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Moto E
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Start
Messages
Email
Music
Books
P t t
Protect
Want more?
Home screen & apps
Control & customize
Type
Games
Locate & navigate
Troubleshoot
Calls
Socialize
Browse
Organize
Safety
Hot topics
Contacts
Photos & videos
Connect & transfer
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  • Page 1 Moto E pick a topic, get what you need At a glance Start St t Home screen & apps Control & customize Calls Contacts Messages Email Type Socialize Browse Photos & videos Music Books Games Locate & navigate Organize Connect & transfer &...

  • Page 2: First Look

    Tips & tricks First look • Start: Ready to set up your phone? See “Start”. Your new Moto E is built to keep up with you. It has a sharp, Top topics durable display, the latest Android software, and a long-life •...

  • Page 3: Top Topics

    At a glance At a glance Top topics Tips & tricks First look • Interactive: To get started quickly, touch Apps Check out what your phone can do. Top topics > Help for interactive tutorials. • Personalize your home screen: see “Redecorate your •...

  • Page 4: Remove The Back Cover

    Put your fingernail in the charging port. Put the memory card in. Press your thumb on the With the gold contacts facing down, push in a card. Motorola symbol. Pry the cover off. Don’t be afraid to use a little muscle.
  • Page 5 Start Start Power on Remove the back cover Press and hold the Power key until the screen turns on. Then Put in an optional microSD card Power on charge up the battery when you need to. Battery life • Power/Sleep key: To make the screen sleep or wake up, Sign in press the Power key.

  • Page 6: Battery Life

    Settings Location Mode To set automatic rules to save power, touch Apps > Battery saving to turn off GPS tracking. > (see “Motorola Assist”). Assist • Display brightness: Touch Apps > > Settings Display > > (slide dimmer setting left), if you don’t want Brightness to use the automatic light sensor.

  • Page 7: Sign In

    If you use Gmail or Google Apps, answer Yes. the Motorola Migrate app in “Old phone to new phone”. Note: This phone supports apps and services that may use a lot of data, so make sure your data plan meets your needs. Your...

  • Page 8: Old Phone To New Phone

    Power on with Migrate is easy. Battery life • On iPhones, Motorola Migrate copies your contacts and • Android™: On your previous phone, download the Sign in calendar events from your iCloud account to your Google Motorola Migrate app on Google Play™ to get started.

  • Page 9: Google Play

    Start Start Google Play™ Tips & tricks Remove the back cover • Find out more about Google products: See Google Play is a digital content experience from Google Put in an optional microSD card www.google.com/about/products. Power on where you can find and enjoy your favorite movies, books, Battery life magazines, and Android apps and games.
  • Page 10 Start Start Republic Wireless App Tips & tricks Remove the back cover • Touch to find answers. Get Help Republic Wireless app dashboard displays your phone Put in an optional microSD card Power on number, your current plan, and the Wi-Fi network you're •...

  • Page 11: Home Screen & Apps

    Home screen & apps you have quick access Home screen & apps Quick start: Home screen & apps Tips & tricks Quick start: Home screen & apps • Pages: To show other pages of shortcuts and widgets, swipe You’ll see the home screen when you turn on your phone or Redecorate your home the home screen left or right.

  • Page 12: Redecorate Your Home

    Home screen & apps Home screen & apps Redecorate your home For more about customizing your phone, like changing your Quick start: Home screen & apps ringtone, see “Control & customize”. For quick access to your favorite things, customize your home Redecorate your home Help &...

  • Page 13: Google Now

    Home screen & apps Home screen & apps • To search for a suggestion, touch it. To get started, touch and hold Home , then flick up to the Quick start: Home screen & apps Google icon • To search for text in the search field, touch on the Redecorate your home touchscreen keyboard.

  • Page 14: Status And Notifications

    Home screen & apps Home screen & apps Status & notifications Icons on the right tell you about phone status: Quick start: Home screen & apps At the top of the screen, icons on the left notify you about new Redecorate your home network strength battery charging/full...

  • Page 15: Choose Carefully

    Home screen & apps Home screen & apps • Use a computer: To find and manage apps from any Choose carefully Quick start: Home screen & apps computer, go to http://play.google.com using your Apps are great. There's something for everyone. Play, Redecorate your home Google account and password.

  • Page 16: Take Care Of Your Apps

    System updates restart in Safe Mode: Turn off your phone, then turn it back on—when you see the “Motorola” logo during power-up, Your phone downloads updates over your Wi-Fi connection press and hold both volume keys until you see the home (if available) or mobile network.

  • Page 17: Control & Customize

    • Flick: Quickly open or delete items. Quick settings calendar, and more on your home screen, touch Apps > • Swipe: Scroll through lists or between screens. Motorola Assist (at the top). WIDGETS Accessibility • Pinch or double-tap: Zoom in and out on websites, photos, •...
  • Page 18 Quick settings > > . (To set your message, just touch Security Owner info Motorola Assist WED, APRIL 30 Add your owner info or Back Accessibility a message for anyone Tip: Don’t put your mobile number as your contact info who finds your phone.
  • Page 19 Customize Quick settings • To go back just one screen, touch Back • Music/video volume: Press the keys during a song or Motorola Assist video. • To close a touchscreen keyboard, touch Accessibility • To reopen an app you closed, touch Recent and touch the app in the list.
  • Page 20 • Volume: To set the volume, just press the volume keys in the Quick settings like “Send text,” “Go to” an app, or “Help” for voice home screen (ringtone volume), during a call (earpiece Motorola Assist command help. Accessibility volume), or while playing music or a video (media volume).

  • Page 21: Quick Settings

    It can. SETTINGS Speak Need help finding this screen? See “Status & notifications”. Motorola Assist suggests actions to automate, based on how Customize you use your phone. When you see a suggestion in the status Quick settings Note: Your quick settings may look a little different.
  • Page 22 Note: For general information, accessories, and more, visit Tip: Navigate through your apps and menus to hear how voice Quick settings www.motorola.com/accessibility. readouts work on your phone. Motorola Assist Accessibility Voice recognition To pause/resume TalkBack: Just tell your phone what you’d like to do—dial, browse, •...
  • Page 23 • Swipe using two fingers to scroll through lists or between Customize touch Menu > Set ringtone screens. Quick settings Motorola Assist Volume & vibrate Shortcut gestures let you navigate your phone with simple Accessibility swipe gestures (for example, swipe up then left in a single Find it: Apps >...
  • Page 24 Note: Ratings are not a guarantee of compatibility (visit adjust the slider to set brightness level www.motorola.com/hacphones). You may also want to Note: Setting brightness to a high level decreases your consult your hearing health professional, who should be able to phone’s battery life.
  • Page 25 Touch Press Find it: Apps > Play Store Speak Customize Quick settings Motorola Assist Accessibility You can use your phone in TTY mode with standard teletype machines. Touch > Menu > > Phone Settings TTY mode and select the mode you need: •...

  • Page 26: Quick Start: Calls

    Calls when you need to talk Calls Quick start: Calls Tips & tricks Quick start: Calls • During a call: Your touchscreen goes dark to avoid Dial contacts, recent calls, or numbers, all from one app. Make, answer & end calls accidental touches.

  • Page 27: Recent Calls

    Calls Calls • Answer a call: Touch and drag to • To call a number, touch on the right. Quick start: Calls With call waiting on, touch and drag to to answer the • To send a text message, store the number, or other options, Make, answer &...

  • Page 28: Your Phone Number

    Calls Calls Your phone number Quick start: Calls Find it: Apps > > > > Settings About phone Status Make, answer & end calls Recent calls phone number 3-way calls Your phone number Emergency calls Emergency calls Note: Your service provider programs one or more emergency phone numbers that you can call under any circumstances, even when your phone is locked.

  • Page 29: Quick Start: Contacts

    Abe Baudo Touch to view contact information, call, send a For help with transferring contacts, see “Old phone to new text message, & more. phone” or go to www.motorola.com/TransferContacts. Allie Smyth Anna Medina Astrid Fanning Search your contacts. Add a contact.

  • Page 30: Create Contacts

    Contacts Contacts Create contacts Edit, delete, or hide contacts Quick start: Contacts Find it: Apps > > Find it: Apps > People People Create contacts Call, text, or email contacts Touch a text box to type the name and details. When you’re •...

  • Page 31: Get Contacts

    Contacts Contacts Get contacts Share contacts Quick start: Contacts Get all your contacts in one place. Send a contact with a Bluetooth® connection, email, or Create contacts Call, text, or email contacts Google Drive™: • To add your social networking contacts, touch Apps Favorites >...

  • Page 32: Quick Start: Messages

    Messages say it & go Messages Quick start: Messages Tips & tricks Quick start: Messages • Forward a message: In a conversation, touch and hold a Stay in touch with messages and pictures. Read, reply, forward & delete text messages message for more options, such as forwarding it.

  • Page 33: Set Your Default Messaging App

    Messages Messages • Delete: Touch and hold a conversation, then touch at the Email Quick start: Messages bottom. Or, open the conversation, touch and hold one Send and receive email. Set up and manage accounts. Read, reply, forward & delete text messages message, then touch Delete Set your default messaging app...

  • Page 34: Chat Using Google Hangouts

    Messages Messages Apps > Settings , go to the ACCOUNTS section, then Wireless Emergency Alerts (U.S. only) Quick start: Messages touch > . For Microsoft® Exchange Add account Email Wireless Emergency Alerts, also known WIRELESS Read, reply, forward & delete text messages server work email accounts, touch Add account EMERGENCY...

  • Page 35: Quick Start: Type

    Type keyboard when you need it Type Quick start: Type Tips & tricks Quick start: Type • Keyboard changes: Your touchscreen keyboard changes When you touch a text box, like in a message or search, you Text entry settings & dictionary depending on whether you’re entering a text message, Cut, copy &...

  • Page 36: Text Entry Settings & Dictionary

    Type Type Text entry settings & dictionary Cut, copy & paste Quick start: Type Choose your keyboard style and edit the dictionary of words Cut, copy, and paste names, phone numbers, addresses, Text entry settings & dictionary Cut, copy & paste your phone suggests: quotes, or anything else in a text box.
  • Page 37 Organize get it done anytime Organize Clock Calendar Clock Find it: Apps > > (in the lower left) See events stored on your phone and in your calendar, all in Clock Calendar Corporate sync one place. • Alarm: Touch an alarm to edit it, or touch to add a new Quickoffice™...

  • Page 38: Corporate Sync

    Organize Organize • Show, edit, or delete events: Touch an event to open it, • Select text by double-tapping it. Clock then touch edit or delete • To open a keyboard, format text, save the file, or choose Calendar • Show, hide, or add calendars: Touch Menu > other options, touch Menu .

  • Page 39: Quick Start: Socialize

    Socialize your life & your friends Socialize Quick start: Socialize Tips & tricks Quick start: Socialize • Upload photos: Touch Apps > and touch a Gallery Google+™ makes connecting on the web more like photo or video. Choose > Google+ and select your connecting in the real world.

  • Page 40: Web Connection

    Browse explore & find Browse Quick start: Chrome™ Tips & tricks Quick start: Chrome™ • Webpage shortcut: To add a shortcut to a webpage on Find it: Apps > Chrome Web connection your home screen, when viewing the webpage, touch Bookmarks •...

  • Page 41: Browser Options

    Browse Browse Bookmarks Safe surfing & searching Quick start: Chrome™ To bookmark a page in your browser, touch Menu > Keep track of what your browser and searches show: Web connection Bookmarks To go to a bookmark, touch Menu > , then touch •...

  • Page 42: Photos And Videos

    Photos & videos see it, capture it, share it! Photos & videos Quick start: Photos & Videos Tips & tricks Quick start: Photos & Videos • Record a video: Touch in the camera screen to start Take super clear photos and share them easily. Take photos recording.

  • Page 43: Take Photos

    Photos & videos Photos & videos Take photos The perfect shot Quick start: Photos & Videos Find it: Apps > Point, touch, and you’re done. But when you want something a Camera Take photos Record videos little different, play with these camera options. Touch anywhere on the camera screen to take the photo.

  • Page 44: Capture Your Screen

    Photos & videos Photos & videos View, share, or use photos & videos Capture your screen Quick start: Photos & Videos Find it: Apps > Share a screen capture of your favorite playlist, your new high Gallery Take photos Record videos score, or a friend’s contact information.

  • Page 45: Play Movies & Tv

    Play Movies & TV movies & shows, wherever you go Play Movies & TV Play Movies & TV Play Movies & TV Find and rent movies and TV shows to watch on your phone, YouTube™ tablet, or computer: Find it: Apps >...

  • Page 46: Play Music

    Play Music when life needs a soundtrack Play Music Quick start: Music Tips & tricks Quick start: Music • Volume: Press the volume keys. Music everywhere—stream it, buy it, save it, play it. Listen and create playlists anytime. • Hide the music player: To use another app while your music plays, touch Home .

  • Page 47: Play Books

    Play Books even thick books fit Play Books Quick start: Books Tips & tricks Quick start: Books • Turn pages: While reading the book, turn the pages by Read your favorite books, magazines, and newspapers when swiping them. and where you want. •...

  • Page 48: Play Games

    Play Games why be bored? Play Games Quick start: Games Tips & tricks Quick start: Games • Challege friends: You can play against people in your Download and play the latest fun games. Google+™ circles. Scroll down to Players and choose a Find it: Apps >...

  • Page 49: Locate & Navigate

    Locate & navigate where you are, where you’re going Locate & navigate Quick start: Locate & navigate Tips & tricks Quick start: Locate & navigate • Find an address: Touch and enter an address or Find a nearby cafe, get directions or step-by-step GPS voice something you’re looking for, like “restaurant.”...

  • Page 50: Connect & Transfer

    Connect & transfer wired up or wireless Connect & transfer Quick start: Connect & transfer Tips & tricks Quick start: Connect & transfer • Quick settings: Get to the most used settings quickly. Flick Connect accessories, computers, networks, and more. Bluetooth®...

  • Page 51: Bluetooth® Wireless

    Connect & transfer Connect & transfer Bluetooth® wireless Manage devices Quick start: Connect & transfer To manually reconnect your phone with a paired device, touch Bluetooth® wireless Turn Bluetooth power on/off the device name in the AVAILABLE DEVICES list. Wi-Fi Networks Find it: Apps >...

  • Page 52: Usb Cables

    Connect & transfer Connect & transfer Wi-Fi Networks Manage networks Quick start: Connect & transfer To remove a network, touch it in the list, then touch Forget Bluetooth® wireless Turn Wi-Fi power on/off Wi-Fi Networks To manage your networks, touch Apps >...
  • Page 53 Windows Media Player to transfer files. For more data might also use a lot of battery power. Wi-Fi Networks instructions or driver files, visit USB cables www.motorola.com/support. Data use Turn auto sync off/on, see Data usage Your cloud mobile hotspots, & more.

  • Page 54: Your Cloud

    Connect & transfer Connect & transfer To view your cellular, Wi-Fi and roaming data usage, touch • Bluetooth® accessories: If you have a Bluetooth keyboard Quick start: Connect & transfer Apps > > or other accessories to use with your tablet, remember you Republic Data Usage Bluetooth®...

  • Page 55: Airplane Mode

    Connect & transfer Connect & transfer Airplane mode Quick start: Connect & transfer Use airplane mode to turn off all your wireless Bluetooth® wireless Wi-Fi Networks connections—useful when flying. Press and hold the USB cables Power key > Airplane mode Data use Note: When you select airplane mode, all wireless services are Your cloud...

  • Page 56: Quick Start: Protect

    Protect help keep it safe Protect Quick start: Protect Tips & tricks Quick start: Protect • Forgotten pattern, PIN, or password: If you forget your Make sure your information is protected in case your phone is Screen lock pattern, PIN, or password, you can enter your Google™ Encrypt your phone lost or stolen.

  • Page 57: Encrypt Your Phone

    Protect Protect If you don’t have a Google account on your phone, contact Reset Quick start: Protect your service provider to have your device factory reset. To reset your phone to factory settings and erase all the data on Screen lock Warning: A factory reset will delete all data on your phone.

  • Page 58: Want More

    • Tutorials & Help: Touch Apps > to get Help walk-through tutorials or chat with people who can help. • Everything Moto E: Get PC software, user guides, and more at www.motorola.com/mymotoe. • Accessories: Find accessories for your phone at www.motorola.com/mobility. • Apps: Touch Apps >...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Power key until the screen goes dark and your phone restarts. 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 60: Battery Charging

    Pull over safely before using your mobile device to send messages, surf the web, or use other applications. Battery Use & Safety Battery Use & Safety Warning: Your mobile device contains a battery that should only be removed by a Motorola Battery Charging approved service center or recycler. Seizures, Blackouts & Eyestrain Third Party Accessories •...

  • Page 61: Operational Warnings

    Operational Warnings Safety, Regulatory, & Legal Battery Use & Safety Use & Care To care for your Motorola mobile device, please observe the following: Operational Warnings Obey all posted signs when using mobile devices in public areas. Battery Charging Potentially Explosive Areas...

  • Page 62: European Union Directives Conformance Statement

    Exposure to RF Energy & Device Operation Battery Charging EU Conformance The following CE compliance information is applicable to Motorola mobile devices that carry Your mobile device contains a transmitter and receiver of RF energy. It is designed to comply Third Party Accessories one of the following CE marks: with regulatory requirements concerning human RF exposure.

  • Page 63: Fcc Notice To Users

    Location These changes may affect the performance of location technology on your mobile device. Motorola has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any Navigation AGPS (Assisted Global Positioning System) uses your wireless service provider’s network to changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 64: Privacy And Data Security

    Motorola recycling activities, go to: RF Energy www.motorola.com/recycling • Keep software up to date: If Motorola or a software/application vendor releases a patch Regulatory Information or software fix for your mobile device that updates the device’s security, install it as soon Packaging &...

  • Page 65: Open Source Software Information

    Service & Repairs Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records. For warranty service of your Global Warranty Motorola product you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to confirm Copyright & Trademarks warranty status.

  • Page 66: Warranty

    Complying with the warranty process, repair FCC Notice If you make a valid claim under this Limited Warranty, Motorola will (at its discretion) either (1) instructions and accepting such software updates is required in order to receive additional Industry Canada Notice repair the Product using new, used, or reconditioned replacement parts;...
  • Page 67 (f) Products that have been modified in any manner without the written permission of UNDERSTAND THAT. Seizures, Blackouts & Eyestrain Motorola, including (i) serial numbers, date tags or other manufacturer coding that has been • SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF High Volume removed, altered or obliterated;...

  • Page 68: Copyright And Trademarks

    FCC Notice accurate at the time of printing. Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation. Industry Canada Notice Note: The images in this guide are examples only.

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