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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Moto G User Guide [UG template version 13a]...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Status Bar ..........................15 Active Notifications ....................... 17 App List ..........................18 Recent Apps ......................... 18 Search ..........................18 Google Now™ ........................19 Motorola Assist ........................20 Enter Text ..........................20 Touchscreen Keyboard ....................20 Text Entry Settings and Dictionary ................22...
  • Page 3 Tips for Editing Text ..................... 22 Voice Typing ......................... 23 Phone Calls ..........................25 Make Phone Calls ........................ 25 Call Using the Phone Dialer ..................25 Call from Recent calls ....................26 Call from Contacts ......................26 Call a Number in a Text Message or Email Message ..........27 Call from Favorites .......................
  • Page 4 Make Groups ........................39 Accounts and Messaging ......................40 Set Up Accounts ........................40 Gmail™ and Google™ ......................40 Create a Google Account ..................... 40 Email ............................ 43 Add an Email Account (POP or IMAP) ................. 43 Compose and Send Email .................... 44 Delete an Email Account ....................
  • Page 5 Google Play Magazines ....................... 60 FM Radio ..........................60 YouTube™........................... 60 Web and Data ..........................61 Wi-Fi ............................ 61 Turn Wi-Fi On or Off ..................... 62 Wi-Fi Search and Connect ................... 62 Wi-Fi Modes ......................... 62 Wi-Fi Hotspot ........................62 Set up the Hotspot ......................
  • Page 6 ® Quickoffice ......................... 77 Update Your Phone ......................78 Update Your Profile ......................78 Voice Commands ........................ 78 Google Drive™ ........................80 ® Bluetooth Connections ....................... 81 Turn Bluetooth On or Off ....................81 Connect New Devices ....................81 Reconnect Devices ...................... 82 Disconnect Devices ......................
  • Page 7 Apps Settings ........................92 Location Access Settings..................... 92 Security and Screen Lock Settings ..................93 Set Up Screen Lock ..................... 93 Encryption ........................95 Passwords ........................96 Device Administration ....................96 Credential Storage ....................... 96 Language and Input Settings ....................96 Language Settings .......................
  • Page 8 Braille ......................... 105 Apps for Accessibility ....................106 About Phone ........................106 Legal Information ......................106 Copyright Information ........................ 107 Copyright & Trademarks ....................107 Safety, Regulatory & Legal ....................... 108 Battery Use & Safety ......................108 Battery Charging ........................ 108 Third Party Accessories .....................
  • Page 9 Product Registration ......................119 Service & Repairs ......................119 How to Obtain Service or Other Information ..............119 Motorola Mobility LLC Limited Global Warranty ................ 121 What does this Limited Warranty cover? ..............121 What is not covered? ...................... 121 My Product is defective, what should I do? ...............

  • Page 10: Get Started

    Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your Moto G phone and Boost service the first time. Your Phone at a Glance The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons.
  • Page 11 1. Press and hold the Power key to turn the phone on. Then charge up the battery when you need to.  If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for service, and begin the setup process.  If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information.

  • Page 12: Activation And Service

    Activation and Service Before using your phone, you must set up your service with Boost Mobile. 1. Get your numbers You will need the phone’s MEID (DEC) number to activate your phone. The MEID (DEC) can be located on the box that the phone came in. The MEID is an 18-digit number. 2.

  • Page 13: Re-Boost

     Touch Apps > Boost Zone. You can also dial directly for access to certain information:  Dial (#BAL) to check account balance.  Dial (#ADD) to make a payment.  Dial to launch Boost Zone or call Boost Customer Care (depending on your Settings) to get answers to other questions.

  • Page 14: Additional Information

    Pay with Cash Find an Authorized Re-Boost Retailer near you. Pick up a Re-Boost Card or recharge for as low as $10 at the register, where available. Pay Anytime with a Credit/Debit Card Dial #ADD ( ) to add money from your phone or visit My Account at boostmobile.com to do it online.
  • Page 15  Got Google? – Touch Yes and complete the steps to sign in to your current Google Account, or touch No and then touch Get an account (to set up a new Google Account) or Not now to skip Google setup. The following options may apply depending on your selection: ...

  • Page 16: Set Up Voicemail

    To move your old phone data to your new phone: 1. On your old Android phone, download the Motorola Migrate app on Google Play™. 2. On your new phone, touch Apps >...
  • Page 17 DCIM > Camera folder. Note: No data connection is needed after the application is loaded on the old phone. The Motorola Migrate app uses peer to peer Wi-Fi to transfer the data. Tip: While you’re migrating, you can keep using your phone.

  • Page 18: Phone Basics

    Touch Apps > Settings > System Update > Update Motorola software to search for and download available updates. Your Phone’s Layout The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone’s basic layout. Tip: Find answers to your questions about your new phone right on your phone.

  • Page 19: Turn Your Phone On And Off

    Key Functions  Headphone Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset —stereo or not— for convenient, hands-free conversations.  Front Camera Lens takes pictures and records videos while facing the screen, and allows you to video conference.  Power key lets you turn the phone on or off or turn the screen on or off, or switch your phone to silent mode, vibration mode, or airplane mode.

  • Page 20: Turn Your Screen On And Off

    2. Touch Power off to turn the phone off. ® Note: To change Wi-Fi, Bluetooth , Airplane mode, and other settings, flick the status bar down and touch . For even more settings, touch Turn Your Screen On and Off Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it when you need it.

  • Page 21: Adjust The Sound Volume

     If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to draw the pattern or enter the password or PIN. See Set Up Screen Lock.  To answer an incoming call with a locked screen, touch and flick to the right. ...

  • Page 22: Your Home Screen

     Flick: Use light, quick strokes in a vertical or horizontal direction, such as when scrolling through contacts or messages lists. Tip: To stop a quickly scrolling list, touch the screen.  Pinch and Tap: "Pinch" the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or "spread"...

  • Page 23: Home Screen Overview

    Home Screen Overview Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens. Flick it down from the top to see settings and notifications. Note: Your home screen might look a little different. Add Items to the Home Screen Learn how to add, move, or remove items from the home screen pages.

  • Page 24: Status Bar

    Move or Remove Items on the Home Screen Pages  Touch and hold a widget or shortcut until you feel a vibration, then drag it to another spot, left or right to another panel, or to Remove at the top of the screen. ...
  • Page 25 Status Icons Icon Status ® Bluetooth on/connected ® Bluetooth GPS active Wi-Fi on/connected Wi-Fi on/not connected downloading vibrate silent Microphone on/off Network strength Warning airplane mode sync active alarm set battery (charging) battery (full charge) Phone Basics...

  • Page 26: Active Notifications

    To view Active Notification alerts, touch the status bar and flick or drag down. You can also choose to send notification text messages and other information to your computer using Motorola Connect. To delete alerts individually or clear the entire list: ...

  • Page 27: App List

    App List The app menu shows you all of your applications. To open it from the home screen, touch Apps Flick left and right to see all of your apps pages. Any new apps that you download (see Google Play™ Store) are added to the app menu.

  • Page 28: Google Now

    Touch the Google search widget for a text search. As you type, suggestions appear below the search field.  To search by using the suggestion, touch the suggestion.  To search for your text in the search field, touch on the keyboard. Google Now™...

  • Page 29: Motorola Assist

    Motorola Assist. Motorola Assist suggests actions to automate based on how you use your phone. When you see a suggestion in the status bar, flick the bar down to accept or delete it.
  • Page 30 You can use the following options to enter text on your touchscreen keypad.  Type: Enter letters by touching them one at a time.  Gesture: Enter a word by tracing a continuous path through the letters. When you lift your finger after the last letter of a word, a space is automatically added.

  • Page 31: Text Entry Settings And Dictionary

    Note: Your touchscreen keyboard looks slightly different depending on whether you’re entering a text message, email, or other text. You can also use the Google Voice typing option to enter text using your voice (see Google Voice Typing for details). Text Entry Settings and Dictionary You can change the preferences when using your keyboard, voice entry options, and edit the dictionary of words your phone suggests.

  • Page 32: Voice Typing

    To… Instructions Touch twice and type. Touch again to return Enter only capital letters to typing lowercase. Double tap a word to select it. To select more than one word drag the cursors on each side of the Select text selected word to either end of the text.
  • Page 33 5. To send the message, touch Phone Basics...

  • Page 34: Phone Calls

    Phone Calls With the Nationwide Sprint Network and your phone’s calling features, you can enjoy clear phone calls across the country. Note: During a call, your touchscreen goes dark to avoid accidental touches. To wake it up, move it away from your face or press the Power key. Make Phone Calls There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone.

  • Page 35: Call From Recent Calls

    3. Touch to call the number. 4. To end the call, touch Call from Recent calls The Recent call list lets you quickly place calls to recent incoming, outgoing, or missed numbers. 1. Touch to display the phone dialpad. 2. Touch to display the Recent call list.

  • Page 36: Call A Number In A Text Message Or Email Message

    1. Touch Apps > People to display the contacts list. 2. Touch a contact to display the information you have stored for your contact. 3. Touch a phone number to place a call.  You can also send a text message, an instant message, or an email from the contact page.

  • Page 37: Receive Phone Calls

    3. Touch To call the 911 emergency number normally or when your account is restricted: 1. Press the Power key to turn on the screen. For more information, see Turn Your Screen On and Off. 2. Touch Emergency call on the screen. 3.

  • Page 38: Voicemail

    Reject an Incoming Call  To send an incoming call to your voicemail, touch and drag to Answer a Call with a Text Message You can automatically send a text message to an incoming caller.  To send an incoming call a text message, touch and drag to ...

  • Page 39: Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages

    Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages When you have a new voicemail, shows at the top of your screen. To hear the message, touch Phone to open the dial screen, and then touch and hold Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail gives you a quick and easy way to access your voicemail. Now you can find exactly the message you are looking for without having to listen to every voicemail message first.
  • Page 40 To listen to all unheard messages played back in sequence, last message first: 1. Touch Apps > Voicemail to open the list of calls in the voicemail inbox. 2. To listen to all unheard messages, touch To listen to one message: 1.

  • Page 41: Access The Voicemail Options

     Call : Call the person who left the voicemail message.  Share : Share your voicemail message via Bluetooth, text message, Gmail™, or email. You can then reply to the sender or forward the message to anyone with an email account or phone number.

  • Page 42: Set Up Visual Voicemail Settings

    Set Up Visual Voicemail Settings The Visual Voicemail settings menu lets you access settings for notifications, pictures, greetings, and more. 1. Touch Apps > Voicemail. 2. Touch > Settings and select from the following list to change settings:  Manage subscription to manage your Visual Voicemail subscription. ...

  • Page 43: Edit The Display Name Via The Voicemail Menu

    3. Touch OK to connect to the Boost voicemail system. Follow the prompts to change your current greeting. Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu From your Visual Voicemail menu, you can quickly change the name or number attached to your voice messages.

  • Page 44: In-Call Options

    In-call Options While you’re on a call, you will see a number of on-screen options. Touch an option to select it. During a call:  To mute a call, touch Mute.  To use the speakerphone, touch Speaker. Note: Your phone includes a proximity sensor. When you hold the phone to your ear, the display goes dark to prevent accidental touches.

  • Page 45: Contacts

    Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your phone as well as contacts synchronized with your Google™ Account. Get Started with Contacts Before using Contacts, it’s best to learn a few basics. Access Contacts There are a few ways to find a contact.

  • Page 46: Add A Contact

     Settings: Change the way your contacts names are listed or how your contact list is sorted. Add a Contact You can add contacts from your phone’s People application or from the dialpad. Enter details such as name, phone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, and more. 1.

  • Page 47: Sync Or Transfer Contacts

    Gmail account on your computer and select “Help.”  More: Find other methods and tools to help you at motorola.com/transfercontacts. Call or Text Contacts You can call or text a contact directly from the People app.

  • Page 48: Make Groups

    1. Touch Apps > People. 2. Touch a contact, touch the number you want to call or touch to send a text message. Make Groups You can set up groups in Contacts for Group Connect calls or for quick messaging. 1.

  • Page 49: Accounts And Messaging

    Accounts and Messaging With Boost service and your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts, including Gmail™ (Google), personal and corporate email, text and multimedia messaging, social networking accounts, and Google Hangouts™. Set Up Accounts Set up your social networking and email messaging accounts.
  • Page 50 5. Create a security question and answer, enter a secondary email address to help you recover your password if you ever lose it, and then touch Create. Note: When setting up a new Google Account, you will be prompted to add a secondary email address.
  • Page 51  To view an email message: Touch a message in the list.  To view more email messages: If the inbox is full, flick up the screen to view more messages and conversations.  Read a new email message: Touch the unread message or the conversation with an unread message (just-arrived items appear in bold).

  • Page 52: Email

    5. After composing your message, touch to send it. Read and Reply to Gmail Messages 1. Touch Apps > Gmail. 2. Touch a message.  To Reply, touch and enter an additional message.  To Reply to all, touch Menu (located on top right on the message) >...

  • Page 53: Compose And Send Email

    Add a Corporate Sync Account You can also add a corporate email account to your phone. 1. Touch Apps > Settings and scroll to Accounts. 2. Touch Add Account and then touch Corporate. 3. Enter the Corporate Exchange account details and then touch Next. 4.

  • Page 54: Delete An Email Account

    Refresh an Email Account Whatever your automatic synchronization settings are, you can synchronize your email messages manually at any time.  While in the account you want to synchronize, touch Menu > Refresh. Archive Email Messages  Swipe the email message to the right. Delete Email Messages ...

  • Page 55: Send A Text Message

    Send a Text Message Quickly compose and send text messages on your phone. 1. Touch Apps > Messaging. 2. Touch to start a new message. 3. Add one or more recipients. You can:  Enter phone numbers directly in the Enter recipient field. If you’re sending the message to several phone numbers, separate the phone numbers with a comma.

  • Page 56: Send A Multimedia Message (Mms)

    Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) When you need to add a little more to a text message, you can send a multimedia message (MMS) with pictures, voice recordings, audio or video files, contact cards (vCard), or appointments (vCalendar). 1. Touch Apps >...

  • Page 57: Social Networking Accounts

     Touch Apps > Messaging > Menu > Settings.  Storage  Delete old messages: Check to delete messages as limits are reached.  Text message limit: Touch to change the maximum number of text messages to store in each conversation thread. (This does not include locked messages.) ...

  • Page 58: Chat Using Hangouts

    Chat using Hangouts™ Sign in with your Google account to stay in touch with friends and family.  Touch Apps > Hangouts  Start a new hangout: Touch (or swipe left), touch a name in your list of friends, then touch Message or Video Call. ...

  • Page 59: Apps And Entertainment

    Apps and Entertainment All your phone’s features are accessible through the Apps list. Note: Like all apps, downloaded apps will use up memory, data, battery, and processing power—some more than others. For example, a simple battery level widget will use less than a streaming music player app.

  • Page 60: Create A Google Checkout™ Account

     CATEGORIES: Touch a category, for example, Games, Entertainment, or Finance. Once you have chosen a category, flick through the pages such as TOP PAID, TOP FREE, TOP NEW PAID, and more.  FEATURED: Take a look through some great apps: touch the Boost logo for Boost Featured Apps, or check out Staff Picks, Games, or Editor’s Choice when you open the Google Play Store.

  • Page 61: Manage Or Remove Apps

    1. Touch Apps > Settings > Apps > Downloaded. 2. Touch the application to uninstall. 3. Touch Uninstall & refund. Your application is uninstalled and the charge is cancelled. 4. Touch the reason for removing the app, and then touch OK. Manage or Remove Apps Manage or remove the apps installed on your phone.

  • Page 62: Google Maps

    Google Maps™ Your phone offers a number of location-based navigation programs to help you figure out where you are and get you where you’re going. Share this information with your friends and family on a real time basis or by messaging. Find out where you are, or get directions to where you are going.
  • Page 63  Touch Apps > Maps > > Settings. Find Any Location 1. Touch Apps > Maps > Search 2. Enter text in the search box, such as an address, business, or city, and then touch Search. Tip: If it’s an address you have visited before, select it from the list. 3.
  • Page 64  Google Earth (geographical data) Tip: To turn and tilt the map, rotate two fingers on map to turn it or drag down/up to tilt. Apps and Entertainment...

  • Page 65: Google Play Music

    Google Play Music Listen and create playlists anytime with music on your phone. To play music on your phone:  Touch Apps Play Music . >  Go back: When you open a song or artist list, touch in the top left to go back. ...

  • Page 66: Get Music

    Get Music There are several ways to load music on your phone. Note: Copyright – do you have the right? Always follow the rules. See Content Copyright. Transferring Music from a Windows Computer 1. Using a USB cable, connect your phone to your computer. 2.

  • Page 67: Watch On Google Play

     Playlists: Touch next to a song in your library to add it to a playlist or show other options. To edit, delete and rename a playlist, touch and hold its name in the music library.  Get Help: To get help or access your Google Play Music with a computer visit www.google.com/music.

  • Page 68: Google Play Books

     Find more friends: Scroll down to You may know and choose a person or touch SEE MORE. Google Play Books Read your favorite books when and where you want.  Touch Apps > Play Books > Read Now.  Turn pages: While reading the book, turn the pages by flicking them.

  • Page 69: Google Play Magazines

    Google Play Magazines Read your favorite magazines and newspaper when and where you want.  Touch Apps > Play Magazines. FM Radio Listen to your favorite radio stations when and where you want.  Touch Apps > FM Radio. YouTube™ Share videos with YouTube users everywhere.

  • Page 70: Web And Data

    Web and Data Your phone’s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network through a variety of connections, including Wi-Fi, Data Services (3G Network), and Virtual Private Networks (VPN). The following topics address your phone’s data connections and the built-in Web browser. Additional data-related features can be found in Accounts and Messaging,...

  • Page 71: Turn Wi-Fi On Or Off

    Turn Wi-Fi On or Off Use the Wi-Fi settings menu to enable your phone’s Wi-Fi radio and connect to an available Wi- Fi network.  Touch Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi and then touch ON or OFF. Note: To extend battery life, turn off Wi-Fi power when not in use. Tip: You can turn off Wi-Fi notifications.

  • Page 72: Activating The Hotspot

    Note: Risks can be associated with connecting to the public internet. Your phone allows you to create a 3G Mobile Hotspot, which may be accessible by unauthorized users. It is highly recommended that you use a password and other possible steps to protect your computer from unauthorized access.
  • Page 73 Connect Your phone uses the mobile phone network (over the air) or a Wi-Fi connection to automatically access the Web. Note: Your service provider may charge to surf the web or download data over your mobile phone network. To use a Wi-Fi connection, touch Apps >...

  • Page 74: Chrome

    Adjust Browser Settings You can change the page settings for your browser, including default zoom level, preferred search engine, pop-up blocking, display options, and more. 1. Touch Chrome > Menu > Settings. 2. Choose from these options:  Search engine: Choose your preferred search engine. ...
  • Page 75  Touch Apps Chrome. >  Go to a webpage: Touch the address bar at the top of a page and enter a webpage address. Tip: Touch Search to open the search window, and then enter a webpage address in the Google text box at the top of the screen.

  • Page 76: Voice Search On The Home Screen

    Voice search on the Home screen Use the Google Search bar on your Home screen to quickly search with voice or text.  Touch the Google Search bar and start typing search words or touch and begin speaking. Tip: If searching with voice, the microphone turns red while it is listening to you. If it is gray, touch it again to change or speak new search words.

  • Page 77: Prepare Your Phone For Vpn Connection

    Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection Depending on the type of VPN you are using at work, you may be required to enter your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to your company’s local network. You can get this information from your network administrator. Before you can initiate a VPN connection, your phone must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection.
  • Page 78 2. Touch the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen, and then touch the VPN connection to disconnect from it. When your phone has disconnected from the VPN, you will see a VPN disconnected icon in the notification area of the title bar. Web and Data...

  • Page 79: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Use your phone’s camera and video camera to take and share pictures and videos. Take Photos Take super clear photos and share them. To take a photo: 1. Touch Apps Camera. >  To zoom the photo, drag up or down with one finger. ...

  • Page 80: Photo Options

    After you take a photo, the photo is stored and you are ready to snap another. If you want to quickly check your last shots from within the camera mode, swipe the camera image left to open the Gallery. Touch Back to return to the camera.

  • Page 81: Capture Your Screen

     The camera starts recording right away. 2. Touch to stop the recording. 3. Swipe left on the screen to open the Gallery: • To play the video, touch • To send the video in a message or post it online, and then touch •...

  • Page 82: Edit Your Gallery Photos

    Tip: To select multiple files for sharing or deletion, open a folder, touch and hold a photo, then touch others. Edit Your Gallery Photos Many options are available to make changes to your photos while you view your photos. 1. While you’re viewing a photo, touch the photo to see options. 2.

  • Page 83: Share Photos And Videos

    Share Photos and Videos Send your photos to friends, family or to your favorite social media from the Gallery. The Gallery stores all your screenshots, photos and videos. 1. Touch Apps > Gallery. 2. Touch a folder to open it. Touch a photo or video, then touch Share and select an option.

  • Page 84: Tools And Calendar

    Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone’s productivity-enhancing features. Calendar Create and manage events, meetings, and appointments.  Touch Apps > Calendar. Touch the date to view your calendar events by Day, Week, Month, or Agenda. When you highlight an event, more details appear.

  • Page 85: Clock

     To delete an event, touch it, and then touch and OK.  To find a specific event, touch Menu > Search and enter in the event name. Touch and touch the event to view details. Tip: Add a Calendar widget to your home screen. Touch Apps >...

  • Page 86: Quickoffice

    ® Quickoffice With the Quick office app, you can edit or create documents, spreadsheets, or presentations.  Touch Apps Quickoffice. > Quick Office Programs  ® Quickword: Create and edit Microsoft Word documents.  ® Quicksheet: Create and edit Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.

  • Page 87: Update Your Phone

    To manually check for updates, touch the Apps > Settings > System Update > Update Motorola software.  Your phone downloads any updates over your mobile network. Remember, these updates can be quite large (25MB or more) and may not be available in all countries.
  • Page 88  Or, touch Voice in the Google Search app or widget and speak. For example, you can say one of the following commands: To… Say… Map a route “navigate to” Send a text message “send text” Make a call “call” Send email “send email”...

  • Page 89: Google Drive

    Google Drive™ Store all of your photos, videos, documents, and more safely in one place, all private unless you choose to share. You can use Google Drive from all your devices. You have 50 GB of extra storage for the next two years on top of the 15 GB you already get from Google.

  • Page 90: Bluetooth Connections

    ® Bluetooth Connections Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is approximately 30 feet.

  • Page 91: Reconnect Devices

    2. Touch Apps > Settings > Bluetooth. 3. Touch ON to turn on and scan. If Bluetooth power is already on, touch SEARCH FOR DEVICES. 4. Touch a device to connect. 5. If necessary, touch OK, or enter the device passkey (like 0000) to connect to the device. When the device is connected, the Bluetooth indicator appears in the status bar.

  • Page 92: Automate Repetitive Tasks

    Automate Repetitive Tasks If you are tired of doing the same tasks over and over again, let Motorola Assist do them for you. You can create rules to do things like automatically dim the touch screen when the battery is low, set your ringer to vibrate at work, and set different wallpaper at home.
  • Page 93 Tip: You can use Google Drive to upload files to the web so you can access them from a computer or other Android devices. See Google Drive. Tools and Calendar...

  • Page 94: Settings

    Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone’s Settings menus. Wireless and Network Settings This group of settings lets you control your phone’s wireless network settings, Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth, and more.  To quickly see frequently viewed settings, swipe down the top of your screen to open your Notifications and touch Airplane Mode Airplane Mode turns off all your wireless connections and allows you to use many of your...

  • Page 95: Bluetooth Settings

    Bluetooth Settings Your phone’s Bluetooth capabilities let you use wireless headsets, send and receive pictures and files, and more. For details on your phone’s Bluetooth settings, see Bluetooth.  Touch Apps > Settings > Bluetooth. Tethering and Portable Hotspot Settings Share your phone's mobile data connection via USB or as a portable hotspot.
  • Page 96 TTY Mode TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities to communicate by telephone. To turn TTY Mode on or off: ...

  • Page 97: Sound Settings

     Touch Phone > Menu > Settings > Voice privacy. Sound Settings Control your phone’s audio, from ringtones and alerts to touch tones and notifications. General Sound Settings Use the following settings to customize your phone’s sounds. Volume  To set volume, just press the volume buttons in the home screen (ringtone volume), during a call (earpiece volume), or while playing music or a video (media volume).

  • Page 98: Display Settings

     Screen lock sound: Play sounds when locking or unlocking the screen.  Vibrate on touch: Vibrate when touching keys and during certain other instances.  Emergency tone: Set to Off, Alert or Vibrate. Display Settings Adjusting your phone’s display settings not only helps you see what you want, it can also help increase battery life.

  • Page 99: Storage Settings

    2. Touch Gallery, ID wallpapers, Live wallpapers, or Wallpapers and choose a wallpaper. Storage Settings The Storage settings menu lets you manage internal storage on your phone.  To see how much storage your applications are using, touch Apps > Settings >...

  • Page 100: Battery Usage

    > Settings > Battery. Warning: Use only Boost-approved or Motorola chargers with your phone. The failure to use a Boost-approved or Motorola charger may increase the risk that your phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.

  • Page 101: Apps Settings

    Apps Settings This menu lets you control your application settings, including allowing installation of non- Google Play™ Store applications, managing, and viewing running services. Unknown Sources You can set a warning to show before you install applications from vendors other than the Google Play Store.

  • Page 102: Security And Screen Lock Settings

     Access to my location: Touch ON to allow apps permission to know where you are located.  Location sources, GPS satellites: Highly accurate, but uses more battery power than Wi-Fi.  Location sources, Wi-Fi and mobile network location: Less accurate than GPS, but conserves battery power.
  • Page 103 Pattern Lock Draw a pattern to unlock your phone: 1. To set the lock pattern, touch Apps > Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern. 2. Follow the instructions to draw your lock pattern, and then touch Continue. 3. When prompted, draw the pattern to unlock the phone, and then touch Confirm. If you fail to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again.

  • Page 104: Encryption

    3. When the face capture is complete, you will be prompted to choose a pattern or PIN as a backup security measure you can use when the phone cannot see your face clearly. Tip: To unlock the phone: When the screen is dark, press the Power key, then frame your face in the square at the bottom to unlock.

  • Page 105: Passwords

    Passwords Select whether to show passwords as you enter them instead of ******.  Touch Apps > Settings > Security > Make passwords visible. Device Administration Activate the device administrator role so that you can have further control over erasing phone data, changing passwords, setting password rules, monitoring failed screen unlock attempts, and locking the screen.

  • Page 106: Keyboard And Input Method Settings

    2. To add a word, touch , type the word, and touch Ok. Keyboard and Input Method Settings The keyboard settings menu lets you set the input method for the touchscreen keyboard (Android keyboard or voice) and set options for each method. Android Keyboard Your phone’s touchscreen input method is the default multi-touch keyboard.

  • Page 107: Voice Search

     Next-word suggestions: Uses the previous word to offer next word options.  Advanced settings: Options for expert users.  Send feedback: Send your feedback about Google Keyboard. Google Voice Typing Google voice typing is automatic.  Touch Apps > Settings >...

  • Page 108: Mouse/Trackpad

     Settings for Google text to speech: Open source licenses.  Install voice data: Downloaded voice data is required for speech synthesis.  Speech rate: Speed at which the text is spoken.  Listen to an example: Play a short demonstration of speech synthesis that matches the settings you select in Speech rate.

  • Page 109: Account Settings

    2. Read the prompt and touch Erase everything to complete the reset. (Touch Back to cancel.) Warning: All data on your phone will be deleted. Account Settings The Accounts menu lets you add and manage all your email, social networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.

  • Page 110: Accessibility Settings

    Accessibility features are there for everyone, helping to make things easier. Note: For general information, accessories, apps, and more, visit www.motorola.com/accessibility. You can customize your phone with more accessible features such as large text, power button to end call, text-to-speech output, and more.

  • Page 111: Explore By Touch

     To pause/resume TalkBack:  Wave your hand over the proximity sensor at the top of the phone. To activate this feature, touch Apps > Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack > Settings > Use proximity sensor.  When Explore by Touch is on, swipe down then right to open the global context menu, then use the menu to pause TalkBack.

  • Page 112: Accessibility Shortcut

    Accessibility Shortcut Use simple gestures to quickly activate Talkback and other accessibility features on your phone. For more information, touch Apps > Settings > Accessibility > Accessibility shortcut. Caller ID When you want to hear who is calling:  To have your caller announced out loud, touch Apps >...

  • Page 113: Display Brightness

     To show larger text throughout your phone, touch Apps > Settings > Accessibility > Large text.  To set zoom, text size, contrast, and other accessibility options for your browser, touch Apps > Chrome > Menu >Settings > Accessibility. Tip: Use Force enable zoom to allow zooming on all webpages.

  • Page 114: Tty

    Note: Ratings are not a guarantee of compatibility (visit www.motorola.com/hacphones). You may also want to consult your hearing health professional, who should be able to help you get the best results.  To choose hearing aid options, touch Phone > Menu >...

  • Page 115: Apps For Accessibility

    Apps for Accessibility Google Play Store™ provides access to thousands of apps, many with useful accessibility features.  Touch Apps > Play Store About Phone The About Phone menu lets you access important phone information, search for and apply updates, and view legal, safety, and other information. Status View battery status, phone number, network information, and more: ...

  • Page 116: Copyright Information

    All features, functionality, and other product specifications, as well as the information contained in this guide, are based upon the latest available information and believed to be accurate at the time of printing. Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation.

  • Page 117: Safety, Regulatory & Legal

    Using a non-Motorola battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Motorola’s warranty doesn’t cover damage to the phone caused by non-Motorola batteries and/or chargers.

  • Page 118: Seizures, Blackouts & Eyestrain

    • Use a handsfree device if available or required by law in your area. • Enter destination information into a navigation device before driving. • Use voice activated features (such as voice dial) and speaking features (such as audible directions), if available. •...

  • Page 119: Glass Parts

    Use and Care To care for your Motorola mobile device, please observe the following: Don’t expose your mobile device to water, rain, extreme humidity, sweat, Liquids or other liquids.

  • Page 120: Symbol Key

    Turn off your mobile device before entering such an area, and do not charge batteries. In such areas, sparks can occur and cause an explosion or fire. Symbol Key Your charger, mobile device, device display, user’s guide, or packaging may contain symbols, defined as follows: Symbol Definition...

  • Page 121: Follow Instructions To Avoid Interference Problems

    Turn OFF the mobile device immediately if you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place. Regulatory Information Your Motorola mobile device is designed to comply with national and international regulatory requirements. For full compliance statements and details, please refer to the regulatory information in your printed product guide.

  • Page 122: European Union Directives Conformance Statement

    Additional information can be found at www.motorola.com/rfhealth. European Union Directives Conformance Statement The following CE compliance information is applicable to Motorola mobile devices that carry one of the following CE marks: Hereby, Motorola declares that this product is in compliance with: ●...

  • Page 123: Industry Canada Notice To Users

    See 47 CFR Sec. 15.19(a)(3). Motorola has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. See 47 CFR Sec.

  • Page 124: Location Services

    Remain on the phone for as long as the emergency responder instructs you. Navigation If your Motorola mobile device provides navigation features, note that mapping information, directions, and other navigational data may contain inaccurate or incomplete data. In some countries, complete information may not be available. Therefore, you should visually confirm...

  • Page 125: Privacy & Data Security

    Always obey posted road signs. Privacy & Data Security Motorola understands that privacy and data security are important to everyone. Because some features of your mobile device may affect your privacy or data security, please follow these recommendations to enhance protection of your information: ●...

  • Page 126: Disposal & Recycling

    Or, you may return unwanted Motorola mobile devices and electrical accessories to any Motorola Approved Service Center in your region. For details on approved national recycling schemes and Motorola recycling activities, go to: www.motorola.com/recycling.

  • Page 127: Software Copyright

    For instructions on how to obtain a copy of any source code being made publicly available by Motorola related to software used in this Motorola mobile device, you may send your request in writing to the address below. Please make sure that the request includes the model number and the software version number.

  • Page 128: Export Law Assurances

    Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records. For warranty service of your Motorola product you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to confirm warranty status. Thank you for choosing a Motorola product.
  • Page 129 Warrantor listed at the Motorola website or the contact information for the corresponding location. 3. A representative of Motorola, or of a Motorola Authorized Repair Center, will help determine whether your Product requires service. You may be required to download, or otherwise obtain and accept software updates from Motorola or a Motorola Authorized Repair Center.

  • Page 130: Motorola Mobility Llc Limited Global Warranty

    What will we do if you make a claim under this Limited Warranty? If you make a valid claim under this Limited Warranty, Motorola will (at its discretion) either (1) repair the Product using new, used or reconditioned replacement parts; or (2) replace the Product with a new or 'as new' reconditioned Product;...
  • Page 131 Motorola authorized service center servicing, testing, adjusting, installing, maintaining, altering, or tampering with the Products. (f) Products that have been modified in any manner without the written permission of Motorola. including (i) serial numbers, date tags or other manufacturer coding that has been removed, altered or obliterated;...

  • Page 132: My Product Is Defective, What Should I Do

    If the Product is still not functioning properly after you have followed troubleshooting instructions suggested on this website, please contact Motorola using the contact details provided on the customer support website at www.motorola.com/support. If your Product is covered by this Limited Warranty, you may be required to download, or otherwise obtain and accept software updates.
  • Page 133 If the Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty (and you do not have any other statutory rights in your place of usual residence), Motorola will inform you of the availability, price and other conditions applicable to the repair, replacement or refund of the Product.

  • Page 134: Index

    Calculator, 76 Bookmarks, 66 Calendar, 75 Clear browsing history, 66 Chrome Browser, 63 Go to a Webpage, 66 Mobile sites, 66 Clock, 76 Find and install, 50 Conference Call, 35 List, 18 Contacts, 36 Motorola Assist, 83 Add contact, 37 Index...
  • Page 135 Assign a picture, 37 Gestures, 12 Assign a ringtone, 37 Gmail Call or Text, 38 Access Account, 41 Edit, 37 Create account, 40 Get started, 36 Read and Reply to Messages, 43 Make call from, 26 Send Message, 42 Make Groups, 39 Google Move to New Phone, 7 Create account, 40...
  • Page 136 MMS and Text Options, 47 Reject Incoming Call, 29 Model Number, 107 Ringtones Assigned to Contacts, 37 Motorola Assist, 20 Save a Phone Number, 37 Motorola Migrate, 7 Screenshots, 72 Movies & TV Send Messages to Your Computer, 17 Google Play, 58...
  • Page 137 Mobile Network, 86 Volume, 88 Mouse or Trackpad, 99 Status Bar, 15 Notification Sounds, 88 Status Icons, 16 Password Lock, 94 Storage Settings, 90 Passwords, 96 Tap, 13 Personal Dictionary, 96 Text Editing, 22 Phone Status, 106 Text Entry, 20 PIN Lock, 94 Text Messages Quick Responses, 87...
  • Page 138 Display name, 34 Web, 61 Greeting, 33 Widget, 14 Notification, 29 Wi-Fi Retrieve messages, 30 Find networks in range, 62 Set up, 29 Search and Connect, 62 Setup, 7 Wi-Fi Hotspot, 62 VPN, 67 Activating, 63 Add connection, 68 Add security to Wi-Fi hotspot, 63 Connect or disconnect, 68 Set Up, 62 Prepare for connection, 68...

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