album or song list.
The artist, album and other information used by the app to create the playlists can also be modied using
your computer. Right-click on the le you wish to edit, then select Properties > Details in the pull-down
and pop-up menus, respectively.
You can also conduct a keyword search within your music library in order to locate all the
albums, songs, etc. that match the description you have entered.
Once you have selected a song, simply press it and a bar will scroll across the screen displaying
information on the song currently playing. To open the panel of player options, press the bar
located at the bottom of the screen. This panel gives you options such as continuous playback
(press the icon on the left to play the list of selected songs again when it has nished), repeat
the last song, pause, skip and random.
On this screen, you can also use the
and icons to rate the song. You can also press the
icon located in the top right corner to access more options, such as adding the current song
to an existing playlist or creating a new one.
The main screen of the Play Music app also contains the Playlists option, where you can nd
all the playlists previously created, and the
icon to show a list of the songs you have liked.
Play Movies
Your smartphone comes with a Play Movies app by default, enabling you to buy lms from
the app store and play them on your device.
After opening the app, you can browse the collection of movies and shows, as well as the list
of recommendations from Play. Go to the main menu and press on My Library, where your
purchases will be listed under My Movies or My Shows. Press Add to wishlist if you want to
save anything for viewing later.
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Apps
Play Store
The App store gives you access to a huge range of programs, games, music, movies, books,
and more. Each category contains further sub-categories to help you nd exactly what you
are looking for.
Important: Be aware that not all downloads are free, and additional costs may be incurred. For paid
downloads, the price will appear next to app description, and you will be asked to confirm before
downloading to avoid being charged unintentionally.
Apps from Unknown Sources
To order to download apps from another app store or
a website, you will first need to configure the system
to accept apps installed from unknown sources. Go to
Settings > Security and move the Unknown sources slider
to the right. Remember to only install apps from trusted
sources.
To install apps from outside a website, you must be able
to access the *.apk le on your device. These apps are
usually compressed using a program such as WinRAR,
which means the downloaded le is a *.rar le and will
need to be unzipped using a computer..
On opening the *.apk file, the system will ask you to
conrm installation of the app. After pressing Accept, the
app will be installed.
Preinstalled Apps
To access the list of preinstalled apps, press the icon on the Home screen. You will then see
all the apps installed on your device.
Internet Browser
You can browse the internet opening multiple tabs and accessing several websites at the
same time. To do this, open the browser and press
and disable the option. A square icon with a number inside will then appear in the top right
corner of the screen indicating how many tabs are currently open. Pressing the icon enables
you to view an active tab or you can create a new one. After you have created a new one, enter
the website address manually in the white text eld at the top of the screen, or press one of
the suggested websites displayed in the centre of the screen (suggestions are based on the
websites you visit most frequently).
then Settings > Merges tabs and apps
To close a tab, simply press the tab icon (the square with the number inside in the top right
corner) and press the
or you can hold and drag the tab you want to close to the left or right.
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Press the Menu button to access the following options:
· Go back/forward : This option enables you return to websites you have recently
visited, and move forward again to the most recently viewed page.
· Add bookmark : This option enables you save a page so that you can easily return
to it later. Bookmarks can be grouped into folders.
· Reload page : Update the current page to refresh its content.
· New tab: Opens a new tab so you can browse different websites at the same time.
· New incognito tab: browse in a private tab that is not stored in the browser history.
· Bookmarks: Lets you access the list of saved bookmarks.
· Recent tabs: Access the list of recently-closed tabs and restore them if desired.
· History: Provides a chronological list of the websites you have recently visited.
· Share: Enables you to share a website with other users.
· Print: Enables you to print the current page to a compatible wireless printer.
· Find in page: Search for a specic word or phrase on the current page.
· Add to home screen: Select a website to appear as your home page on opening the
browser.
· Request desktop site: By ticking this box, you will be able to view a website exactly as
you would on a computer and eliminate special versions for mobile devices.
· Settings: Gives you access to the basic and advanced browser settings.
· Help & feedback: This option allows you to view feedback from other users, give your
own opinion and access the Help section.
Hangouts
The instant messaging app allows you to congure your email address and telephone number
so that you can chat with your contacts. You can also set this app as the default choice for
sending SMS.
Calendar
With the Calendar tool you can manage your daily tasks and sync them with your email
account so that you can share appointments, meetings and events with your contacts. It also
enables you to set up reminder alerts and notications so that you never miss an appointment.
The app also allows you to sync your calendar so you can view it from any other mobile device.
You can create a new event by pressing the
icon in the bottom right corner. You can specify
the date and time of the event, its location, the people invited, enable and disable alerts, add a
description of the event and even congure the availability status that will be shown while you
are attending the event.
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Apps
Maps and GPS Navigation
Your smartphone comes with a preinstalled Maps application which enables you to nd your
current location on the map (for greater accuracy, enable the GPS), view satellite images or
even an actual view of a given location. You can also select the Navigation option to enable
your device to give you instructions on how to reach your destination from your current
position, whether travelling on foot or by car. It also provides a location service to identify
afliated companies and establishments.
Bear in mind that none of the above information (including the maps) is preloaded onto your
device; therefore, whenever you use the navigation feature, it will need to access your data
connection, which could have cost implications depending on your network operator’s mobile
price plan and tariffs.
Dolby Audio
To access the Dolby app and adjust the audio on your device, go to Apps menu > Dolby. You can
also access it via Settings > Sound and notications > Dolby Audio > Launch app.
You can choose any of the four preset modes from within the app or select them directly by
going to Settings > Audio proles > Prole and choosing from Video, Music, Game or Voice.
When enabled, the Dolby icon will be displayed on any video or music players you have installed,
improving the sound quality of audio and video les. You can deactivate the app by pressing
If you use any other apps that have their own equaliser, the Dolby app will be automatically deactivated
in order to prevent any conflict between the two equalisers.
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News & Weather (Genie Widget)
This app offers services such as real-time weather information, international news headlines,
etc. Your Home screen can hold up to three different widgets, allowing you to access
information quickly and easily. These three widgets include both weather and news; you can
choose to display them both simultaneously if you want.
For more information on how to add widgets to your phone, see the section on customising your
Home screen in this manual.
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Tools
Tools
Calculator
You will find various tools on your
smartphone, such as a practical calculator,
which allows you to make basic as well
as scientific or advanced calculations.
When you launch the app, only the
basic options are shown. To access the
advanced calculations, simply swipe
the screen to the left or you can also
rotate the screen.
Clock
Go to the Apps menu > Clock and you will nd the Alarms
option, where you can manage all your alarms with ease.
You can set up different alarms at the same time and select the
name of the alarm, the number of times it sounds, which days
of the week it is repeated, the alarm tone and enable vibrate.
Create new alarms and delete them as often as you want.
To temporarily enable or disable an alarm (without deleting
it), simply move the slider next to the alarm time to the left.
The Clock app also allows you to view the local time in
any location around the world, and contains other useful
functions such as a fully congurable timer and a stopwatch
with interval feature.
Voice Search
On the Home screen you will nd the microphone icon to launch the Voice Search app. This
app allows you to quickly nd information on any subject you search for, and gives you quick
access to other apps, such as maps.
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Appendices
Appendix A: OTA Updates.
OTA stands for “Over the Air”, which refers to the way that rmware updates are sent to your
device; i.e. via your data connection, with minimal intervention required on the part of the user
and without the need for complex update procedures.
Your device will periodically check for new updates to the operating system, which generally
include performance improvements or additional features for your smartphone. When the
system detects that an update is available, a pop-up window will notify you of this and will
request conrmation to install it. We recommend using a Wi-Fi connection to download the
update package.
The system will guide you through the installation process, to ensure that it is completed as
quickly and conveniently as possible.
You can also check for updates manually by going to Settings > About phone > System updates >
Update. A message will appear to tell you that the system is searching for available updates. If an
update is found, the installation process is the same as described above.
Appendix B: Technical Specications.
You can nd all the technical information for your device by visiting this link and selecting the
corresponding model: http://www.bq.com/gb/smartphones
If you click on Specications you will nd information such as:
· Dimensions and weight.
· Screen.
· Internal memory.
· Processor.
· Battery.
· Operating system.
· Connectivity.
· System functions.
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Appendix C: Cleaning and Safety.
CLEANING
Before cleaning your device, make sure you have switched it off and disconnected all cables.
After cleaning, make sure the screen is completely dry before reconnecting any cables and
switching the device back on. Do not pour or spray any liquids directly onto the device.
Screen: Use a clean, soft, lint-free cloth to remove dust and dirt from the screen. To remove
ngerprints and marks, you may apply a small amount of mild cleaning product to the cloth.
Casing: Use a soft cloth with a small amount of mild cleaning product. After cleaning, rinse
the cloth in clean water, wring it out thoroughly and wipe the casing to remove any leftover
cleaning product.
SECURITY
To reduce the risk of an accident, follow these safety instructions:
· Do not use power cables, connectors or plugs that are damaged or contain loose wiring.
Do not bend or damage the power cable. Do not touch the power cable with wet hands.
Do not pull on the cable to unplug the charger.
· Do not use the device while it is charging. Do not touch it with wet hands.
· Do not hit the charger or cause it to fall. Do not charge the battery using chargers that
have not been approved by the manufacturer.
· Do not use the device during electrical storms. Handle and dispose of the battery and
charger with caution.
· Do not handle Li-ion batteries that are damaged or leaking.
· Do not use the device in the vicinity of a pacemaker. If possible, try to use it at a distance
of at least 15 cm from the pacemaker, as it could interfere with the pacemaker’s operation.
· Do not use the device in a hospital or in the vicinity of any medical equipment that may
be susceptible to radio frequency interference.
· If you regularly use medical equipment, make sure it is protected against radio frequency
interference. If you wear a hearing aid, consult the manufacturer with regard to potential
interference.
· In potentially explosive environments, switch the device off. Always observe regulations,
instructions and warning signs .
· Do not use the device in refuelling areas (e.g. petrol stations), underground parking zones
or in the vicinity of flammable and/or explosive chemical products .
· Do not store or transport flammable liquids, gases or explosive materials in the same
compartment as the device or any of its parts or accessories .
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· Switch off the device upon boarding an aeroplane. The electronic components of a motor
vehicle may malfunction as a result of radio frequency interference from the device.
· Prolonged exposure to high levels of sound pressure may cause permanent damage to hearing.
It is recommended that you do not wear headphones while cycling, running or walking through
areas with heavy trafc or excessive noise.
· Use of the device while driving: Some car manufacturers prohibit the use of mobile devices
in their vehicles unless they are equipped with a hands-free kit and external antenna. Ask the
vendor of your vehicle whether your mobile device or hands-free Bluetooth kit will interfere
with your car’s electrical systems. Always devote your full attention to the road while driving
and respect the local regulations and laws on the use of wireless devices while at the wheel.
· Location/GPS-based functions: Location-based functions are offered “as is” and “for all
corresponding effects”. Mundo Reader, S.L. does not claim or in any way guarantee the
accuracy of any location-based information.
· When the device is using location-based information, it may suffer from interruptions or failures
and its dependence on network availability will increase. Note that functionality may be reduced
or obstructed in certain areas, such as inside buildings or in areas close to buildings.
· Always devote your full attention to the road while driving and respect the local regulations and
laws on the use of wireless devices while at the wheel.
· Emergency calls: Being able to make calls cannot be guaranteed under all conditions. Never
place your trust solely in mobile phones for making emergency calls. With certain mobile
networks, certain network services or certain functions enabled and in certain areas, it may
not be possible to make a call.
· Antenna: Use of the device with an antenna other than that supplied by Mundo Reader, S.L. may
damage the phone, impair its performance and generate SAR levels (see Appendix D below)
which exceed the limits established by law. Do not cover the antenna with your hand, as this may
affect call quality and energy consumption and may shorten the talk time and standby availability.
· Aeroplane mode. Use of Bluetooth and WLAN functions may be prohibited on aeroplanes and in
other places where radio transmissions are not permitted. Ask for permission before enabling
the Bluetooth or WLAN functions, including in Aeroplane mode.
Warning!
This product must be used with a power supply with the following specications:
INPUT: 100-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz 0.3 A máx.
OUTPUT: 5.0 V 1.0 A
Polarity must be as indicated as follows:
Micro-USB
12345
Pin 1 “+”
Pin 5 “-”
The use of power sources other than the ones indicated may damage your device and pose a risk to the
safety of people and property.
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APPENDIX D: Information on Exposure to Radio Waves and SAR (Specic
Absorption Rate).
The design of this smartphone complies with the current regulations governing exposure to
radio waves. These regulations are based on scientic guidelines that include safety margins
designed to ensure the safety of everyone, regardless of age or state of health.
The guidelines on exposure to radio waves use a unit of measurement known as the SAR
(Specic Absorption Rate). SAR tests are carried out using standardised methods, with the
phone transmitting at the highest certied level of power on all the frequency bands it uses.
The maximum SAR levels recommended by the ICNIRP (International Commission on Non
Ionizing Radiation Protection) is 2 W/kg, measured on 10 g of tissue.
The highest SAR levels recorded for this phone are as follows:
Aquaris A4.5
Auditory use 0,315 W/Kg (10 g)
When used in direct contact with the body 0,590 W/Kg (10 g)
This device complies with the guidelines on exposure to radio frequency both when it is used
in the normal position next to the ear and when it is positioned at least 1.5 cm from the body.
In order to send data les or messages, this device requires an adequate network connection.
On certain occasions, the transmission of data les or messages may be delayed until an
adequate connection becomes available. Until the transmission has been completed, make
sure you follow the instructions on the separation distance mentioned above.
Appendix E: Disposing of this Product Correctly.
(Electrical and electronic waste).
(Applies within the European Union and in European countries with selective
waste collection systems).
To prevent any damage to the environment or human health, separate these products from
other types of waste and recycle them correctly. This will help promote the sustainable use
of material resources.
Household users should contact the vendor that sold them the product or the relevant local
authorities to nd out how and where to recycle it safely, without harming the environment.
Business users should contact their supplier and consult the terms and conditions of the
purchase agreement. This product and its electronic accessories should not be disposed of
with other waste materials such as the box and non-electronic materials.
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Appendix F: Declaration of Conformity.
Mundo Reader, S.L.
Pol. Ind. Európolis
Calle Sofía, 10
28232 - Las Rozas - Madrid (Spain)
Tel. +34 91 787 58 59
Corporate tax ID: B85991941
Made in China
Declares that this smartphone:
Aquaris A4.5
complies with the provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC on Radio and Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment (R&TTE), Directive 2006/95/EC on Electrical Safety for Low Voltage
Equipment, and Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility, in addition to the
following harmonised standards:
EN 60950-1: 2006 +A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013, EN 62479: 2010, EN 50360: 2001/
A1:2012, EN 50566: 2013, EN 62209-1: 2006, EN 62209-2: 2010, EN 301 489-1 V 1.9.2, EN 301
489-3 V 1.6.1, EN 301 489-7 V 1.3.1, EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1, EN 301 489-24 V1.5.1, EN 55022:2010,
EN 55024:2010, EN 55013:2013, EN 55020:2007/A11:2011, EN 300 328 V1.8.1, EN 301 511 V 9.0.2,
EN 301 908-1 V6.2.1, EN 301 908-2 V6.2.1, EN 300 440-2 V1.4.1, EN301908-13 V6.2.1.
You can request a copy of the Declaration of Conformity by writing to the above address.
Madrid, September 2015.
Alberto Méndez Peydró
CEO
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