bq Edison 3 mini User manual

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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
(which you can download directly onto the device), read e-books, transfer les via
Bluetooth, record audio, watch movies, take photos and videos, listen to music, chat
with your friends and family.
About This Manual
· To make sure that you use your tablet correctly, please read this manual carefully
you start using it.
· Some of the images and screenshots shown in this manual may differ slightly
from those of the nal product.
· Due to rmware updates, it is possible that some of the information in this
manual does not correspond exactly to the operation of your device. To obtain
the most up-to-date version of this manual, please go to www.bq.com.
· bq shall not be held liable for any issues relating to performance or
compatibilityresulting from modication of the registry settings by the user. Nor
shall it be held liable for any incompatibility issues with third-party applications
available through the app stores.
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Icon Guide / Trademarks
Trademarks
The bq logo is a registered trademark of Mundo Reader, S.L.
The Android and Google Search
TM
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.
MicroSD
TM
and the corresponding logo are registered trademarks of SD-3D, LLC.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Intel, Intel Atom, Intel Inside, the Intel logo and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S.
and/or other countries.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
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.
Tip: Additional information to help you get the best out of your device.
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Contents
7 BEFORE YOU START
7 Box Contents
8 Product Overview
9 GETTING STARTED
9 Inserting/Removing the MicroSD Card
10 Switching the Device On and Off
11 Charging the Tablet and Transferring Files
13 Setup Wizard
14 HOME SCREEN
14 Screen Lock
15 Home Screen
16 Extending the Home Screen
16 Adjusting Screen Rotation
17 Customising the Home Screen
17 Moving and Deleting Icons on the Home Screen
17 Creating App Folders
18 Taking Screenshots
18 Making Screen Recordings
18 Learning to Use the Multi-Touch Screen
21 Buttons and Icons
21 Status Bar
22 Notications Bar
24 Keyboard
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25 SETTINGS
25 WIRELESS SETTINGS
25 Wi-Fi
26 Bluetooth
27 Data Usage
28 More...
29 DEVICE SETTINGS
29 Sound
30 Display
31 Storage
32 Battery
32 Apps
33 Users
33 Intel
®
Smart Video
34 PERSONAL SETTINGS
34 Location
35 Security
36 Languages and Text Input
37 Backup Copies
38 ACCOUNT SETTINGS
39 SYSTEM SETTINGS
39 Date and Time
40 Accessibility
42 Printing
43 About Tablet
43 Developer Options
45 PERFORMANCE SETTINGS
45 Optimasing Battery Life
45 Monitoring Battery Usage Information
46 EMAIL
46 Setting up a Gmail Account
47 Setting up Other Email Accounts
47 Sending an Email
48 Replying to an Email
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49 MULTIMEDIA
49 Camera
50 Photo Settings
51 Video Settings
52 Preset Image Modes
53 Image Gallery
57 Playing Music
58 Playing Videos
56 APPS
56 App Store
56 Apps from Unknown Sources
57 Preinstalled Apps
57 Internet Browser
59 Text Editor, Spreadsheets and Presentations
59 Calendar
60 Maps and GPS Navigation
60 File Explorer
61 Dolby
62 News & Weather (Genie Widget)
63 TOOLS
63 Calculator
63 Clock
64 Voice Recorder
64 Voice Search
65 APPENDICES
65 APPENDIX A: OTA Updates
66 APPENDIX B: Technical Specications
67 APPENDIX C: Cleaning and Safety
70 APPENDIX D: Information on Exposure to Radio Waves and
SAR (Specic Absorption Rate)
71 APPENDIX E: Disposing of this Product Correctly
72 APPENDIX F: Declaration of Conformity
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Before You Begin
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Box Contents
Before using your bq device for the rst 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
USB to micro-USB cable
Mains charger
Documentation:
Quick Start Guide
Warranty and Safety Manual
bq Accessories
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Before You Begin
Product Overview
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.
Front
camera
Light sensor
On/Off
button
Volume
buttons
Microphone
Rear
camera
Micro-HDMI
MicroSD
Slot
Micro-USB
Headphone
jack
Speakers
MicroSD
Slot
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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. towards the back of the device).
Push the card in until you hear a slight click, which indicates that it has been inserted
correctly. If the card is not inserted correctly, the device may not recognise it and its
content will not be available.
To remove the MicroSD card, follow the steps above in reverse, bearing in mind the
following recommendations:
a. For greater security, switch the device off before removing the MicroSD
card.
b. If you need to remove the MicroSD card while the device is switched on, rst
unmount it in order to avoid damaging the card and losing any data.
To unmount the card, open the Settings menu on your device and go to Storage >
Remove SD card.
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Push the card in until you hear a slight click to indicate that the card has been
released. When you remove your nger, the card will slide partially out of the slot,
allowing you to remove it completely.
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. Select the Power off option in
order to switch your device off completely.
If you press briey on the On/Off button, the screen will switch off but not the
device.
You can choose whether to store your multimedia files on the tablet’s internal
memory or directly onto the MicroSD card. Remember that any content stored on
the MicroSD card will not be available when the card is removed, and any apps stored
on there will no longer function.
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Charging the Tablet and Transferring Files
Your tablet has a rechargeable (non-removable) battery which is charged via the
micro-USB port at the bottom of the device. A USB to micro-USB cable and mains
adapter are provided with the tablet. To charge it, follow these simple steps:
A) Using the mains adapter:
1. Plug the USB cable into the mains adapter.
2. Connect the mains adapter to any standard plug socket (220 V/50 Hz).
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the micro-USB port on your tablet.
B) Using a laptop or desktop computer:
1. Plug the USB cable into a compatible USB port on your computer.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the micro-USB port on your tablet.
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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.
Allowing the battery to charge fully is recommended when you charge it for the
rst time, as this will help calibrate the battery meter. Bear in mind that some
batteries perform better after a number of full charge/discharge cycles.
The time required to charge your device may vary slightly depending on whether
it is charged via the mains adapter or via a computer USB port.
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If you connect your tablet to a computer using the USB cable, you can also transfer
les between the two devices (to/from the internal memory, or the MicroSD card,
if one is in use). This will allow you to use, copy or store images, videos, music, text
documents, etc. on one or both devices.
You can select the le transfer mode when you connect your bq Edison 3 mini to a computer.
Swipe down (with a single nger) from the top of the screen in order to display the various
options for USB computer connection. The tablet will be connected as a Media device
(MTP) by default or you can also connect it as a Camera (PTP).There are a number of
ways to transfer les. The steps below will show you how to transfer them via USB:
1.
Connect your bq Edison 3 mini to a computer using the micro-USB to USB
cable supplied. Insert the micro-USB connector into the corresponding port on
the device, and the generic USB connector into the corresponding port on the
computer.
2.
Select and copy the desired les onto your tablet or computer. Remember that
you can store them on either the internal memory or on the MicroSD card if you
are using one.
To transfer files in MTP or PTP mode from your tablet (internal memory or
MicroSD card) onto a computer running Mac OS (and vice versa), you will
need to download and install the free Android File Transfer app onto your
computer: www.android.com/filetransfer/.
Do not disconnect the cable while les are being transferred.
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Setup Wizard
The rst time you switch on your bq Edison 3 mini, a setup wizard will help you to
congure the basic settings for your device:
· Language
· Wi-Fi network
· Google Account
· Location and Google settings
· Device name
· bq Extended Protection
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HOME SCREEN
Screen Lock
Your tablet screen will lock itself after a prolonged period of inactivity. To congure
the screen timeout interval, press the Menu button
, go to Settings > Display >
Sleep and select the desired time interval. To switch the screen off manually, briey
press the On/Off button.
To unlock the screen, press (but do not hold down) the On/Off button and the
screen will come on, displaying the unlock option. To change the unlock option,
press the Menu button, go to Settings > Security > Screen lock and choose from the
following options: None, Slide, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN and Password. For more
information on each of these options, go to Settings > Security.
If you forget how to unlock the screen, after various wrong attempts, the Forgot
pattern message will appear at the bottom of the screen. If you press this
message you will be asked to enter the email address and password used to set
up your tablet. The screen lock will then be removed.
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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.
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Status and Notications bar. Displays the time, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection
status, the sound prole and the remaining battery life. Slide the bar downwards
from the left to check your notications, or from the right to access the quick
settings menu.
2
Google search. Press the search bar to enter the text you want to search for
on the internet. You can also carry out a voice search.
3
Shortcuts. These give you quick access to the apps you use most frequently.
4
App menu. Here you can access all the apps installed on your device.
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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:
· Wallpaper: You can select which image to use as a background for the Home
screen and extended screens.
· Widgets: You can add different widgets to the Home screen. Widgets are
small apps or programs whose main function is to provide quick and easy
access to the tablet’s features, and to display information on various subjects
such as the news, weather, etc.
· Settings: This option takes you directly to the device’s Settings menu, which
can also be accessed via the Notications bar and the App menu.
As well as widgets, you can also add shortcuts to your Home screen that give you
direct access to apps, contacts, etc. To do this, go to the App menu, touch and hold
the app you want to create a shortcut for, and drag it into the desired position onto
the Home screen.
Extending the Home Screen
The Home Screen has a screen that can expand up to four desktops more, you can
customise with shortcuts, applications or widgets. To scroll through the Home
screen and extended screens, simply slide the screen to the left or right using your
nger.
Adjusting Screen Rotation
For some apps, the screen will rotate automatically from portrait (vertical) into
landscape (horizontal) mode and vice versa, depending on how you are holding your
device. If you want to stop the screen from rotating, press the Menu button, go to
Settings > Display and untick the Auto-rotate screen option.
You can also activate and deactivate automatic screen rotation via the corresponding
toggle (Auto-Rotate) in the Quick Settings menu.
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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.
To change the wallpaper or add a widget, press briey on the background image of the
Home screen or any of the Extended screens. A pop-up window will appear enabling
you to choose between Wallpapers, Widgets or Settings.
If you click on the Wallpapers option, you can select your desired image and then
press Set wallpaper to conrm your choice. If you have selected a large image, you
will need to crop it accordingly.
Moving and Deleting Icons on the Home Screen
To move an element on the Home screen, press down to detach it from the
background, then drag it to the desired position and release. You can also move
icons from one extended screen to another by dragging them to the edge.
To delete an icon, drag it to the top of the screen until an X and the word “Remove
appear. When the icon turns red, release it to delete.
Creating App Folders
To create a folder, drag one icon on top of another that you want to store 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 simply dragging them into it. To name a folder (or
rename an existing one), press briey on it and then on the “Unnamed folder” option.
You can remove icons from the folder by opening it and dragging them out.
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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 > Screenshots.
Making Screen Recordings
Making a screen recording is very similar to taking a screenshot. Press the upper
volume button and the On/Off button at the same time in order to start recording,
and press them again to stop. The video will be saved in the same folder as the
screenshots.
Learning to Use the Multi-Touch Screen
Your tablet has a capacitive multi-touch screen with ve simultaneous detection
points. Different movements can be made over these points which are linked to
different functions:
Touch. Touch the screen briey to select an icon, open an app, activate a text-entry
box, etc.
You can also take screenshots and make screen recordings by pulling down the
Notications bar with two ngers and selecting the corresponding option from
the pull-down menu.
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Touch and hold. Touch the screen (on either a clear area or on an icon) with your
nger and hold for approximately 2 seconds to bring up a menu of available options.
Drag. To move an icon, press and hold down, drag it to the desired position and then
release.
Swipe or slide. On the Home screen, slide your nger left or right across the screen
to access the extended screens, or slide your nger up and down the screen to scroll
through a webpage, list or menu.
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Pinch. Place two ngers 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. You can also double-tap the screen to
activate it when switched off.
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