Bq Aquaris E5 User Manual

Complete User Manual

10ENGLISHComplete User ManualGETTING STARTEDHow to Insert SIM CardsYour bq Aquaris E5 is a dual-SIM (2 x micro-SIM slot) smartphone. The SIM trays are

11ENGLISHComplete User ManualInserting/Removing the MicroSD CardYour bq Aquaris E5 has an internal memory of 8 GB/16 GB (see the specications for you

12ENGLISHComplete User ManualTo unmount the card, open the Settings menu on your device and go to Storage > Remove SD card.Then remove the cover th

13ENGLISHComplete User ManualSwitching the Device On and OffTo switch on your bq Aquaris E5, press and hold down (for a few seconds) the On/Off button

14ENGLISHComplete User ManualCharging the Phone and Transferring FilesYour smartphone has a rechargeable, non-removable battery with a capacity of 250

15ENGLISHComplete User ManualIf you connect your smartphone to a computer using the USB cable, you can also transfer les between the two devices (fro

16ENGLISHComplete User ManualSetup AssistantThe rst time you switch on your bq Aquaris E5, a setup assistant will help you to congure the basic sett

17ENGLISHComplete User ManualHOME SCREENScreen LockYour smartphone’s screen locks itself automatically if you do not use it for a certain amount of ti

18ENGLISHComplete User ManualHome ScreenThe Home screen, or Start screen, is your main access route to the tools and apps installed on your device. Fr

19ENGLISHComplete User ManualHome ScreenFrom the Home screen you can also press the Menu button, or long-press (press and hold down) an empty area of

2ENGLISHComplete User Manualbq Aquaris E5The bq team would like to thank you for purchasing your new Aquaris E5. We hope you enjoy using it.The Aquari

20ENGLISHComplete User ManualCustomising the Home ScreenYou can customise your smartphone’s Home screen and extended screens by using your own images

21ENGLISHComplete User ManualHome ScreenTaking ScreenshotsYou can take a screenshot at any moment by simply pressing the lower volume button and the O

22ENGLISHComplete User ManualLong-press. Press the screen (whether on a clear area or on an icon) with your nger and hold it there for approximately

23ENGLISHComplete User ManualHome ScreenPinch. Place two ngers on the screen at the same time and move them towards one another or spread them apart

24ENGLISHComplete User ManualButtons and IconsBelow is a short description of the different buttons and icons, along with recommendations for how to u

25ENGLISHComplete User ManualHome ScreenNotications BarPull the bar at the top of the screen downwards with one nger to view notications and alerts

26ENGLISHComplete User ManualAdditionally, the options (toggles) you can activate and deactivate from the Quick Settings menu (accessed by pulling dow

27ENGLISHComplete User Manual Screenshot: Lets you save a screenshot under the pull-down menu. Soundrecord: Gives you access to the app for makin

28ENGLISHComplete User ManualTELEPHONEManaging ContactsThe People app allows you to access all the information for your contacts, whether this informa

29ENGLISHComplete User ManualTo add a contact via the Call log, press the Contact icon located to the left of the number you wish to add (if you press

3ENGLISHComplete User ManualIcon guide Danger: This icon indicates situations that could pose a risk to personal safety or health. Warning: This i

30ENGLISHComplete User Manual· Sending an e-mail- Press the desired e-mail address- Select the e-mail client you wish to use (Mail, Gmail, etc.)·

31ENGLISHComplete User ManualYou can congure the group settings so that a separate ringtone or notication tone is assigned to calls and messages bet

32ENGLISHComplete User ManualBlocking a Contact1. Open the People app and press the corresponding image for the contact you wish to block.2. Press

33ENGLISHComplete User ManualVia the Keypad:1. Press the phone icon on the Home Screen.2. Press the icon to display the keypad.3. Enter the

34ENGLISHComplete User Manual· To add another contact to the ongoing conversation:- First place the current call on hold, and call the contact you wi

35ENGLISHComplete User ManualHiding Your Caller ID1. Open the Call menu by pressing the icon on the Home screen.2. Press the icon and select Set

36ENGLISHComplete User ManualSMS and MMSTo send an SMS (text message), select the Messaging function via the App menu or using the shortcut on the Hom

37ENGLISHComplete User ManualMessage SettingsVia the Messaging app you can congure a number of different settings for sending and receiving text mess

38ENGLISHComplete User ManualSETTINGSWIRELESS SETTINGS SIM ManagementIf you have installed two SIM cards in your device, you can congure them in thi

39ENGLISHComplete User Manual Wi-FiBefore you can browse the internet using Wi-Fi, you need to connect to a Wi- Fi network and you may also have to co

4ENGLISHComplete User Manual 8 BEFORE YOU BEGIN 8 Box Contents 9 Product Overview 10 GETTING STARTED 10 How to Insert SIM Cards 11 Inserti

40ENGLISHComplete User ManualTo access at the options, Scan, WPS Pin Entry, Wi-Fi Direct and Advanced settings options for the Wi-Fi network, go to Se

41ENGLISHComplete User ManualTo congure the visibility timeout, check the name assigned to your smartphone, show received les or access advanced set

42ENGLISHComplete User ManualAdditionally, in the corresponding section for your SIM card you can Restrict background data, Show data consumption on t

43ENGLISHComplete User ManualAeroplane Mode: Selecting this option will deactivate all wireless connections.VPN: This option allows you to congure a

44ENGLISHComplete User ManualMobile networks: Here you ca.n congure the settings for your mobile network. You can activate/deactivate your smartphone

45ENGLISHComplete User ManualDEVICE SETTINGS Audio ProlesChoose between General, Silent (no sound or vibration), Meeting (vibrate only) and Outdoor

46ENGLISHComplete User Manual DisplayLock screen style: Lets you select the desired lock screen format.Lock screen notifications: Activate or deactiva

47ENGLISHComplete User ManualNotification lights: Lets you configure the LED notication for different apps, in terms of both colour and ash frequenc

48ENGLISHComplete User Manual BatteryHere you can choose whether or not to display the percentage of remaining battery life alongside the battery icon

49ENGLISHComplete User ManualPERSONAL SETTINGS LocationActivating this option allows access to your location for those apps that request it (e.g. prei

5ENGLISHComplete User Manual 28 TELEPHONE 28 Managing Contacts 28 Adding a Contact 29 Editing an Existing Contact 29 Using a Contact 30 Cre

50ENGLISHComplete User Manual SecurityHere you can congure your smartphone’s Screen lock (i.e. the type of lock and the owner information to be displ

51ENGLISHComplete User Manual Language and Text InputHere you can congure your smartphone’s system language, activate automatic spellcheck and estab

52ENGLISHComplete User Manual Backup & resertHere you can back up your app data and settings, Wi-Fi passwords, etc. on Google’s servers. (In orde

53ENGLISHComplete User ManualACCOUNTSHere you can choose which e-mail accounts (POP, IMAP or EXCHANGE) you wish to synchronise with your smartphone. T

54ENGLISHComplete User ManualUse 24-hour format: Activate/deactivate the 24-hour time display format.Choose date format: Lets you choose the format fo

55ENGLISHComplete User ManualYour smartphone also includes the TalkBack app, which offers voice-messaging services and visual settings that are specia

56ENGLISHComplete User ManualSingle-tap selection: Activates/deactivates the option to select an option with a single tap, when the option has been se

57ENGLISHComplete User ManualPower button ends call: Activate/deactivate the option of ending a call by pressing the On/Off button.Auto-rotate screen:

58ENGLISHComplete User Manual Developer OptionsThis section is only intended for advanced users, as it contains settings that are useful for app deve

59ENGLISHComplete User ManualPERFORMANCE SETTINGSOptimising Battery LifeYou can prolong the life of your battery by deactivating functions you do not

6ENGLISHComplete User Manual 53 ACCOUNT SETTINGS 53 SYSTEM SETTINGS 53 Date and Time 54 Auto Switch On and Power Off 54 Accessibility 57 Pri

60ENGLISHComplete User ManualE-MAILSetting Up a Gmail AccountThe rst time you switch your smartphone on, or carry out a factory data reset (i.e. dele

61ENGLISHComplete User ManualSending an E-mail1. Open the Mail app and press Compose .2. Enter the recipient’s e-mail address, add a subject he

62ENGLISHComplete User ManualMULTIMEDIACameraYour smartphone has a front and a rear camera. To activate them, go to Menu > Camera. Toggle between t

63ENGLISHComplete User ManualPhoto and Video SettingsPress the Settings icon in the bottom left of the screen in order to access a menu that offers

64ENGLISHComplete User Manual· Photo setting Zero shutter delay: Activates/deactivates image stabilisation.Face detection: Activates/deactivates auto

65ENGLISHComplete User Manual· Video settings EIS: Activates/deactivates video stabilisation.Microphone: Activates/deactivates audio recording.Audio

66ENGLISHComplete User ManualPreset Image Modes At the top of the screen there are shortcuts to the various preset modes. Scroll through the modes by

67ENGLISHComplete User ManualImage GalleryTo view the images and videos stored on your device, press the Gallery icon located on the Home screen. (It

68ENGLISHComplete User ManualPlaying MusicYour smartphone comes with a pre-installed audio player, which not only allows you to play your favourite mu

69ENGLISHComplete User ManualPlaying VideosYour smartphone comes with a pre-installed video player. It gives you a list of all the videos stored on yo

7ENGLISHComplete User Manual 76 TOOLS 76 Calculator 76 Clock 77 Voice Recorder 77 FM Radio 78 Voice Search 79 APPENDICES 79 APPENDIX A: OTA Upd

70ENGLISHComplete User ManualAPPSApp store The App store gives you access to an enormous range of programs, games, music, movies, books, and more. Ea

71ENGLISHComplete User ManualIn order to install apps you have downloaded from outside the App store, you must be able to access the *.apk le on your

72ENGLISHComplete User Manual· Recent tabs: Lets see recently opened tabs.· History: Gives you a chronological list (most recent rst) of the websit

73ENGLISHComplete User ManualCalendarThe Calendar app allows you to manage your daily schedule and synchronise it with your e-mail, which lets you sha

74ENGLISHComplete User ManualDolbyTo access the Dolby app and improve your smartphone’s audio, go to Menu > Dolby. You can also congure these sett

75ENGLISHComplete User ManualNews & Weather (Genie Widget)This app offers services such as real-time weather information, international news headl

76ENGLISHComplete User ManualTOOLSCalculatorYour smartphone’s tools include a practical calculator, which allows you to carry make basic as well as sc

77ENGLISHComplete User ManualYou can create new alarms and delete them as often as you wish. To temporarily activate or deactivate an alarm (without d

78ENGLISHComplete User ManualYou can also search all the available frequencies by pressing More options then “Search”. If you press the icon to v

79ENGLISHComplete User ManualAPPENDICESAPPENDIX A: OTA UpdatesOTA stands for “Over The Air”, and refers to the way in which rmware updates are sent t

8ENGLISHComplete User ManualBEFORE YOU BEGINBox ContentsBefore using your bq device for the rst time, please check the contents of the box. If any of

80ENGLISHComplete User ManualAPPENDIX B: Technical SpecicationsYou can find all the technical information for your device by visiting this link and s

81ENGLISHComplete User ManualAPPENDIX C: Cleaning and SafetyCleaning Before cleaning your device, make sure you have switched it off and disconnected

82ENGLISHComplete User Manual· In potentially explosive environments, switch the device off. Always observe the site regulations, instructions and w

83ENGLISHComplete User Manual· Flight mode: Use of Bluetooth and WLAN functions may be prohibited on aeroplanes and in other places where radio tran

84ENGLISHComplete User ManualAPPENDIX D: Information on Exposure to Radio Waves and the SAR (Specic Absorption Rate)The design of this mobile device

85ENGLISHComplete User ManualAPPENDIX E: Disposing of this Product Correctly(Waste electrical and electronic equipment). (Applies within the European

86ENGLISHComplete User ManualAPPENDIX F: Declaration of ConformityMundo Reader, S.L.Pol. Ind. EurópolisCalle Sofía, 1028232 - Las Rozas - Madrid (Spai

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9ENGLISHComplete User ManualProduct OverviewMicroSD slotNotication LEDFront cameraMenuMicrophoneBackSpeakerHomeMicro-USB portFlashRear cameraLight an