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  • Page 1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Type........... . 37 the Motorola Experience. See “Discover your Moto X” on Organize.

  • Page 4: At A Glance

    (if necessary), and register. See “Start” on page 4. Your new Moto X has a bright display that goes from one side • Top topics: Just want a quick list of what your smartphone all the way to the other. Its body curves to fit in your hand. And can do? See “Top topics”...
  • Page 5 Top topics Tips & tricks • Interactive: To get started quickly, tap Apps > Help Check out what your smartphone can do. for interactive tutorials. • Personalize your smartphone: see “Redecorate your home • Helpful: To quickly change common smartphone settings, screen”...

  • Page 6: Start

    Start Power on & charge up Press and hold the Power key until the screen turns on. Then SIM in charge up the battery when you need to. A nano SIM card is already installed in your smartphone. If you need to replace your nano SIM, pull the SIM card tray out of the Power on.

  • Page 7: Battery Life

    Tips & tricks Tips & tricks • Power/Sleep key: To make the screen sleep or wake up, To save even more battery life between charges, you could press the Power key. To turn your smartphone on or off, reduce: press and hold the Power key. •...
  • Page 8 Android Backup and Restore feature, your contacts 11:35 automatically appear on your new smartphone. Otherwise, use the Motorola Migrate app in “Old phone to new phone”. Or, visit www.motorola.com/transfercontacts. Note: This smartphone supports apps and services that may Add your account use a lot of data, so make sure your data plan meets your needs.

  • Page 9: Old Phone To New Phone

    • From Android™: On your old phone, download the Motorola Migrate app on Google Play™ to get started. • For iPhones, you can migrate contacts and calendar events Then on your new smartphone, tap Apps >...

  • Page 10: Google Play

    Google Play™ Tips & tricks • Find out more about Google products: See Google Play is a digital content experience from Google www.google.com/about/products. where you can find and enjoy your favorite music, movies, TV shows, books, magazines, and Android apps and games. It’s •...

  • Page 11: Home Screen & Apps

    Home screen & apps Tips & tricks • Widgets: To put widgets like a clock, interactive calendar, Quick start: Home screen & apps and more on your home screen, tap and hold an empty spot on the home screen, then tap WIDGETS The home screen is what you see when you first turn on your •...
  • Page 12 Tip: To close the keyboard, tap Watch tutorials, First things first read how-to’s, & more. New to Andriod? Show me how (step by step) Explore Learn about Motorola features Personalize your device Discover apps Need a real-live, actual Chat Call human? Chat or call us.

  • Page 13: Google Now

    Google Now™ To turn Google Now on/off, set your preferences, or learn more, open Google Now, tap > Settings Google Now brings you just the right information at just the right time, before you even ask. Weather, traffic, transit Tip: When Google Now is on, swipe right from the home schedules, even the latest scores come automatically, screen to see it.
  • Page 14 Icons at the top right of your screen tell you about smartphone Volume status: Press the side Volume Key up or down to select a volume from high to vibrate network strength no sound Also, tap one of these options for more settings: Wi-Fi vibrate •...
  • Page 15 > Moto • Choose it: Use the Moto app to set your own custom phrase, like “OK Moto X” or “Listen Up Moto.” Moto Assist • Use it: Say your custom phrase, then “What’s up?” to hear Based on where you are and what you are doing, Moto Assist notifications without unlocking your phone or “Voicemail”...
  • Page 16 Moto Display Moto Actions See messages, calls, and other notifications as they arrive. Even Wave your hand to silence calls or snooze alarms. Check the when your phone is asleep, information discretely appears on time and see your latest notifications with Moto Display just by the screen.
  • Page 17 Motorola Connect • Use a computer: To find and manage apps from any computer, go to http://play.google.com using your Use your Google account to connect your phone to your Google account and password. computer, wearables, and other devices. See call, contact, and There, you can browse apps on the big screen, manage your messaging info on your computer.
  • Page 18 Safe Mode: Turn off your smartphone, then turn it battery, and processing power—some more than others. back on—when you see the “Motorola” logo during For example, a simple battery level widget will use less than power-up, press and hold both volume keys until you see the a streaming music player app.
  • Page 19 (25MB or more) and may not be available in all countries. If the mobile network updates are not available in your country, update using a computer. • Using your computer: On your computer, go to www.motorola.com/update. Home screen & apps...

  • Page 20: Control & Customize

    Control & customize Tips & tricks • Speak: Tap in a search window, or on a keyboard. Or Quick start: Control & customize say your custom prompt to ask your smartphone a question. See “Moto Voice” on page 13 for details. Take control of your smartphone: •...
  • Page 21 Controls and gestures Press Power key Press and hold the Power key to choose Find your way around: Power off • Tap: Choose an icon or option. To conserve battery power, prevent • Tap and hold: Open options for items in lists. Power accidental taps, or when you want to wipe smudges off your touchscreen, put the...
  • Page 22 • Dialing and commands: Say your custom prompt followed On, off, lock & unlock by a command. See “Moto Voice” on page 13 for details. Your touchscreen is on when you need it and off when Or, tap . To dial, say “Call” and then a contact name or you don’t.
  • Page 23 • Owner info: To add a message to your lock screen in case • Display settings: To change brightness, animation, and you lose your smartphone, tap Apps > other display settings, tap Apps > > Settings Settings Display > > .

  • Page 24: Quick Settings

    Redecorate your home screen • Move or delete widgets & shortcuts: Tap and hold a widget or shortcut until you feel a vibration, then drag it to For quick access to your favorite things, customize your home at the top of the another spot, another page, or Remove screen the way you want.

  • Page 25: Voice Recognition

    Settings Accessibility Note: For general information, accessories, and more, visit Location Cast screen www.motorola.com/accessibility. Voice recognition Profiles Just tell your smartphone what you’d like to do—dial, browse, search, send a text, and more. Check it out—say your custom You can share your device with others by adding a user. Each prompt to ask your smartphone a question.
  • Page 26 Note: You might need to download text-to-speech software Explore by Touch (data charges may apply). Use Explore by Touch to expand TalkBack, and have your taps read out loud as you move your finger around the screen. To use TalkBack: To turn on Explore by Touch when TalkBack is active, tap •...
  • Page 27 To learn more about navigating your smartphone with Explore Caller ID by Touch, tap Apps > > Settings Accessibility When you want to hear who’s calling: > > > TalkBack SETTINGS Launch “Explore by touch” tutorial • Read out loud: Have your caller announced—tap Apps To turn off Explore by Touch when TalkBack is active, tap >...
  • Page 28 Swipe down the status bar with two fingers, and slide the bar to Note: Ratings are not a guarantee of compatibility (visit adjust. www.motorola.com/hacphones). You may also want to consult your hearing health professional, who should be able to Note: Setting brightness to a high level decreases your help you get the best results.
  • Page 29 • Position: During a call, hold the smartphone to your ear as Apps normal, and then rotate/move it to get the best position for Want more? No problem. With over 1,000,000 apps to choose speaking and listening. from, Google Play has something for everyone, and many apps provide useful accessibility features.

  • Page 30: Calls

    Calls Tips & tricks • During a call: Your touchscreen goes dark to avoid Quick start: Calls accidental taps. To wake it up, move it away from your face or press the Power key. Dial contacts, recent calls, or numbers, all from one app. •...

  • Page 31: Make Calls

    Make calls • During a call: Tap to mute the call. To hide the call Mute screen, tap Home . To reopen it, swipe down the status When you make a call, you have options: bar and tap Ongoing call •...

  • Page 32: Way Calls

    3-way calls Emergency calls During a call, you can start another call, switch between them, Note: Verizon Wireless programs one or more emergency or join them in a 3-way call: phone numbers that you can call under any circumstances, even when your smartphone is locked. Emergency numbers •...

  • Page 33: Contacts

    Contacts Sort contacts, change www.gmail.com. settings, accounts, & more. FAVORITES ALL CONTACTS For help with transferring contacts, learn about Motorola Migrate in “Old phone to new phone” or go to www.motorola.com/TransferContacts. Tap to view contact Allie information, call, send a text message, &...

  • Page 34: Create Contacts

    Create contacts Edit, delete, or hide contacts Find it: Tap Apps > > Find it: Tap Apps > Contacts Contacts Tap a text box to type the name and details. When you’re • To edit a contact, tap it, then tap .

  • Page 35: Get Contacts

    Get contacts Share contacts Get all your contacts in one place. Share a contact with a Bluetooth® connection, in a message, or using Google Drive™: • To add your social networking contacts, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts , then tap Add account Find it: Apps >...

  • Page 36: Messages

    Messages Messaging Stay in tap with messages and pictures. Quick start: Verizon Message+ Find it: Tap Apps > Messaging Find it: Tap Apps Message+ • Create: Tap • Create: Tap at the top of the messaging screen. • Attach: When you’re typing a message, tap to attach a •...
  • Page 37 Tips & tricks Read, reply, forward & delete text messages • Forward a message: In a conversation, tap and hold a Find it: Tap Apps > Messaging message for more options, such as forwarding it. • Open: Tap a conversation to open it. •...
  • Page 38 Email Apps > > , then tap Settings Accounts > . For Microsoft® Exchange server work account Email Send and receive email. Set up and manage accounts. email accounts, tap > , and enter Add account Corporate Find it: Tap Apps >...

  • Page 39: Type

    Wireless Emergency Alerts Type Wireless Emergency Alerts, also known WIRELESS Quick start: Type EMERGENCY as CMAS or PLAN, is a U.S. national ALERTS emergency alert system. Emergency CAPABLE When you tap a text box, like in a message or search, you have alerts can pop up to tell you about a keyboard options.
  • Page 40 Tips & tricks Text entry settings & dictionary • Move the cursor: Tap a spot in the text to place the cursor, Choose your keyboard style and edit the dictionary of words then drag the arrow under the cursor to move it. your smartphone suggests: •...

  • Page 41: Organize

    Organize Calendar See all your events, all in one place. Clock Find it: Tap Apps > Calendar Find it: Tap Apps > > Clock 11:35 • Alarm: Tap . Tap an alarm to edit it, or tap to add a Schedule Jan 2015 new alarm.

  • Page 42: Google Drive

    • Add events: Tap a time on the calendar and tap New Event. • Place your cursor by tapping the text. Enter event details, then tap SAVE • Select text by double-tapping it. • Show, edit, or delete events: Tap an event to open it, then •...

  • Page 43: Socialize

    Socialize Tips & tricks • Upload photos: Tap Apps > and tap a photo Gallery Quick start: Socialize or video. Choose > and select your account. Google+ • Add a widget: Use a widget to quickly read your Google+ Google+™ makes connecting on the web more like posts.

  • Page 44: Browse

    Browse Tips & tricks • Webpage shortcut: To add a shortcut to a webpage on Quick start: Chrome™ your home screen, when viewing the webpage, tap Menu > Add to homescreen Find it: Tap Apps > Chrome • Internet search shortcut: In the home screen, tap the •...

  • Page 45: Browser Options

    Downloads Safe surfing & searching Warning: Apps downloaded from the web can be from Keep track of what your browser and searches show: unknown sources. To protect your smartphone and personal • Incognito: To open a tab that won’t appear in your browser data from theft, download apps only on Google Play™.

  • Page 46: Photos & Videos

    Photos & videos Tips & tricks • Quick Capture: Tap Apps > , swipe the Camera Quick start: Photos & videos screen right and tap to turn Quick Capture on or off. When Quick Capture is on, twist your wrist twice to open Take super clear photos with a twist of your wrist and a tap on the camera.

  • Page 47: Take Photos

    Take photos The perfect shot Find it: Tap Apps > Point, tap, and you’re done. But when you want something a Camera little different, play with these camera options. Tap anywhere on the camera screen to take the photo. Tip: To open camera options, swipe the camera screen right. Get a better shot Rotate the dial to see more options.
  • Page 48 View, share, & use photos & videos Create a highlights reel Find it: Tap Apps > Your phone automatically creates a video of selected pictures Gallery and video clips. It even sets it to music. • Play, share, or delete: Tap a thumbnail to open it, then choose to share, to delete, or Menu for more.
  • Page 49 Play Movies & TV Find and rent movies and TV shows to watch on your smartphone, tablet, or computer: Find it: Tap Apps > Play Movies & TV To shop, rent, or watch on a computer, go to www.google.com/play and choose “Movies & TV”. YouTube™...

  • Page 50: Play Music

    Play Music Tips & tricks • Volume: Press the volume keys. Quick start: Music • Hide the music player: To use another app while your music plays, tap Home . To return to the music player, Music everywhere—stream it, buy it, save it, play it. Listen and swipe the status bar down and tap the song title.

  • Page 51: Play Books

    Play Books Tips & tricks • Turn pages: While reading the book, turn the pages by Quick start: Books swiping them. • Recent page: When you open a book, it shows the last page Read your favorite books, magazines, and newspapers when you were reading.

  • Page 52: Play Games

    Play Games Tips & tricks • Challege friends: You can play against people in your Quick start: Games Google+™ circles. Scroll down to and choose a Players person or tap Add friends Download and play the latest fun games. • Find more friends: Scroll down to Add players you know Find it: Tap Apps >...

  • Page 53: Locate & Navigate

    Locate & navigate Tips & tricks • Find an address: In the search field, enter an address or Quick start: Locate & navigate something you’re looking for, like “restaurant.” The map moves to show the address or local suggestions. Tap the Find a nearby cafe, get directions or step-by-step GPS voice address info at the bottom for more details.

  • Page 54: Connect & Transfer

    Connect & transfer Tips & tricks • Quick settings: Get to the most used settings quickly. Quick start: Connect & transfer Swipe down the status bar with two fingers. See “Quick settings” on page 22. Connect accessories, computers, networks, and more. •...
  • Page 55 Bluetooth® wireless Note: Using a mobile device or accessory while driving may cause distraction and may be illegal. Always obey the laws and Turn Bluetooth power on/off drive safely. Find it: Tap Apps > > , then tap the Settings Bluetooth Manage devices switch to turn it on...
  • Page 56 Wi-Fi Networks Note: Keep it secure. To protect your smartphone and hotspot from unauthorized access, it is strongly recommended that you Turn Wi-Fi power on/off set up hotspot security (WPA2 is the most secure), including password. Find it: Tap Apps >...

  • Page 57: Share Your Data Connection

    MTP or PTP device that lets you use Windows Media Player to transfer files. For more instructions or driver files, visit www.motorola.com/support. • For Apple™ Macintosh™: Use Android File Transfer, available at www.android.com/filetransfer.
  • Page 58 Data use To turn off background data use for all apps, just tap Menu > Restrict background data You can track the amount of data uploaded and downloaded Note: Usage information is provided to help you manage your by your smartphone. smartphone.
  • Page 59 Receive with NFC personal information for mobile payments and content sharing. Receive web links, e-coupons, brochures, maps and more from an NFC tag. Look for the NFC logo on posters, signs, store Your cloud displays and other areas. Just touch the back of your One account with access to everything, everywhere—phone, smartphone to the logo to receive its tag information.

  • Page 60: Mobile Network

    • Bluetooth® accessories: If you have a Bluetooth keyboard Airplane mode or other accessories to use with your tablet, remember you Use airplane mode to turn off all your wireless can use them with your smartphone too. To connect them, connections—useful when flying.

  • Page 61: Protect

    Protect Screen lock To keep your smartphone secure, you can make the Quick start: Protect your smartphone touchscreen lock when it goes to sleep. Make sure your information is protected in case your Find it: Tap Apps > > > Settings Security Screen lock...

  • Page 62: Sim Card Lock

    SIM card lock Backup & restore Caution: If you enter an incorrect SIM PIN code three times, Find it: Tap Apps > > , then tap Settings Backup & reset your smartphone locks your SIM card and asks for your PIN the switch to turn it on unlock code.

  • Page 63: Want More

    Help tutorials, how-tos, FAQs, or chat with people who can help, right on your smartphone. • Everything Moto X: Get PC software, user guides, and more at www.motorola.com/mymotox. • Accessories: Get accessories for your smartphone at www.motorola.com/mobility.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    Service & repairs If you have questions or need assistance, we’re here to help. Go to www.motorola.com/support, where you can select from a number of customer care options. You can also contact the Motorola Customer Support Center at: 1-800-734-5870 (United States), 1-888-390-6456 (TTY/TDD United States for hearing impaired), or 1-800-461-4575 (Canada).

  • Page 65: Safety, Regulatory, & Legal

    In rare cases, flashing patterns or lights, for example in video games or movies, may cause Battery Use & Safety Warning: Your mobile device contains a battery that should only be removed by a Motorola seizures or blackouts. If you suffer any seizures or blackouts, or have a history of seizures, stop approved service center or recycler.

  • Page 66: Operational Warnings

    Allergens Operational Warnings Glass Parts Motorola Mobility avoids using known allergens in our products. From time to time, trace Operational Warnings Obey all posted signs when using mobile devices in public areas. amounts of an allergen may be added during manufacture of a device or device component Potentially Explosive Areas that could cause discomfort for some individuals.

  • Page 67: Regulatory Information

    CE marks: the mobile phone is tested for compliance with RF exposure requirements. • If you use your mobile phone with a non-Motorola accessory case or holder, make sure the accessory maintains the required separation distance and has no metallic parts.

  • Page 68: Software Notices

    Regulatory authorities within the EU may obtain compliance information by writing to: Product Safety and Compliance, Motorola Software Notices Mobility UK Ltd., Redwood, Crockford Lane, Chineham Business Park, Basingstoke, RG24 8WQ, UNITED KINGDOM. Software Notices Warning against unlocking the bootloader or altering a product's operating system...

  • Page 69: Hearing Aid Compatibility In The Us

    Or, you may return unwanted Motorola mobile devices and • Keep software up to date: If Motorola or a software/application vendor releases a patch electrical accessories to any Motorola Approved Service Center in your region. For details on approved national recycling schemes and Motorola recycling activities, go to: or software fix for your mobile device that updates the device’s security, install it as soon...

  • Page 70: Open Source Software Information

    For instructions on how to obtain a copy of any source code being made publicly available by www.motorola.com/hacphones. Motorola related to software used in this Motorola mobile device, you may send your request Results will vary depending on the user’s hearing aid and hearing loss. If your hearing aid in writing to the address below.

  • Page 71: What Is Not Covered

    TRANSMISSION MODES AND THE INTENDED METHOD OF THE PRODUCT. If you make a valid claim under this Limited Warranty, Motorola will (at its discretion) either (1) (g) Normal wear and tear or otherwise due to the normal aging of the Product.

  • Page 72: What Other Limitations Are There

    5. If the Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty (and you do not have any other DISCLAIMS LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR UNDER OTHER LEGAL statutory rights in your place of usual residence), Motorola will inform you of the THEORY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE...
  • Page 73 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.
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