Complete User Manual
Aquaris M10
Ubuntu Edition
Page 1: ...Complete User Manual Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition...
Page 2: ...tes you ll be browsing the music photos videos applications and other services you want to use much faster than with other tablets About this Manual To make sure that you use your device correctly ple...
Page 3: ...rmation to help you get the best out of your device Trademarks The BQ logo is a registered trademark of Mundo Reader S L Ubuntu and Canonical are registered trademarks of Canonical Ltd Wi Fi is a regi...
Page 4: ...16 Screen Lock 17 Adjusting Screen Rotation 17 Customising the Launcher 18 Searching your Tablet 19 Accessing Indicators 20 Using Scopes 20 Using Scopes 21 Adding Scopes 21 Managing Scopes 24 System S...
Page 5: ...9 Multimedia 40 Camera Mode 41 Video Mode 42 Image Gallery 43 Playing and Managing your Music 44 Utilities 44 Calculator 44 Clock 45 Copy and Paste 45 Taking screenshots 45 Optimising Battery Life 46...
Page 6: ...using your BQ M10 Ubuntu Edition 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 M10 Ubuntu Editio...
Page 7: ...r of your BQ Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition as this may damage the device Do not remove the battery by any means Removing it may invalidate the Warranty Microphone Notification LED Speaker Micro USB Port...
Page 8: ...the metal pins are facing towards the back of the device Push thecardinuntilyouhearaslightclick whichindicatesthatithasbeeninsertedcorrectly If the card is not inserted correctly the device may not r...
Page 9: ...ice Switching the Device On and Off To switch on your Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition press and hold down the power button for a few seconds which is located on the side of the device To switch it off hold...
Page 10: ...or desktop computer 1 Connect the USB cable to 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 Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Ed...
Page 11: ...to transfer files The steps below will show you how to transfer them via USB 1 Connect your Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition to a computer using the micro USB to USB cable provided Insert the micro USB con...
Page 12: ...p you to configure the basic settings for your device Select the language Configure Lock security Connect to a Wi Fi network Activate location services To access the device s GPS location services you...
Page 13: ...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 Tou...
Page 14: ...hort swipe up or down to navigate a web page 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 Do...
Page 15: ...ts System Settings Camera Gallery Browser and Home Home To access Home which allows you to search for music videos photos local services and more short swipe from the left edge of the screen to show t...
Page 16: ...en Lock When you switch on or wake your tablet you will see the customised Ubuntu welcome screen This screen is constructed from the data collected as you use your device and shows information like th...
Page 17: ...the device You can lock your favourite apps to the Launcher When you use the Launcher for the first time it will contain quick access icons to the most used functions You can also customise it by addi...
Page 18: ...w the Launcher 2 Select Home to show all of the Scopes 3 Swipe left or right to select the Scope which best fits the type of content you re looking for If you re looking for films for example select t...
Page 19: ...ing it off the screen Once you have selected it slide your finger downwards to open the notifications curtain This will give you more information and options for each indicator You can also do the sam...
Page 20: ...English Using Scopes Using Scopes Scopes are windows to a whole host of content and services based on your location and interests To access Scopes 1 Short swipe from the left edge of the screen to sh...
Page 21: ...een to show the Launcher 2 Press the Home icon 3 Go to the Apps Scope and select the Ubuntu Store icon which appears at the bottom Search for new Scopes in the Ubuntu Store by following the steps desc...
Page 22: ...e easily accessible by swiping to the left or right from Home To favourite a Scope open it and press the Star icon located at the top right of the screen The Scope will then move from the Also install...
Page 23: ...rom the Home category and will be placed back in Also installed Finally to change the order of the Scopes in Home touch and hold the Scope you want to move The star will change to Use this icon to dra...
Page 24: ...icon You can also access the settings from the Applications Scope or from the System indicator Search Bar Search the settings for quicker access to them Rotation Lock Enable DisabletheRotationLockopt...
Page 25: ...ge your Wi Fi connections from the Network indicator See the current connection status enable disable Wi Fi and access the main settings from Wi Fi settings BLUETOOTH Enables disables the Bluetooth fu...
Page 26: ...Camera or Browser SOUND Enable Disable silent mode keyboard sound or other vibrations You can also configure sound options from the Sound indicator Enable Disable Silent Mode adjust the Volume open th...
Page 27: ...l networks Follow the steps required by each service to log in with your usual username and password Depending on the service you have chosen you may also be asked to grant permission for other apps t...
Page 28: ...cally in Battery settings MOUSE TOUCHPAD Adjust the cursor settings by moving the slider on the Move and Scroll bars right or left You can also choose the Primary button BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightne...
Page 29: ...Lock security and select one of the three options Swipe no security 4 digit passcode Passphrase If you don t have an existing passcode or passphrase choose one and then confirm it in the box below The...
Page 30: ...l appear on the System Settings icon in the Launcher indicating the number of downloads available What s more the Notifications icon in the indicator area at the top of the screen will turn green You...
Page 31: ...t options Reset Launcher Partial reset which keeps all of your personal data intact contacts apps music photos and videos Erase Reset Everything Completefactoryreset alsoknownasahardreset which restor...
Page 32: ...swipe from the left edge of the screen to show the Launcher To see all of the apps installed on your tablet go to the Apps Scope Opening and Closing Apps To open an app press the corresponding icon in...
Page 33: ...hree fingers to drag the app to the space on the left and it will take up the whole screen Hide With the application in reduced mode place your finger on the left edge of the app and swipe it to the r...
Page 34: ...your contacts on your Ubuntu tablet Thefirsttimeyouaccessit youwillbegiventheoptiontoimportyourcontactsfromyourGoogle account You can also sync them later on from the Settings menu or in the Today Sc...
Page 35: ...ed above Editing or Delete an Existing Contact To edit or delete a contact from the list 1 Select the contact from the list and press Edit 2 Edit the saved information To add more information select A...
Page 36: ...has loaded View the app options from the Menu icon located next to the address bar The menu contains the following options Share Access messaging apps and social networks in order to share the page yo...
Page 37: ...nd install new Scopes you need to set up an Ubuntu One account with your email address and a password and accept the terms and conditions Uninstalling Scopes and Apps You can t delete the main Scopes...
Page 38: ...patible with the Gmail app To do so touch your user icon at the top right of the screen Next select Add account and follow the steps required Sending an Email 1 Open the Gmail app and press Compose 2...
Page 39: ...the Launcher and press the Camera icon Use the icon to switch between the two cameras Both cameras can be used to take pictures and record videos The rear camera also has autofocus To use the zoom fu...
Page 40: ...ystem adjusts the brightness of images balancing light areas and dark areas without losing any detail When enabled the camera takes three shots at different exposures and then combines them into one i...
Page 41: ...gs slide the tab at the bottom of the screen upwards to display the menu The menu contains the following icons Switch location on or off Enable this option to add information on where your video was c...
Page 42: ...the Gallery from the Camera after you take a photo or record a video To do so swipe the preview image left While you are viewing an image you can also access the following options Change the way you...
Page 43: ...e available online Touch any of the songs you see in the Scope in order to play them There are two ways of adding music to your device Import music connect the tablet to the computer with the cable su...
Page 44: ...nd time zone Swipeupfromthebottomofthescreentoaccessyoursavedalarms Addanewalarmbypressing the icon at the top right corner of the screen Enter the alarm time add a label define the sound and set the...
Page 45: ...attery by disabling features you don t need To optimise battery settings short swipe from the left edge of the screen to show the Launcher and then go to System Settings Battery Switch off Wi Fi Bluet...
Page 46: ...onnect the mouse and keyboard to the hub 2 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the hub 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your tablet Once the connection has been establi...
Page 47: ...indow Desktop Mode Convergent interface without a mouse You can also use the PC interface without a mouse and keyboard To do so select Desktop Mode in the System indicator You can then use your finger...
Page 48: ...pdates available What s more the Notifications icon in the indicator area at the top of the screen will turn green The system will guide you through the installation process to ensure that it is compl...
Page 49: ...hands Do not pull on the cable to unplug the charger Do not use the device 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 usi...
Page 50: ...otclaimorin any way guarantee the accuracy of any location based information When the device is using location based information it may suffer from interruptions or failuresanditsdependenceonnetworkav...
Page 51: ...lines on exposure to radio frequency when it is positioned at least 1 5 cm from the body In order to send data files or messages this device requires an adequate network connection On certain occasion...
Page 52: ...ective 2006 95 EC on Electrical Safety for Low Voltage Equipment and Directive 2004 108 EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility in addition to the following harmonised standards EN60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1...
Page 53: ...Firmware version BQ Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Ubuntu 15 04 r1...
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