About This Manual Aquaris E10 / Aquaris E10 3G The bq team would like to thank you for purchasing your new tablet Aquaris E10 / Aquaris E10 3G. We hope you enjoy using it. With this device you can browse the internet, check your email, play games, use apps...
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Complete User Manual ENGLISH Contents Contents BEFORE YOU START Box Contents Product Overview GETTING STARTED Inserting a Micro-SIM Card* Inserting and Removing the MicroSD Switching the Device On and Off Charging the Tablet and Transferring Files Setup Wizard HOME SCREEN Screen Lock Home Screen Extending the Home Screen...
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Complete User Manual ENGLISH Contents PHONE* Managing Contacts Adding a Contact Editing an Existing Contact Using a Contact Create a Group of Contacts Contacts to Display Importing and Exporting Contacts Blocking a Contact Calls Options Available During a Phone Call Hiding Your Caller ID Restricting Calls SMS and MMS...
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Complete User Manual ENGLISH Contents ACCOUNTS SYSTEM SETTINGS Date and Time Scheduled Power On and Off Accessibility Printing About Tablet Developer Options PERFORMANCE SETTINGS Optimising Battery Life Monitoring Battery Usage Information EMAIL Setting Up a Gmail Account Setting Up Other Email Accounts Sending an Email Replying to an Email MULTIMEDIA...
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Complete User Manual ENGLISH Contents TOOLS Calculator Clock Sound Recorder FM Radio Voice Search APPENDICES APPENDIX A: OTA Updates APPENDIX B: Technical Specifications APPENDIX C: Cleaning and Safety APPENDIX D: Information on Exposure to Radio Waves and the SAR Information on Exposure to Radio Waves and SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) APPENDIX E: Disposing of his Product Correctly APPENDIX F: Declaration of Conformity...
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. Aquaris E10 / Aquaris E10 3G...
Micro-SIM slot * SIM card slot only available on the Aquaris E10 3G model. Do not attempt to remove the rear cover of your Bq Aquaris E10 / Aquaris E10 3G, as this may damage the device. Do not remove the battery by any means. Removing it may invalidate the warranty.
Getting Started GETTING STARTED Inserting a Micro-SIM card* Your Bq Aquaris E10 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.
ENGLISH Getting Started Inserting andRemoving the MicroSD Your Bq Aquaris E10 / Aquaris E10 3G has an internal memory that can be expanded to 32 GB by 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.
Switching the Device On and Off To switch on your Bq Aquaris E10 / Aquaris E10 3G, press and hold down (for a few seconds) the power button located on the side of the tablet.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the micro-USB port on your tablet. The battery in your bq Aquaris E10 / Aquaris E10 3G mini is non-removable. If it is removed by anyone other than our Technical Support staff, your device could...
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There are a number of ways to transfer files. The steps below will show you how to transfer them via USB: 1. Connect your bq Aquaris E10 / Aquaris E10 3G to a computer using the micro-USB to USB cable supplied. Insert the micro-USB connector into the corresponding port on the device, and the generic USB connector into the corresponding port on the computer.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Getting Started Setup Wizard The first time you switch on your bq Aquaris E10 / Aquaris E10 3G, a setup wizard will help you to configure the basic settings for your device: · Language · Wi-Fi network ·...
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Home Screen HOME SCREEN 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Home Screen Home Screen The Home screen, or Start screen, is your 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. Status and Notifications bar.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Home Screen 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. These options consist of the following: · Wallpaper: You can select which image to use as a background for the Home screen and extended screens.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Home Screen 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Home Screen 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 Screenshot folder. If you are accessing the tablet via your computer, go to Pictures >...
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Complete User Manual ENGLISH Home Screen 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.
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Complete User Manual ENGLISH Home Screen Pinch. Place two fingers on the screen at the same time and move them towards one. 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 ENGLISH Home Screen 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 .
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Home Screen 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.
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Complete User Manual ENGLISH Home Screen The options that can be enabled and disabled from the Quick Settings menu (accessed by pulling down the Status bar from the top left) include: Brightness: You can select from automatic or manual brightness adjustment and set the desired level.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Home Screen Data Usage: A shortcut to Settings > Data usage. Sound record: Gives you access to the app for making audio recordings. 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Phone 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. Using this application you can: ·...
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Phone 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Phone · 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) - Share: Share this contact with another of your contacts. - Delete contact - Print - Set ringtone: Enables you to assign a different ringtone for a specific contact...
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Phone When you save a contact on the tablet, you can set a special ringtone or notification for the entire group so that you can easily recognise incoming calls and messages from members of that group. Contacts to Display This is a very useful option that allows you to choose which contacts are shown on your contacts list.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Phone 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 icon on the Home screen to access the call menu.
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Complete User Manual ENGLISH Phone Open the keypad. 1. Press the phone icon on the Home screen. 2. Press the icon to display the keypad. 3. Enter the number you want to call. 4. Press the phone icon at the bottom of the screen to call the number you have entered.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Phone 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Phone Hiding Your Caller ID 1. Open the Call menu by pressing the icon on the Home screen. 2. Press the icon and select Settings. 3. Go to Voice call > Additional settings. 4. Press Caller ID. 5.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Phone 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.
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Complete User Manual ENGLISH Phone · 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...
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Settings 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Settings Wi-Fi Before browsing the internet via Wi-Fi, you will need to connect to a Wi- Fi network and configure it in some cases. 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Settings 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 >...
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.
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Complete User Manual ENGLISH Settings Aeroplane mode: Selecting this option will disable all wireless connections.. Default SMS app: Determine the application for sending SMS. Tethering and portable hotspots: First make sure that your data connection service is be enabled under Mobile networks. Then go to Tethering and portable hotspot and enable the Wi-Fi hotspot.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Settings DEVICE SETTINGS Audio Profiles You can adjust the settings of the General profile. The other 3 profiles available are: Silent (no sound or vibration), Meeting (vibration only) and Outdoor (maximum volume and vibration). 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.
: Increases the number of frames and enhances the video fluency. 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, photos from your Gallery or video images.
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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. Switch on your compatible device and enable cast screen mode (the process...
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Settings 2. On your tablet, go to Settings > Device > Display. 3. Scroll down the list and select Cast screen. 4. Select the screen that you want to send audio/video from your tablet. 5. After a few seconds you will see your tablet screen duplicated on the other device in real time.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Settings 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Settings 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Settings 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 outside the preinstalled app store (to find out how to install such apps, see the Apps section of this manual).
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Settings Language and Text 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Settings 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Settings ACCOUNTS 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Settings 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Settings 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.
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Complete User Manual ENGLISH Settings 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 volume of speech in relation to multimedia volume. Explore by touch: Enables/disables the touch explore feature which allows you to navigate through your tablet using gestures, by pressing once to select and twice to accept.
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Complete User Manual ENGLISH Settings Captions: Enables you to configure the captions. Standard options are: Language: You can specify the language you want to view. Text size: lets you 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Settings Text-to-speech output: Direct access to options for text-to-speech output. The options to adjust the configuration can found in: Settings > Language and text input > Text-to- speech output. Touch & hold delay: Configure the time delay between pressing and holding an option and displaying the corresponding options.
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Complete User Manual ENGLISH Settings 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Performance Settings PERFORMANCE SETTINGS Optimising Battery Life You can prolong the life of your battery by disabling features 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Email 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH E-Mail 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 App menu, or through the Home screen.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH E-Mail Sending an Email 1. Open the Email app and press Compose 2. Enter the recipient’s email address, add a subject heading and then write your message. 3. Press Send To attach files, or add extra recipients (CC or BCC), press the icon and select the corresponding option from the list.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Multimedia 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Multimedia 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 button 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 the image contrast from 3 to -3.
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Complete User Manual ENGLISH Multimedia Image properties: Set the sharpness, hue, saturation, brightness, and contrast levels at Low, Medium or High. The default setting is Auto. 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.
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Complete User Manual ENGLISH Multimedia 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. Audio mode: Select Normal or Meeting (to record voices from points at various distances from the device).
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Multimedia 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Multimedia 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 App menu). The main screen of the Gallery allows you to browse the images and videos stored in the various different locations on your tablet.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Multimedia 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: ·...
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Multimedia On this screen you can also use the icons to rate the song. You can also press the 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Applications 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 ENGLISH Applications 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).
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Applications To close a tab, simply press the tab icon and then press the symbol on the tab you want to close. Press the icon to access the following options: · New tab: Opens a new tab so you can browse different websites at the same time.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Applications 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Applications 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 select the Navigation option to allow your device to give you instructions on how to reach your destination from your current position, whether travelling on foot or by car.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Applications 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Applications News & Weather (Genie Widget) This app offers services such as real-time weather information, international news headlines, etc. Your tablet’s 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;...
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Tools 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Tools 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Tools 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Appendices 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.
APPENDIX B: Technical Specifications You can find all the technical information for your device by visiting this link and selecting the corresponding model: http://www.bq.com/gb/aquaris-e10 After selecting your model, you can access the full description by clicking on Specifications in the bar at the top of the page.
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. After cleaning, make sure the screen is completely dry before reconnecting any cables and switching the device back on. Do not pour or spray any liquids directly onto the tablet.
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Complete User Manual ENGLISH Appendices · 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 ·...
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Complete User Manual ENGLISH Appendices · 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Appendices APPENDIX D: Information on Exposure to Radio Waves and the 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.
Complete User Manual ENGLISH Appendices 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.
Corporate tax ID (CIF): B85991941 Made in China Declares that this tablet: bq Aquaris E10 complies with the provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC on Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE), Directive 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: EN 301489-1 V1.9.2, EN301489-3 V1.6.1, EN301489-17 V2.2.1, EN62479: 2010,...
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Corporate tax ID (CIF): B85991941 Made in China Declares that this tablet: bq Aquaris E10 3G complies with the provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC on Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE), Directive 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: EN 301489-1 V1.9.2, EN301489-3 V1.6.1, EN 301489-7 V1.3.1, EN301489-17...
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