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  • Page 1 Edison 3 mini Complete User Manual...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    About This Manual Edison 3 mini The bq team would like to thank you for purchasing your new tablet Edison 3 mini. We hope you enjoy using it. With this device you can browse the internet, check your email, play games, use apps...
  • 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

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Contents Contents BEFORE YOU START Box Contents Product Overview GETTING STARTED Inserting/Removing the MicroSD Card Switching the Device On and Off Charging the Tablet and Transferring Files Setup Wizard HOME SCREEN Screen Lock...
  • Page 5 Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Contents SETTINGS WIRELESS SETTINGS Wi-Fi Bluetooth Data Usage More... DEVICE SETTINGS Sound Display Storage Battery Apps Users Intel Smart Video ® PERSONAL SETTINGS Location Security Languages and Text Input Backup Copies ACCOUNT SETTINGS...
  • Page 6 Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Contents MULTIMEDIA Camera Photo Settings Video Settings Preset Image Modes Image Gallery Playing Music Playing Videos APPS App Store Apps from Unknown Sources Preinstalled Apps Internet Browser Text Editor, Spreadsheets and Presentations Calendar...

  • Page 7: Box Contents

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN 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 retailer that sold you the device. Edison 3 mini...

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Microphone Speakers Do not attempt to remove the rear cover of your bq Edison 3 mini, as this may damage the device. Do not remove the battery by any means. Removing it may invalidate the warranty. Do not insert any pointed objects into the opening as this may damage the microphone.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started GETTING STARTED Inserting/Removing the MicroSD CardD Your bq Edison 3 mini has an internal memory that can be expanded to 32 GB by 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

    Switching the Device On and Off To switch on your bq Edison 3 mini, press and hold down (for a few seconds) the On/ Off button located on the side of the tablet. To switch off the device, press and hold down the On/Off button until a pop-up menu appears, containing a number of different options.

  • Page 11: Charging The Tablet And Transferring Files

    2. Plug the other end of the cable into the micro-USB port on your tablet. The battery in your bq Edison 3 mini 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 bq Edison 3 mini to a computer. Swipe down (with a single finger) from the top of the screen in order to display the various options for USB computer connection.

  • Page 13: Setup Wizard

    Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Getting Started Setup Wizard The first time you switch on your bq Edison 3 mini, a setup wizard will help you to configure the basic settings for your device: · Language · Wi-Fi network · Google Account ·...

  • Page 14: Home Screen

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Home Screen HOME SCREEN Screen Lock Your tablet screen will lock itself after a prolonged period of inactivity. To configure the screen timeout interval, press the Menu button , go to Settings > Display >...

  • Page 15: Home Screen

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Home Screen Home Screen The Home screen, or Start screen, is your main access route to the tools and apps installed on your device. From here, you can check the status of your device, visit websites, open apps, and much more.

  • Page 16: Extending The Home Screen

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Home Screen From the Home screen you can also press the Menu button, or touch and hold an empty area of the screen, to bring up the customisation options. These options consist of the following: ·...

  • Page 17: Customising The Home Screen

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Home Screen Customising the Home Screen You can customise your tablet’s Home screen and Extended screens by using your own images as wallpaper, adding icons, widgets and shortcuts to your favourite apps, etc.

  • Page 18: Taking Screenshots

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Home Screen Taking Screenshots You can take a screenshot at any time by simply pressing and holding the lower volume button and the On/Off button down simultaneously. The screenshot will be automatically saved in the Gallery, in the Screenshot folder. If you are accessing the tablet via your computer, go to Pictures >...
  • Page 19 Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Home Screen Touch and hold. Touch the screen (on either a clear area or on an icon) with your finger and hold for approximately 2 seconds to bring up a menu of available options.
  • Page 20 Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Home Screen Pinch. Place two fingers on the screen at the same time and move them towards one another or spread them apart to reduce or enlarge an image. Double-tap. Tap the screen twice in quick succession to zoom in on an image, and tap twice again in order to zoom back out.

  • Page 21: Buttons And Icons

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Home Screen Buttons and Icons Below is a short description of the different buttons and icons, along with recommendations for how to use them. While you are using an app, you can return to the previous screen by pressing the...

  • Page 22: Notifications Bar

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Home Screen Notifications Bar Pull the bar down from the top left of the screen to view the notifications. Delete all notifications by pressing the icon, or delete each one by swiping it to the side of the screen.
  • Page 23 Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Home Screen These options can also be enabled and disabled from the Quick Settings menu (accessed by pulling down the Status bar from the top left) include: Brightness: Lets you select between automatic and manual brightness adjustment and set the desired brightness level.

  • Page 24: Keyboard

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Home Screen Keyboard Pressing on any text field will bring up the virtual keyboard. Enable/disable Caps lock. Open/close the number and symbol keyboard. Activate the dictation function. Space bar. Enter/return. Delete. The keys in the bottom right-hand corner with “…” on them give you access to extra functions when you touch and hold them.

  • Page 25: Settings

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Settings SETTINGS WIRELESS SETTINGS Wi-Fi Before browsing the internet via Wi-Fi, you will need to connect to a Wi- Fi network and configure it in some cases. To do this, go to Settings > Wireless and Networks.

  • Page 26: Bluetooth

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Settings To access the Scan, WPS Pin Entry, Wi-Fi Direct and Advanced settings for the Wi-Fi network, go to Settings > Wireless and networks > Wi-Fi, then press the Menu button . PIN WPS. Depending on the router you are using, this tool allows you to connect to your Wi-Fi network more easily and securely.

  • Page 27: Data Usage

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Settings To connect to another device, and provided 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; accept the request and then synchronise it with the other device.

  • Page 28: More

    (VPN) settings on your device . Aeroplane Mode: Selecting this option will deactivate all wireless connections. Tethering: You can convert your bq into a USB or Bluetooth access point to share the connection with one or multiple devices. To share your connection via USB, connect your tablet to a computer using the cable and select the USB tethering option.

  • Page 29: Device Settings

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Settings DEVICE SETTINGS Sound Here you can adjust the volume for music, videos, games, multimedia files, notifications and alarms individually. Under Dolby Digital Plus, you can Launch App to configure the application which is explained further on, or you can select a Profile.

  • Page 30: Display

    Daydream: Activate or deactivate your tablet’s screensaver. Font Size: Lets you choose between four different font sizes. HDMI: Activate the HDMI connection to link your bq to another device using a miniHDMI cable. You can also adjust the resolution of the video output.

  • Page 31: Storage

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Settings Storage In this section you can set the Default write disk for your device, check the usage of the various storage units, Unmount the SD card to remove it safely and Erase all data from the SD card or internal memory.

  • Page 32: Battery

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Settings Battery Here you can choose to display the remaining battery life as a percentage next to the meter in the status bar. You can also view a graph showing battery duration and usage. Press the graph or the individual apps and resources on the list to view specific details on their usage.

  • Page 33: Users

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Settings Users If you want to share this device with others you can create additional users. Each user has their own space and can personalise it with their own applications. The users can also modify the tablet configuration options, such as the WiFi connection, which will affect all users after configuration.

  • Page 34: Personal Settings

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Settings PERSONAL SETTINGS Location Activating this option allows access to your location for those apps that request it (e.g. preinstalled navigation maps). Additionally, the Power Control widget allows you to activate the GPS satellites option; alternatively, it can be activated by pulling the Notifications bar down with two fingers and selecting the Location option.

  • Page 35: Security

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Settings Security Here you can configure your tablet’s Screen lock (i.e. the type of lock and the owner information to be displayed on the lock screen), activate the Encrypt tablet option with a PIN or password to access your device.

  • Page 36: Languages And Text Input

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Settings Language and Text Input Here you can set up the system language, activate spell checker and personal dictionary. You can also configure the keyboard, text input methods, voice typing and pointer speed.

  • Page 37: Backup Copies

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Settings Backup & reset Here you can back up your app data and settings, Wi-Fi passwords, etc. on the Google data servers. (To back up your data a Google account must be configured on your device).
  • Page 38 Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Settings ACCOUNTS Here you can choose which email accounts (POP, IMAP or Exchange) you want to synchronise with your tablet. To add a new account, press the Add account icon and choose from Email, Corporate (linked to a Microsoft Exchange server) or Google. Set up the account by following the instructions that appear on the screen.

  • Page 39: System Settings

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Settings SYSTEM SETTINGS Date & time Automatic date & time: Adjust the time automatically based on location information or mobile network. Deactivating this option will activate the manual configuration of date and time.

  • Page 40: Accessibility

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Settings Accessibility Here you can access certain system services to facilitate access to the device, such as large text, spoken word, physical buttons as virtual buttons, spoken passwords, quick boot, etc. Your tablet also includes the TalkBack app, which offers spoken feedback and visual settings specially designed for visually impaired users.
  • Page 41 Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Settings Shake to start continuous reading: Lets you activate the continuous reading function by shaking your device. Vibration feedback: Activates/deactivates vibration feedback when an option is selected. Sound feedback: Activates/deactivates sound feedback when an option is selected.

  • Page 42: Printing

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Settings To decrease the zoom, pinch the screen with two fingers or spread them apart to increase it. To expand the content temporarily, triple-tap the area you want to expand and move around the page without lifting your finger off the screen.

  • Page 43: About Tablet

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Settings About tablet This section displays the status of the device (battery, network, serial number, etc.), legal information, Android version, model number, baseband and kernel versions and the build number. You can search manually for updates (for more information on firmware updates, see APPENDIX A at the end of this manual).
  • Page 44 Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Settings...

  • Page 45: Performance Settings

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini 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 configure how the system resources and apps consume battery power, by pressing the Menu button and going to Settings.

  • Page 46: Email

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Email EMAIL Setting Up a Gmail Account You will need to set up a Gmail account the first time you switch your tablet on or whenever you carry out a factory data reset (deleting all data).

  • Page 47: Setting Up Other Email Accounts

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Email Setting up Other Email Accounts The Email app allows you to send and receive emails from any other accounts you may have, regardless of provider. This app can be accessed via the App menu, or through the Home screen.

  • Page 48: Replying To An Email

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Email Replying to an Email You can reply to an email you have opened by using one of the following three options: · Replay: Only the person who sent the message will receive your reply.

  • Page 49: Multimedia

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Multimedia MULTIMEDIA Camera Your tablet has a front and a rear camera. To activate them, go to Menu > Camera or directly access the camera from the home screen. Both cameras capture images and videos with different resolutions, with those of the rear camera being higher.

  • Page 50: Photo Settings

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Multimedia Exposure: Choose a value from 3 to -3 to specify the exposure level for the photo. The default setting is 0. More options: Allows ajustment of the general configuration of the camera activated.

  • Page 51: Video Settings

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Multimedia Scene mode: Choose from 6 automatic scene modes (night, portrait, landscape, night-portrait, sports or barcode), or none. Restore defaults: Restore the camera’s default settings. · Video Settings White balance: Choose from five types of light setting. The default setting is Auto.

  • Page 52: Preset Image Modes

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Multimedia Preset Image Modes Press the Panoramic icon and a progress bar will appear, to indicate how far you can pan your camera. Panoramic photos can be taken in portrait (vertical) as well as landscape (horizontal) format.

  • Page 53: Image Gallery

    By default, Android does not allow the creation of new folders within the Gallery or the moving of files from one folder to another. However, there are some free third-party apps that allow this, as well as other features. An example is the file explorer preinstalled on your bq device.

  • Page 54: Playing Music

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Multimedia Playing Music Your tablet 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, allowing you to buy and download music to play whenever and wherever you like.

  • Page 55: Playing Videos

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Multimedia The main screen of the Play Music app also contains the Playlist option, where you can find all the playlists previously created, and the icon to show a list of the songs you have liked.

  • Page 56: Apps

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Apps APPS App store The App store gives you access to an enormous range of programs, games, music, movies, books, and more. Each category contains further sub-categories that will help you find exactly what it is you are looking for.

  • Page 57: Preinstalled Apps

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Apps To install apps you have downloaded from outside the App store, you must be able to access the *.apk file on your device. These types of apps have often been compressed using a program such as WinRAR, which means the downloaded file is a *.rar file and will need to be unzipped using a computer, or a file management program such as ES File Explorer (already installed on your device).
  • Page 58 Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Apps To close a tab, simply press the tab icon (the square with the number inside, at the top right of the screen) and then press the symbol on the tab you want to close.

  • Page 59: Text Editor, Spreadsheets And Presentations

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Apps Text Editor, Spreadsheets and Presentations Your tablet includes a Quickoffice management tool as standard which allows you to create and edit text documents, spreadsheets and presentations. You can also synchronise the app with your Drive account, save your files in the cloud and access them remotely from any compatible device.

  • Page 60: Maps And Gps Navigation

    Important: As your Edison 3 mini does not have a 3G connection, you must use it in conjunction with an external wireless connection such as a smartphone or USB router (these are not supplied with the tablet).

  • Page 61: Dolby

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Apps Dolby To access the Dolby app and improve your tablet’s audio, go to Menu > Dolby. You can choose any of the four preset modes from within the app, or select them directly by going to Settings >...

  • Page 62: News & Weather (Genie Widget)

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Apps News & Weather (Genie Widget) This app offers services such as real-time weather information, international news headlines, etc. Your tablet’s Home screen can hold up to three different widgets, allowing you to access information quickly and easily. These three widgets include both weather and news;...

  • Page 63: Tools

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Tools TOOLS Calculator Your tablet’s tools include a practical calculator, which allows you to carry make basic as well as scientific/ advanced calculations. Clock Go to Menu > Clock and you will find the Alarms option, where you can manage all your alarms.

  • Page 64: Sound Recorder

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Tools Sound Recorder Another of your tablet’s tools is the Sound Recorder. This app allows you to record audio with ease. To start recording, simply press the red icon located in the middle of the top part of the screen.

  • Page 65: Appendices

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Appendices APPENDICES APPENDIX A: OTA Updates OTA stands for “Over The Air”, and refers to the way in which firmware updates are sent to your tablet; i.e. via your data connection, with minimal intervention required on the part of the user and without any complex updating procedures to go through.

  • Page 66: Appendix B: Technical Specifications

    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-prices-sale.html After selecting your model, you can access the full description by clicking on Specifications in the bar at the top of the page.

  • Page 67: Appendix C: Cleaning And Safety

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini 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 68 Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Appendices · In potentially explosive environments, switch the device off. Always observe the site regulations, instructions and warning signs · Do not use the device in refuelling areas (e.g. petrol stations) or in the vicinity of flammable and/or explosive chemical products ·...
  • Page 69 Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Appendices · Aeroplane mode: Use of Bluetooth and WLAN functions may be prohibited on aeroplanes and in other places where radio transmissions are not permitted. In these locations, please request authorisation before enabling any of the device´s Bluetooth or WLAN functions, even in Flight mode.

  • Page 70: Specific Absorption Rate

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini ENGLISH Appendices APPENDIX D: Information on Exposure to Radio Waves and the SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) The design of this mobile 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 71: Appendix E: Disposing Of This Product Correctly

    Complete User Manual Edison 3 mini 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). To prevent any damage to the environment or human health, separate these products from other types of waste and recycle them correctly.

  • Page 72: Appendix F: Declaration Of Conformity

    Tax Code (CIF): B85991941 Made in China Declares that this tablet: bq Edison 3 mini complies with the provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC on Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE), Directive 2006/95/EC on Electrical Safety for Low Voltage Equipment, and Directive 2004/108/EC on...
  • Page 73 Firmware version bq Edison 3 mini: 1.0.0_20141112-1100...
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