BQ Aquaris E4.5 User Manual

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bq Aquaris E4.5

Complete User Manual

About This Manual

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The bq team would like to thank you for purchasing your new Aquaris E4.5. We hope you enjoy using it.

The Aquaris E4.5 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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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

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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

8 Box Contents

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9 Product Overview

10 GETTING STARTED

10 How to Insert SIM Cards 11 Inserting/Removing the MicroSD Card 13 Switching the Device On and Off 14 Charging the Device and Transferring Files 16 Setup Assistant

17 HOME SCREEN

17 Screen Lock 18 Home Screen 19 Extending the Home Screen 19 Adjusting Screen Rotation 20 Customising the Home Screen 20 Moving and Deleting Icons on the Home Screen 20 Creating App Folders 21 Taking Screenshots 21 Making Screen Recordings 21 Learning to Use the Multi-Touch Screen 24 Buttons and Icons 24 Buttons 24 Status Bar 25 Notications Bar 27 Keyboard

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28 TELEPHONE

28 Managing Contacts 28 Adding a Contact 29 Editing an Existing Contact 29 Using a Contact 30 Creating a Group of Contacts 31 Contacts to Show 31 Importing and Exporting Contacts 32 Blocking a Contact 32 Calls 32 Via the Phonebook 33 Options Available During a Phonecall

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35 Hiding Your Caller ID 35 Restricting Calls 36 SMS and MMS 37 Message Settings

38 SETTINGS

38 WIRELESS SETTINGS

38 Managing SIM Cards 39 Wi-Fi 40 Bluetooth 41 Data Usage 42 More... 44 Wireless Screen

45 DEVICE SETTINGS

45 Audio Proles 46 Display 47 Storage 48 Battery 48 Apps

49 PERSONAL SETTINGS

49 Location 50 Security 51 Language and Text Input 52 Backup Copies

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53 ACCOUNT SETTINGS

53 SYSTEM SETTINGS

53 Date and Time 54 Auto Switch On and Power Off 54 Accessibility 57 Printing 57 About Phone 57 Developer Options

59 PERFORMANCE SETTINGS

59 Optimasing Battery Life 59 Monitoring Battery Usage Information

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60 E-MAIL

60 Setting up a Gmail Account 60 Setting up Other E-mail Accounts 61 Sending an E-Mail 61 Replying to an E-Mail

62 MULTIMEDIA

62 Camera 63 Photo and Video Settings 66 Preset Image Modes 67 Image Gallery 68 Playing Music 69 Playing Videos

70 APPS

70 App Store 70 Apps from Unknown Sources 71 Preinstalled Apps 71 Internet Browser 72 Instant Messaging 72 Text Editor, Spreadsheets and Presentations 73 Calendar 73 Maps and GPS Navigation 73 File Explorer 74 Dolby 75 News&Weather (Genie Widget)

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76 TOOLS

76 Calculator 76 Clock

77 Voice Recorder 77 FM Radio 78 Voice Search

79 APPENDICES

79 APPENDIX A: OTA Updates 80 APPENDIX B: Technical Specications 81 APPENDIX C: Cleaning and Safety 84 APPENDIX D: Information on Exposure to Radio Waves and

SAR (Specic Absorption Rate)

85 APPENDIX E: Disposing of this Product Correctly 86 APPENDIX F: Declaration of Conformity

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Box Contents

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 E4.5

USB to micro-USB cable

Mains Charger

SIM key

Documentation:

Quick Start Guide Warranty and Safety Manual bq Accessories

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Notication

LED

Micro-SIM slots

MicroSD slot

Front

camera

Headphone jack

Receiver

On/Off/Screen-lock

button

Volume buttons

Flash

Rear

camera

Noise-cancelling microphone

Microphone

Home

Micro-USB

port

Back

Speaker

Do not attempt to remove the rear cover of your bq Aquaris E4.5, as this may damage the device.

Do not remove the battery for any reason. Removing it may invalidate the warranty.

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 SIM Cards

Your bq Aquaris E4.5 is a dual-SIM (2 x micro-SIM slot) smartphone. The SIM trays are accessed from the phone’s exterior; the rear cover should not be removed under any circumstances.

Later on we’ll show you how to congure and use the dual-SIM function. But rst,

the steps below will show you how to insert your SIM card(s) into the phone before starting to use it.

Inside the box you’ll nd the phone documentation and the

SIM key.

Making sure the device is off, insert the end of the SIM key in the opening of the SIM slot you wish to use.

Place your SIM card in the tray. Make sure it is in the correct position (use the notch on the corner for guidance: see image).

Once the SIM is in position, insert the tray back into the slot.

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Inserting/Removing the MicroSD Card

Your bq Aquaris E4.5 has an internal memory of 8 GB. This can be expanded by up to 32 GB through the use of a MicroSD card.

To insert a MicroSD card, do the following:

Remove the cover that protects the MicroSD slot (located at the top of the phone).

Insert the MicroSD card into the slot, making sure the metal pins are at the top and facing upwards (i.e. towards the screen).

Push the card in until you notice a slight click, which indicates that it has been inserted correctly. If the card is not inserted correctly, the device may not recognise it and its content will not be available.

Make sure you replace the protective cover so that dust and dirt cannot enter the device, and to avoid accidentally ejecting the MicroSD card.

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

a. For greater security, switch the device off before removing the microSD card.

b. If you need to remove the microSD card while the device is switched on, rst

unmount it in order to avoid damaging the card and losing the data stored on it.

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To unmount the card, open the Settings menu on your device and go to Storage > Remove SD card.

Then remove the cover that protects the microSD slot (located at the top of the phone).

Push the card in until you hear a slight click to indicate that

the card has been released. When you remove your nger,

the card will slide partially out of the slot, allowing you to remove it completely.

Make sure you replace the protective cover so that dust and dirt cannot enter the device.

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.

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Switching the Device On and Off

To switch on your bq Aquaris E4.5, 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 2150 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.

The battery in your bq Aquaris E4.5 is non-removable. If it is removed by anyone other than our Technical Support staff, your device could be damaged and the warranty invalidated.

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 E4.5, 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.

Your bq Aquaris E4.5 has a new feature that allows you to lock and unlock the screen by tapping on it twice. When the screen is off, simply tap twice on any part of the screen to turn it on, and you will then have to unlock it using your pattern, PIN or password. Additionally, you can lock and switch off the screen by simply tapping twice on the

Notications bar.

This function is disabled by default, so in order to use it you must enable it going to Settings> Display> Double tap

control.

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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 . Additionally, if you long-press this button you can see a list of recently opened apps.

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

in the corresponding section in the Settings menu.

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