Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual
Aquaris X3 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. Likewise, due to firmware updates, it is possible that some of the information in this manual does not correspond exactly to the operation of your device.
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Index 07 07 08 Before You Start Box Contents Product Overview 09 09 10 11 12 14 15 Getting Started Inserting the SIM cards Switching the Device On and Off Inserting and Removing the microSD Card Charging the Device and Transferring Files Setup Wizard Learning to Use the Multi-Touch Screen 17 17 17 18 19 22 23 26 27 Desktop Features Adjusting Screen Rotation Buttons and Icons Screen Lock Home Screen Status Bar Notification Bar Lock Screen Keyboard 28 Telephone 28 Managing Contacts 31 Calls 35 SMS and
37 38 38 38 38 39 39 39 40 40 40 Settings NETWORK AND INTERNET Wi-Fi Mobile Network Data Usage VPN Aeroplane mode Bluetooth Cast screen NFC Android Beam 41 41 42 42 42 42 APPS AND NOTIFICATIONS Postpone Individual Notifications Notification Channels and Categories Notification Dots Background colours Quick Settings 43 BATTERY 44 DISPLAY 45 SOUND 47 STORAGE 47 48 48 SECURITY AND LOCATION Device Security Privacy 49 ACCOUNTS 49 49 ACCESIBILITY Accesibility scan 50 GOOGLE 51 51 51 51 52 52 5
52 ABOUT PHONE 53 63 Multimedia Photos 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 58 58 Apps Individual Permission for Apps from Unknown Sources Play Store Chrome Calendar Maps and GPS Navigation Email Calculator Clock 59 59 59 59 59 60 60 60 Useful Advice OTA Updates Autofill Service Smart Text Selection Progressive Installation Progress Bar New emojis Compress Files New Picture-in-Picture Option (PiP) 61 Appendices 61 Appendix A: Technical Specifications 61 Appendix B: Cleaning and Safety 64 Appendix C: Disposing of th
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Before You Start Before You Start Box Contents Before using your 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 X3 Type-C to Type-A USB 2.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Before You Start Product Overview Rear Camera Noise canceller Receiver Notification LED Front Camera NanoSIM/ microSD slot Volume keys Power button Security Switch Headphone jack Micróophone Type C USB port Fingerprint scanner Speaker Do not attempt to remove the rear cover of your Aquaris X3, as this may damage the device. Do not remove the battery by any means. Removing it may invalidate the warranty.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Getting Started Inserting the SIM cards Your Aquaris X3 is a dual SIM smartphone which accepts two nano-SIM cards in the same slot. You can access the SIM tray from the exterior of the device. Do not attempt to remove the battery cover. Ensure the device is switched off, then extract the tray by inserting the key into the hole beside the SIM slot. Place your nano-SIM card into the tray.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Switching the Device On and Off To switch on your Aquaris X3, press and hold down the power button for a few seconds located on the side of the smartphone. Power On /Off If there are two nano-SIM cards in your device, when switching it on you will need to enter the PIN for each one.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Inserting and Removing the MicroSD Card The internal memory of your Aquaris X3 can be expanded to 256 GB using a microSD card. To insert a microSD card, follow these steps: Insert the point of the SIM key into the ejector hole. Extract the tray and place the microSD card on it. Make sure the metal pins are pointing toward the inside of the device (see image).
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Charging the Device and Transferring Files Your smartphone contains a rechargeable (non-removable) 3600 mAh battery which is charged via the USB type-C port located at the bottom of the device. To charge the battery, a Type-C to Type-A USB 2.0 cable is supplied with the telephone. To charge, follow these simple steps: A) Using the supplied mains adapter: 1. Plug the Type-A USB 2.0 of the cable into the USB port of the mains adapter. 2.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Connecting your smartphone to a computer using the USB cable also allows you to transfer files between the two devices (from its internal memory or from the inserted microSD card).This will allow you to use, copy or store images, videos, music, text documents, etc. on one or both devices. Swipe the notification bar in order to access to the different options available.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Setup Wizard The first time you switch on your Aquaris X3, a setup wizard will help you to configure the basic settings for your device: · Language · SIM cards · Wi-Fi networks · Google Account · Protect your phone After adding your Google account you have the option to add another account in the Gmail application.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Learning to Use the Multi-Touch Screen Your smartphone has a capacitive multi-touch screen with five simultaneous detection points. Different movements, which are linked to different functions, can be made using these points: Touch. Touch the screen briefly to select an icon, open an app, activate a text-entry box, etc. Long press. Touch the screen and hold for approximately 2 seconds to bring up an options menu. Drag.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Swipe or slide. Swipe your finger left or right on the Home screen to access the extended screens. Slide it up or down to scroll through a website, list or menu. Pinch. Place two fingers on the screen at the same time, separate them to zoom in and bring them together to zoom out. Double-tap. Tap the screen twice in quick succession to zoom in. Repeat the action to zoom out. This can also be used to activate the screen.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Desktop Features Adjusting Screen Rotation With some apps the screen will rotate automatically from portrait (vertical) to landscape (horizontal) and vice versa depending on how you are holding your device. To lock the screen rotation, go to Settings > Display > Advanced > Auto-rotate screen and disable it. Automatic screen rotation can also be enabled or disabled using the Auto-Rotate toggle in the quick settings menu.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features The Safety Switch is located on the left side of the device. This button has three positions: 1. Normal mode: All functionalities are enabled. 2. Privacy mode: Camera and microphone are disabled. 3. Total privacy mode: In addition to the camera and microphone, data usage is disabled. Screen Lock By default, the screen of your smartphone will lock itself automatically after a prolonged period of inactivity.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Home Screen The Home screen or Desktop is the main access route to the tools and apps installed on your Aquaris. From here you can check the status of your device, visit websites, open apps, etc. 1 2 3 4 4 5 1 Status and notification bar. Check the time, Wi-Fi signal, network coverage for each SIM, audio profile, Bluetooth status and remaining battery power. Notifications such as missed calls, messages, etc. appear here.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Customising the Home screen The Home screen can be extended to the right. To scroll through the Home screen and Extended screens swipe right or left. You can customise these screens with images, shortcuts, apps and widgets.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features To create a shortcut to an app or contact go to the apps drawer, press on the app’s icon and drag it to the desired position on the desktop. App shortcuts can also be created from an app icon regardless of whether it is on the Home screen or in the apps drawer. Long-pressing an app icon reveals a menu containing quick actions or shortcuts offered by the said app.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Moving, deleting or uninstalling items on the Home Screen To move an item on the Home screen, long-press it to detach it from the background, drag it to the desired position and release. You can also move items from one extended screen to another by dragging them to the screen’s edge. To delete an item drag it to the cross labelled Remove. When the icon turns grey, release it to delete.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Notification bar The notifications and quick settings have now been integrated into one screen. To view the notifications, pull the bar down with one finger. Dismiss them all at once by tapping Clear all, or swipe them to the side one by one. The notifications are more interactive. They’re expandable, show content and are bundled by app. Replying to a message received through a messaging app can be done directly from the notification.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Swiping the Notification bar down with one finger reveals a row of six quick settings tiles. Swiping it down with two fingers shows the rest of the options, which provide quick and easy access to many settings. Use the icon in the top right corner to choose which options to display or hide. Some options, which are hidden by default, will be explained in more detail later.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features The following options can be enabled/disabled via the pull-down menu: Wi-Fi: enables/disables the Wi-Fi connection. Bluetooth: enables/disables Bluetooth. B attery saver: displays battery usage information. Details, such as a usage graph, the battery level percentage and the approximate time remaining are shown. Battery saver mode can also be enabled/disabled here. Do not disturb: enables/disables Do Not Disturb mode.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Grayscale: enables/disables grayscale mode, tha consist on changing the screen to black and white, as a reminder that we have to go to sleep. Storage: allows access to the file storage application. Advanced settings for certain functions, such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, can be accessed by long-pressing their icons.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Desktop Features Keyboard Tapping a text field reveals a virtual keyboard. 1 5 2 4 3 1 Enable/disable caps lock. 2 Change from letters to numbers and symbols, or vice versa. 3 Space. 4 Enter/return. 5 Delete. The keyboard options may vary depending on the application being used. More information about keyboard settings and text input languages is available in Settings > System > Languages and input.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Phone Phone The phone book included with our Aquaris X2 / X2 Pro is the Google Contacts app, which varies slightly from the AOSP that we were using until now. The Google Contacts app allows contacts to be saved in the app itself to avoid losing any contacts when saving them on the SIM card or Phone. The SIM is an external element that could get broken, damaged or lost, and if you change to another company, a change of the physical card is usually necessary.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Phone To add a contact via the Call log, tap the contact icon to the left of the number you wish to save, then tap the Create new contact option (or add this number to an existing contact). Next, select the account to which to save the new contact and fill in the fields as described above. Tapping the number will show a list with the following options: Create new contact, Add a contact, Send message, Block/mark as spam and Call details.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Phone Create a Group of Contacts Easily organise contacts into groups with the Contacts app. Save contacts to your Gmail account to be able to do this. For example, you can have different groups for friends, colleagues, family, etc. To create a group: 1. Select the contact you want to add to a group. 2. Tap the icon to edit the contact. 3. Tap More fields and slide your finger to the “Group name” field. 4. Select the group name or tap Create new group. 5.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Phone Calls Tap the icon on the Home screen to access the call menu. Your favourite contacts appear here, defined as the people you are most frequently in touch with. Tap Contacts to open the list of contacts. From Recents you can access the chronologically ordered log for incoming and outgoing calls. This menu enables you to: · View the contacts that you call the most. · View the log for incoming and outgoing calls. · Make calls.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Phone If a call is received while the device is locked you can choose to answer it, reject it or respond with a text message. The telephone number of an incoming call will be displayed on the smartphone’s screen. Available options are: 1. Swipe the call icon upward to accept the incoming call. 2. Swipe the call icon downward to reject the incoming call. 3. Tap the message icon to respond to the call with a text message.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Phone Options Available During a Telephone Call At the top of the screen, the caller’s name (if stored in your lists of contacts), the phone number (mobile and/or landline), the country 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: Mute: mutes the internal microphone. Keypad: opens the numeric keypad.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Phone Hiding the Caller ID This option prevents your number from appearing on the device of the called person. To do this: 1. Press the 2. Press the icon on the Home screen. icon and select Settings. 3. Go to Call Accounts and select the SIM for which you wish to hide your number. 4. Additional settings. 5. Caller ID. 6. Select Hide number. Call barring To access the call barring menu: 1. Open the call application by tapping the 2.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Phone SMS and MMS Google’s new texting app is called Android Messages. This app enhances the messaging experience given that it is compatible with the new RCS standard (Rich Communication Services). This standard lets you send rich messages (for example, group text-messages or messages with emojis, images, videos, locations or audio notes) through data or Wi-Fi networks. The app can be opened via the apps drawer or its shortcut on the Home screen.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Phone Other options include replying to an existing message or the possibility of choosing the SIM from which you want to send. The icon to the right of the text entry field indicates the SIM in use, tapping it will toggle between SIM 1 and SIM 2. Contacts can also be called with this app. Do so by tapping the right corner.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Settings Settings You can fully configure your device using the options listed in the Settings menu . Suggestions appear at the top of the menu for configuring your device, such as the wallpaper or your email account. You can delete the history by going to the icon > Delete history. It also provides information on the default settings enabled, such as the Data saver or Do not disturb mode, and gives you the option to disable them.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Settings Network and internet From this menu, you can access the following settings: Wi-Fi, Mobile network, Data usage, Wi-Fi hotspot/ Tethering, VPN and Aeroplane mode. WI-FI If Wi-Fi is disabled, move the selector to the right. Your BQ device will automatically search for available Wi-Fi networks. These are displayed in a list that refreshes automatically. Tap the name of the network you want to connect to, enter the password if necessary and tap Connect.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Settings VPN This option enables you to configure a virtual private network. AEROPLANE MODE Selecting this option will disable all wireless connections. Connected devices This option contains the settings for Bluetooth, Send screen, NFC, Android Beam, Printing and USB. BLUETOOTH Enable Bluetooth by going to Settings > Connected devices > Bluetooth and moving the selector to the right.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Settings CAST SCREEN Your smartphone can send an audio/video signal to a remote screen (another smartphone, a tablet, television, etc.) via Wi-Fi, effectively mirroring the first screen on both devices. Enable Cast screen by tapping the icon. The telephone will start searching for nearby wireless screens. Remember that for this to work the remote screen must be compatible with the Miracast or DLNA protocols.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Settings Apps and notifications The settings relating to notifications and apps permissions are located here. Enhanced hierarchical organisation of your notifications. The notifications are not shown in order of arrival, instead, each type of notification now has its own space. Notifications are grouped into four categories, being ordered from greater or lesser importance and differentiated by colour and height.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Settings CHANNELS AND NOTIFICATION CATEGORIES The new notification channels enable us to personalise the type of notifications that are shown by each app. Previously, Android only allowed us to block all notifications generated by an app, but now we can select which ones we want to see and those we don’t for each app using the system settings, without having to go the the settings of the app itself.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Settings BACKGROUND COLOURS Ongoing notifications appear with a coloured background, which adapts to multimedia content (for example, to the album cover). QUICK SETTINGS The notifications and quick settings continue to be integrated into one screen. To view the notifications, pull the bar down with one finger. Dismiss them all at once by tapping Clear all, or swipe them to the side one by one.
// Aquaris X2 / Aquaris X2 Pro Guía completa de usuario - español Settings Display BRIGHTNESS LEVEL Adjusts the brightness of the screen. NIGHT LIGHT When this feature is enabled the screen takes on an orangey tone that lowers the emission of blue light providing relief for the eyes. It has two settings: There are two options for configuring this mode: 1. Tap Schedule to choose how you want it to activate it. 2. When enabled, Night light will function in accord with how it has been set up.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Settings FONT SIZE Four font sizes are available. DISPLAY SIZE Increase or decrease the size of items on the screen SCREEN SAVER Enables or disables this feature. AMBIENT DISPLAY Turns on the screen when a notification arrives. This feature makes your device wake up as soon as it is picked up and tilted at an angle of 35º or more. TAP TO WAKE/SLEEP Enabling this option allows the smartphone’s display to be turned on or off with a double-tap.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Settings Enjoy your favourite ringtones and sounds Add your own ringtones and sounds without having to import them from a computer or other apps: on selecting the ringtone, you can choose any audio file on your device. To personalise your ringtones, go to Settings > Sound > Ringtone.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Settings Storage Two new ways to manage storage have been added to this section: 1. A Storage manager which enables us to quickly and conveniently free up space provides access to the list of programs by categories, showing both the space being occupied and their corresponding files, so that the files can be selected and deleted effectively. 2.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Settings DEVICE SECURITY Screen security, the type of screen lock (none, swipe, pattern, PIN or password) and the SIM card lock can be set in this section. If you haven’t already done so on starting your device for the first time, you can now add a Digital fingerprint to unlock your telephone, authorise purchases or sign in to apps. Any digital fingerprint that you add can perform these actions. An assistant will guide you through the fingerprint setup.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Settings In the Location services menu you can access the Google location history and enable Qualcomm ® IZat TM hardware accelerated location. Under Settings > Security and location > Location > Recent location requests, you will find a list of apps that have requested access to your device’s location and the amount of battery they used.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Settings 2. The second step demonstrates how to use the main menu or sub-menus, which provide access to all the device’s interactive features. 3. Lastly, there is an explanation on how to temporarily disable the scanning system and switch over to Assistant mode, which provides standard device usage. System Captions: customises the captions. Standard options are: Language: set the language in which captions are to be displayed.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Settings System LANGUAGES AND INPUT The system language, automatic spell checker and personal dictionary can be configured in this section. You can also configure the keyboard, text input methods, voice typing and pointer speed. It is now possible to add more than one language preference. Do this via Settings > Languages and input > Languages, then select Add a language. A list of available languages will appear.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Settings BACKUP AND RESET Here you can back up your app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings on the Google servers. To back up your data, a Google account must be set up on your device. Ensure to enter all your Google account data in the initial setup wizard. In this way, when restoring a backup saved on the Google server, all your apps and their corresponding data will be restored.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Multimedia Photos To view the images and videos stored on your device use the Photos app located in the apps drawer. The main screen of the Photos app lets you browse the images and videos stored on your device. Tap on an image or video to view it. You can also access the image gallery after taking a photograph or recording a video. To do this, tap the circular thumbnail of the last photograph or video. It is located in the bottom left corner.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Apps Apps To open the list of applications, simply swipe from the bottom of the screen or tap the icon (located just above the dock). The apps drawer contains an alphabetically ordered list of preinstalled and downloaded apps. The apps are arranged vertically. Scroll the list up or down with your finger. Long-pressing the sidebar displays the first letter of the applications making them easier to find.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Apps Play Store Your smartphone comes with a preinstalled app store that offers you access to all types of programs, games, music, films, books and more. Downloads are arranged into logical 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. When downloads are not free, the price will appear beside the app description.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Apps · Help and feedback: view feedback from other users, leave your opinion and consult the help documentation. Calendar Manage your daily tasks with the Calendar tool and sync them with your email account. This enables you to share appointments, meetings and events with your contacts. It also enables you to set up reminder alerts and notifications so that you never miss an appointment.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Apps Email Setting up a Gmail account You will need to set up a Gmail account the first time you switch on your smartphone or after doing a factory reset (this deletes all data). You may use an account that you already have. Alternatively, the system will help you create a new one. Please note that a Gmail account is required to access part of the device’s functionality. Some apps will not be available until the said account has been correctly set up.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Apps Calculator You will find various tools on your smartphone, such as a practical calculator, which allows you to make basic as well as scientific or advanced calculations. Only the basic options are shown when the app is launched. To access the advanced options, either swipe the screen to the left or rotate the device. Clock Your device comes with a useful Clock that has various functions. The first tab lets you easily manage your Alarms.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Useful Advive and New Features Useful Advice and New Features OTA Updates OTA stands for Over the Air, which refers to the way that firmware updates are sent to your device, namely, through a data connection. There are no complex update procedures and minimal user intervention is required. Your device periodically checks for new updates to the operating system. These usually include performance improvements or additional features for your smartphone.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Useful Advive and New Features New emojis The traditional Android emojis showing the little balloons with a character inside give way to the latest emoticons which are recognisable by everyone. They take on a circular form, similar to the ones used by the majority of apps.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Appendices Appendices Appendix A: Technical specifications. These are some principal Specifications: Specification Value Dimensions 158.92 x 75.49 x 8.31 Weight 176gr Screen 6,3” FHD Processor SDM660 Qualcomm Internal Memory 64 + 4 GB Battery 3600 mAh Typ Camera Front: 13MP Rear: 12MP + 5MP + 8MP GPS GPS - Glonass - BeiDou - Galileo CLEANING Before cleaning your device, switch it off and disconnect all system and power cables.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Appendices · Do not use the device near a pacemaker. If possible, avoid using it at distances under 15 cm from the pacemaker as it could interfere with the pacemaker’s operation. During a call, hold the device on the opposite side of the implant . · Do not use the device in a hospital or near medical equipment that may be susceptible to radio frequency interference.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Appendices · Wi-Fi (WLAN). This device can be used in all European countries and Russia. Frequency intervals that oscillate between 5150 Mhz and 5350 Mhz are limited to inside spaces. Consult your device’s Wi-Fi bands in the product specifications. · Using the device under good reception conditions reduces the amount of radiation received. The level of reception quality is indicated by the coverage icon . · Aeroplane mode.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Appendices Appendix C: Disposing of this Product Correctly (Electrical and electronic waste). (Applicable within the European Union and in European countries with selective waste collection systems). The presence of this symbol on the product, accessories or accompanying informative material indicates that, at the end of their service lives, neither the product nor its electronic accessories (charger, cables, etc.) are to be disposed of with household waste.
// Aquaris X3 Complete User Manual - English Appendices LTE Band 20 23.50 dBm LTE Band 28 23.50 dBm LTE Band 12 23.00 dBm LTE Band 13 24.00 dBm LTE Band 17 23.00 dBm LTE Band 26 23.00 dBm LTE Band 38 23.50 dBm LTE Band 40 23.50 dBm LTE Band 41 23.00 dBm 2.4 GHz WLAN 18.15 dBm 5.2 GHz WLAN 16.08 dBm 5.3 GHz WLAN 15.94 dBm 5.5 GHz WLAN 15.71 dBm 5.8 GHz WLAN 12.28 dBm Bluetooth 9.11 dBm NFC -24.
