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Aquaris X5 Cyanogen Edition

     

Complete User Manual - English

        Settings

  DEVELOPER OPTIONS

This section is intended for advanced users only, as it contains settings that are useful for 

app developers. These settings should not be modified if you are not an advanced user.
The menu includes various options, such as:

·  Take bug report.
·  Stay awake.
·  Process stats.
·  USB debugging.
·  Allow mock locations.
·  Force GPU rendering.
·  Show CPU usage.
·  Background process limit.

The 

Developer options

 menu is hidden in Android by default. To enable it, go to 

Settings > About phone 

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.

Summary of Contents for X5

Page 1: ...Complete User Manual ...

Page 2: ...chat with your friends and family or enjoy your favourite social networks About This Manual To make sure that you use your smartphone 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 final product Due to firmware updates it is possible that some of the information in this manual does ...

Page 3: ... registered trademark of Mundo Reader S L The Android and Google SearchTM logos are registered trademarks of Google Inc Cyanogen is a registered trademark of Cyanogen Inc Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc MicroSDTM andthecorrespondinglogoareregisteredtrademarks of SD 3D LLC QualcommisaregisteredtrademarkofQualcommIncorpor...

Page 4: ...ng and Deleting Icons on the Home Screen 17 Creating Folders 18 Adjusting Screen Rotation 18 Learning to Use the Multi Touch Screen 20 Buttons and Icons 20 Status Bar 21 Notifications Bar 23 Keyboard 24 Phone 24 Managing Contacts 24 Adding a Contact 25 Editing an Existing Contact 25 Using a Contact 25 Create a Group of Contacts 26 Contacts to Display 26 Importing and Exporting Contacts 27 Calls 29...

Page 5: ... SETTINGS 43 System Profiles 43 Status Bar 43 Notifications Area 43 Apps 44 Accounts 44 Privacy 44 Location 45 SYSTEM SETTINGS 45 Date and Time 45 Accessibility 48 Storage 49 Language and Input 50 Backup Copies 50 Printing 50 Performance 50 About Phone 51 Developer Options 52 Performance Settings 52 Optimising Battery Life 52 Monitoring Battery Usage Information 53 Email 53 Setting up a Gmail Acco...

Page 6: ...Hangouts 65 Calendar 65 Maps and GPS Navigation 65 File Manager 66 News and Weather Genie Widget 66 AudioFX 67 Tools 67 Calculator 67 Clock 68 Sound Recorder 68 FM Radio 69 Voice Search 70 Appendices 70 Appendix A OTA Updates 70 Appendix B Technical Specifications 71 Appendix C Cleaning and Safety 73 Appendix D Information on Exposure to Radio Waves and SAR Specific Absorption Rate 73 Appendix E D...

Page 7: ... Before using your BQ smartphone for the first time please check the contents of the box If any of the following items are missing contact the vendor that sold you the device Aquaris X5 Cyanogen Edition USB to micro USB cable SIM key Documentation Quick Start Guide Warranty and Safety Manual BQ Accessories ...

Page 8: ...n Edition as this may damage the device Do not remove the battery by any means Removing it may invalidate the Warranty Noise canceller Notification LED Front flash Back Speaker Menu Microphone Home Micro USB port Front camera Rear camera Light and proximity sensor Headphone Volume keys Power button Screen lock Rear flash Headphone jack MicroSD slot Nano SIM slot ...

Page 9: ...of the device Do not attempt to remove the battery cover You will find the SIM key inside the box containing your device Make sure the device is switched off first then insert it into the SIM slot and extract the tray Place your nano SIM card into the tray Make sure it is in the correct position by using the notch on the corner to guide you see image Insert the tray into the slot with the nano SIM...

Page 10: ...bearing in mind the following recommendations a For greater security we recommend switching 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 first to avoid damaging the card and losing any data To unmount the card open the Settings menu on your smartphone and go to Storage Remove SD card c Make sure you reinsert the...

Page 11: ...nds which is located on the side of the smartphone If you have inserted two nano SIM cards into your device you will need to enter the pin for each card when you switch it on Every time your Aquaris X5 Cyanogen Edition detects a new SIM a pop up window will appear informing you of the default settings for making phone calls video calls SMS and the data connection To switch off your device hold dow...

Page 12: ... B Using a laptop or desktop computer 1 Connect the USB cable to a compatible USB port on your computer 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the micro USB port on your smartphone The battery in your Aquaris X5 Cyanogen Edition 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 charg...

Page 13: ...you can connect it as USB mass storage UMS in order to transfer files to the SD card and the computer mounting the card as an extractable device There are a number of ways to transfer files The steps below will show you how to transfer them via USB 1 Connect your Aquaris X5 Cyanogen Edition to a computer using the micro USB to USB cable provided Insert the micro USB connector into the correspondin...

Page 14: ...anual English Getting Started Setup Wizard The first time you switch on your Aquaris X5 Cyanogen Edition a setup wizard will help you to configure the basic settings for your device Language Wi Fi network Cyanogen services Google services Date time ...

Page 15: ...and Password For more information on each of these options go to Settings Lock screen Your Aquaris X5 Cyanogen Edition includes a new feature that enables you to lock and unlock your phone 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 When the screen is activated a double tap anywhere in the notificatio...

Page 16: ...ions such as missed calls messages etc and the quick settings menu will also appear here Slide from the top of the screen once to see the notifications and twice to access the quick settings 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 Widget Add widgets such as Power control time news and weather etc Clock Th...

Page 17: ... create a new shortcut to an app or contact go to the Apps menu press on the relevant icon and drag it into the desired position on the desktop Moving and Deleting Icons on the Home Screen To move an element on the Home screen press and hold 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...

Page 18: ...uto rotate screen Learning to Use the Multi Touch Screen Yoursmartphonehasacapacitivemulti touchscreenwithfivesimultaneousdetectionpoints Different movements can be made over these points which are linked to different functions Touch Touch the screen briefly to select an icon open an app activate a text entry box etc Touch and hold Touch the screen and hold for approximately 2 seconds to bring up ...

Page 19: ...ed screens or slide your finger up and down the screen to scroll through a website list or menu 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 decrease it You can also use it to activate the screen ...

Page 20: ...ed in the bottom right corner of the device If you press andhold apop upwindowwillappearenablingyoutochoosebetween Wallpapers Widgets or Settings You can configure what these do buttons via Settings Buttons Status Bar The Status bar contains important information on the device and is always visible at the top of the screen Battery almost empty Battery charging Battery fully charged Wi Fi enabled a...

Page 21: ...on You can also access this screen by pulling the bar down with two fingers The notifications and quick settings have now been integrated into one screen To receive notifications enable them in the settings of each app that you download and or by adding different accounts under Settings Accounts Add an account Go back to the Home screen and slide the bar upwards You can set which options to show o...

Page 22: ...smartphone Cast screen Enables detection of remote screens for sending images and sound AudioFX Gives access to the AudioFX app Hotspot Enables your BQ device to be used as a hotspot sharing your internet access with other devices LiveDisplay Optimise the screen according to the time of day and environmental conditions to improve readability and reduce eye strain Press to switch between modes Auto...

Page 23: ...ual keyboard 1 Enable disable caps lock 2 Change from letters to numbers and symbols or vice versa 3 Space 4 Enter return 5 Delete You can find more information on the keyboard settings and languages for text entry via Settings Language input 1 2 3 4 5 The keyboard options may vary depending on which application is being used ...

Page 24: ...ontact manually to your list via the Contacts app or via the Call history To add a contact manually 1 Access the Contacts app 2 Press the icon and the list of available accounts will appear on screen enabling you to save the contact in the desired list of contacts 3 Fill in the fields as desired a First name and surname b Photo c Phone numbers d Email address e Date f Organisation g IM h Group nam...

Page 25: ...want to call Send an SMS Press on and enter your message Send an email Press on the desired email address Other options press the icon in the top right corner Share Share this contact with another of your contacts Send contact via SMS Send this contact to another via SMS Place on Home screen Create a shortcut to this contact on the desktop Create a Group of Contacts You will be able to create grou...

Page 26: ...evious options family friends etc Importing and Exporting Contacts This option allows you to copy a series of contacts from one source and paste it to another account app or the internal phone memory To do this 1 Press on the icon in the contact list 2 Press on Import Export 3 Choose from the following options Import from storage Export to storage or Share visible contacts 4 According to the optio...

Page 27: ...right This menu enables you to View the contacts that you call the most View the incoming and outgoing call history Make calls There are a number of ways to make a phone call VIA CONTACTS 1 Access the Contacts list by any of the above methods 2 Press the name of the contact you want to call 3 Press on the number or the icon to call VIA CALL HISTORY 1 Press the phone icon on the Home screen 2 Press...

Page 28: ...r calling you and a circle containing the icon Choose from the following options 1 Press the circle and drag it to the left to reject the call 2 Press the circle and drag it to the right to answer the call If you receive a call when your device is not locked a dialogue box will appear at the top of the screen to notify you Press Block or Dismiss to block or reject the call or press Answer to pick ...

Page 29: ...ry they are calling from and the SIM card in use for this call will appear Various options will be displayed at the bottom of the screen during the call Activate the external speaker for hands free operation Mute the internal microphone Open the keypad Pause the call and place the caller on hold Block the contact End the call You can also hide your number for outgoing calls so that the person you ...

Page 30: ... the contact list Open the call application by pressing the icon on the Home screen Then press the icon and select Settings Hiding Your Caller ID 1 Press the phone icon on the Home screen 2 Press the icon and select Settings 3 Go to Call settings SIM cards 4 Additional settings 5 Press Caller ID 6 Select the Hide number option Restricting Calls To access the call barring menu 1 Open the call appli...

Page 31: ...ety of multimedia file options will appear which can be attached to the message converting it from SMS to MMS Pictures Capture picture Videos Capture video Audio Record audio Slide show Contact vCard Contact info as text To add a subject or a template simply press the icon Text messages are limited to a maximum of 160 characters per message You can write longer texts which will be sent as a single...

Page 32: ...SIM 1 messages Manage SIM 2 messages Import exporting messages Validity period for SIM 1 Validity period for SIM 2 SMS signature Add signature to messages Edit signature to messages Multimedia messages MMS Delivery reports Read report Auto enable data Auto retrieve Roaming auto retrieve Validity period for SIM 1 Validity period for SIM 2 Notifications Notifications Sound Vibrate Vibrate pattern Pu...

Page 33: ... the network you want to connect to enter the password if necessary and press Connect If it connects successfully Connected will appear below the name of the network There is a time limit for entering the Wi Fi password after which the Wi Fi will be disabled We recommend selecting the Show password option before entering it so that you can write it quickly and correctly When Wi Fi is enabled the d...

Page 34: ...o Menu WPS PIN or by pressing the physical WPS PIN button on your router BLUETOOTH Enable Bluetooth by going to Settings Bluetooth and moving the tab to the right Torenameyoursmartphone showreceivedfilesoraccesstheadvancedsettings pressthe icon To connect your smartphone to other devices go to Settings Wireless and networks Bluetooth and select the name that corresponds to your device The device w...

Page 35: ... the tabs to the right You can enable disable and configure each card for making voice calls video calls sending texts and for mobile internet You can also customise each SIM with a different colour This way it will be easier for you to identify the notifications received for each of your SIMs You cannot enable the connection on both SIM cards at the same time but you can alternate between the two...

Page 36: ...reached Press the icon to access the advanced settings and Restrict background data Show Wi Fi Network restrictions and Mobile networks options where you can enable roaming MORE Here you can enable the following Aeroplane mode Selecting this option will disable all wireless connections Default SMS app Choose from SMS or instant messaging Tethering and portable hotspots You can convert your BQ into...

Page 37: ...le and select the USB Tethering option To share your connection via Bluetooth select the Bluetooth Tethering option To share your device s network with a computer Bluetooth must be enabled on both devices VPN This option enables you to configure a virtual private network Emergency broadcasts Displays the emergencies alerts that you have selected ...

Page 38: ...r each SIM the notification sounds and you can also enable or disa ble sound and vibrate for some system features such as Dial pad touch tones Touch sounds Screen lock sounds and Vibrate on touch You can quickly access these settings using the volume keys or by pressing You can also configure interruptions Choose from the following options Don t interrupt Allow only priority interruptions you can ...

Page 39: ...o enable Cast screen in order to use your smartphone to send an audio video signal to a remote screen another smartphone tablet 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 Follow these steps to configure your Aquaris and duplicate your device s screen 1 Switch on your compatible TV and enable cast...

Page 40: ...ay on when you plug in or unplug the charger LCD density Change the density value to expand or reduce the screen and to make the icons and menus look bigger or smaller THEMES Select from various colour options to use as the main theme You can also customise the display of your device by changing the text size applications or other elements as well as the ringtone or notification alert NOTIFICATION...

Page 41: ...onal options for configuring the device which are hidden by default Go to About Phone and enable Advanced mode These options include Show arrow keys while typing which displays left and right cursors while you are writing or Buttons and layout and Navigation ring targets which enable you to change the shortcuts and the functions of the navbar The functions of the capacitive buttons Home Back and M...

Page 42: ...age the Credential storage view trusted CA certificates and install certificates from your SD card Under Miscellaneous you can enable Screen pinning which enables the current screen to remain in view until you disable it USERS If you want to share this device with others you can create additional users Youcanalsoaccessthisoptionbypullingdownthenotificationsbarandpressingthe icon Each user has thei...

Page 43: ...he icon Pressthe iconinthebottomrightcornertocreateanewprofile STATUS BAR You can configure the icons displayed in the status bar as well as the clock style and the battery status style and percentage the brightness control and the notification count NOTIFICATION DRAWER Here you can customise the quick settings panel to select how to pull down the menu to show weather above the panel which tiles t...

Page 44: ...can access your personal data the list of blocked contacts the SMS encryption settings and CyanogenMod Statistics 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...

Page 45: ...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 Use 24 hour format Enable disable the 24 hour time display format ACCESSIBILITY Here you can access certain system services to facilitate access to the device such as large text spoken word phy...

Page 46: ...ng function by shaking your device Speak caller ID Enables disables the option to say the name of the personal calling Vibration feedback Enables disables vibration feedback when an option is selected Sound 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 ...

Page 47: ...art to increase it To expand the content temporarily triple tap the area you want to expand and move around the page without lifting your finger off the screen Zoom does not affect the keypad or the navigation bar Large text Enables disables magnification of the system font size and the font size for apps to facilitate viewing of content High contrast text An experimental feature that changes the ...

Page 48: ... STORAGE You can also check the usage of the various storage units unmount the SD card to remove it safely and erase all data from the SD card or internal memory If you remove the MicroSD card from your tablet and continue to use the device some of your apps might not function until you reinsert it Make sure you switch off the tablet or safely remove the MicroSD card via the Storage menu every tim...

Page 49: ...an 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 entry method allow various options to be selected such as vibrate and sound on keypress Settings ...

Page 50: ...to connect your printer to the internet check compatibility with your printer manufacturer This feature lets you wirelessly sync the printer with your smartphone tablet or computer and print your documents from any location PERFORMANCE Enable disable the option to automatically choose an appropriate performance profile for various apps ABOUT PHONE This section displays the status of the device bat...

Page 51: ... The menu includes various options such as Take bug report Stay awake Process stats USB debugging Allow mock locations Force GPU rendering Show CPU usage Background process limit The Developer options menu is hidden in Android by default To enable it go to Settings About phone and press the last option Build number repeatedly until a message appears to say that you have correctly enabled it You wi...

Page 52: ...ider Select a short screen timeout interval by going to Settings Display lights Sleep Disable the auto sync feature for certain apps by going to Settings Accounts Note that you need to sync your email accounts manually and you will not receive any notification when updates becoming available Switch to Aeroplane mode by holding down the power button until a window displaying this option appears or ...

Page 53: ...d adjust various settings such as how emails are displayed how you can read and reply to them and notifications You can also group several accounts together so that you receive emails from different addresses at the same time Any account is accountable with the Gmail app Sending an Email 1 Open the Email app and press Compose 2 Entertherecipient semailaddress addasubjectheadingandthenwriteyourmess...

Page 54: ...e Press or to shoot depending on which option you have selected To use the zoom for photos and videos you can pinch the screen in the preview before taking the shot or you can use the volume buttons if you have configured them with this feature in the settings To access the Gallery and the picture taken press the circle that appears in the top left corner where you can see the picture or by swipin...

Page 55: ...nge is a photo mode that increases the contrast of images without losing any detail by taking 3 shots with different exposures and superposing them onto one image The HDR option is not compatible with the continuous shooting option or the flash Take photos in black and white Aw Choose from five types of light settings The default setting is Auto ISO AUTO Select the level of light sensitivity accor...

Page 56: ...ght or left to scroll through the options Here is a brief explanation of the icons of the menu Creates a grid to make it easier to frame the video Enables disables the flashlight to increase the light Enables disables audio recording Record videos in black and white Enables disables the autofocus during video recording HD 1080 Choose from HD 1080 high HD 720 medium or SD 480 low quality ...

Page 57: ... Mpx Picture quality Select High Medium or Low quality Face detection Enables disables automatic face detection ZSL Enable or disable zero shutter lag mode Volume keys function Adjust the function assigned to the volume keys The available options are Zoom Take picture Start video and Volume The default setting is Zoom Video camera settings Image stabiliser Reduces vibration during video recording ...

Page 58: ...seconds Store location Enable this option to add information on where your multimedia file was created using GPS Storage position If you have inserted the MicroSD card you can choose to save your images on the phone memory or the card Restore defaults Restore the factory settings of the camera Panoramic Mode Press the icon and a progress bar will appear indicating the sweep panorama capacity of yo...

Page 59: ... black and white Enables the number of frames captured per second to be adjusted in order to enhance the slow motion camera mode Enables disables the autofocus during video recording Time Lapse Mode You can time lapse your recordings at intervals of 0 5 seconds up to 5 minutes Remember that 30 frames are required for each second of time lapse video The faster you want the frames to move the smalle...

Page 60: ...ra and Video icons to capture the image or video Here is a brief explanation of the icons Press to switch between the front and rear cameras Leave the flash on automatic or you can enable or disable it manually Access settings such as the exposure timer enable location etc Access the advanced Camera Video and General settings To access the Gallery and see the image or video taken swipe across the ...

Page 61: ... video by swiping upwards from the bottom of the screen While you are viewing an image you can also access the following options Press the menu button or the icon to see a list of the following options Edit Rotate left right Crop Set picture as and Details Press the icon to open the image editor to add filters frames special effects contrast etc Press the se abrirá el programa de edición de imagen...

Page 62: ...simply press it and a bar will scroll across the screen displaying information on the song currently playing To open the panel of player options press the bar located at the bottom of the screen This panel gives you options such as continuous playback press the icon on the left to play the list of selected songs again when it has finished repeat the last song pause skip and random Onthisscreen you...

Page 63: ...stall apps from trusted sources To install apps from outside a website 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 meansthedownloadedfileisa rarfileandwill need to be unzippedusing acomputer orafile management program such as ES File Explorer already installed on your device Onopeningthe apkfile thesyste...

Page 64: ...the Menu button to access the following options Go back forward This option enables you return to websites you have recently visited and move forward again to the most recently viewed page Add bookmark This option enables you save a page so that you can easily return to it later Bookmarks can be grouped into folders Reload page Update the current page to refresh its content New tab Opens a new tab...

Page 65: ...ble the GPS view satellite images or even an actual view of a given location You can also select the Navigation option to enable your device to give you instructions on how to reach your destination from your current position whether travelling on foot or by car It also provides a location service to identify affiliated companies and establishments Bear in mind that none of the above information i...

Page 66: ...onhowtoaddwidgetstoyourphone seethesectiononcustomisingyour Home screen in this manual AudioFX To access the AudioFX app go to Menu AudioFX From within the app you can swipe to right and left to select any of preset modes according to the type of music Normal Classical Dance Flat Folk Heavy Metal Hip Hop Jazz Pop Rock and Custom You can configure Custom mode by swiping the coloured bars up and dow...

Page 67: ... can manage all your alarms with ease You can set up different alarms at the same time and select the name of the alarm the number of times it sounds which days of the week it is repeated the alarm tone and enable vibrate Create new alarms and delete them as often as you want To temporarily enable or disable an alarm without deleting it simply move the slider next to the alarm time to the left The...

Page 68: ...ding you will be asked if you want to save or delete the audio file If you save it you will find it with the rest of the recordings you have saved FM Radio This app allows you to listen to your favourite radio programmes and you can even record and store a broadcast on your phone s internal memory To tune in the transmitter move the dial by sliding your finger over it to search manually or press a...

Page 69: ... your phone s loudspeakers instead through the headphones select the icon and it will change into a loudspeaker To mute the current broadcast press From the menu you can also select the Record option that enables you to record and save the current broadcast on your device Voice Search On the Home screen you will find the microphone icon to launch the Voice Search app This app allows you to quickly...

Page 70: ... to install it We recommend using a Wi Fi connection to download the update package The system will guide you through the installation process to ensure that it is completed as quickly and conveniently as possible You can also check for updates manually by going to Settings About phone System updates Update A message will appear to tell you that the system is searching for available updates If an ...

Page 71: ...evice while it is charging Do not touch it with wet hands Do not hit the charger or cause it to fall Do not charge the battery using chargers that have not been approved by the manufacturer Do not use the device during electrical storms Handle and dispose of the battery and charger with caution Do not handle Li ion batteries that are damaged or leaking Donotusethedeviceinthevicinityofapacemaker If...

Page 72: ...ilabilitywillincrease Notethatfunctionalitymay bereducedorobstructedincertainareas suchasinsidebuildingsorinareasclosetobuildings Use the GPS function with caution to make sure you are not distracted while driving Emergencycalls Beingabletomakecallscannotbeguaranteedunderallconditions Never place your trust solely in mobile phones for making emergency calls With certain mobile networks certainnetw...

Page 73: ... 1 5 cm from the body In order to send data files or messages this device requires an adequate network connection On certain occasions the transmission of data files or messages may be delayed until an adequate connection becomes available Until the transmission has been completed make sure you follow the instructions on the separation distance mentioned above Appendix E Disposing of this Product ...

Page 74: ...Low Voltage Equipment and Directive 2004 108 EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility in addition to the following harmonised standards EN60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 A2 2013 EN62479 2010 EN50360 2001 A1 2012 EN 50566 2013 EN 62209 1 2006 EN 62209 2 2010 EN 301 489 1 V 1 9 2 EN 301 489 3V1 6 1 EN301489 7V1 3 1 EN301489 17V2 2 1 EN301489 24V1 5 1 EN55022 2010 EN 55024 2010 EN 55013 2013 EN 550...

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