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  • Page 1 Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual...
  • Page 2 Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition The BQ team would like to thank you for purchasing your new Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition tablet. We hope you enjoy using it. Ubuntu offers a new way of enjoying content and services on your tablet without relying on traditional apps.
  • Page 3 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. Ubuntu and Canonical are registered trademarks of Canonical Ltd. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before You Start Box Contents Product Overview Getting Started Inserting and Removing the microSD Card Switching the Device On and Off Charging the Device and Transferring Files Setup Wizard Learning to Use the Multi-Touch Screen Getting Started with Ubuntu Screen Lock Adjusting Screen Rotation Customising the Launcher...
  • Page 5 Apps Finding and Using Apps Opening and Closing Apps Reducing, Maximising and Hiding apps Switch Between Apps Contacts Browser Maps and GPS Navigation Ubuntu Store Finding new Scopes and Apps in the Ubuntu Store Uninstall Scopes and Apps Email Setting up a Gmail Account Sending an Email Replying to an Email Multimedia...
  • Page 6 Before You Start Box Contents Before 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 Edition...

  • Page 7: Before You Start

    HDMI Micro Port Volume Keys Do not attempt to remove the rear cover 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.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started Inserting and Removing the microSD Card The internal memory of your Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition can be expanded to 64 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 facing towards the back of the device.

  • Page 9: Switching The Device On And Off

    Getting Started 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 down the power button for two seconds. A menu will appear with various options.

  • Page 10: Charging The Device And Transferring Files

    2. Plug the other end of the cable into the micro-USB port on your tablet. The battery in your Aquaris M10 Ubuntu 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.
  • Page 11 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 M10 Ubuntu Edition to a computer using the micro-USB to USB cable provided. Insert the micro-USB connector into the corresponding micro-USB port on the device, and the generic USB connector into the corresponding USB port on the computer.

  • Page 12: Setup Wizard

    Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Setup Wizard The first time you switch on your Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition, a setup wizard will help you to configure the basic settings for your device: · Select the language. · Configure Lock security.

  • Page 13: Learning To Use The Multi-Touch Screen

    Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Learning to Use the Multi-Touch Screen Your Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition has a capacitive multi-touch screen with five simultaneous detection points. Different movements can be made over these points which are linked to different functions: Touch.
  • Page 14 Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Swipe or slide. Short swipe left or right to show the Launcher, see all open apps or move between Scopes. Short swipe up or down to navigate a web page, list or menu.

  • Page 15: Getting Started With Ubuntu

    Launcher. When it comes to familiarising yourself with your Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition, the most important thing you need to remember is the existence of the Launcher and Scopes.

  • Page 16: Screen Lock

    Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English Getting Started To access the Scopes manager (Manage), swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen. · Multi-tasking. To quickly switch from the app you’re using to the last app used, short swipe from the right edge of the tablet (without going past the middle of the screen).

  • Page 17: Adjusting Screen Rotation

    Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Adjusting Screen Rotation In some apps, the screen will automatically rotate from portrait (vertical) to landscape (horizontal) depending on the position of the tablet. To lock the screen rotation, go to the Launcher, press the System Settings and select Rotation Lock.

  • Page 18: Searching Your Tablet

    Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Searching your Tablet In Ubuntu, each Scope gives specific results on the content it contains. Depending on the Scope you use, it might include content available to download online, or files stored on your tablet.

  • Page 19: Accessing Indicators

    Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English Getting Started Accessing Indicators Indicators are icons which show information on the status of your tablet. They are located at the top right of the screen. Some of the most important are:...

  • Page 20: Using Scopes

    Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English Using Scopes 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 show the Launcher.

  • Page 21: Adding Scopes

    Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English Using Scopes Next, swipe left or right to select the Scope you’re looking for. If you’re looking for a song, for example, swipe until you see the Music Scope. For news, select the News Scope, and so on.
  • Page 22 Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English Using Scopes To access a Scope more quickly, you can favourite it. This will make it more 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.
  • Page 23 Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English Using Scopes You can also add a Scope to Home in the Manage menu. Just press the ✩ icon next to each Scope on this menu. The Scope will then move to the Home and the icon will change to ★.

  • Page 24: System Settings

    Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English System Settings System Settings To access the tablet’s settings, short swipe from the left edge of the screen to show the Launcher. Next, press the System Settings icon. You can also access the settings from the Applications Scope or from the System indicator.

  • Page 25: Network

    Wi-Fi and access the main settings from Wi-Fi settings… BLUETOOTH Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Your Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition will then search for nearby Bluetooth devices and show a list of results. Connect to one of these devices by selecting it and entering the necessary information when prompted.

  • Page 26: Personal

    Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English System Settings Personal BACKGROUND Select the image you want to use as the desktop background. You can choose from the default backgrounds (Ubuntu Art) or you can select Custom, to use one of your own photos.

  • Page 27: Accounts

    Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English System Settings ACCOUNTS Here you can add, administer and delete user accounts. To add a new service, press Add account: and select the application from the list of the most popular social networks.

  • Page 28: System

    Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English System Settings System BATTERY View battery duration and usage. You will also find ways of reducing battery consumption. Switch off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or GPS when you are not using them. In this section, you can also adjust the Display brightness and choose the Sleep when idle time interval.
  • Page 29 System Settings SECURITY & PRIVACY Configure your BQ Ubuntu tablet to lock automatically after a period of inactivity. To do so, go to Locking and unlocking > Lock when idle and select how long you want the device to remain idle for before it is locked. You can also select Never if you don’t want it to lock.
  • Page 30 Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English System Settings UPDATES In this section you can see downloaded updates and decide whether or not to install them. You can search for updates manually (for more information on firmware updates, see APPENDIX A at the end of this manual).
  • Page 31 Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English System Settings Reset There are two reset options: Reset Launcher: Partial reset which keeps all of your personal data intact (contacts, • apps, music, photos and videos). Erase & Reset Everything...: Complete factory reset (also known as a hard reset), which •...
  • Page 32 Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English Apps Apps Finding and Using Apps In addition to Scopes, Ubuntu lets you install applications from the Ubuntu Store. You can access your favourite apps from the Launcher. The Launcher also shows all of the apps currently running.
  • Page 33 Complete User Manual - English Apps Reducing, Maximising and Hiding Apps By default, your Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition opens all apps in full screen. You can reduce or hide them as follows: • Reduce: Use three fingers to drag the app to the space on the right, where it will take up only the right third of the screen.
  • Page 34 Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English Apps To quickly switch between two apps, short swipe from the right edge of the tablet (without going past the middle of the screen). This will take you back to the last app used.
  • Page 35 Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English Apps With the app in reduced view, slide the tab with the  icon at the bottom of the screen upwards to open the form. Then follow the process described above.
  • Page 36 Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English Apps Browser The browser is an application which lets you surf the internet quickly and easily. To access it, short swipe from the left to show the Launcher and touch the Browser icon or select it from the Applications Scope.
  • Page 37 Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English Ubuntu Store Ubuntu Store Find new Scopes and applications in the Ubuntu Store Find new applications and Scopes in the Ubuntu Store, which comes pre-installed on your tablet. Access it by clicking the icon in the Applications Scope. If you are using other applications, return Home by opening the Launcher and pressing the icon.
  • Page 38 If you didn’t set up an account the first time you switched your Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition on, you’ll have to do it when you access the app. You can create a new account or log in to an existing account.
  • Page 39 Multimedia Multimedia Your Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition has a front and a rear camera. To access them, go to the Apps Scope or short swipe from the left edge of the screen to show the Launcher and press the Camera icon.
  • Page 40 Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Camera Mode Use the Camera icon to take a photo. To access the settings, 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.
  • Page 41 Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Video Mode Press the video camera icon to access this mode. Press the record button to begin recording. Touch it again to stop recording. To access the settings, slide the tab at the bottom of the screen upwards to display the menu.
  • Page 42 Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Image Gallery To view the images and videos stored on your device, press the Gallery icon in the Applications Scope. The main screen of the Gallery allows you to browse the images and videos stored on your device.
  • Page 43 Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English Multimedia Playing and Managing your Music One way of playing music is via the Music app which your tablet includes by default in the Apps Scope. However, the Music app only lets you manage content you have already added.
  • Page 44 Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English Utilities Utilities Calculator You will find various utilities on your tablet, such as a practical calculator, which allows you to make basic as well as scientific or advanced calculations. Swipe calculations to the left to copy, edit or favourite them. You can then access them from the Favourites tab at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 45 Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English Utilities Copy and Paste To copy a word or section of text: 1. Touch and hold a word or piece of text for one second. 2. A menu will then appear, including the option to Copy.
  • Page 46 Convergence Convergence Your Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition is the world’s first tablet with Ubuntu OS, which allows the device to be used in a convergent way, among many other options. Convergence allows the user to use two different interfaces, the tablet interface and the PC interface, in a single device.
  • Page 47 Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English Convergence Another way in which the convergent interface differs is the multi-task mode. Move the cursor to the right edge of the screen to view open apps and Scopes. To close them, place the cursor at the top of the window you want to close.
  • Page 48 If there are any, the installation process will be the same as the process described previously. Appendix B. Technical Specifications You can find all the technical information for your device by visiting bq.com/uk/tablets and selecting the corresponding model. In Specifications you will find information on the following: ·...
  • Page 49 Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English Appendices Appendix C. Cleaning and Safety CLEANING Before cleaning your device, make sure you have switched it off and disconnected all cables. Do not pour or spray any liquids directly onto the device. After cleaning, make sure the screen is completely dry before reconnecting any cables and switching the device back on.
  • Page 50 Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English Appendices · Switch off the tablet upon boarding an aeroplane. The electronic components of a motor vehicle may malfunction as a result of radio frequency interference from the device. · Prolonged exposure to high levels of sound pressure may cause permanent damage to hearing.
  • Page 51 Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English Appendices 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, which include safety margins, are based on scientific guidelines that include safety margins designed to ensure the safety of everyone, regardless of age or state of health.
  • Page 52 Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Complete User Manual - English Appendices Anexo F. Declaración de conformidad Mundo Reader, S.L. Calle Sofía, 10 Pol. Ind. Európolis 28232 - Las Rozas de Madrid (Madrid) Spain Tel. +34 91 787 58 59 CIF: B85991941...
  • Page 53 Firmware version BQ Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition: Ubuntu 15.04 (r1)

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