bq Edison 3 User manual

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Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G
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.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
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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 tablets 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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