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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide BY MOTOROLA...
  • Page 3 Touch > DROID X by Motorola You can also flick your home screen left or right to DROID X by Motorola gives you a high quality imaging, see the Getting Started and Tips & Tricks widgets. video, and multimedia sharing experience. With its •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Press to put the Calls ........12...

  • Page 5: Let's Go

    (may Set up & go already be done) The first time you turn on your phone, a setup wizard guides you through signing in to your Gmail™ account. If you don’t have one, don’t worry, the wizard will help you create one.

  • Page 6: Touchscreen & Keys

    Wi-Fi™ connect Touch tips If you want to use a Wi-Fi network for even faster Here are some tips on how to navigate around your Settings Internet access, press Menu >...
  • Page 7 Drag You can also zoom in or out by pinching your fingers together or moving them apart on the screen. To scroll through a list or 3 :00 PM Contacts: A-Z move slowly, drag across Contacts: All contacts the touchscreen. Try it: In...
  • Page 8 Silent mode on or off, or turn off the phone Power off If ever you’re not sure what to do next, try one of these: To save your battery, prevent accidental touches. or when you want to wipe smudges off your...

  • Page 9: Home Screen

    The home screen gives you all your latest information in other lists. in one place. It’s what you see when you turn on the phone or press Home from a menu. It’s basically See screen menu—Open a...
  • Page 10 Web bookmarks, contacts, mail labels, or music playlists. Widgets show you news, weather, messages, and other updates. Open the App tray. Flick the home screen left or right to open other panels Press Back to close. of shortcuts and widgets.
  • Page 11 Phone status & notifications the screen. The status bar at the top of the screen contains icons Search that tell you about messages and phone status. To To search, press Search , then use the search window that appears.
  • Page 12 Bluetooth® active network (full signal) down. GPS active network (roaming) July 15, 2010 3 :00 PM July 15, 2010 3 :00 PM Wi-Fi™ active 3G (fastest data) Notifications Verizon Wireless...

  • Page 13: Apps & Updates

    Quick start: Apps & updates or other phone software. To install the update, just follow the instructions on your screen. You can find all of your apps in one place. From the Launcher icon home screen, just touch to open the Browse &...

  • Page 14: Calls

    Your phone downloads any updates over your mobile network. Remember, these updates can be Call Voicemail quite large (25MB or more) and may not be available in all countries. If you don’t have an unlimited data Call PQRS WXYZ...
  • Page 15 If the screen is locked, drag to the right. Dial Pad Touch to enter To answer a call while the display is active, touch numbers during a call. Answer . When the display is not active, answer by Add call...

  • Page 16: End Calls

    End calls Conference calls Touch To start a conference call, call the first number. After End call Add Call the call connects, touch . Dial the next Note: Your phone number, or select it from contacts or favorites. When includes a proximity...

  • Page 17: Contacts

    To search the list, press and hold Menu Launcher icon My Accounts > > Menu open a touchscreen keyboard, then type a name. Picture source > When you flick or drag the list, drag the scroll bar that appears to move the list faster. Contacts...
  • Page 18 3:00 PM Add contact top. Sara • To change how you view the list of contacts, flick Walker left or right at the bottom of the screen to select Phone History (recently used), (list without status), or Mobile 5555552385 Status (list with status).

  • Page 19: Text Entry

    You can put your into groups that you create Touchscreen keyboard (like “friends” , “family” , or “work”). Then, you can find You can open a keyboard on your screen by touching a contacts faster by showing one group at a time.

  • Page 20: Input Methods

    Input methods To select an input method, touch and hold a text entry Edit text area on the screen to open the menu. Touch “ Input method , then touch the method you want: ‘ Swype™ text entry Swype lets you enter a word with one continuous motion.

  • Page 21: Typing Tips

    Alternate . Touch again to return to Multi-touch keyboard numbers. Enter text a letter at a time. As you type, your phone Enter one capital letter Touch Shift suggests words from your dictionary and chosen language.

  • Page 22: Tips & Tricks

    To turn airplane mode on/off, press and hold Airplane mode Power/Lock > • One of the apps on your app tray is an FM radio. When you use a headset with the phone, the wires in your headset act as the antenna. For best Tips & tricks...

  • Page 23: Digital Living

    Wi-Fi > > You can play purchased videos on your phone and on PCs or TVs that are connected to a TiVo® DVR, a Blu-ray player, or 2Wire™ media platform. Just click on the free Blockbuster app: Launcher icon Blockbuster Find it: >...
  • Page 24 Share photos & videos: Share any photos or videos feature you want to use. on your phone, even the ones you created. Or, if you • Share media—Allow other devices to access media want, see your photos and videos in HD quality on an files on your phone.
  • Page 25 You can create your own HD videos (see “HD videos” Note: You can view only user-generated content—your on page 27) to view on your wide screen HDTV or own photos and recorded videos. You cannot view monitor in the comfort of your home.

  • Page 26: Photos & Videos

    , unless you change it. To take the photo, press the Camera Key halfway to lock the focus, then press all the way to take the photo. Immediately touch the captured photo to view options: • the photo as a wallpaper, contact photo, or...
  • Page 27 You can make adjustments to optimize your shot. Picture modes In the viewfinder, press Menu > Touch a button on the right side of the screen to make change picture mode: changes (touch the screen to turn on the buttons if Single shot necessary): •...
  • Page 28 Video Capture Tag videos with your location. Settings Now, the tag you created will be applied to any photo Adjust for greater you take, until you deactivate the tag. creative contol. Videos To record the video, touch .
  • Page 29 Video HDTV or monitor. the camcorder menu and adjust these settings: Resolution Review Time Shutter Animation , and To record an HD quality video, be sure to select the more. Video resolution correct . From the active camcorder Settings Video viewfinder, press Menu >...
  • Page 30 Note: To see the buttons while the video is playing, touch the display. Share photos & videos Launcher icon Gallery Find it: > To send a photo or video in a message or post it online: Photos & videos...

  • Page 31: Music

    Music Tip: When a song is playing, you can add it to a playlist Add to playlist by pressing Menu > when music is what you need... Set up music Quick start: Music Touch and play—instant music. Just open your music What music transfer tools do I need? library, then select what you want to play.

  • Page 32: Get Music

    What headphones can I use? Your phone has a 3.5mm headset jack for wired stereo 10:35 listening. You can go wireless with Bluetooth® stereo Categories headphones or speakers (see “Bluetooth® wireless” Touch to select Albums Songs Playlists Artists music by artist, on page 46).
  • Page 33 Progress Bar To turn off your music, touch Music player controls Playlists • Play/pause—Touch To add a song from the music library to a playlist, touch Add to playlist and hold the song then touch . Choose • Previous/next—Touch an existing playlist, or touch to create a new •...

  • Page 34: Youtube

    YouTube™ To add a song to the playlist you're playing, press Add to playlist Menu > in the music player. go and create your own classic To edit, delete and rename playlists, touch and hold the Quick start: YouTube playlist in the music library.
  • Page 35 Your account Note: If you don’t have a YouTube account, visit www.youtube.com to find out more. To create an Log in or create account account or sign in, go to “Your account” on page 33. Launcher icon YouTube Find it: >...

  • Page 36: Messaging

    Messaging Read & reply to messages Launcher icon Messaging sometimes it’s best to text, or IM, or email . . . Find it: > Universal Inbox > Quick start: Messaging Universal Inbox Note: shows all of your messages Launcher icon...
  • Page 37 You can still use your browser to see these accounts at Send & receive attachments mail.yahoo.com. Launcher icon To send a file in a message, open a new message and To change your settings, touch Insert press Menu >...

  • Page 38: Social Networking

    “Apps & updates” on page 11. sites and other accounts you entered into your social • If you don’t see an app for your IM provider, you can status. use your Web browser. Press Home Browser >...

  • Page 39: Web

    When you sign into social networking accounts, you’ll Contacts see your friends and contacts in your list, and you don’t need a PC, surf the web with your phone Social your status and updates can appear in your Networking widget.
  • Page 40 Refresh When you touch a Reloads the current page. Baseball Dayton Team - NJ.com Get the latest Baseball Dayton high school Baseball news, rankings, schedules, stats, scaores, results & athletes. . . highschoolsports.nj.com/school/... - Op ons link, your phone Dayton Flyers Baseball rosters, game schedules, photos, ar cles ...

  • Page 41: Personalize

    Find an empty spot on your home screen where you locations. To add locations, touch , enter a city, Search want to add a widget. You can flick left or right to and touch . When you open the weather open other panels on your home screen.
  • Page 42 Some apps are designed so that your phone can “animate” them by rotating, fading, moving, and stretching one or more images. Quick launch shortcuts You can add shortcuts directly to the home screen by touching and holding an empty spot on the home Shortcuts screen, touching , and selecting a shortcut.

  • Page 43: Google Maps

    Set your location sources Find your way with turn-by-turn directions. You can Set your phone to determine your location using GPS even have them spoken so you can keep your eye on satellite signals (highly accurate, but uses battery the road.
  • Page 44 Points on map Select your mode of transport (car, public transport or walk), then touch . Your directions are shown as a list. To view your directions on a map, touch Show on map More When you have finished, press Menu >...

  • Page 45: Google Latitude

    Remove this friend Touch Don’t worry, your location is not shared unless you agree to it. You need to join Google Latitude, and then Share location invite your friends to view your location or accept their When you receive a request to share location details invitations.

  • Page 46: Apps For All

    > > Latitude Android Market™ Note: You must set up a Gmail™ account (see “Set up & go” on page 3) in order to buy and download apps from the Android Market. Launcher icon Market Find it: > Get all the fun games and cool apps you want! Android...
  • Page 47 After you download an app, the icon for that app information you choose to submit or share with others. appears on the App tray (see “Apps & updates” on Specific terms and conditions, terms of use, and page 11). privacy polices apply to those applications and services.

  • Page 48: Bluetooth® Wireless

    > > Bluetooth settings > To connect with a new device, you need to pair with it. You only need to do this once for each device—to connect again, just turn on the device. Bluetooth settings Make sure the device you are pairing with is in...

  • Page 49: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi features in France unless you are indoors. Use a wireless network for fast Internet access and to Disconnect devices download data. To automatically disconnect your phone from a paired device, simply turn off the device.
  • Page 50 Contact your service provider. Note: To extend battery life, turn off Wi-Fi power when You can set up your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot to not in use. provide portable, convenient internet access to other Wi-Fi enabled devices.

  • Page 51: Memory Card & File Management

    > When your Wi-Fi hotspot is active, other Wi-Fi enabled SSID devices can connect by entering your hotspot’s Touch a file or folder to open, then touch and hold a file Security selecting a type, and entering the correct Delete...
  • Page 52 Note: Make sure to connect the phone to a high power USB port. Typically, these are located directly on your computer. On your phone, flick down the status bar to see the USB connection options. Touch an option: PC Mode •...

  • Page 53: Tools

    More New event stay on top of things From any view, press Menu > Enter the event start time and other details. You can Alarm clock even set a reminder so you don’t forget about the event. Launcher icon Alarm& Timer Find it: >...

  • Page 54: Management

    Set lock timer. Airplane mode Power/Lock > 20 minutes Manage restriction lock Network Set up restriction lock You should not need to change any network settings. Passwords Contact your service provider for help. Visible passwords Settings Wireless & networks Press Menu >...
  • Page 55 Lock pattern Location & security Security lock timer > > . If you To set the lock pattern, press don’t touch the screen or press any keys for the Draw an unlock pattern Settings Location Menu > > amount of time you select, the screen locks &...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Crash recovery In the unlikely event that your phone stops responding to touches and key presses, try a quick reset. Remove the back cover and battery (“Assemble & charge” on page 3), then replace and switch your phone on as usual.

  • Page 57: Safety, Regulatory & Legal

    Web: temperatures can cause the battery to swell, leak, or malfunction. • www.motorola.com/recycling • Don’t dry a wet or damp battery with an appliance or heat source, such as • www.rbrc.org/call2recycle/ (in English only) a hair dryer or microwave oven.

  • Page 58: Driving Precautions

    It is always a good idea to hold the screen away from your eyes, Driving Precautions leave the lights on in the room, take a 15-minute break every hour, and stop use if Responsible and safe driving is your primary responsibility when behind the wheel you are tired.

  • Page 59: Operational Warnings

    • When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your mobile device just like you would a landline phone. Your battery or mobile device may require recycling in • If you wear the mobile device on your body, always place the mobile device in a accordance with local laws. Contact your local regulatory 032375o Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness.

  • Page 60: Follow Instructions To Avoid Interference Problems

    • ALWAYS keep the mobile device more than 20 centimeters (8 inches) from the Before a mobile device is available for sale to the public in the U.S. and Canada, it implantable medical device when the mobile device is turned ON.

  • Page 61: Industry Canada Notice To Users

    Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) Web site: • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. http://www.cwta.ca • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Information from the World Health •...

  • Page 62: Smart Practices While Driving

    • Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when your other navigational data may contain inaccurate or incomplete data. In some car is not moving or before pulling into traffic. If you must make a call while countries, complete information may not be available. Therefore, you should visually moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.
  • Page 63 If it does get wet, don’t try to accelerate drying recycle, return, or give away your device. You can also backup your personal data with the use of an oven or dryer, as this may damage the mobile device. to transfer to a new device.

  • Page 64: California Perchlorate Label

    Please do not dispose of mobile devices or electrical accessories (such have the rating on their box or a label on the box. To maintain the published Hearing as chargers, headsets, or batteries) with your household waste, or in a Aid Compatibility (HAC) rating for this mobile phone, use only the original equipment fire.

  • Page 65: Software Copyright Notice

    The more immune your hearing aid is, the less likely you are to experience interference noise from mobile phones. The Motorola website opensource.motorola.com also contains information regarding Motorola's use of open source. Software Copyright Notice Motorola has created the opensource.motorola.com website to serve as a...

  • Page 66: States And Canada

    (cracks, use with these Products (“Accessories”), and Motorola software contained on scratches, etc.) to the surface of the product resulting from misuse; (b) contact with CD-ROMs or other tangible media and sold for use with these Products (“Software”)

  • Page 67: What Other Limitations Are There

    Motorola Authorized Repair Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase; (b) a written description of the problem; (c) the name of your service provider, if...
  • Page 68 600 N US Hwy 45 Libertyville, IL 60048 www.motorola.com Note: Do not ship your product to the above address. If you need to return your product for repairs, replacement, or warranty service, please contact the Motorola Customer Support Center at:...
  • Page 70 www.motorola.com...

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