BQ Aquaris M4.5 User Manual

Aquaris M4.5

Complete User Manual

Aquaris M4.5

The BQ team would like to thank you for purchasing your new Aquaris M4.5. 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 ﬁles 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 ﬁnal product.

· Due to ﬁrmware 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-todate version of this manual, please go to www.bq.com.

· BQ shall not be held liable for any issues relating to performance or incompatibility resulting from modiﬁcation of the registry settings by the user. Nor shall it be held liable for any incompatibility issues with third-party applications available through the app stores.

Icon guide

Danger: This icon indicates situations that

could pose a risk to personal safety or health.

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

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

Trademarks

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

The Android and Google Search trademarks of Google Inc.

is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

MicroSD of SD-3D, LLC.

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

is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

and the corresponding logo are registered trademarks

logos are registered

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 Buttons and Icons 20 Status Bar 21 Notiﬁcations Bar 23 Keyboard

24 Phone

24 Managing Contacts 24 Adding a Contact 25 Editing an Existing Contact 25 Using a Contact 26 Create a Group of Contacts 26 Contacts to Display 26 Importing and Exporting Contacts 27 Calls 29 Options Available During a Phone Call 30 Hiding Your Caller ID 30 Restricting Calls 31 SMS and MMS 32 Message Settings

33 Settings

33 WIFI AND NETWORK SETTINGS 33 Wi-Fi 34 Bluetooth 35 SIM Cards 36 Data Usage 36 More...

38 DEVICE SETTINGS 38 Display 38 Sounds and Notiﬁcations 40 Storage 41 Battery 41 Apps 41 Users

42 PERSONAL SETTINGS 42 Location 43 Security 44 Accounts 44 Language and Input 45 Backup & Reset

46 SYSTEM SETTINGS 46 Date and Time 46 Scheduled Power On and Off 47 Accessibility 50 Printing 50 About Phone 51 Developer Options

52 Performance Settings

52 Optimising Battery Life 52 Monitoring Battery Usage Information

53 Email

53 Setting up a Gmail Account 53 Sending an Email 53 Replying to an Email

54 Multimedia

54 Camera Mode 56 Video Mode 57 Settings 58 Panoramic Mode 58 Time Lapse Mode 59 Image Gallery 60 Play Music 60 Play Movies

61 Apps

61 Play Store 61 Apps from Unknown Sources 62 Preinstalled Apps 62 Internet Browser 63 Hangouts 63 Calendar 63 Maps and GPS Navigation 63 File Manager 64 Dolby Audio 64 News & Weather (Genie Widget)

65 Tools

65 Calculator 65 Clock 66 Sound Recorder 66 FM Radio 67 Voice Search

68 Appendices

68 Appendix A: OTA Updates 68 Appendix B: Technical Speciﬁcations 69 Appendix C: Cleaning and Safety 71 Appendix D: Information on Exposure to Radio Waves and SAR (Speciﬁc Absorption

Rate)

Appendix E: Disposing of this Product Correctly

71 72 Appendix F: Declaration of Conformity

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Box Contents

Before using your BQ smartphone for the ﬁrst time, please check the contents of the box. If any of the following items are missing, contact the retailer that sold you the device.

Aquaris M4.5

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

Notiﬁcation

LED

Headphone jack

Front camera

Headphone

Light and proximity sensor

Ranura

MicroSD

Volume keys

Power button

Screen lock

Rear

camera

Rear ﬂash

Back

Microphone

Do not attempt to remove the rear cover of your BQ Aquaris M4.5, as this may damage the device.

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

Home

Micro-USB

port

Speaker

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Inserting a SIM card

Your Aquaris M4.5 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 ﬁnd the SIM key inside the box containing your device. Make sure the device is switched off ﬁrst, 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 M4.5 can be expanded to 32 GB using a MicroSD card. To insert a MicroSD card, follow these steps:

Insert the point of the SIM key into the oriﬁce of the MicroSD slot.

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

ﬁrst 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 ﬁles 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 M4.5, 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 M4.5 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) 3120 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 M4.5 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 ﬁrst 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 ﬁles 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 ﬁle transfer mode when you connect your Aquaris M4.5 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 as Media device (MTP), Camera (PTP) or Charging, which allows data connections and ﬁle transfers between the computer and the device to be deleted in order to improve the charging speed.

There are a number of ways to transfer ﬁles. The steps below will show you how to transfer them via USB:

Connect your Aquaris M4.5 to a computer using the micro-USB to USB cable provided.

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

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

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

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

Do not disconnect the cable while ﬁles are being transferred.

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Setup Wizard

The ﬁrst time you switch on your Aquaris M4.5, a setup wizard will help you to conﬁgure 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 conﬁgure 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 the power button brieﬂy 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 M4.5 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 notiﬁcations 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 M4.5. From here, you can check the status of your device, visit websites, open apps, and much more.

Status and Notiﬁcations bar. Check the Wi-Fi signal, the network coverage for each

SIM, the audio proﬁle, the Bluetooth status and remaining battery power. Notiﬁcations 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 notiﬁcations and twice to access the quick settings.

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

internet. You can also carry out a voice search.

Widget. Add widgets such as Power control, time, news and weather, etc. Shortcuts. These give you quick access to the apps you use most frequently.

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

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Customising the Home Screen

The Home screen contains an initial desktop which can be extended to the right. To scroll through the Home screen and extended screens, simply slide your ﬁnger 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 conﬁrm. 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 ﬁve 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 ﬁnger left or right across it to access the extended screens, or slide your ﬁnger up and down the screen to scroll through a website, list or menu.

Pinch. Place two ﬁngers 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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Buttons and Icons

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 recent applications list by pressing the Menu button

. If you press and

hold, a pop-up window will appear enabling you to choose between Wallpapers, Widgets or

Settings.

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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Notiﬁcations Bar

To view your notifications, pull the bar down with one finger. Delete all notifications by pressing the icon, you can access the other quick settings and the multi-user option. You can also access this screen by pulling the bar down with two ﬁngers.

The notiﬁcations and quick settings have now been integrated into one screen. To receive notiﬁcations, you will need to conﬁgure 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 them to the side. Using the

Swipe with 1 ﬁnger Swipe with 2 ﬁngers

When you slide the bar down with two ﬁngers, a list of options appears providing quick and easy access to many settings. Set which options to display or hide using the icon situated in the top right corner. Some of the options which are hidden by default will be explained in more detail later.

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The following options can be enabled/disabled via the pull-down menu:

Wi-Fi: Enables/disables the Wi-Fi connection.

Bluetooth: Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.

SIM 1: Check the data usage of SIM 1.

Aeroplane mode: Enables/disables the signal.

Flashlight: Enables/disables the ﬂashlight.

Location: Enables/disables GPS on your smartphone.

Auto-rotate: Enables/disables automatic screen rotation.

Cast screen: Enables detection of remote screens for sending images and sound.

Hotspot: Enables your BQ device to be used as a hotspot, sharing your internet

access with other devices.

Tethering: Access the tethering and portable hotspot settings.

Brightness: Select from automatic or manual brightness adjustment and set the

desired level.

Notiﬁcation LED: Enables/disables the notiﬁcation LED.

Invert colours: Inverts the colour values.

Screenshot: Take a picture of the screen via the pull-down menu.

Screen record: Makes real-time video recording of what is being shown on the screen.

Sound record: Provides access to the app for making audio recordings.

Lock: Enables you to lock the phone.

Shutdown: Enables power-off via the pull-down menu.

Sync: Enables/disables automatic syncing of the device.

Timeout: Enables you to set the time delay before the screen automatically switches off.

SIM 2: Check the data usage of SIM 2.

You can access advanced settings for certain functions such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth by touching and holding the corresponding icon on the list.

When automatic brightness is deactivated, you can adjust the brightness level of the screen by sliding your ﬁnger to the left or right.

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Keyboard

Pressing on any text ﬁeld will bring up the virtual keyboard.

3 4

Enable/disable caps lock.

Change from letters to numbers and symbols, or vice versa.

Enables the keyboard function.

Space.

Enter/return.

Delete.

The keyboard options may vary depending on which application is being used.

You can ﬁnd more information on the keyboard settings and languages for text entry via Settings >

Personal > Language & input.

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