BQ Aquaris E4 User Manual

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bq Aquaris E4

Complete User Manual

About This Manual

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The bq team would like to thank you for purchasing your new Aquaris E4. We hope you enjoy using it.

The Aquaris E4 is an unlocked smartphone with dual SIM (micro-SIM) function, which means you can use two SIM cards at the same time, regardless of network operator. You can browse the internet, check your e-mail, play games, use apps

(which you can download directly onto the device), read e-books, transfer les via

Bluetooth, record audio, watch movies, take photos and videos, listen to music, chat with your friends and family, use your favourite social networks and much, much more.

About This Manual

· To guarantee correct use of your smartphone, please read this manual carefully before using your device.

· It is possible that some of the images and screenshots shown in this manual may

not exactly match those of the nal product.

· As a result of rmware updates, it is possible that some of the content of this

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

· bq shall not be held liable for any performance- or compatibility-related issues caused by modification of the registration parameters on the part of 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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Danger: This icon indicates situations that could pose a risk to personal safety

or health.

Warning: This icon indicates situations that, although they do not pose a risk

to personal safety or health, could pose a risk to the correct functioning of the device.

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most of your device.

Trademarks

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

The Android and Google Search of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Bluetooth

MicroSD

Dolby 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 of SD-3D, LLC.

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Contents

8 BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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8 Box Contents 9 Product Overview

10 GETTING STARTED

10 How to insert the micro-SIM and MicroSD cards 11 Switching the Device On and Off 12 Charging the Device and Transferring Files 14 Setup Assistant

15 HOME SCREEN

15 Screen Lock 16 Home Screen 17 Extending the Home Screen 17 Adjusting Screen Rotation 18 Customising the Home Screen 18 Moving and Deleting Icons on the Home Screen 18 Creating App Folders 19 Taking Screenshots 19 Making Screen Recordings 19 Learning to Use the Multi-Touch Screen 22 Buttons and Icons 22 Buttons 23 Status Bar 23 Notications Bar 25 Keyboard

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26 TELEPHONE

26 Managing Contacts 26 Adding a Contact 27 Editing an Existing Contact 27 Using a Contact 28 Creating a Group of Contacts 29 Contacts to Show 29 Importing and Exporting Contacts 30 Blocking a Contact 30 Calls 30 Via the Phonebook 31 Options Available During a Phonecall

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33 Hiding Your Caller ID 33 Restricting Calls 34 SMS and MMS 34 Message Settings

36 SETTINGS

36 WIRELESS SETTINGS

36 Managing SIM Cards 37 Wi-Fi 38 Bluetooth 39 Data Usage 40 More... 42 Wireless Screen

43 DEVICE SETTINGS

43 Audio Proles 44 Display 45 Storage 46 Battery 46 Apps

47 PERSONAL SETTINGS

47 Location 48 Security 49 Language and Text Input 50 Backup Copies

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51 ACCOUNT SETTINGS 51 SYSTEM SETTINGS

51 Date and Time 52 Auto Switch On and Power Off 52 Accessibility 55 Printing 55 About Phone 55 Developer Options

57 PERFORMANCE SETTINGS

57 Optimasing Battery Life 57 Monitoring Battery Usage Information

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58 E-MAIL

58 Setting up a Gmail Account 58 Setting up Other E-mail Accounts 59 Sending an E-Mail 59 Replying to an E-Mail

60 MULTIMEDIA

60 Camera 61 Photo and Video Settings 64 Preset Image Modes 65 Image Gallery 66 Playing Music 67 Playing Videos

68 APPS

68 App Store 68 Apps from Unknown Sources 69 Preinstalled Apps 69 Internet Browser 70 Instant Messaging 71 Text Editor, Spreadsheets and Presentations 71 Calendar 71 Maps and GPS Navigation 71 File Explorer 72 Dolby 73 News&Weather (Genie Widget)

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74 TOOLS

74 Calculator 75 Clock

75 Voice Recorder 75 FM Radio 76 Voice Search

77 APPENDICES

77 APPENDIX A: OTA Updates 78 APPENDIX B: Technical Specications 79 APPENDIX C: Cleaning and Safety 82 APPENDIX D: Information on Exposure to Radio Waves and

SAR (Specic Absorption Rate)

83 APPENDIX E: Disposing of this Product Correctly 84 APPENDIX F: Declaration of Conformity

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Before using your bq device for the rst time, please check the contents of the box.

If any of the following items are missing, contact the retailer that sold you the device.

bq Aquaris E4

USB to micro-USB cable

Mains Charger

Documentation:

Quick Start Guide Warranty and Safety Manual bq Accessories

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Headphone jack

Notication

LED

Light and proximity

sensor

Micro-USB

Receiver

Front camera

Rear

camera

Noise-cancelling microphone

Flash

On/Off/Screen-lock

button

Volume button

Speaker

Menu BackHome

Microphone

Do not insert any pointed objects into the opening next to the rear camera, as this may damage the noise-cancelling microphone.

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How to insert the micro-SIM and MicroSD cards

Your bq Aquaris E4 smartphone has dual SIM functionality (2 x micro-SIMs). To insert a SIM card you need to remove the back cover. Before you do so, it is important to ensure the device is switched off and not connected to a computer or power source.

Take out the battery and place each SIM card into the corresponding slot, as shown in the image.

Your bq Aquaris E4 has an internal memory of 8 GB, which can be expanded by adding a microSD card of up to 32 GB. Place the card in the corresponding slot, ensuring the metal pins are facing downwards and pointing in the direction shown in the illustration.

Put the battery back in its place, as shown in the image.

Finally, reattach the rear cover by placing it in the position shown in the illustration.

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To remove the SIM cards or microSD card, follow the steps above in reverse order.

You can choose whether to store your multimedia les in the phone’s internal memory

or directly onto the 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.

Switching the Device On and Off

To switch on your bq Aquaris E4, press and hold down (for a few seconds) the On/ Off button located on the side of the smartphone.

If you have installed a micro-SIM card in your device, you will be asked to enter the corresponding PIN number when it switches on. Every time your bq Aquaris detects a new SIM card, a pop-up window will appear to show you the preset

conguration for making phonecalls, video calls, sending text messages and using

the data connection.

To switch off the device, press and hold down the On/Off button until a pop-up menu appears, containing a number of different options. Select the Power off option in order to switch your phone off completely.

If you press the On/Off button but do not hold it down, the screen will switch off but the phone will remain switched on.

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Charging the Phone and Transferring Files

Your smartphone has a rechargeable, non-removable battery with a capacity of 1700 mAh. The battery is charged via the micro-USB port located on the bottom of the device, using the USB cable (type A to type B) and mains adaptor that came in the box. To charge the phone, follow these simple steps:

A) Using the mains adaptor:

1. Plug the type A connector on the end of the USB cable into the mains adaptor.

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

3. Plug the type B connector (micro-USB) on the other end of the cable into

your smartphone’s micro-USB port.

B) Using a laptop or desktop computer:

1. Plug the type A connector on the end of the USB cable into a compatible port

on your computer.

Plug the type B connector (micro-USB) on the other end of the cable into

your smartphone’s micro-USB port.

It is recommended that you allow the battery to charge fully when you charge

it for the rst time, as this will help calibrate the capacity gauge. Bear in mind

that some batteries perform better after they have completed a number of full charge cycles.

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

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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 (from/onto the phone’s internal memory, and

from/onto the microSD card, if you have installed one). This will allow you to use, copy or store images, videos, music, text documents, etc. on one or both devices.

You can select the file-transfer mode when you connect your bq Aquaris to a

computer. Swipe down (with a single nger) from the top of the screen in order to

display the various options for USB computer connection; by default, the phone will be connected as a Media device (MTP), although you can also connect it as a

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 bq Aquaris to a computer

using the micro-USB to USB cable (supplied). Make sure you plug the type B (micro-USB) connector into the corresponding port on the phone, and the type A 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 in either the phone’s

internal memory or on the microSD card, if you have installed one.

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

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

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Setup Assistant

The rst time you switch on your bq Aquaris E4, a setup assistant will help you to congure the basic settings for your device:

· Language

· SIM cards

· Wi-Fi network

· Location and Google settings

· Date and time

· Home screen

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Home Screen

HOME SCREEN

Screen Lock

Your smartphone’s screen locks itself automatically if you do not use it for a certain amount of time. To congure the screen timeout interval, press the Menu button

, go to Settings > Display > Screen timeout and select the desired time interval. To switch the screen off manually, simply press (but do not hold down) the On/Off button.

To unlock the screen, press (but do not hold down) the On/Off button and the screen will come on, displaying the preset unlock option. To change the unlock option, press the Menu button, go to Settings > Security > Screen lock and choose from the following options: None, Slide, Face unlock, Voice unlock, Pattern, PIN and Password. For more information on each of these options, go to Settings > Security.

If you forget your unlock pattern, PIN or password, the message Forgot pattern? will appear after you have attempted to enter your pattern a certain number of times. If you press this message you will be asked to enter your e-mail address and password, after which the screen lock will be removed.

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

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Status and Notications bar. Displays the time, the strength of the Wi-Fi signal,

the signal strength for each SIM card, the remaining battery life and indicates

whether Bluetooth is switched on or not. It also displays notications such as missed calls, text messages, etc. If you slide the bar downwards with one nger, you can view your notications and other alerts in greater detail; and if you slide it down with two ngers, you can access the Quick Settings menu.

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

the internet. You can also carry out a voice search.

Widget. You may install widgets, such as Power Control, or, if you prefer, place

others such as the time, news, weather, etc.

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

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

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From the Home screen you can also press the Menu button, or long-press (press and hold down) an empty area of the screen, to bring up the customisation options. These options consist of the following:

· Wallpaper: You can select which image you would like to use as a background

for the Home screen and extended screens.

· Widgets: You can add different widgets to the Home screen. Widgets are

small apps or programs whose main function is to provide quick and easy

access to the phone’s features, and to display information on various subjects

such as the news, weather, etc.

· Settings: This option takes you directly to the device’s Settings menu, which can also be accessed via the Notications bar and the App menu.

As well as widgets, you can also add shortcuts to your Home screen that give you direct access to apps, contacts, etc. To do this, go to the App menu, long-press on the app you wish to create a shortcut for, and drag it into the desired position onto the Home screen.

Extending the Home Screen

The Home Screen has a screen that can expand up to four desktops more, you can customize with shortcuts, applications or widgets. To scroll through the Home screen and extended screens, simply slide the screen to the left or right using your

nger.

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. If you wish to stop the screen from rotating, press the Menu button, go to Settings > Display and untick the Auto-rotate screen option.

You can also activate and deactivate automatic screen rotation via the corresponding toggle (Auto-Rotation) in the Quick Settings menu.

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Customising the Home Screen

You can customise your smartphone’s Home screen and extended screens by using your own images as wallpaper, adding icons, widgets and shortcuts to your favourite apps, etc.

To change the wallpaper or add a widget, long-press a clear area of the Home screen or any of the extended screens: a pop-up window will appear that allows you to choose between wallpaper, widgets or the Settings menu.

If you click on the wallpaper option you will be able to select your desired image. Then, press Set as wallpaper to conrm your choice. If you have selected a large image, you will need to crop it accordingly.

Moving and Deleting Icons on the Home Screen

To move an element on the Home screen, long-press it until it becomes “unstuck” from the wallpaper, then drag it to the desired position and release it. You can also move icons onto the extended screens by dragging them to the side of the screen, which will move them onto the next one.

To delete an icon, drag it over to the “X” symbol (next to which appears the word “Delete”) at the top of the screen. When the icon turns red, release it and it will be deleted.

Creating App Folders

To create a folder, drag one icon on top of another that you wish 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 give the folder a name (or to rename an existing folder), press 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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Taking Screenshots

You can take a screenshot at any moment by simply pressing the lower volume button and the On/Off button at the same time and holding them down for a second. The screenshot will be automatically saved in the Gallery, in the folder named “Screenshots”. If you are accessing the phone via your computer, go to Pictures > Screenshots.

Making Screen Recordings

Making a screen recording is very similar to taking a screenshot. Press the upper volume button and the On/Off button at the same time in order to start recording, and press them again in order to end it. The video will be saved in the same folder as the screenshots.

You can also take screenshots and make screen recordings by pulling down the

Notications bar with two ngers and selecting the corresponding option from

the pull-down menu.

Learning to Use the Multi-Touch Screen

Your smartphone has a capacitive multi-touch screen with five simultaneousdetection points, which you can use to make a variety of gestures that are linked to different functions:

Press. Press the screen briey in order to select an icon, open an app, activate a

text-entry box, etc.

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Long-press. Press the screen (whether on a clear area or on an icon) with your nger

and hold it there for approximately 2 seconds, to bring up a menu of the available options.

Drag. To move an icon, long-press it, drag it into the desired position and then release it.

Slide/swipe. On the Home screen, slide your nger across the screen to the left or

right in order to access the extended screens, or slide your nger up and down the

screen in order to scroll through a webpage, list or menu.

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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 zoom in on an image, and tap twice again in order to zoom back out. You can also double-tap the screen in order to activate it when it is switched off.

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Buttons and Icons

Below is a short description of the different buttons and icons, along with recommendations for how to use them.

Buttons

While you are using an app, you can return to the previous screen by pressing the Back button

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 options menu for an app by pressing the Menu button

Status Bar

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

The main icons it displays include the following:

Battery almost empty.

Battery charging.

Battery fully charged.

Wi-Fi switched on and connected to a network.

Sound switched off and vibrate activated.

Sound and vibrate switched off.

Flight mode activated for both SIM cards (a different colour is assigned to

each SIM).

Data connection active (the letters G, E, 3G, H or H+ may appear depending

on signal strength).

USB connected.

Bluetooth activated.

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Notications Bar

Pull the bar at the top of the screen downwards with one nger to view notications and alerts. Delete all notications by pressing the

separately by swiping it to the side of the screen. Next to this icon, is the

icon, or delete each notication

icon,

which enables you to create your user prole and activate or deactivate the setup

icons. You can also display this screen by pulling the bar at the top of the screen

downwards with two ngers. At the top of the screen on the right-hand side is the

icon, which allows you to check your notications and alerts. In order to receive

notications you must activate this feature in each app you download, and/or add

accounts by going to Settings > Accounts > Add account. To go back to the Home

screen, simply slide the Notications bar upwards.

Pull down with one nger Pull down with two ngers

When you pull the Notications bar downwards with two ngers, a list of toggles

will appear that allow you to quickly and easily adjust a wide range of settings, such as screen brightness, connectivity, etc. You can choose which toggles to show and which ones to hide by pressing the

icon, located in the top right-hand corner.

Certain icons are hidden by default; we will look at these in more detail later on.

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Additionally, the options (toggles) you can activate and deactivate from the Quick

Settings menu (accessed by pulling down the Status bar with two ngers and

)

include: Brightness: Lets you select between automatic and manual brightness

adjustment and set the desired brightness level.

Settings: Opens the general Settings menu.

Wi-Fi: Activates/deactivates Wi-Fi.

Battery: Gives you direct access to Settings > Battery.

Bluetooth: Activates/deactivates the Bluetooth function.

Volume: Lets you control audio volume (General, Notications, Multimedia

and Alarms).

Bar Coverage: shows the state of coverage. Choose the technology you

prefer either 2G, 3G or both.

Auto-Rotation: Activates/deactivates automatic rotation of the screen.

Location: Activates/deactivates GPS on your smartphone.

Aeroplane mode: Activates/deactivates your phone signal.

Tethering: Lets you access network or Wi-Fi hotspot settings.

Lock/Sleep: Activates the screen lock.

Sync: Activates/deactivates the device’s automatic sync function.

Audio profiles: Lets you choose between General, Silent, Meeting and

Outdoors).

Cast screen: Lets you search for wireless screens in order to transfer images

and audio.

Data connection: Activates/deactivates the phone’s data connection.

Shutdown: Lets you switch off the phone via the pull-down menu.

Screen record: Lets you make a real-time video recording of what is being

shown on the screen.

Data usage: Gives you direct access to Settings > Data usage.

Torch: Activates/deactivates the torch.

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Screenshot: Lets you save a screenshot under the pull-down menu.

Soundrecord: Gives you access to the app for making audio recordings.

You can access advanced settings for certain functions such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth by long-pressing the corresponding icon in the list.

When automatic brightness is deactivated, you can adjust the brightness level

of the screen by sliding your nger to the left or right.

Keyboard

Pressing on any text eld will bring up the virtual keyboard.

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Activate/lock caps.

Open/close the number and symbol keyboard.

Activate the dictation function.

Space bar.

Enter/return.

Delete.

The keys in the bottom right-hand corner with “…” on them give you access to extra functions when you long-press them.

You can nd more information about the keyboard settings and input languages

at Settings > Personal > Language & input.

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Managing Contacts

The People app allows you to access all the information for your contacts, whether

this information is stored on the SIM card(s), in the phone’s internal memory or in

any online accounts you may have.

From this app, you can:

· Create new contacts

· Update existing contacts

· Create groups of contacts

· Select the lists you wish to display

· Make calls and send text messages

· Block contacts

Adding a Contact

You can add a new contact to your phonebook manually via the People app, or via the Call Log.

To add a contact manually:

Open the People app via the Home screen.

Press the icon and the list of available accounts will appear on screen.

You can then save the contact in the desired location.

You can add information to the following elds:

a. Name and surname

b. Company

c. Phone numbers

d. E-mail address

e. Postal address

f. Add another eld

4. Press “Save” to save the contact.

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