bq Edison 3 User manual

Complete User Manual

Edison 3

Edison 3 3G

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The bq team would like to thank you for purchasing your new tablet Edison 3 /

Edison 3 3G. We hope you enjoy using it.

With this device you can browse the internet, check your email, play games

(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

before 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 compatibility

resulting 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

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.

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.

HDMI

®

(High-Denition Multimedia Interface) is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing, LLC, subsidiary of

Silicon Image, Inc.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Contents

8 BEFORE YOU START

8 Box Contents

9 Product Overview

10 GETTING STARTED

10 Inserting a SIM Card*

11 Inserting and Removing the MicroSD Card

12 Switching the Device On and Off

13 Charging the Device and Transferring Files

15 Setup Wizard

16 DESKTOP

16 Screen Lock

17 Home Screen

18 Extending the Home Screen

18 Adjusting the Screen Rotation

19 Customising the Home Screen

19 Moving and Deleting Icons on the Home Screen

19 Creating Folders

20 Taking Screenshots

20 Making Screen Recordings

20 Learning to Use the Multi-Touch Screen

23 Buttons and Icons

23 Status Bar

Contents

* Only on the Edison 3 3G model.

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24 Notications Bar

26 Keyboard

27 PHONE*

27 Managing Contacts

27 Adding a Contact

28 Editing an Existing Contact

28 Using a Contact

29 Create a Group of Contacts

30 Contacts to Display

30 Importing and Exporting Contacts

31 Blocking a Contact

31 Calls

33 Options Available During a Phone Call

34 Hiding Your Caller ID

34 Restricting Calls

35 SMS and MMS

35 Message Settings

37 SETTINGS

37 WIRELESS SETTINGS

37 SIM* Management

38 Wi-Fi

39 Bluetooth

40 Data Usage

41 More...

42 DEVICE SETTINGS

43 Audio Proles

44 Display

45 Storage

46 Battery

46 Power Save Mode

46 Apps

47 PERSONAL SETTINGS

47 Location

48 Security

* Only on the Edison 3 3G model.

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49 Language and Text Input

50 Backup & Reset

51 ACCOUNT SETTINGS

52 SYSTEM SETTINGS

52 Date and Time

52 Scheduled Power On and Off

53 Accessibility

56 Printing

56 About Tablet

56 Developer Options

58 PERFORMANCE SETTINGS

58 Optimising Battery Life

58 Monitoring Battery Usage Information

59 EMAIL

59 Setting Up a Gmail Account

60 Setting Up Other Email Accounts

61 Sending an Email

61 Replying to an Email

62 MULTIMEDIA

62 Camera

63 Photo and Video Settings

66 Preset Image Modes

67 Image Gallery

68 Playing Music

69 Playing Videos

70 APPLICATIONS

70 App Store

70 Apps from Unknown Sources

71 Preinstalled Apps

71 Internet Browser

72 Chat

73 Text Editor, Spreadsheets and Presentations

73 Calendar

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74 Maps and GPS Navigation

74 File Explorer

75 Dolby

76 News & Weather (Genie Widget)

77 TOOLS

77 Calculator

77 Clock

78 Sound Recorder

78 FM Radio

79 Voice Search

80 APPENDICES

80 APPENDIX A: OTA Updates

81 APPENDIX B: Technical Specications

82 APPENDIX C Cleaning and Safety

85 APPENDIX D: Information on Exposure to Radio Waves and

SAR (Specic Absorption Rate)

86 APPENDIX E: Disposing of this Product Correctly

87 APPENDIX F: Declaration of Conformity

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Before you Start

BEFORE YOU START

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 / Edison 3 3G

USB to micro-USB cable

Mains charger

SIM key (only with Edison 3 3G model)

Documentation:

Quick Start Guide

Warranty and Safety Manual

bq Accessories

Product Overview

Notication LED

Front camera

Light sensor

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Before you Start

Product Overview

Do not attempt to remove the rear cover of your BQ Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G, 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.

*Micro-SIM card slot only available on the Edison 3 3G model.

**HDMI connection only available on the Edison 3 model.

Speakers

Power button

Microphone

Rear

camera

Micro-USB

Headphone jack

Speakers

Micro-SIM

slot*

MicroSD

slot

Volume keys

Microphone

Rear

camera

Micro-USB

Headphone jack

HDMI**

Speakers

Power button

Speakers

Volume keys

MicroSD

slot

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Getting Started

GETTING STARTED

Inserting a Micro-SIM card*

Your BQ Edison 3 3G takes a micro-SIM card. The SIM tray is accessed from the

exterior of the device. The rear cover should not be removed under any circumstances.

The following steps will help you to insert the card into your tablet before you start

using it.

You will nd a SIM key included in the box, together with the envelope containing

the device documentation.

Ensure that the device is switched off and insert the end of the SIM key into the hole

of the SIM slot.

Place your SIM card in the tray. Make sure it is in the correct position by using the

notch on the corner to guide you (see image).

Put the tray back into the slot after mounting the SIM card.

* SIM card slot only available on the Edison 3 3G model.

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Inserting and Removing the MicroSD Card

Your BQ Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G has an internal memory that can be expanded to

32 GB 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 safety purposes, switch the device off before removing the MicroSD card.

b. If you need to remove the MicroSD card while the device is switched on,

unmount it rst 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 / Edison 3 3G, press and hold down (for a few

seconds) the power button located on the side of the tablet.

To switch off the device, press and hold down the power button until a pop-up menu

appears, containing a number of different options. Select the Power off option to

switch your device off completely.

If you press briey on the power 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 Device and Transferring Files

Your tablet contains a rechargeable (non-removable) 7000 mAh battery, which is

charged via the micro-USB port at the top 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.

The battery in your BQ Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G 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 / Edison

3 3G to a computer. Swipe down using one 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 Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G 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 device (and/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 / Edison 3 3G, 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 Protection Plus

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DESKTOP

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 turn off the screen and lock the device manually, briey

press the power button.

To unlock the screen, press (but do not hold down) the power 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, Voice 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.

Your Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G includes a new feature that enables you to lock and

unlock your tablet via double tap control. Simply tap any part of the screen twice

in quick succession so that it lights up and requests the unlock pattern. When

the screen is activated, a double-tap anywhere in the notications bar will lock

and deactivate it.

This feature is disabled by default, so in order to use it you will need to activate

it by going to Settings > Display > Double tap control.

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Home Screen

The Home screen or Desktop is the 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.

1

Status and Notifications bar. Displays the time, the Wi-Fi, 3G (Edison 3

3G model only) 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

online. You can also carry out a voice search.

3

Shortcuts. These give you quick access to the apps you use most frequently.

4

Apps 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 and settings. 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 and 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 Apps menu.

As well as widgets, you can also add shortcuts to your Home screen that provide

direct access to apps, contacts, etc. To do this, go to the Apps 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 be expanded to up to four desktops, which

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 the Screen Rotation

In some applications, the screen automatically rotates from portrait (vertical) to

landscape (horizontal) and vice versa, according to the position of 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

option (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 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 power button down simultaneously. The screenshot will be

automatically saved in the Gallery, in the Screenshots folder. If you are accessing

the phone via the 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 power 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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