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  • Page 1 Complete User Manual...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    Aquaris M10 The BQ team would like to thank you for purchasing your new Aquaris M10 tablet. We hope you enjoy using it. 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.
  • Page 3 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 logos are registered trademarks of Google Inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before You Start Box Contents Product Overview Getting Started Inserting and Removing the MicroSD Card Switching the Device On and Off Charging the Device and Transferring Files Setup Wizard Home Screen Screen Lock Home Screen Customising the Home Screen Moving and Deleting Icons on the Home Screen Creating Folders Adjusting Screen Rotation...
  • Page 5 Settings WI-FI AND NETWORK SETTINGS Wi-Fi Bluetooth Data Usage More... DEVICE SETTINGS Display Sounds and Notifications Storage Battery Apps Users PERSONAL SETTINGS Location Security Accounts Language and Input Backup and Reset SYSTEM SETTINGS Date and Time Scheduled Power On and Off Accessibility Printing About Tablet...
  • Page 6 Apps Play Store Apps from Unknown Sources Preinstalled Apps Internet Browser Hangouts Calendar Maps and GPS Navigation File Manager Dolby ATMOS News and Weather (Genie Widget) Contacts Tools Calculator Clock Sound Recorder FM Radio FM Voice Search Appendices Appendix A: OTA Updates Appendix B: Technical Specifications Appendix C: Cleaning and Safety Appendix D: Information on Exposure to Radio Waves and SAR (Specific...

  • Page 7: Before You Start

    Before You Start Before You Start Box Contents Before using your BQ device for the first time, please check the contents of the box. If any of the following items are missing, contact the vendor that sold you the device. Aquaris M10...

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Micro-USB port Screen lock Micro-HDMI port Volume keys Do not attempt to remove the rear cover of your BQ Aquaris M10, as this may damage the device. Do not remove the battery by any means. Removing it may invalidate the Warranty.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Inserting and Removing the MicroSD Card The internal memory of your Aquaris M10 can be expanded to 64 GB using a MicroSD card. To insert a MicroSD card, follow these steps: Insert the MicroSD card into the slot, making sure the metal pins are at the bottom and facing backwards (i.e.

  • Page 10: Switching The Device On And Off

    Getting Started Switching the Device On and Off To switch on your Aquaris M10, press and hold down the power button for a few seconds, which is located on the side of the device. To switch off your device, press and hold the power button for a few seconds. A menu will appear with various options.

  • Page 11: Charging The Device And Transferring Files

    2. Connect the other end of the cable to the micro-USB port on your device. The battery in your Aquaris M10 is non-removable. If it is removed by anyone other than our Technical Support staff, your device could be damaged and the Warranty invalidated.
  • Page 12 You can select the file transfer mode when you connect your Aquaris M10 to a computer. When you connect it, press the Touch for other USB options message to see the USB computer connection menu.

  • Page 13: Setup Wizard

    Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Setup Wizard The first time you switch on your Aquaris M10, a setup wizard will help you to configure the basic settings for your device: · Language · Wi-Fi network · Device name ·...

  • Page 14: Home Screen

    The screen lock will then be removed. Your Aquaris M10 includes a new feature that enables you to lock and unlock your device 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.

  • Page 15: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen or Desktop is your main access route to the tools and apps installed on your Aquaris M10. From here, you can check the status of your device, visit websites, open apps, and much more. Status and Notifications bar. Check the time, the Wi-Fi signal, the audio profile, the Bluetooth status and remaining battery power.

  • Page 16: Customising The Home Screen

    Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Home Screen Customising the Home Screen You can customise the Home screen 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: ·...

  • Page 17: Adjusting Screen Rotation

    Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Home Screen 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 >...
  • Page 18 Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Home Screen 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.

  • Page 19: Status Bar

    Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Home Screen Buttons and Icons The navbar is shown on the screen by default to enable you to navigate easily through the screens of your device. While you are using an app, you can return to the previous screen by pressing the Back...

  • Page 20: Notifications Bar

    Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Home Screen Notifications Bar To view your notifications, pull the bar down with one finger. Delete all notifications by pressing the icon, or delete them individually by swiping it to the side. Using the icon, you can access the other quick settings and the multi-user option.
  • Page 21 Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Home Screen 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. Aeroplane mode: Enables/disables the signal. Location: Enables/disables GPS on your device.

  • Page 22: Keyboard

    Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Home Screen Keyboard Pressing on any text field will bring up the virtual keyboard. Enable/disable caps lock. Change from letters to numbers and symbols, or vice versa. Enables the keyboard function. Space. Enter/return.
  • Page 23 WI-FI Go to Settings > Wireless and networks > Wi-Fi. If Wi-Fi is disabled, move the selector to the right. Your BQ device will automatically search for and display a list of available Wi-Fi networks, which updates automatically. Press the name of the network you want to connect to, enter the password if necessary and press Connect.
  • Page 24 To connect to another device, provided that both devices are visible, simply press the name of the device you want to connect to. A pop-up window will appear on your screen with a Bluetooth pairing request. Press Pair on your BQ and confirm on the other device to sync them.
  • Page 25 Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Settings DATA USAGE In this section, you can view the statistics of each application for data transfers via Wi-Fi or mobile internet. Press the icon to access the Network restrictions. MORE Here you can enable the following: Aeroplane mode: Selecting this option will disable all wireless connections.

  • Page 26: Device Settings

    Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Settings Device Settings DISPLAY MiraVision: For enhanced visual effects. Wallpaper: Select an image or video to use as wallpaper. You can choose between live wallpaper, system wallpaper or photos from your Gallery or video images.
  • Page 27 Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Settings SOUNDS AND NOTIFICATION Dolby ATMOS Under Dolby Atmos, you can Launch the app to configure it, as explained later, or you can select a Profile. Sound You can adjust the volume of the alarms and notifications, as well as your multimedia content by moving the volume sliders left or right.
  • Page 28 Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Settings Notification Here you can choose how the notifications are displayed on your device. You will see that you have the option of configuring the notification light for different applications, in terms of both colour and the blink speed.
  • Page 29 Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Settings BATTERY You have the option of displaying the remaining battery life as a percentage in the status bar. You can also view a graph showing battery duration and usage. APPLICATIONS Access all the settings and information for all your apps.

  • Page 30: Personal Settings

    Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Settings Personal Settings LOCATION Activating this option allows access to your location to apps that request it (such as preinstalled navigation maps). The Power Control widget also allows you to activate the GPS satellites option, or alternatively, it can be activated by pulling the Notifications bar down with two fingers and selecting the Location option.
  • Page 31 Here you can choose which email accounts (POP, IMAP or Exchange) you want to sync with your BQ. To add a new account, press the Add account icon. Select an Exchange (email for business) or Google account. Set up the account by following the instructions that appear on the screen.
  • Page 32 Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Settings LANGUAGE AND INPUT Here you can configure the system language and activate the spell checker and personal dictionary. You can also configure the keyboard, text input methods, voice typing and pointer speed.
  • Page 33 Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Settings BACKUP AND RESET Here you can back up your data, app settings, Wi-Fi passwords, etc. to the Google data servers. To back up your data, a Google account must be configured on your device.

  • Page 34: System Settings

    Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Settings System Settings DATE AND TIME Automatic date & time: Adjust the time automatically based on location information or mobile network. Disabling this option will activate manual date and time configuration. Select the time zone: Manually set the time zone automatically provided by the network.
  • Page 35 Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Settings ACCESSIBILITY Here you can access certain system services to facilitate access to the device, such as large text, spoken word, physical buttons and virtual buttons, spoken passwords, quick boot, etc. Services Accessibility Scan Accessibility Scan enables users with severely limited movement (such as cerebral palsy, motor neuron disease or tetraplegia) to use devices with ease.
  • Page 36 Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Settings Talkback Your device also includes the TalkBack app, which offers spoken feedback and visual settings specially designed for visually impaired users. When you open the app for the first time, a tutorial will guide you through the basic settings: Speech volume: Adjusts the volume of speech in relation to multimedia volume.
  • Page 37 Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Settings Launch ‘Explore by touch’ tutorial: Launches the tutorial for touch navigation. Manage gestures: Modify and configure a range of gestures in order access various accessibility options. Manage customised labels: Edit the contents of your custom labels.
  • Page 38 Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Settings Text-to-speech output: Direct access to options for text-to-speech output. To adjust these options, go to Settings > Language and input > Text-to-speech output. Touch & hold delay: Configure the time delay between pressing and holding an option and displaying the corresponding options.

  • Page 39: Developer Options

    Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Settings DEVELOPER OPTIONS This section is intended for advanced users only, as it contains settings that are useful for app developers. These settings should not be modified unless you are an advanced user.
  • Page 40 Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Performance Settings Performance Settings Optimising Battery Life You can prolong the life of your battery by disabling features you don´t need. You can also can control how the application and system resources consume battery power. To optimise the configuration, press the Apps menu and go to Settings.

  • Page 41: Sending An Email

    Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Email Email Setting Up a Gmail Account You will need to set up a Gmail account the first time you switch your device on or whenever you carry out a factory reset (deleting all data). If you don´t have an account already, the system will ask you to set one up to access certain features of the device.
  • Page 42 Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Multimedia Your smartphone has a front and a rear camera. To activate them, go to Menu > Camera or directly access the camera from the Home screen. To select one of the cameras, press the...
  • Page 43 Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Camera Mode In Camera mode, a bar for adjusting the exposure will appear at the top of the screen by default. To access the settings, slide your finger to the left from the square containing the shoot button.

  • Page 44: Video Mode

    Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Video Mode To access the settings, slide your finger to the left from the square containing the shoot button. Here is a brief explanation of the icons of the menu: Take photos in black and white.
  • Page 45 Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Time Lapse Mode You can time-lapse your recordings at intervals of 0.5 seconds up to 5 minutes. Remember that 30 frames are required for each second of time lapse video. The faster you want the frames to move, the smaller the time interval you will need to select.

  • Page 46: General Settings

    Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Swipe left from the box containing the shoot button and a Settings icon will appear in the top left corner. You can access a menu to select the photo, video or general settings: Preview size: Adjust the size of images in preview mode.
  • Page 47 By default, Android does not allow new folders to be created within the Gallery or files to be moved from one folder to another. However, there are some free third-party apps that allow this, as well as other features. The file manager preinstalled on your BQ device is an example of such apps.

  • Page 48: Play Music

    Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Play Music Your device comes with a preinstalled audio player, which allows you to play your favourite music and audio tracks and is also integrated with the app store, enabling you to purchase and download music.

  • Page 49: Apps

    Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Apps Apps Play Store The App store gives you access to a huge range of programs, games, music, movies, books, and more. Each category contains further sub-categories to help you find exactly what you are looking for.

  • Page 50: Preinstalled Apps

    Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Apps Preinstalled Apps To access the list of preinstalled apps, press the icon on the Home screen. You will then see all the apps installed on your device. Internet Browser You can browse the internet, opening multiple tabs and accessing several websites at the same time.

  • Page 51: File Manager

    Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Apps Calendar With the Calendar tool you can manage your daily tasks and sync them with your email account so that you can share appointments, meetings and events with your contacts. It also enables you to set up reminder alerts and notifications so that you never miss an appointment.

  • Page 52: Managing Contacts

    Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Apps After selecting a mode you will be a shown a graphic equaliser, where you can directly adjust the audio settings by moving the equaliser tabs with your finger. You can also select from different intelligent equalisers to enhance the sound: Open, Rich, Focused and Customise.
  • Page 53 Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Apps Adding a Contact You can add a new contact manually to your list via the Contacts app or via the Call history. To save a contact: 1. Access the Contacts app via the Home screen.
  • Page 54 Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Apps Using a Contact From the Contacts app, you can communicate with people that you have previously added to the list. Simply press the name of the person you want to contact and select the corresponding option.
  • Page 55 Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Apps Importing and Exporting Contacts This option allows you to copy a series of contacts from one source and paste it to another account, app or the internal memory of the tablet. To do this: 1.
  • Page 56 Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Tools Tools Calculator You will find various tools on your device, such as a practical calculator, which allows you to make basic as well as scientific or advanced calculations. Clock Go to Apps menu > Clock and you will find the Alarms option, enabling you to manage all your alarms with ease.

  • Page 57: Sound Recorder

    Sound Recorder Another of the tools on your BQ device is the Sound Recorder. This app allows you to record audio with ease. To start recording, simply press the white circle icon located at the bottom of the screen on the left.

  • Page 58: Voice Search

    Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Tools You can add favourite stations by pressing the designated icons . Press to access them quickly. In addition, after you have marked them as favourites, you will be able to edit the names to make them easier to recognise by pressing >...
  • Page 59 Appendix B: Technical Specifications. You can find all the technical information for your device by visiting this link and selecting the corresponding model: http://www.bq.com/gb/tablets If you click on Specifications you will find information such as: · Dimensions and weight.
  • Page 60 Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Appendices Appendix C: Cleaning and Safety. CLEANING Before cleaning your device, make sure you have switched it off and disconnected all cables. After cleaning, make sure the screen is completely dry before reconnecting any cables and switching the device back on.
  • Page 61 Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Appendices · Switch off the device upon boarding an aeroplane. The electronic components of a motor vehicle may malfunction as a result of radio frequency interference from the device · Prolonged exposure to high levels of sound pressure may cause permanent damage to hearing.
  • Page 62 Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Appendices APPENDIX D: Information on Exposure to Radio Waves and SAR (Specific Absorption Rate). The design of this device complies with the current regulations governing exposure to radio waves. These regulations are based on scientific guidelines that include safety margins designed to ensure the safety of everyone, regardless of age or state of health.
  • Page 63 Aquaris M10 Complete User Manual - English Appendices Appendix F: Declaration of Conformity. Mundo Reader, S.L. Pol. Ind. Európolis Calle Sofía, 10 28232 - Las Rozas - Madrid (Spain) Tel. +34 91 787 58 59 CIF: B85991941 Made in China...
  • Page 64 Firmware version BQ Aquaris M10: 1.0.0.20151103-0254...

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