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bq Aquaris 5 HD Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Quick start guide...
  • Page 2 ENGLISH bq Aquaris 5 HD bq Aquaris Thank you for choosing bq Aquaris. Before using your smartphone, please read this Quick Start Guide carefully. Package contents Before using your device for the first time, please check the contents of the package. If any of the items below are missing, contact the vendor of the device.
  • Page 3 parties.
  • Page 4 Alert: important tips and notifications about how to use your new device. > Next: indicates the next step in a sequence. Trademarks bq logo is a registered brand under the license of Mundo Reader, S.L. Android is a logo and trademark registered of Google Inc.
  • Page 5 ENGLISH bq Aquaris 5 HD General views of the device...
  • Page 6 ENGLISH bq Aquaris 5 HD Buttons and ports Power Press to switch on/off the device, short press to turn on the screen when the device is in suspended mode. Volume These buttons let you adjust buttons the multimedia volume of your smartphone.
  • Page 7 ENGLISH bq Aquaris 5 HD Microphone Captures and records sounds and voices. Touch- The capacitive touch-screen screen enables you to perform actions by touching it directly. Menu Displays the Option Menu for the application you are using. Home Press this button to go directly to the Home Screen.
  • Page 8 Aquaris 5 HD SIM CARD Installing the SIM card bq Aquaris 5 HD is dual SIM. To insert a SIM card you need to remove the back cover, lift out the battery and place the card in one of the SIM slots.
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    ENGLISH bq Aquaris 5 HD GETTING STARTED Battery The device comes with a rechargeable Li-ion battery. To charge the battery, connect the AC adaptor to any standard plug socket and connect the charger cable to the Micro USB port. The battery also charges when the device is connected to a computer via the Micro USB cable.
  • Page 10 Power Off. Operating system The operating system used by your smartphone bq is Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). Transferring files To transfer files from your device’s internal memory onto a computer (or vice versa), do the following: 1.
  • Page 11 ® Back up the content on your device regularly, to prevent file loss in the event your device is damaged, lost or stolen. Some applications may stop working while your bq smartphone is connected to a computer and transferring files.
  • Page 12: Using The Screen

    ENGLISH bq Aquaris 5 HD USING THE SCREEN Screen lock By default, your smartphone’s screen locks after you switch it on or if you have not used it for an extended period of time. To adjust the time interval for locking the screen, icon and go to Settings >...
  • Page 13 Aquaris 5 HD Home screen The Home Screen is the main access route to the tools and applications installed on your bq device. From here you can monitor the status of your device, go to websites, open applications by pressing the corresponding icons, access the Main Menu, etc.
  • Page 14 ENGLISH bq Aquaris 5 HD Notifications and notices bar The upper bar displays notifications and alerts. Some of the icons that can we shown are: missed calls, new e-mails, etc. If you pull it down with a finger you will see the following options: On the right-hand side you’ll find the...
  • Page 15 ENGLISH bq Aquaris 5 HD Status bar On the upper bar that stays fixed on the screen of the device you can see the watch, notifications, network status, Wi-Fi and data connection, among others. Wi-Fi. This symbol appears when your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 16 ENGLISH bq Aquaris 5 HD Expanded Home Screens The Home Screen has an additional five expanded screens, which you can personalize by adding shortcuts, applications and other tools. To navigate through the Home Screen and expanded screens, use your finger to slide the screen to the left or right.
  • Page 17 ENGLISH bq Aquaris 5 HD APPLICATIONS The applications drawer gives you access to all the applications installed on your bq Aquaris. To open the drawer, press the icon. To open an application, press the corresponding icon. To return to the Home Screen, press the Home icon...
  • Page 18 ENGLISH bq Aquaris 5 HD APPLICATION OF DOLBY SOUND Press to open the Dolby app and improve the sound on your device. You can choose from any of the four pre-set modes that will appear when you start the app: Video, Music, Game and Voice.
  • Page 19 ENGLISH bq Aquaris 5 HD WI-FI CONNECTION ® To connect to the Internet, or to use an application that requires this connection, you first need to connect the device to the Internet, one of the options is through a Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 20 After the devices have been synchronized, you can share files between your bq Aquaris and the bluetooth device you have linked it to. You can access advanced configuration options by pressing the Application Menu icon...
  • Page 21 Aquaris 5 HD To activate the GPS you must go to the widget on your bq Home Screen Menu, by clicking on the icon. It can also be accessed from Settings > Location access. You must click on the Access to...
  • Page 22 ENGLISH bq Aquaris 5 HD MAKING CALLS AND SENDING MESSAGES To make a call: 1. Find the desired number in your phonebook (if the number has already been stored). If the number has not been stored, press the icon and key in the number.
  • Page 23 ENGLISH bq Aquaris 5 HD ANNEX A: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To use the device safely, please observe the following safety precautions: Do not use damaged power cords or connectors or loose sockets. Do not touch the power cord with wet hands or pull on the cord to disconnect the charger.
  • Page 24 ENGLISH bq Aquaris 5 HD Do not use the device in a hospital or near medical equipment which is vulnerable to interference caused by radiofrequency. If you use medical equipment, contact the manufacturer to ensure that the equipment is protected from radiofrequency. If you use a hearing aid, contact the manufacturer for further information on radio interference.
  • Page 25 ENGLISH bq Aquaris 5 HD Using the phone while driving. Some car manufacturers prohibit the use of mobile phones in their cars, unless they are equipped with a hands-free kit and an external aerial. Check with the dealership where you...
  • Page 26 ENGLISH bq Aquaris 5 HD Emergency calls. We cannot guarantee the ability to make emergency calls under all conditions. Never rely solely on mobile phones to make an emergency call. With certain mobile networks and network services, with certain phone functions activated or in certain areas, it is not possible to make emergency calls.
  • Page 27 ENGLISH bq Aquaris 5 HD Prolonged exposure to high volumes of sound may cause permanent damage to hearing. We recommend that you do not use headphones while cycling, running or travelling through areas with a high level of traffic and/or noise.
  • Page 28 ENGLISH bq Aquaris 5 HD Information about exposure to radio waves and SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) The design of this mobile phone complies with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. These requirements are based on scientific guidelines that include safety margins designed to ensure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
  • Page 29 ENGLISH bq Aquaris 5 HD This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used either in the normal use position against the ear or when positioned at least 1.5 cm away from the body. In order to transmit data files or messages, this device requires a quality connection to the network.
  • Page 30 ENGLISH bq Aquaris 5 HD Cleaning Before cleaning the device, turn it off and disconnect all the system and power cords. Ensure that the device is completely dry before connecting again the cords and turning it on. Do not use any cleaning liquids or sprays directly on the surface of the screen or the case.
  • Page 31 ENGLISH bq Aquaris 5 HD ANNEX B: CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT (Electric and electronic device waste). (Applicable in the European Union and in European countries with selective waste collection systems). This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g.
  • Page 32 ENGLISH bq Aquaris 5 HD ANNEX C: DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Mundo Reader, S.L. Pol. Ind. Európolis. Calle Sofía, 10 28232 Las Rozas. Madrid. Spain Tax number: B85991941 Made in China Warrants that this smartphone: bq Aquaris 5 HD complies with the provisions of Directive...