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Tesla 2 W8
Complete User Manual

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  • Page 1 Tesla 2 W8 Complete User Manual...
  • Page 2: About This Manual

    About This Manual Tesla 2 W8 The bq team would like to thank you for purchasing your new Tesla 2 W8 tablet. We hope you enjoy using it. With this device, you can browse the internet, check your email, play games, use...
  • Page 3 Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Icon Guide / Trademarks Icon guide Danger: This icon indicates situations that could pose a risk to personal safety or health. Warning: Situations which pose no risk to personal safety or health, but could pose a risk to the correct functioning of the device.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 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 Device Transferring Files Setup Wizard DESKTOP Lock Screen Start Screen...
  • Page 5 Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Contents Appearance and Personalisation Clock, Language and Region Ease of Access EMAIL Microsoft Account Setting up Other Email Accounts Sending an Email Replying to an Email PERFORMANCE SETTINGS Optimising the Battery Life MULTIMEDIA...
  • Page 6: Before You Start

    Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Before You Begin 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 retailer that sold you the device.
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Micro-HDMI Socket Speaker Speaker Do not attempt to remove the rear cover of your bq Tesla 2 W8, 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...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started GETTING STARTED Inserting/Removing the MicroSD Card Your bq Tesla 2 W8 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 that the metal pins are at the bottom...
  • Page 9: Switching The Device On And Off

    Switching the Device On and Off To switch on your bq Tesla 2 W8, press and hold down briefly 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 divided...
  • Page 10: Charging The Device

    2. Connect the mains adapter to any standard plug socket (220V/50Hz). The battery in your bq Tesla 2 W8 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 11: Transferring Files

    Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Getting Started Transferring Files You can transfer files to your tablet using a USB/HDD memory, a MicroSD card or wirelessly via Bluetooth. In either case, simply connect the devices to the tablet and it will detect them automatically.
  • Page 12 From the removable directory of folders and files on the device, you can copy/cut and paste them to a file path of the Tesla 2 W8’s internal memory. This ensures that they will always be available when the removable memory is not connected. You can also move or copy files from the internal memory of the tablet to an external device.
  • Page 13: Setup Wizard

    Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Getting Started Setup Wizard The first time you switch on your bq Tesla 2 W8, a setup wizard will help you to configure the basic settings for your device:...
  • Page 14: Desktop

    Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Desktop DESKTOP Lock Screen Your tablet screen will lock itself after a prolonged period of inactivity. To configure the screen timeout interval, press the Menu button , followed by Lock screen. To turn off the screen and lock the device manually, briefly press the power button.
  • Page 15: Start Screen

    Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Desktop Start Screen On switching on your tablet the Start screen will appear, where you can view emails, apps notifications, updates from your friends and the next event in your calendar, without needing to open a single app. You can start a session with different Microsoft accounts, which allows the icons, colours and backgrounds to be personalised.
  • Page 16 Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Desktop Adjusting the screen rotation In some applications, the screen automatically rotates from portrait (vertical) to landscape (horizontal) and vice versa, according to the position that your device is placed in. To lock the screen rotation, swipe your finger from the right of the screen, go to Settings >...
  • Page 17 Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Desktop Learning to Use the Multi-Touch Screen Your tablet has a capacitive multi-touch screen with various simultaneous detection points. Different movements can be made over these points which are linked to different functions: Touch.
  • Page 18 Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Desktop Swipe or slide. Press briefly on the Start screen, slide your finger left or right to access the extended screens, or slide your finger up and down to scroll through webpages, app lists and menus.
  • Page 19 Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Desktop Common functions with touch screens Go to the last app. Swipe from the left of the screen. See a list of recent apps. Swipe your finger quickly from the left of the screen and back again, without releasing it.
  • Page 20: Charms Bar

    Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Desktop Charms Bar To view the Charms bar, swipe from the right of the screen. These five features will help you with the most common actions: Search, Share, Start, Devices and Settings. You can search the internet or your tablet, print documents and send photos and links via email.
  • Page 21 Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Desktop 1. Press and gently drag the element downwards to select it. If you want to deselect the element, press briefly drag it downwards again. 2. Pull out the Charms bar and then press Share.
  • Page 22: Keyboard

    Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Desktop Information Icons They are shown on the Lock Screen and Start. Some of the main icons are: Battery empty Battery charging Battery fully loaded Wi-Fi on and connected to a network Wi-Fi on and not connected to a network...
  • Page 23: Apps Menu

    Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Desktop Apps Menu In the Applications view, you will find all your apps, including desktop programs such as Word and Excel. To access it, go to Start and swipe quickly from bottom to top. Swipe right to left to browse the menu and see all the applications.
  • Page 24 Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Desktop After you have installed an app from the Store, it will appear under Applications with the rest of the applications installed on your tablet. Pinning apps To pin an app to the Start screen, hold down and drag it gently until a bar appears at the bottom of the screen with the Pin to Start option.
  • Page 25 Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Desktop To unpin an app from Start: 1. From the Start screen, press and hold the tile until an options bar appears at the bottom and press Unpin from Start. You can also select multiple tiles and unpin them all simultaneously. To delete the selected tiles from the Start screen or under Applications, press or click on an open area of the screen or on Customise.
  • Page 26 Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Desktop Using charms in an app In many apps you can use the Charms bar to Search, Share, send files to printers or other Devices and change the Settings. To use the charms in one app, swipe your finger from the right to pull out the Charms bar then select a charm.
  • Page 27 Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Desktop Installing your apps on other devices All your Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 apps will appear under My apps in the Windows Store. You can see which apps have been installed on the different devices that you use and you can install apps from here directly, to avoid having to find them in the Store and to install them on each one.
  • Page 28: Control Panel

    Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Control Panel CONTROL PANEL The Control Panel provides access to all the tools for configuring your tablet. You can personalise the system, adjust the security settings, manage the apps and the hardware or adjust the network settings.
  • Page 29: Appearance And Personalisation

    Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Control Panel System and Security Here you can review the status of your device’s system security, manage the connected devices and how they operate, as well as the Power Options and Storage Spaces, etc.
  • Page 30: Clock, Language And Region

    Here you can adjust settings such as the date and time, the time zone and the region. Add a language This option allows you to select the language for your Tesla 2 W8. You can have various different languages installed on different user accounts.
  • Page 31: Email

    It is free of charge, easy to set up and you can use an existing Microsoft email account or to create a new one in just a few steps. If several people are using the same Tesla 2 W8, each of them must have their own account. Each account can personalise the device with their preferred background colours, favourite apps, account picture, inbox, etc.
  • Page 32 Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Email Signing in If you have logged on to the tablet with a local account, there are various ways to change to a Microsoft account. Pull out the Charms Bar, hit Settings > Change PC settings >...
  • Page 33 Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Email Access Your Microsoft account is the key that provides access to the free online storage, mobile entertainment, apps from the Windows Store and other Microsoft products and services (such as Xbox Live or Windows Phone), and it allows you to easily connect to your devices and accounts.
  • Page 34: Setting Up Other Email Accounts

    Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Email Setting up Other Email Accounts To be able to send and receive emails from any account, you can use the Mail application on the Start screen, under Apps. The first time you use this app, you will be asked if you want to add another account: 1.
  • Page 35: Sending An Email

    Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Email Sending an Email 1. Open the Mail application and press the Compose button. 2. Enter the recipient’s email address, the subject and body of the message. 3. Hit the Send button. To attach files hit the button and select the file you want to send.
  • Page 36: Performance Settings

    Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Performance Settings PERFORMANCE SETTINGS Optimising the Battery Life You can prolong the battery duration by disabling features that you don’t need. You can also can control how the application and system resources consume the battery power.
  • Page 37: Multimedia

    Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Multimedia MULTIMEDIA Camera The front camera allows you to take photos and video simply by touching the screen, and selecting the camera or video icon, as desired. To take a photo, press the icon of the photo camera. To record a video, press the video icon lightly when you want are ready to start or stop recording.
  • Page 38: Playing Music

    Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Multimedia Playing Music Your tablet comes with the Xbox Music player as standard. Add music to your library from the Windows desktop. Select Explore to browse and buy. Pressing Radio also enables you to listen to your favourite radio stations.
  • Page 39: Applications

    Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Apps APPLICATIONS App Store Your tablet comes with the Windows Store as standard, where you can download all kinds of applications, games, music, films and books, etc. For each type of download, you will find intuitive subcategories to help you find exactly what you are looking for at any time.
  • Page 40: Text Editor, Spreadsheets And Presentations

    Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Apps Text Editor, Spreadsheets and Presentations With this management tool you can create and publish documents, spreadsheets and presentations. You can also sync the application with your OneDrive account, save your files in the cloud and access them remotely via any compatible device. It is compatible with Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and it also reads pdf files.
  • Page 41: Maps And Gps Navigation

    NB: your bq Tesla 2 W8 does not have this type of connection, to obtain it you will need wireless connectivity via an external device (for example, a smartphone or USB router, which are not provided with your tablet).
  • Page 42: Tools

    Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Tools TOOLS Calculator You will find various tools on your tablet, such as the calculator which enables you to carry out basic sums, as well as some more scientific or advanced ones. To switch between the different types of calculator, press View and choose from the options available: Standard, Scientific, Programmer and Statistics.
  • Page 43: Sound Recorder

    Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Tools You can create new alarms and delete them as often as you want. To temporarily enable or disable an alarm (without deleting it), simply slide the icon located to the right of the alarm time over to the left.
  • Page 44: Appendices

    Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 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: www.bq.com/gb/tablets-prices-sale.html After selecting your model, you can access the full description by clicking on Specifications on the bar at the top of the page.
  • Page 45: Appendix B: Cleaning And Safety

    Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Appendices APPENDIX B: 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 46 Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 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 47 Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Appendices Warning! This product must be used with a power supply that has the following specifications: INPUT: 100-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz 0.5 A max. OUTPUT: 9 V 1.5 A The use of power sources other than the ones indicated may damage your device and pose a risk to the safety of people and property.
  • Page 48: Appendix C: Information On Exposure To Radio Waves And Sar

    Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Appendices APPENDIX C: Information on Exposure to Radio Waves and 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 49: Appendix D: Disposing Of This Product Correctly

    Complete User Manual Tesla 2 W8 ENGLISH Appendices APPENDIX D: 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 50: Appendix E: Declaration Of Conformity

    CIF: B85991941 Made in China Declares that this tablet: bq Tesla 2 W8 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 51 Firmware version bq Tesla 2 W8: 20141205_2323...
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