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  • Page 1 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    Aquaris U Plus The BQ team would like to thank you for purchasing your new Aquaris U Plus. 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 (nano-SIM), which means you can use two SIM cards at the same time, even if they are from different operators.
  • Page 3 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. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. ® Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. ®...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Starting Box Contents Product Overview Getting Started Inserting a SIM card Switching the Device On and Off Inserting and Removing the MicroSD Card Managing microSD cards and USB drives Charging the Device and Transferring Files Setup Wizard Learning to Use the Multi-Touch Screen Desktop Features Adjusting Screen Rotation Buttons and Icons...
  • Page 5 Settings WI-FI AND NETWORK SETTINGS Wi-Fi Bluetooth SIM cards Data Usage More... DEVICE SETTINGS Screen Sounds and Notifications Applications Storage and USB Battery Memory Users PERSONAL SETTINGS Location Security Accounts Language and Input Google Backup and Reset SYSTEM SETTINGS Date and Time Scheduled Power On and Off Accessibility Printing...
  • Page 6 Applications Applications from Unknown Sources Play Store Internet Browser Hangouts Calendar Maps and GPS Navigation News & Weather (Genie Widget) BQ Plus Email Calculator Clock FM Radio Sound Recorder Tips Optimising Battery Life OTA Updates Sharing Files Voice Search Selecting Text Appendices Appendix A: Technical Specifications Appendix B: Cleaning and Safety...

  • Page 7: Before Starting

    Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Before Starting Before Starting 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 vendor that sold you the device.

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Speaker Microphone Do not attempt to remove the rear cover of your Aquaris U Plus as this may damage the device. Do not attempt to remove the battery. Removing it may invalidate the warranty. Please note that your Aquaris U Plus has a single slot into which two nano-SIMs, or one nano-SIM...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started Inserting a SIM card Your Aquaris U Plus has a single slot which can take two nano-SIM cards simultaneously. The tray is accessed from the exterior of the device, do not attempt to remove the battery cover.

  • Page 10: Switching The Device On And Off

    Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Switching the Device On and Off To switch on your Aquaris U Plus hold down the power button for a few seconds. It is located on the side of the smartphone. Power On/Off If you have inserted two nano-SIM cards into your device, you will need to enter the PIN for each card when you switch it on.

  • Page 11: Inserting And Removing The Microsd Card

    Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Inserting and Removing the MicroSD Card The internal memory of your Aquaris U Plus can be expanded to 256 GB using a microSD card. To insert a microSD card, follow these steps: Insert the point of the SIM key into the ejector hole.

  • Page 12: Managing Microsd Cards And Usb Drives

    Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Managing microSD cards and USB drives MicroSD cards or USB drives (a pendrive or compatible hard drive connected via OTG) can be installed providing complete functionality. When a new MicroSD card or OTG drive is inserted into the device a message appears in the notification bar indicating it is ready together with the Eject and Set Up options.
  • Page 13 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Getting Started The microSD card/USB drive settings can be changed at any moment by going to Settings > Storage and USB > SD Card or USB drive > > Settings and selecting Format as internal (if it is Portable) or Format as portable (if it is Internal).

  • Page 14: Charging The Device And Transferring Files

    2. Connect the other end of the cable to the micro-USB port on your smartphone. The battery in your Aquaris U Plus is non-removable. Removal by anyone other than our Technical Support personnel may damage the device and invalidate the Warranty.
  • Page 15 This will allow you to use, copy or store images, videos, music, text documents, etc. on one or both devices. The file transfer mode can be selected when your Aquaris U Plus is connected to a computer. On connecting it, a USB connection menu will appear. Connecting with the Charging option eliminates data connections and file transfers between the computer and the device allowing for improved charging speed.

  • Page 16: Setup Wizard

    Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Setup Wizard The first time you switch on your Aquaris U Plus a setup wizard will help you configure the device’s basic settings, such as: · Language · SIM cards ·...

  • Page 17: Learning To Use The Multi-Touch Screen

    Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Learning to Use the Multi-Touch Screen Your smartphone has a capacitive multi-touch screen with five simultaneous detection points. Different movements, which are linked to different functions, can be made using these points: Touch.
  • Page 18 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Swipe or slide. Swipe your finger left or right on the Home screen to access the extended screens. Slide it up or down to scroll through a website, list or menu.

  • Page 19: Desktop Features

    Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Desktop Features Adjusting Screen Rotation With some apps the screen will rotate automatically from portrait (vertical) to landscape (horizontal) and vice versa depending on how you are holding your device. To stop screen rotation go to Apps menu >...

  • Page 20: Screen Lock

    Settings > Security. Your Aquaris U Plus includes a feature that enables you to lock/unlock the telephone by double-tapping the top part of the screen where the notification bar is located. Double- tapping any part of the screen will make it turn on and request the unlock pattern.

  • Page 21: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen or Desktop is the main access route to the tools and apps installed on your Aquaris U Plus. From it you can check the status of your device, visit websites, open apps, etc. Status and notification bar. Check the time, Wi-Fi signal, the network coverage for each SIM, the audio profile, the Bluetooth status and remaining battery power.
  • Page 22 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Customising the Home screen The Home screen can be extended to the right. To scroll through the Home screen and Extended screens swipe right or left. You can customise these screens with images, shortcuts, apps and widgets.
  • Page 23 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features The home screen is configured by default to be used vertically, but you can modify this to use it horizontally in Settings > Google > Search and Google Now > Enable Rotation. In this way you can rotate both the home screen and the apps drawer.

  • Page 24: Status Bar

    Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Grouping icons in folders Drag one icon on top of another that you want to place 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 dragging them into it.

  • Page 25: Notification Bar

    Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Notification Bar To view the notifications, pull the bar down with one finger. Delete all the notifications by pressing the icon, or delete them individually by swiping them to the side. Via the...
  • Page 26 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features The following options can be enabled/disabled via the pull-down menu: Wi-Fi: enables/disables the Wi-Fi connection. Bluetooth: enables/disables Bluetooth. Do not disturb: enables/disables Do Not Disturb mode. SIM 1: check the data usage of SIM 1.

  • Page 27: Keyboard

    Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Keyboard A virtual keyboard appears when tapping on any text field. Enable/disable caps lock. Change from letters to numbers and symbols, or vice versa. Space. Enter/return. Delete. The keyboard options may vary depending on which application is being used.

  • Page 28: Telephone

    Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Telephone Telephone Managing Contacts The Contacts app provides access to all your contacts whether they are saved in your device’s internal memory, in the SIM cards or in any online accounts you may have (different options are available depending on where these contacts are saved).
  • Page 29 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Telephone Editing an Existing Contact 1. Access the Contacts app. 2. Select the contact you want to edit. 3. Tap the icon. 4. Tap on one of the existing fields to edit it, or on More fields to add new data.
  • Page 30 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Telephone Contacts to Display Select which contacts are to be displayed in the list. You can select from those saved to your Gmail account, your phone, your Facebook contacts and other lists.

  • Page 31: Calls

    Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Telephone Calls Press the phone icon on the Home screen to access the call menu. Here your favourite contacts display defined as the people you tend to get in touch with more often. Press on the Contacts app to access the list of contacts.
  • Page 32 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Telephone If a call is received while the phone is locked you can choose to answer it, reject it or respond with a text message. When a call is received, the screen will display the phone number calling you and a circle of blinking dots.
  • Page 33 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Telephone Options Available During a Phone Call At the top of the screen, the caller’s name (if stored on your lists of contacts), the phone number (mobile and/or landline), the country they are calling from and the SIM card in use for this call will appear.
  • Page 34 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Telephone Hiding Your Caller ID This option prevents your number from appearing on the device of the called person. To do this: 1. Press the phone icon on the Home screen. 2. Press the icon and select Settings.

  • Page 35: Sms And Mms

    Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Telephone SMS and MMS Go to Messaging via the apps menu or the shortcut on the Home screen. Create a new message by tapping the icon in the bottom right corner. In the text-entry bar at the top of the screen enter the name(s) of the people you wish to send a message to or select them from your contacts by tapping All contacts.
  • Page 36 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Telephone Message Settings Via the Messaging app you can configure various options for sending and receiving SMS and MMS. Press the icon and go to Settings to configure: · General - Default SMS app...
  • Page 37 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Settings Settings Wi-Fi and Network Settings 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 available Wi-Fi networks.
  • Page 38 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Settings Select Settings > Wi-Fi to access and configure Network notification, Wi-Fi Support, Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep, Wi-Fi frequency band, Install certificates, Wi-Fi Direct, WPS Push Button and WPS Pin Entry. Then, tap the icon and select Advanced settings.
  • Page 39 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Settings SIM CARDS If you are using two SIM cards in your device, you can configure them here. To access information on the two cards, you will need to enable them first by sliding each of the tabs to the right.
  • Page 40 Aquaris U Plus 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. You can also Restrict background data, Show data consumption on the Lock screen and see how much data is consumed by the various resources and apps for each SIM card.
  • Page 41 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Settings MORE Here you can enable the following: Aeroplane mode: selecting this option will disable all wireless connections. Wi-Fi calls: enables Wi-Fi calling. Tethering and portable hotspot: this converts your BQ into a Wi-Fi, USB or Bluetooth access point, allowing the connection to be shared with one or more devices.

  • Page 42: Device Settings

    Cast screen. The telephone will then search for nearby remote screens. Remember that for this to work the remote screen must be compatible with the Miracast or DLNA protocols. Follow these steps to configure your Aquaris and duplicate your device’s screen: 1.
  • Page 43 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Settings Buttons Navigation Bar: enables you to add another navbar to be used if the physical capacitive buttons integrated into the frame are not responding. Gestures Open camera: opens the camera without unlocking the screen.
  • Page 44 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Settings An easy way to access the sound settings is via the volume adjustment buttons located on the side of your device. Pressing the bottom half of the volume button lowers the volume until it reaches vibration mode.

  • Page 45: Advanced Options

    Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Settings Advanced Options Check which applications have requested access to notifications and to the Do not disturb mode. APPS Access information and settings for all applications. These are presented in a list, however, by default only the installed applications are displayed.
  • Page 46 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Settings · By application: view the permissions granted to an application. You can revoke them if desired. Do this via Settings > Applications. Select the desired app and tap on Permissions. By default, preinstalled apps do not have all their permissions enabled. If when opening one of these apps for the first time it requires a permission, it will request that you allow or refuse it.
  • Page 47 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Settings You can also configure how you want notifications from a certain app to be shown by going to Settings > Applications. Select the app you want to configure and tap on Notifications.
  • Page 48 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Settings STORAGE AND USB Check the total amount of space and the amount of used space. Under each file type is the amount of memory it occupies. If your device has a microSD card you can securely eject it by selecting Settings >...
  • Page 49 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Settings BATTERY Choose whether the battery charge should be displayed in the status bar as a percentage or not, as well as consult remaining battery life and activity. The Optimised charge option improves compatibility with any type of charger.
  • Page 50 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Settings MEMORY This section offers an overview of how your device is using the RAM. Memory usage statistics for the past three hours, six hours, twelve hours and one day are available in Settings > Memory.

  • Page 51: Personal Settings

    Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Settings Personal Settings LOCATION Enabling this will allow access to your location by any app that requests it (preinstalled navigation maps). Connection to GPS satellites can be enabled via the Power saving widget or by sliding down the notification bar with two fingers and tapping on Location.
  • Page 52 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Settings SECURITY Screen security can be configured in the Security settings section. Select the type of screen lock (None, Swipe, Pattern, PIN, or Password access), decide what information about the owner is to be displayed on the lock screen and set the SIM card lock.
  • Page 53 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Settings To successfully register your fingerprint you need to place your finger on the sensor several times making small positional adjustments each time. Another screen locking method needs to be configured before you are able to use your digital fingerprint.
  • Page 54 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Settings LANGUAGE AND INPUT The system language, automatic spell checker and personal dictionary can be configured in this section. You can also configure the keyboard, text input methods, voice typing and pointer speed.
  • Page 55 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Settings Here you can configure aspects relative to your account and services. Among its features is the new Nearby (it uses the device’s sensors to connect via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth with other devices in a radius of 30 metres) and the Set up nearby device (serves to transfer a device’s...
  • Page 56 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Settings BACKUP AND RESET Back up app data, Wi-Fi passwords and other settings to the Google servers. To back up your data, a Google account must be configured on your device. Enter all your Google account data into the initial setup wizard.

  • Page 57: System Settings

    Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Settings System Settings DATE AND TIME Automatic date & time: adjusts the time automatically based on location information or the mobile network. Disabling this option will activate manual date and time configuration.
  • Page 58 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Settings ACCESSIBILITY This section offers certain system services that facilitate access to the device, such as large text, talkback, use physical buttons as virtual ones, speak 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 59 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Settings To see basic instructions on Accessibility Scan, go to Accessibility Scan > Settings > Tutorial. The tutorial shows you how to scan your system in three easy steps: 1. The first step shows how to tap on an item on the device’s desktop using axis scanning.
  • Page 60 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Settings Single-tap selection: enables/disables the option to select a previously marked element with a single tap. Show the context menu as a list: shows the menus associated with a specific screen control, which normally appear after a long-press, as a list.
  • Page 61 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Settings Power button ends call: enables/disables the option to hang up by pressing the power button. Auto-rotate screen: enables/disables automatic screen rotation when the device is placed in a horizontal position. This option is not activated via the Home screen and the native Apps drawer.

  • Page 62: Developer Options

    Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Settings DEVELOPER OPTIONS This section is for advanced users only. It contains useful features for app developers. Do not modify anything here unless you are an advanced user or developer. The menu includes various options, such as: ·...
  • Page 63 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Multimedia Camera Your smartphone has a front and a rear camera. To enable them go to Apps menu > Camera. To switch from one camera to another, press on the icon at the bottom right of the screen.
  • Page 64 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Camera Mode In camera mode, a bar for manually adjusting the exposure appears by default on the left of the screen. If you long press the screen, you can unlock the focus to choose a different exposure that suits you better and that optimises the quality of the photo.
  • Page 65 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Long-pressing the icon saves your settings should you need them again. Following is a brief explanation of the icons in the Manual mode menu: Choose between automatic flash, flash on or flash off.
  • Page 66 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Video Mode The video settings are visible by default. Tap the icon to hide them. If you want them to display again, tap . Following is a brief explanation of the menu icons: Enables/disables the flashlight.
  • Page 67 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Motions The Time Lapse and Fast motion modes are found in this section. TIME LAPSE This mode allows a scene to be captured as it changes over time. It can then be played back at normal speed but with a fast-motion effect.
  • Page 68 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Multimedia GENERAL SETTINGS The general settings can be accessed from the photo camera or from the video camera by tapping the icon located in either mode’s setting menu. Photo format and resolution Format for rear camera: sets the image size by choosing between Standard (4:3), Full screen (16:9) or 1:1.
  • Page 69 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Volume key functions In camera mode: assigns a function to the volume keys in camera mode. Choose between Take photo, Volume or Zoom. In video mode: assigns a function to the volume keys in video mode. Choose between Record video, Volume or Zoom.

  • Page 70: Image Gallery

    Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Image Gallery To view the images and videos stored on your device, tap the Gallery icon in the apps drawer. The image Gallery can be accessed after taking a photo or recording a video by tapping the circle in the bottom left corner which contains a thumbnail of the last picture taken.
  • Page 71 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Multimedia While viewing an image the following functions are available: · Tapping the menu button or the icon shows a list with the following options: Slideshow, Set as..., Details and Print. · Press the icon to open the image editor to add filters, frames, brightness, etc.

  • Page 72: Play Music

    Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Play Music Your smartphone comes with a preinstalled audio player. Apart from playing back your files, it also allows you to buy and download music given it is integrated with the app store.
  • Page 73 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Applications Applications Tap the icon from the Home Screen to access the apps list. In the apps drawer you will find all your apps, and those that came with your phone, listed in alphabetically order. The first four on the list are those that you used recently.

  • Page 74: Play Store

    Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Applications Play Store Your smartphone comes with a preinstalled app store that offers you access to all types of programs, games, music, films, books and more. Downloads are arranged into logical categories to help you find exactly what you are looking for.
  • Page 75 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Applications Hangouts This instant messaging app allows you to communicate with your contacts. Enter your email address and telephone number to use it. You can also set this app as the default choice for sending SMS.
  • Page 76 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Applications Email Setting Up a Gmail Account You will need to set up a Gmail account the first time you switch on your smartphone or after doing a factory reset (this deletes all data).
  • Page 77 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Applications Calculator Among other tools on your smartphone is a practical calculator with which you can perform basic as well as some scientific and advanced calculations. Only the basic options are shown when the app is launched. To access the advanced options either swipe the screen to the left or rotate it.

  • Page 78: Sound Recorder

    Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Applications FM Radio This app lets you listen to your favourite radio stations and save a broadcast to your telephone’s memory. Tune into radio stations by searching manually or use the automatic scan.

  • Page 79: Optimising Battery Life

    Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Tips Tips Optimising Battery Life You can prolong the life of your battery by disabling features you do not need. You can also control how the system and application resources consume battery power. To optimise their settings, tap Apps menu and then Settings.

  • Page 80: Sharing Files

    Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Tips When the system detects that an update is available, a pop-up window will notify you of this and will request confirmation to install it. We recommend using a Wi-Fi connection to download the update package.

  • Page 81: Selecting Text

    Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Tips Selecting Text To improve text selection and app interaction, the options for selecting text now appear beside the selected text. These options are described textually rather than with icons making them easier to recognise.
  • Page 82 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Appendices Appendices Appendix A: Technical Specifications Access all the technical information relative to your device by visiting this link and selecting the corresponding model: http://www.bq.com/en/smartphones Clicking on Specifications will show relevant information, such as: ·...
  • Page 83 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Appendices · Do not use the device during electrical storms. · Do not handle lithium batteries that are damaged or leaking. · Do not use the device near a pacemaker. If possible, avoid using the device at distances under 15 cm from the pacemaker as it could interfere with the pacemaker’s operation.
  • Page 84 Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Appendices · Antenna: Use of the device with an antenna other than that supplied by Mundo Reader, S.L. may damage it, impair its performance and generate SAR levels (see Appendix C on the next page) that exceed the limits established by law.

  • Page 85: Absorption Rate

    Aquaris U Plus Complete User Manual - English Appendices Appendix C: Information on Exposure to Radio Waves and SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) The design of this smartphone 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 86 Firmware version BQ Aquaris U Plus: 20160920-1028...

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