BQ Tesla 2 W8 Instruction Manual
Tesla 2 W8
Complete User Manual
Tesla 2 W8
Complete User Manual
About This Manual
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Tesla 2 W8
The bq team would like to thank you for purchasing your new Tesla 2 W8 tablet. We
hope you enjoy using it.
With this device, you can browse the internet, check your email, play games, use
apps (which you can download directly onto the device), read e-books, transfer les
via Bluetooth
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, record audio, watch movies, take photos and videos, listen to music,
chat with your friends and family.
About This Manual
· To make sure that you use your tablet 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 of this manual, please go to www.bq.com.
· bq shall not be held liable for any issues relating to performance or compatibility
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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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.
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Trademarks
The bq logo is a registered trademark of Mundo Reader, S.L.
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is a logo and registered trademark of the Intel Corporation.
Intel
Microsoft Windows is the name of one of the proprietary operating systems of the Microsoft Corporation.
Microsoft Ofce is a proprietary ofce suite of the Microsoft Corporation.
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is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Wi-Fi
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Bluetooth
MicroSD
HDMI
Silicon Image, Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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and the corresponding logo are registered trademarks of SD-3D, LLC.
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(High-Denition Multimedia Interface) is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing, LLC, subsidiary of
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Contents
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Contents
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6 BEFORE YOU START
6 Box Contents
7 Product Overview
8 GETTING STARTED
8 Inserting/Removing the MicroSD Card
9 Switching the Device On and Off
10 Charging the Device
11 Transferring Files
13 Setup Wizard
14 DESKTOP
14 Lock Screen
15 Start Screen
17 Extending the Start Screen
20 Charms Bar
22 Icon Guide
22 Keyboard
23 Apps Menu
28 CONTROL PANEL
29 System and Security
29 Networks and Internet
29 Hardware and Sound
29 Programs
29 User Accounts and Family Safety
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29 Appearance and Personalisation
30 Clock, Language and Region
30 Ease of Access
31 EMAIL
31 Microsoft Account
34 Setting up Other Email Accounts
35 Sending an Email
35 Replying to an Email
36 PERFORMANCE SETTINGS
36 Optimising the Battery Life
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37 MULTIMEDIA
37 Camera
38 Playing Music
38 Playing Videos
39 APPLICATIONS
39 App Store
39 Preinstalled applications
39 Web Browser
40 Text Editor, Spreadsheets and Presentations
40 Calendar
41 Maps and GPS Navigation
41 Live Tiles
42 TOOLS
42 Calculator
42 Alarms
43 Sound Recorder
44 APPENDICES
44 APPENDIX A: Technical Specications
45 APPENDIX B: Cleaning and Safety
48 APPENDIX C: Information on Exposure to Radio Waves
and SAR
49 APPENDIX D: Disposing of this Product Correctly
50 APPENDIX E: 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.
Tesla 2 W8
Charger
Documentation:
Quick Start Guide
Warranty and Safety Manual
bq Accessories
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Power button
Volume keys
Charging LED
Front camera
Start button
Rear camera
Light sensor
MicroSD
slot
Speaker
Do not attempt to remove the rear cover of your bq Tesla 2 W8, as this may
damage the device.
Headphone
jack
Microphone
USB port
Micro-HDMI
Socket
Speaker
Do not remove the battery by any means. Removing it may invalidate the
warranty.
Do not insert any pointed objects into the opening as this may damage the
microphone.
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Inserting/Removing the MicroSD Card
Your bq Tesla 2 W8 has an internal memory that can be expanded to 32 GB by using
a MicroSD card.
To insert a MicroSD card, follow these steps:
Insert the MicroSD card into the slot, making sure that the metal pins are at the bottom
and facing towards the screen, as shown in the diagram:
Push the card in until you hear 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.
To remove the MicroSD card, follow the steps above in reverse, bearing in mind the
following recommendations:
a) For safety purposes, 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 any data.
To unmount the card, press the triangle icon on the bottom right of the
desktop taskbar. Select the USB connector icon in the box that appears.
When you see a message stating that it is now safe to unmount the MicroSD
card, you can remove it.
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To unmount the card, push it in until you hear a slight click to indicate that the card
has been released.
You can choose whether to store your multimedia files on the tablet’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 Tesla 2 W8, press and hold down briey the On/ Off button
located on the side of the tablet.
To switch off the device, press and hold down the On/Off button until a divided
screen and a message instructing you to Slide to shut down your PC
If you press briey on the On/Off button, the screen will switch off but not the
device.
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Charging the Device
Your tablet has a rechargeable (non-removable) 7000 mAh battery which is charged
via the AC/DC connector located on the left side of the device. A mains adapter is
provided with the tablet for charging the battery. To charge it using the adapter,
follow these simple steps:
1. Connect the 2.5 mm jack of the mains adapter to the tablet.
2. Connect the mains adapter to any standard plug socket (220V/50Hz).
The battery in your bq Tesla 2 W8 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 metre. Bear in mind that some
batteries perform better after a number of full charge/discharge cycles.
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Transferring Files
You can transfer les to your tablet using a USB/HDD memory, a MicroSD card or
wirelessly via Bluetooth.
In either case, simply connect the devices to the tablet and it will detect them
automatically. You have several options for browsing through the content:
a) Touch the DISK D: message that appears on connecting the external storage
device and then select the Open folder option to view the les. This will give
you direct access to the contents of the removable memory.
b) Press on the PC monitor icon on the Windows 8 desktop to open This PC,
where you can access all internal/external storage units.
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From the removable directory of folders and les on the device, you can copy/cut
and paste them to a le path of the Tesla 2 W8’s internal memory. This ensures that
they will always be available when the removable memory is not connected. You can
also move or copy les from the internal memory of the tablet to an external device.
To send/receive les via Bluetooth, you can access the Bluetooth data transfer menu
by pressing on the arrow in between the keyboard icon and the notication ag in
the task bar of the Windows Desktop.
Remember that all files in external devices or removable memories, will
no longer be available once they have been disconnected from your Tesla
2 W8.
Do not disconnect the device or external memory while files are being
transferred as they could be damaged.
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Setup Wizard
The rst time you switch on your bq Tesla 2 W8, a setup wizard will help you to
congure the basic settings for your device:
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Lock Screen
Your tablet screen will lock itself after a prolonged period of inactivity. To congure the
screen timeout interval, press the Menu button
the screen and lock the device manually, briey press the power button.
To unlock it, briey press the power button again and the screen turn on, and the unlock
option you have set up will appear.
, followed by Lock screen. To turn off
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Start Screen
On switching on your tablet the Start screen will appear, where you can view emails,
apps notications, updates from your friends and the next event in your calendar,
without needing to open a single app. You can start a session with different Microsoft
accounts, which allows the icons, colours and backgrounds to be personalised.
If you are using an app or doing something else on your tablet, there are various
ways to return to Start:
a) Press the Start
b) Swipe your nger from the right and press the Start icon on the Charms bar.
c) Swipe your nger from the top of the screen to the centre and press Start.
button on the tablet.
Lock Screen
To adjust the screen lock time interval, go to Desktop and swipe your nger from the
right to pull out the Charms bar. Press on Settings > Control Panel > Power Options. If
this option does not appear, go to View by and change from Category to another option
to view a longer list. You can choose or customise an existing power plan, and you can
also Create a power plan yourself.
If you want to lock and turn off the screen, briey press the power button.
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Adjusting the screen rotation
In some applications, the screen automatically rotates from portrait (vertical) to
landscape (horizontal) and vice versa, according to the position that your device is
placed in. To lock the screen rotation, swipe your nger from the right of the screen,
go to Settings > Screen and press the screen icon
, and a padlock will appear .
Customising the Start screen
You can customise the Start screen by using your own background images. You can
organise it by adjusting the size of the tiles and arranging them as you like to make
it easier access the apps, folders, sites and contacts that you use the most.
Pinning tiles to the Start screen
1. Go to Start and press and hold the tile you want to move.
2. Drag it to the desired location and release.
Change the size of a tile on the Start screen
1. Press and hold down the tile you want to adjust. A menu will appear at the
bottom of the screen.
2. Select the Resize
icon from the menu and then select the option you
want.
The tiles that you use most could be larger and those that you use the least could
be smaller.
You can adjust the size and arrange the tiles however you like.
You can also group several icons together to make it easier to keep track of the
apps and use them more effectively.
Taking screenshots
You can take screenshots easily by pressing the volume key and the Start button
simultaneously. They will
saved automatically in Desktop > Pictures > Screenshots.
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