bq Aquaris E5 4G User manual

Complete User Manual
E5 4G

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E5 4G
bq Aquaris E5 4G
The bq team would like to thank you for purchasing your new Aquaris E5 4G. We
hope you enjoy using it.
With this unlocked smartphone you can enjoy even faster mobile network speeds
with 4G coverage.
The Aquaris E5 is an unlocked smartphone equipped with dual SIM (micro-SIM),
which means you can use two SIM cards at the same time, regardless of the
network operator. You can browse the internet at high speed, check your email,
play games, use apps (which can be downloaded directly via 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, enjoy using your favourite
social networks and much, much more.
About This Manual
· To make sure that you use your smartphone correctly, please read this manual
carefully before using your device.
· 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
compatibilityresulting from modication 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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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 SearchTM logos are registered trademarks of Google Inc. Wi-Fi®is a registered trademark
of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
MicroSDTM and the corresponding logo are registered trademarks of SD-3D, LLC.
Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries, used
with permission.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
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Contents
8 BEFORE YOU START
8 Box Contents
9Product 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 Wizard
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 Status Bar
25 Notications Bar
27 Keyboard
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28 PHONE
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 Calls
33 Options Available During
a Phone Call
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 Mobile Data
40 Bluetooth
41 Data Usage
42 More...
44 DEVICE SETTINGS
44 Sound
45 Display
46 Notications
47 Storage
48 Battery
48 Apps
49 PERSONAL SETTINGS
49 Location
50 Security
51 Language and Text Input
52 Backup Copies
53 ACCOUNT SETTINGS
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53 SYSTEM SETTINGS
53 Date and Time
54 Auto Switch On and Power Off
54 Accessibility
57 Printing
57 About Phone
58 Developer Options
59 PERFORMANCE SETTINGS
59 Optimising Battery Life
59 Monitoring Battery Usage Information
60 EMAIL
60 Setting up a Gmail Account
60 Setting up Other Email Accounts
61 Sending an Email
61 Replying to an EMail
62 MULTIMEDIA
62 Camera
63 Photo and Video Settings
67 Image Gallery
68 Music Playback
69 Video Playback
70 APPS
70 App Store
70 Apps from Unknown Sources
71 Preinstalled Apps
71 Internet Browser
72 Hangouts
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
85 APPENDIX E: Disposing of this Product Correctly
86 APPENDIX F: Declaration of Conformity
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BEFORE YOU START
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 E5 4G
USB to micro-USB cable
Mains charger
SIM key
Documentation:
Quick Start Guide
Warranty and Safety Manual
bq Accessories
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Product Overview
Do not attempt to remove the rear cover of your bq Aquaris E5 4G, as this may
damage the device.
Do not remove the battery by any means. Removing it may invalidate the
warranty.
Do not insert any sharp objects into the opening next to the rear camera, as this
may damage the noise-cancelling microphone.
Before You Start
MicroSD slot
Notication
light
Front
camera
Menu
Microphone
Back
Speaker
Home
Micro-USB
port
Flash
Rear
camera
Light and
proximity sensor
Receiver
Volume buttons
On/Off/Screen-lock
button
Noise-cancelling
microphone
Headphone jack
Micro-SIM
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GETTING STARTED
How to Insert SIM Cards
Your bq Aquaris E5 4G is a dual-SIM (2 x micro-SIM slot) smartphone which enables
you to use 4G cards in both slots.
The SIM trays are accessed from the phone’s exterior; the rear cover should not be
removed under any circumstances.
We will explain how to congure and use the dual SIM feature later, but rst, the
steps below will show you how to insert your SIM card(s) into the phone before
starting to use it.
You will nd the SIM key and the device documents in the
box.
Making sure the device is off, insert the end of the SIM key
into the orice of the SIM slot you want 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.
Getting Started