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  • Page 1 Complete User Manual...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    Aquaris X / X Pro The BQ team would like to thank you for purchasing the new Aquaris X / X Pro. We hope you enjoy using it. Enjoy the fastest mobile network speeds with this unlocked smartphone thanks to 4G coverage.
  • Page 3 Reader authorises the translation to other languages for educational purposes only. Profit making or commercial purposes are forbidden. The clarification:“The present text is not an official BQ translation” must be included in these translations. Mundo Reader shall not be responsible for the accuracy of said translations and reserves the right to request their removal from the public domain if it sees fit.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 7: Before Starting

    BQ guarantees the compatibility of its devices only with its genuine accessories. It will not be liable for damages caused by the use of third party accessories with BQ devices, or by the use of third party devices with genuine BQ accessories.

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Microphone Speaker Type C USB port Do not attempt to remove the rear cover of your Aquaris X / X Pro as this may damage the device. Do not attempt to remove the battery. Removing it may invalidate the warranty.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Inserting a SIM card Your Aquaris X / X Pro is a dual SIM smartphone which accepts two nano-SIM cards in the same slot. The SIM tray is accessible from the exterior of the device. Do not attempt to remove the battery cover.

  • Page 10: Switching The Device On And Off

    Getting Started Switching the Device On and Off To switch on your Aquaris X / X Pro hold down the power button for a few seconds. It is located on the side of the smartphone. If there are two nano-SIM cards in your device, when switching it on you will need to enter the PIN for each one.

  • 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 X / X Pro 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: Charging The Device And Transferring Files

    2. Plug the USB Type-C end of the cable into your smartphone’s USB C port. The battery in your Aquaris X / X Pro is non-removable. Removal by anyone other than our Technical Support staff may damage the device and invalidate the Warranty.
  • Page 13 There are a number of ways to transfer files. The following steps explain how to do this via a USB connection: 1. Connect your Aquaris X / X Pro to a computer using the supplied Type-C to Type-A USB 2.0 cable. Insert the cable’s Type-C USB connector into the device’s USB C port, and the generic USB...

  • Page 14: Setup Wizard

    Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Setup Wizard The first time you switch on your Aquaris X / X Pro a setup wizard will help you configure its basic settings, such as: · Language · SIM cards ·...

  • Page 15: Learning To Use The Multi-Touch Screen

    Aquaris X / X Pro 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: Tap.
  • Page 16 Aquaris X / X Pro 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 17: Desktop Features

    Aquaris X / X Pro 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 the screen from rotating, go to Settings >...
  • Page 18 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features This feature provides an improved multitasking experience by allowing two apps to be open on the screen. To start multiwindow mode, one app has to be open and there must be at least one more running in the background.

  • Page 19: Screen Lock

    Screen lock option. Your Aquaris X / X Pro comes with a function that lets you lock and unlock the telephone by double tapping the screen. Double-tapping any part of the screen will make it turn on and request the unlock pattern.

  • Page 20: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen or Desktop is the main access route to the tools and apps installed on your Aquaris X / X Pro. From here you can check the status of your device, visit websites, open apps, etc.
  • Page 21 Aquaris X / X Pro 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 22 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features You can also create app shortcuts from an app icon, regardless of whether it is on the Home screen or in the apps drawer. Long-pressing an app icon reveals a menu containing quick actions or shortcuts offered by the said app.

  • Page 23: Status Bar

    Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Moving, deleting or uninstalling icons on the Home Screen To move an element on the Home screen, long-press it to detach it from the background, drag it to the desired position and release.

  • Page 24: Notification Bar

    Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Notification bar The notifications and quick settings have now been integrated into one screen. To view the notifications, pull the bar down with one finger. Delete them all at once by tapping Delete all, or delete them individually by swiping them to the side.
  • Page 25 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Swiping the Notification bar down with one finger reveals a row of six quick settings tiles. Swiping it down with two fingers, or tapping the icon, shows the rest of the options, which provide quick and easy access to many settings.
  • Page 26 Auto-rotate: enables/disables automatic screen rotation. Send: detects remote screens to which images and sound can be sent. Hotspot: enables your BQ device to be used as a hotspot, sharing your Internet access with other devices. Tethering: provides access to the tethering and portable hotspot settings.

  • Page 27: Lock Screen

    Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Data saver: enables/disables data savings. It provides control over which apps can access the mobile data network. Night light: enables/disables night light mode. Nearby: Provides access to Nearby settings. This feature uses Bluetooth to find, and interact with, services and devices that are near you.

  • Page 28: Keyboard

    Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Keyboard Tapping a text field reveals a virtual keyboard. Enable/disable caps lock. Changes 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 29: Telephone

    Aquaris X / X Pro 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 30 Aquaris X / X Pro 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 31 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Telephone Contacts to display Select which contacts are to be displayed in the list. You can select from those saved in the Gmail account, the telephone or Facebook contacts, among others.

  • Page 32: Calls

    Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Telephone Calls Tap the icon on the Home screen to access the call menu. Your favourite contacts appear here, that is, those with whom you get in touch with more often. Tap Contacts to open the list of contacts.
  • Page 33 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Telephone If a call is received while the device is locked you can choose to answer it, reject it or respond with a text message. The telephone number of an incoming call will be displayed on the smartphone’s screen.
  • Page 34 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Telephone Options Available During a Telephone Call At the top of the screen, the caller’s name (if stored in 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 35: Call Barring

    Aquaris X / X Pro 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: icon on the Home screen . 1. Tap the 2.

  • Page 36: Sms And Mms

    Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Telephone SMS and MMS Google’s new texting app is called Android Messages. This app enhances the messaging experience given that it is compatible with the new RCS standard (Rich Communication Services).
  • Page 37 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Telephone Other options include replying to an existing message or the possibility of choosing from which SIM you want to send. The icon to the right of the text entry field indicates the SIM in use, tapping it will toggle between SIM 1 and SIM 2.
  • Page 38 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Telephone Message Settings Settings for the sending and receiving of SMS and MMS are found in the Messaging app. Tap the icon, then Settings, to configure the following: · General...
  • Page 39 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings Settings The Settings menu has been redesigned. Suggestions now appear at the top of the menu prompting you to set up aspects of your device like the wallpaper or your email account. Hide...
  • Page 40 When Wi-Fi is enabled, the device will automatically connect to the chosen network. Your BQ smartphone will notify you if it finds a network that has not been previously configured.
  • Page 41 To connect to another device, provided both 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 42: Sim Cards

    Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings SIM CARDS If two SIM cards are being used in your device, they can be configured 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 43 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings DATA USAGE In this section, you can view an application’s data-transfer statistics for Wi-Fi or mobile data. The Data saver option makes it easy to set restrictions on the background data usage of applications.
  • Page 44 Wi-Fi network. To share a connection via USB connect your BQ to a computer using a USB cable and enable the USB Tethering option.

  • Page 45: Device Settings

    Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings Device settings DISPLAY Brightness level: adjusts the brightness of the screen. Adaptive brightness: optimises the brightness level depending on ambient light. Sleep: sets the time delay before the screen automatically switches off.
  • Page 46 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings Wallpaper: lets you choose an image to use as the screen background. You can choose from live wallpaper, system wallpaper or an image from your gallery. Screensaver: enables or disables this feature.
  • Page 47 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings NOTIFICATIONS Configure how you would like a given app’s notifications to be shown. Select the app to see the options available: · Block all: notifications from this app will never be shown.
  • Page 48 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings SOUND The volume levels for ringtones, alarms, notifications and multimedia content are all adjustable. Move the sliders left or right to set the volumes. Furthermore, you can select the ringtone for each SIM, notification sounds and alarm sounds.
  • Page 49 Aquaris X / X Pro 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 a few times lowers the volume until it reaches vibration mode.
  • Page 50 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings · By application: view the permissions granted to an application. These can be revoked if desired. Do this via Settings > Applications. Select the desired app and tap on Permissions.
  • Page 51 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings STORAGE Consult the total space and how much of it is in use. Under each file type is the amount of memory it occupies. You can also unmount the microSD card so as to securely remove it. Do this via Settings >...
  • Page 52 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings A lateral slide-out menu to access your downloaded files has also been included. Slide it out by swiping rightward from the left edge of the screen or tap the icon in the top left corner.
  • Page 53 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings Tapping on an application or service shows its estimated battery usage in mAh. Additionally, tapping on the battery graph shows a new bar that indicates how much time the device’s battery was drained while using the camera.
  • Page 54 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings USERS If you want to share this device with others you can create additional users. This option can be accessed by pulling down the notification bar and double tapping the icon.
  • Page 55 Complete User Manual - English Settings TAP AND PAY Your Aquaris X / X Pro comes with NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, a short range, high frequency communication system. This allows payments to be made via contactless payment terminals and compatible bank applications.

  • Page 56: Personal Settings

    Aquaris X / X Pro 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 57 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings SECURITY Screen security, the type of screen lock (none, swipe, pattern, PIN or password) and the SIM card lock can be set in this section. You can now add a Digital fingerprint to unlock your telephone, authorise purchases or sign in to an application.
  • Page 58 Here you can choose which email accounts (POP, IMAP or Exchange) you want to sync with your BQ. To add a new account tap on Add account. Select an Exchange (email for business) or Google account. Set up the account by following the instructions that appear on the screen.
  • Page 59 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings GOOGLE Aspects relative to your account and services can be configured in this section. Among the options here 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 configuration to another, downloading the Google account data via Wi-Fi and sending...
  • Page 60 Aquaris X / X Pro 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 61 Aquaris X / X Pro 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. Complete the initial setup wizard by entering all your Google account data.

  • Page 62: System Settings

    Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings System Settings DATE AND TIME Automatic date and time: adjusts the time automatically based on location information or the mobile network. Disabling this option will activate manual date and time configuration.
  • Page 63 Aquaris X / X Pro 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.
  • Page 64 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings Shake to start continuous reading: enables continuous reading by shaking the device. Speak caller ID: enables or disables the identity of the caller to be spoken. Vibration: enables or disables vibration feedback.
  • Page 65 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Settings Accessibility Scan Accessibility Scan enables users with severely limited movement (such as cerebral palsy, motor neuron disease or tetraplegia) to use devices with ease. Simply place the device on a support (a bed, table or wheelchair, etc.), connect it to a peripheral in close proximity to a...
  • Page 66 Aquaris X / X Pro 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 feature has no effect on the Home screen or the native Apps drawer.

  • Page 67: Developer Options

    Aquaris X / X Pro 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.
  • Page 68 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Multimedia Camera Your smartphone has front and rear cameras. To access them go to Apps menu > Camera. To switch between cameras, tap the icon at the bottom right of the screen. Each tap toggles between the front and rear cameras.
  • Page 69 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Camera Mode In camera mode a bar for manually adjusting the exposure appears by default on the left side of the screen. Pressing the screen locks the focus, which allows the selection of an exposure that is better adapted to the scene.
  • Page 70 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Following is a brief explanation of the icons in the Manual mode menu: Choose between automatic flash, flash on or flash off. Enables or disables the countdown timer. A delay of either 3 or 10 seconds can be selected.
  • Page 71 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Scene modes use pre-established settings that are optimised for specific surroundings and lighting conditions. You can choose from Portrait, Landscape, Night, Night portrait, Macro, Sunset, Snow, Fireworks. Video Mode The video settings are visible by default.
  • Page 72 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Panoramic Mode When this mode is enabled, a progress bar appears showing the progress of your shooting. To obtain an optimal result try to keep the device as straight as possible while panning.
  • Page 73 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Multimedia FAST MOTION* This mode enables fast-motion video recording. This visual effect is achieved by recording a scene at a lower rate of images per second than the projection speed. When these sequences are played back at a normal rate of images per second, they appear to be playing in fast motion.
  • Page 74 Resolution for back camera: photograph quality can be set to values ranging from 2 MP to 16 MP for the Aquaris X and up to 12 MP for the Aquaris X Pro. Resolution for front camera: sets the image quality. Values of either 2 MP or 8 MP are available.
  • Page 75 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Multimedia In video mode: assigns a function to the volume keys in video mode. Choose between Record video, Volume or Zoom. Screen settings Brightness control: Sets the screen brightness to maximum level in case you have disabled it.
  • Page 76 Aquaris X / X Pro 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, Print and Help/Send suggestions.

  • Page 77: Play Music

    Aquaris X / X Pro 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 78 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Apps Apps To open the list of applications, simply swipe from the bottom of the screen or tap the icon (located just above the dock). The apps drawer contains an alphabetically ordered list of preinstalled and downloaded apps.

  • Page 79: Play Store

    Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Apps 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 80 BQ Plus BQ offers the possibility of taking out insurance for your device. This can be done within 15 days from first turning it on. More information about its coverage and terms is available at...
  • Page 81 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Apps 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 82 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Apps 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.

  • Page 83: Sound Recorder

    The headphones also act as an antenna. Consequently, they must be connected to the device to be able to use the radio application. Sound Recorder Another tool that comes with your BQ smartphone is the Sound recorder. Use it to record audio tracks with ease. To start recording tap the icon located at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 84: Optimising Battery Life

    Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Useful Advice Useful Advice Optimising battery life You can prolong battery life by disabling features you do not need. You can also control how system and application resources consume battery power. To optimise their settings open the apps drawer and tap Settings.

  • Page 85: Sharing Files

    Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Useful Advice You will be notified via a pop-up window when the system detects that an update is available. Confirmation to install it will be requested. We recommend using a Wi-Fi connection to download the update package.

  • Page 86: Selecting Text

    Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Useful Advice Selecting Text To improve text selection and app interaction, the options for selecting text appear beside the selected text. These options are described textually rather than with icons, making them easier to recognise.
  • Page 87 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Appendices Appendices Appendix A: 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/uk/smartphones If you click on Specifications you will find information such as: ·...
  • Page 88 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Appendices · You can use the device when you are charging even though the battery will take longer to charge fully. Avoid handling the device with wet hands when charging.
  • Page 89 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Appendices · Emergency calls: Being able to make calls cannot be guaranteed under all conditions. Never place your trust solely in mobile phones for making emergency calls. With certain mobile networks, certain network services certain functions enabled and in certain areas, it may not be possible to make a call.
  • Page 90 Aquaris X / X Pro 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 91 Aquaris X / X Pro Complete User Manual - English Appendices Appendix E: Disposing of this Product Correctly (Electrical and electronic waste). (Applies within the European Union and in European countries with selective waste collection systems). If this symbol is on the product, or any of its accessories or informative material, this means that when it reaches the end of its useful life, you must not throw away the product or its electrical accessories (charger, cables, etc.) with domestic waste.
  • Page 92 Firmware version BQ Aquaris X: 1.1.0_20170412-0752 BQ Aquaris X Pro: 1.1.0-20170407-1630...

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