Edison 3 Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual About This Manual ENGLISH 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 files via Bluetooth®, record audio, watch movies, take photos and videos, listen to music, chat with your friends and family.
Complete User Manual Icon Guide/Trademarks ENGLISH Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Icon Guide D anger: 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.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Contents Contents 8 8 9 BEFORE YOU START Box Contents Product Overview 10 10 11 12 13 15 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 a
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Contents Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G 24 Notifications 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
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Contents 49 50 Language and Text Input 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 58 58 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 6
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Contents Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G 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 Specifications 82 APPENDIX C Cleaning and Safety 85 APPENDIX D: Information on Exposure to Radio Waves and SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) 86 APPENDIX E: Disposing of this P
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Before you Start ENGLISH 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.
Complete User Manual Before you Start ENGLISH Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Product Overview Microphone Rear camera Micro-SIM slot* MicroSD slot Micro-USB Headphone jack Power button Volume keys Speakers Speakers Rear Microphone camera HDMI** MicroSD Micro-USB slot Headphone jack Power button Volume keys Speakers Speakers *Micro-SIM card slot only available on the Edison 3 3G model. **HDMI connection only available on the Edison 3 model.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Getting Started ENGLISH 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 find a SIM key included in the box, together with the envelope containing the device documentation.
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Getting Started Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G 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.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Getting Started ENGLISH Push the card in until you hear a slight click to indicate that the card has been released. When you remove your finger, the card will slide partially out of the slot, allowing you to remove it completely. You can choose whether to store your multimedia files on the tablet’s internal memory or directly onto the MicroSD card.
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Getting Started Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G 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.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Getting Started ENGLISH If you connect your tablet to a computer using the USB cable, you can also transfer files 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 file transfer mode when you connect your bq Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G to a computer.
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Getting Started Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Setup Wizard The first time you switch on your bq Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G, a setup wizard will help you to configure the basic settings for your device: · Language · Wi-Fi network · Google account · Location and Google settings · Device name · bq Protection Plus 15
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Desktop ENGLISH DESKTOP 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 > Sleep and select the desired time interval. To turn off the screen and lock the device manually, briefly 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.
Complete User Manual Desktop ENGLISH Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G 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 2 3 4 3 Status and Notifications bar. Displays the time, the Wi-Fi, 3G (Edison 3 1 3G model only) and Bluetooth connection status, the sound profile and the remaining battery life.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Desktop ENGLISH 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.
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Desktop Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G 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 briefly 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.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Desktop ENGLISH 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.
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Desktop Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G 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. Drag. To move an icon, press and hold down, drag it to the desired position and then release. Swipe or slide.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Desktop ENGLISH 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 increase the zoom. Repeat the action to zoom out again. You can also use it to activate the screen.
Complete User Manual Desktop ENGLISH Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G 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 Back button . You can go to the Home screen at any time by pressing the Home button you press and hold, you will also access the Google Now application. You can access the options menu for an app by pressing the Menu button . If .
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Desktop ENGLISH 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. Pull the bar down from the top right of the screen to view the Quick Settings icons. The list of options provide quick and easy access to many different settings, such as the screen brightness and connections, etc.
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Desktop Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Entre las opciones que podemos activar/desactivar mediante el menú desplegable que aparece al deslizar hacia abajo la parte derecha de la barra superior están: Battery: Provides direct access to Settings > Battery. Settings: Opens the general Settings menu. Wi-Fi: Enables/disables the Wi-Fi connection. Bluetooth: Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Location: Enables/disables GPS on your tablet.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Desktop ENGLISH You can access advanced settings for certain functions such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth by touching and holding the corresponding icon on the list. When automatic brightness is deactivated, you can adjust the brightness level of the screen by sliding your finger to the left or right. Keyboard On pressing on any text field, the virtual keyboard will appear. 5 4 1 2 3 1 Enable/disable caps lock.
Complete User Manual Phone ENGLISH Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G PHONE* Managing Contacts The Contacts application provides access to all of your saved contacts on your SIM card, the internal memory of your device and any online accounts you have set up.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Phone ENGLISH To add a contact via Call history, press the Contacts icon to the left of the number you want to add (pressing directly on the number will call it) and then press the Create new contact icon on the right. You can also select an existing contact if you want to add a new number. Then select the account where you want to store the new contact, and fill in the details as described above.
Complete User Manual Phone ENGLISH Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G · Send an email - Press on the desired email address. - Select the desired email client (Email, Gmail, etc.). · Other options (press the icon in the top right corner) - Delete contacts: Delete multiple contacts at the same time. - Share contacts: Send information on various contacts. - Share: Share this contact with another of your contacts. - Delete: Delete the current contact.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Phone ENGLISH Contacts to Display This is a very useful option that allows you to choose which contacts are shown on your contacts list. Select from those saved to your Gmail account, your phone,your Facebook contacts and other lists. To do this, follow these instructions: 1. Open the contacts list and press the icon. 2. Select the Contacts to display option. 3. Select which contact groups you want to be displayed: a. All contacts b. Gmail contacts c.
Complete User Manual Phone ENGLISH Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Blocking a Contact 1. Open you entry for the contact you want to block by pressing on the image. 2. Press the icon to access more options. 3. Tick the Block incoming calls option. Calls Press on the phone enables you to: icon on the Home screen to access the call menu.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Phone ENGLISH Open the keypad. 1. Press the phone 2. Press the icon on the Home screen. icon to display the keypad. 3. Enter the number you want to call. 4. Press the phone have entered. icon at the bottom of the screen to call the number you When you receive an incoming call, you can choose to answer it, reject it or respond via text message.
Complete User Manual Phone ENGLISH Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Options Available During a Phone Call If you have answered the call, the top of the screen will show the caller’s name (if stored on your lists of contacts), the phone number (mobile and/or landline), the country they are calling from and the SIM card network in use for this call. Various options will be displayed at the bottom of the screen during the call: Open the keypad. Mute the internal microphone.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Phone ENGLISH Hiding Your Caller ID 1. Open the Call menu by pressing the 2. Press the icon on the Home screen. icon and select Settings. 3. Go to Voice call > Additional settings. 4. Press Caller ID. 5. Select the Hide number option. Making a test call is recommended to check that you have hidden your number correctly. Some network operators do not allow hidden numbers and your number may still be displayed on outgoing calls.
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Phone Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G SMS and MMS To send an SMS (text message), go to Messaging via the apps menu or via the shortcut on the Home screen. You can then specify the recipient(s) by entering their name(s) in the To field at the top of the screen or by pressing the icon to the right to select a name from your contact list. If the recipient’s number is not stored on your contact list you can type it in directly. You also have to option to send an MMS (multimedia message).
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Phone ENGLISH · SMS Enabled: Touch to change your default SMS app Messaging (by default) or Hangouts. · Text messages (SMS). - Delivery reports: Request a message to confirm that your SMS has been received by the recipient - Manage SIM card messages - Edit quick text: Edit the list of default responses to suit your needs - SMS service centre - SMS storage location · Multimedia messages (MMS).
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Settings Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G SETTINGS WIRELESS SETTINGS SIM Management* You can select and deselect the SIM card for phone calls, video calls, sending messages and the data connection. You can edit the SIM name, enter the phone number, set the background colour and the display numbers. Under General settings, you can configure the Roaming settings if you use your tablet abroad, as well as the SIM card detection settings. * Only on the Edison 3 3G model.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Settings ENGLISH Wi-Fi Before browsing the internet via Wi-Fi, you will need to connect to a Wi- Fi network and in some cases, configure it. To do this, go to Settings > Wireless and Networks. If Wi-Fi is disabled, move the selector to the right. Press on Wi-Fi and your device will automatically search for and display a list of available Wi-Fi networks, which updates automatically.
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Settings Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G WPS PIN. Depending on the router you are using, this tool enables you to connect to your Wi-Fi network more easily and securely. You can connect and sync your tablet with your router by pressing the icon on your device (or going to Menu > PIN WPS y en el router el botón físico de PIN WPS. Advanced settings.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Settings ENGLISH To connect to another device, provided that 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. Press Pair on your BQ and confirm on the other device to sync them.
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Settings Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Under Wi-Fi hotspot > Set up Wi-Fi hotspot, you can check your device´s SSID network name and view your password (by ticking the Show password box). The same settings must be entered on the device you want to connect to your shared Wi-Fi network. You can limit it so that only specific users can connect. To share your connection via USB, connect your tablet to a computer using the cable and select the USB tethering option.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Settings ENGLISH DEVICE SETTINGS Audio Profiles You can set up the General and Outdoor (with highest volume and vibrate) profiles. You can also create a new profile by pressing on the Add button in the top right corner, or you can also reset the default configuration by pressing the Reset icon. Under General or any new profile created, you can enable vibrate and select the tone for notifications and alarms.
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Settings Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Display Lock screen notifications: Enable or disable this option to display the notifications received on your BQ when the screen is locked. Wallpaper: Select an image or video to use as wallpaper. You can choose between live wallpaper, system wallpaper or photos from your Gallery or video images. Brightness: Adjust the screen brightness level. Auto-rotate screen: Enable or disable automatic screen rotation when turn your tablet sideways.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Settings ENGLISH Cast screen: You can use your tablet to send an audio/video signal to a remote screen (another tablet, smartphone, television, etc.) using the Wi-Fi network to display its screen on both devices. The remote screen must be compatible with the Miracast/DLNA protocol in order to do this. Follow these steps to configure your BQ and duplicate your device´s screen: 1.
Complete User Manual Settings ENGLISH Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Double tap control: Your BQ includes a new feature that enables you to lock and unlock your tablet by double-tapping the screen. Simply tap any part of the screen twice in quick succession so that it lights up and requests the unlock pattern. A double-tap anywhere in the notifications bar will also lock and deactivate it. Storage Under this menu you can select the Default write disk for your device.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Settings ENGLISH 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. Power Save Mode Enable this mode to obtain better battery duration, which offers sufficient performance for most applications.
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Settings Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G PERSONAL SETTINGS Location Activating this option allows access to your location to apps that request it (such as preinstalled navigation maps). The Power Control widget also allows you to activate the GPS satellites option, or alternatively, it can be activated by pulling the Notifications bar down with two fingers and selecting the Location option.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Settings ENGLISH 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 locked screen), activate the Encrypt tablet option with a PIN or password to access your device. Under Device administration, you can view or deactivate administrators, and enable or disable installation of apps from unknown sources (to find out how to install such apps, see the Apps section of this manual).
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Settings Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Language and 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. The advanced settings for each method enable you to select options such as Vibrate or Sound on keypress.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Settings ENGLISH 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). You can also carry out a factory data reset and delete all pending DRM (digital content protection) licences if you have already deleted the corresponding files.
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Settings Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G ACCOUNT SETTINGS Here you can choose which email accounts (POP, IMAP or Exchange) you want to sync with your tablet. To add a new account, press the Add account icon. 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.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Settings ENGLISH SYSTEM SETTINGS Date & time Automatic date & time: Adjust the time automatically based on location information or mobile network. Disabling this option will activate manual date and time configuration. Automatic time zone: This option lets you enable/disable the automatic time zone provided by the network. Disabling this option will automatically activate the Select time zone option for manual configuration.
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Settings Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G 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.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Settings ENGLISH Vibration feedback: Enables/disables vibration feedback when an option is selected. Sound feedback: Enables/disables sound feedback when an option is selected. Focus speech audio: Enables/disables the option to reduce multimedia volume during a conversation. Sound volume: Adjust the sound volume in relation to multimedia volume.
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Settings Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Captions: Enables you to configure the captions. Standard options are: Language: You can specify the language you want to view them in. Text size: You can increase or decrease the font size. Caption style: You can select the default style or you can customise them. Magnification gestures: This function enables you to zoom in or out of the screen. The following gestures are available: To zoom in, triple-tap the area you want to magnify.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Settings ENGLISH Touch & hold delay: Configure the time delay between pressing and holding an option and displaying the corresponding options. You can choose Short (default), Medium or Long. Printing Android 4.4 comes with wireless printing included as standard and the application also allows you to connect your printer to the internet (check compatibility with your printer manufacturer).
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Settings Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G The Developer options menu is hidden in Android by default. To enable it, go to Settings > About tablet and press the last option (Build number) repeatedly until a message appears to say that you have correctly enabled it. You will then be able to access these options via the main Settings menu.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Performance Settings ENGLISH 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 battery power. To optimise the configuration pressing Menu and going to Settings. · If you are not using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or GPS, you can configure it under Settings, as explained earlier.
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Email Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G EMAIL Setting Up a Gmail Account You will need to set up a Gmail account the first time you switch your device on or whenever you carry out a factory data reset (deleting all data). If you don´t have an account already, the system will ask you to set one up to access certain features of the device. If you already have an account, you can use it for this initial setup process.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Email ENGLISH 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 Apps menu, or through the Home screen. When you open this app for the first time you will be asked to enter an email address and password, as shown in this image. 1. Enter your email address, then press Next. 2.
Complete User Manual Email ENGLISH Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Sending an Email 1. Open the Email app and press Compose . 2. Enter the recipient´s email address, the subject and body of the message. 3. Press Send . To attach files, or add extra recipients (CC or BCC), press the corresponding option from the list. icon and select the Replying to an Email You can reply to an email by using one of the following three options: · Reply: Only the person that sent the last message will receive your reply.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Multimedia ENGLISH MULTIMEDIA Camera Your tablet has a front and a rear camera. To enable them, go to Menu > Camera or directly access the camera from the Home screen. To switch from one to other, press on the corresponding icon at the top right of the screen. Both cameras capture images and videos with different resolutions, with those of the rear camera being higher. The rear camera also has autofocus and flash.
Complete User Manual Multimedia ENGLISH Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Photo and Video Settings To use the zoom function while taking photos or recording video, use the pinch gesture on the screen before pressing the shutter release or commencing recording. By pressing the icon, you will access the general settings and an icon to enable the front or rear camera: > Exposure: Adjust the level of image contrast from 3 to -3. The default value is 0. Colour effect: Add effects to your multimedia files.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Multimedia ENGLISH Image properties: Set the sharpness, hue, saturation, brightness, and contrast levels at Low, Medium or High. The default setting is Medium. Anti-flicker: Adjust the setting to eliminate moiré or flickering effects or you can also disable it. Restore defaults: Restore the factory settings of the camera. · Photo settings Zero shutter delay settings: Enable/disable image stabilisation. Face detection: Enable/disable automatic face detection.
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Multimedia Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G ISO: Select the level of light sensitivity according to the current conditions. Select Auto mode or you can manually set the values from 100 to 1600. Face beauty: Select the default Face beauty mode and it enables you to select various options. · Video camera settings EIS: Enable/disable video stabilisation. Microphone: Enable/disable audio recording.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Multimedia ENGLISH Preset Image Modes On the left side of the screen you will find shortcuts to the different default modes. You can scroll through the list by sliding your finger up and down. One of the key options is panoramic mode which enables you to capture panoramic shots at different angles. Press the Panoramic icon and a progress bar will appear, to indicate how far you can pan your camera. You can make panoramic shots both horizontally and vertically.
Complete User Manual Multimedia ENGLISH Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Image Gallery To view the images and videos stored on your device, press the Gallery icon located on the Home screen. (It can also be accessed from within the Apps menu). The main screen of the Gallery allows you to browse the images and videos stored in the various different locations on your tablet. Press a folder to access its content. Press on an image to view it. To view a video, press on it and the Video player will open.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Multimedia ENGLISH Playing Music Your tablet comes with a preinstalled audio player, enabling you to play your favourite music and audio tracks. It is also integrated with the app store so that you can buy and download new music and play whenever and wherever you like. There are two ways you can load music onto your device: · Connect your tablet to your computer in Mass storage mode and transfer the music to the internal memory.
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Multimedia Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G On this screen you can also use the and icons to rate the song. You can also press the icon (located in the top right corner) to access more options, such as adding the current song to an existing playlist or creating a new playlist. 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.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Applications ENGLISH APPLICATIONS App Store The App store gives you access to a huge range of programs, games, music, movies, books, and more. Each category contains further sub-categories to help you find exactly what you are looking for. Important: Be aware that not all downloads are free, and additional costs may be incurred.
Complete User Manual Applications ENGLISH Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G 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). Upon opening the *.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Applications To close a tab, simply press the tab icon and then press the want to close. ENGLISH symbol on the tab you Press the Menu button to access the following options: · New tab: Opens a new tab so you can browse different websites at the same time. · New incognito tab: Browse the internet in a private tab that is not be stored in the browser history. · Bookmarks: Access the list of saved bookmarks.
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Applications Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G 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 Drive 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. From this application you can also directly attach files to emails.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Applications ENGLISH Maps and GPS Navigation Your tablet has a preinstalled Maps app which enables you to find your current location on the map (for greater accuracy, activate the system GPS), view satellite images or even an actual view of a given location. You can also use the search option to get directions from your current location, either on foot or by car. It also provides a location service to identify affiliated companies and establishments.
Complete User Manual Applications ENGLISH Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G 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 > Audio profiles > Profile and choosing between Movie, Music, Game and Voice. After selecting a mode you will be a shown a graphic equaliser, where you can directly adjust the audio settings by moving the equaliser tabs with your finger.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Applications ENGLISH News & Weather (Genie Widget) This app offers services such as real-time weather information, international news headlines, etc. Your 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; you can choose to display them both simultaneously if you want.
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Tools Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G TOOLS Calculator Your tablet’s tools include a practical calculator, which enables you to 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.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Tools ENGLISH 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. The Clock app also allows you to view the local time in any location around the world, and contains other useful functions such as a fully configurable timer and a stopwatch with interval feature.
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Tools Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G From the More options menu , you can select the Speaker option so that the audio is played via your computer speakers instead of the headphones. You can also select the Start Recording option that enables you to save the current broadcast on your device. Voice Search On the Home screen there is a widget containing a microphone icon, which will launch the Voice search app when pressed.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Appendices ENGLISH APPENDICES APPENDIX A: OTA Updates OTA stands for “Over the Air”, which refers to the way that firmware updates are sent to your device; i.e. via your data connection, with minimal intervention required on the part of the user and without the need for complex update procedures. You device will periodically check for new updates to the operating system, which usually include performance improvements or additional features for your tablet.
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Appendices Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G APPENDIX B: 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.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Appendices ENGLISH 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. Do not use any liquid or spray cleaner directly on the surface of the screen or the casing. Screen: Use a clean, soft, lint-free cloth to remove dust and dirt from the screen.
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Appendices Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G · 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 . · Do not store or transport flammable liquids or gases or explosive materials in the vicinity of the device or any of its parts or accessories .
Complete User Manual Appendices Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G ENGLISH · Aeroplane mode: Use of Bluetooth and WLAN functions may be prohibited on aeroplanes and in other places where radio transmissions are not permitted. Ask for permission before enabling the Bluetooth or WLAN functions, including in Aeroplane mode. Warning! This product must be used with a power supply with the following specifications: INPUT: 100-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz 0.3 A máx. OUTPUT: 5.0 V 2.
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Appendices Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G APPENDIX D: Information on Exposure to Radio Waves and SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) The design of this tablet 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.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Appendices ENGLISH 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. This will help promote the sustainable use of material resources.
ENGLISH Complete User Manual Appendices Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G APPENDIX F: Declaration of Conformity Mundo Reader, S.L. Pol. Ind. Európolis Calle Sofía, 10 28232 - Las Rozas - Madrid (España) Tel.
Edison 3 / Edison 3 3G Complete User Manual Appendices ENGLISH Mundo Reader, S.L. Pol. Ind. Európolis Calle Sofía, 10 28232 - Las Rozas - Madrid (España) Tel.
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