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Congratulations DROID X by Motorola DROID X by Motorola gives you a high quality imaging, video, and multimedia sharing experience. With its ultra-thin design and its gorgeous 4.3 inch, high resolution display, DROID X by Motorola stands out from the crowd.
Your phone 3.5mm Headset Jack Home Key Menu Key Press to open menu options. Micro USB Port Charge or connect to PC. HDMI Port Microphone Note: Your phone might look a little different. Your phone Contents Let’s go ........3 Touchscreen &...
Let’s go let’s get you up and running Assemble & charge remove cover insert microSD (may already be done) insert battery replace cover charge up Caution: Please read the battery use and safety text in the important legal and safety information packaged with your phone.
you want, your phone shows every contact, in every groups. Wi-Fi™ connect If you want to use a Wi-Fi network for even faster Internet access, press Menu > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. Touch Wi-Fi to search for and connect to wireless networks. There’s more in “Wi-Fi®”...
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Drag To scroll through a list or Contacts: A-Z move slowly, drag across Contacts: All contacts the touchscreen. Try it: In the home screen, touch Contacts, then drag your Contacts list up or down. Tip: When you drag or flick a list, a scroll bar appears on the right.
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Key tips Menu, home, & back Menu Key Home Key Press Home to close any menu or app and return to the home screen. In the home screen, press and hold Home to show the last few apps you used, then touch an app to open it.
Quick tips If ever you’re not sure what to do next, try one of these: To... Get the details—Open a text message, see details for a contact, or open items in other lists. See screen menu—Open a menu for the current screen.
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Note: Your home screen might look a little different. You can flick the home screen left and right to see more panels, seven in all. You’ll have plenty of room for adding shortcuts, widgets, and more. Widgets A widget is small app on the home screen that typically displays information such as weather, news, and social networking updates.
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To search by voice, touch , then speak your keyword(s) when prompted. type your search, touch the search window, then enter your keyword(s) and touch Phone status & notifications The status bar at the July 15, 2010 top of the screen Verizon Wireless contains icons that tell Notifications...
Calls it’s good to talk Quick start: Calls Dialing options From the home screen, touch Recent Calls List 11:35 Touch to open, then touch an entry to call. Recent Favorites Dialer Contacts Backspace Touch to delete digits you entered. Call Voicemail PQRS Call WXYZ...
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To use the speakerphone, touch Speaker. • Note: Using a mobile device or accessory while driving may cause distraction and may be illegal. Always obey the laws and drive safely. Tip: You can press Home or Back active call display. To reopen it, press Home Phone >...
Your phone number > Settings > About phone Find it: Menu > Status > My Phone number Emergency calls Note: Your service provider programs one or more emergency phone numbers (such as 911 or 112) that you can call under any circumstances, even when your phone is locked.
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Call or email contacts Contacts Find it: For View contact, Call contact, Send text message, Send email, or other options, touch and hold the contact. View & use contacts When you set up a social networking account (see “Social networking” on page 34), you’ll know what everybody’s up to and when.
Create contacts Contacts > Menu Find it: Edit contact Sara Walker Phone Mobile 5555552385 Save Discard changes Touch any entry area to open the touchscreen keyboard. When you’re finished, touch Save. Where are contacts saved? Your phone saves new contacts in its memory and in the Google Server or the subscription-only Backup Assistant, if you have a subscription.
Text entry keys when you need them Touchscreen keyboard You can open a keyboard on your screen by touching a text field, or pressing and holding Menu the keyboard, press Back Different keyboards open for different text entry screens. For example, this keyboard opens when you create an email message: Tornado al ?123...
Swype™ text entry Swype lets you enter a word with one continuous motion. To enter a word, just drag your finger over the letters in the word. Text entry “ ‘ book For double “ letters, circle the ‘ letter. “...
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To... Enter only capital letters, until you press Shift again Copy selected text Paste cut or copied text Delete a character (hold to delete more) To change your text entry settings and see the dictionary of terms you’ve used, from the home >...
Tips & tricks a few handy hints General tips • If aren’t able to see the screen while wearing sunglasses, take them off. Screen brightness changes as your phone senses the current lighting conditions. • To return to home screen, press Home •...
Digital living connect and enjoy Note: Copyright—do you have the right? Always follow the rules. See “Content Copyright” in your legal and safety information. BLOCKBUSTER videos Blockbuster On Demand is a service that allows you to purchase or rent and download video assets from your mobile phone.
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Your Media Share world Note: If you’re using a Wi-Fi connection, you must allow access to other devices to download media from your phone and to share your files.If you want to access media files on other devices, they must allow access.
To select an HDMI format, press Menu > Settings > HDMI. Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI port on your phone (see “Your phone” on page 2) to an HDMI port on the TV monitor. Touch Launcher icon > Home Sync Wizard >...
You can also touch Launcher icon Tip: Camera. > Touch to focus. 8MP 536 Chicago, Enable location in Illinois settings Photo Capture Tag photos with your location. Adjust for greater Note: Photos are stored on your microSD memory card. Picture Resolution is 6MP , unless you change it. To take the photo, press the Camera Key.
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detects a face in the viewfinder and adjusts image quality accordingly.) Videos Record & share videos Launcher icon Find it: > Note: To get the clearest videos, wipe the lens clean with a soft, dry cloth before you record a video. 14:30:49 Chicago, Illinois...
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Effects—Change video look: Normal, Negative, • Black and White, and more. Light—Turn a light on or off to adjust for the lighting • where you are recording. Switch to—Toggle between camcorder and • camera. Camcorder settings In the viewfinder, press Menu the camcorder menu and adjust these settings: Video Resolution, Review Time, Audio Zoom (to focus the microphone while zooming the camcorder, Shutter...
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The Gallery first displays photos and videos as thumbnails. Scroll through the thumbnails by flicking them up or down. Touch a thumbnail to select it for viewing or playback. When you select a thumbnail, it is enlarged to normal viewing size. Videos are paused at the beginning. Touch the play and pause screen to control video playback.
Music when music is what you need... Quick start: Music Touch and play—instant music. Just open your music library, then select what you want to play. Launcher icon Find it: > 10:35 Albums Songs Playlists Artists Brook Fairfax 1 album Max Keppler And AnnaLee...
Note: Your phone does not support DRM-protected files. What headphones can I use? Your phone has a 3.5mm headset jack for wired stereo listening. You can go wireless with Bluetooth® stereo headphones or speakers (see “Bluetooth® wireless” on page 44). Get music You can transfer music from your computer to your phone by using a USB connection.
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Music player Just touch a song or playlist to get going. 10:35 Max Kepler And AnnaLee... Running Roughshod Libby Went Trailriding Without Me 1:14 3:45 Music player controls • Play/pause—Touch • Previous/next—Touch Music • Fast • View • • • •...
an existing playlist, or touch New to create a new playlist. To add a song to the playlist you're playing, press > Add to playlist in the music player. Menu To edit, delete and rename playlists, touch and hold the playlist in the music library.
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Note: If you don’t have a YouTube account, visit www.youtube.com to find out more. To create an account or sign in, go to “Your account” on page 30. Watch videos See popular video categories, like Featured, Most viewed, and Top rated. Touch a category, then touch the video to start playing it.
Messaging sometimes it’s best to text, or IM, or email . . . Quick start: Messaging Launcher icon Find it: > > Universal Inbox Universal Inbox (3) Mary Morgan 2:50 PM Copy Revisions Hi Paul, Please take a look at the ... Jim Somers 2:47 PM Meet me outside the theater at 8...
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Send & receive attachments To send a file in a message, open a new message and > Insert. press Menu When you receive a message with an attachment, open the message and touch the file name to download it. Then, touch the name again to open it. Some file formats can be converted to HTML for faster viewing, and your phone will show Get HTML version.
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Instant messages To send and receive instant messages, you can use an instant messaging app or your browser. Your device comes preloaded with Google Talk™. You can also download an instant messaging app from the Android Market: • To download and use an instant messaging app, press touch Launcher icon >...
To download updates faster, use “Wi-Fi®” on Touch and hold an empty spot on the home screen until you see Add to Home screen. Touch Motorola widgets. Scroll down the list, and touch Social Networking or Social Status. You can enter a new name for the widget or leave it as Social Networking or Social Status.
Networking widget. To update your own status, touch the Social Status widget and enter text. If you have more than one account, you can use the pull-down menu to limit which accounts are updated. Note: Your network or other factors might affect the speed of widget updates.
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Note: Your service provider may charge to surf the Web or download data. To use a wireless network, press Menu > Wireless & networks. Touch Wi-Fi to turn it on and touch Wi-Fi settings to search for nearby wireless networks. Touch a network to connect. Select links When you touch a Baseball Dayton Team - NJ.com...
Touch and hold the empty spot until you see the Add to Home screen menu. Touch Motorola widgets or Android widgets. Touch the type of widget. If necessary, enter the widget settings. Set up widgets You can customize some widgets.
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Wallpaper To apply a new wallpaper: Touch and hold an empty spot on your home screen. Touch Wallpapers. Touch Live Wallpapers, Media gallery, or Wallpapers, and choose a wallpaper. Sounds • To set volume for media and videos, press > Settings > Sound & display > Media Menu volume.
Maps where you are, where you’re going Quick start: Maps Where am I? What’s around here? Don’t worry—let Maps help you explore your surroundings and find what you’re looking for. Maps Find it: Note: The map image you see may be a little different. Set your location sources Set your phone to determine your location using GPS satellite signals (highly accurate, but uses battery...
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Enter a starting point address or touch My current location, Contacts, or Points on map. Enter an end point address or touch Contacts or Points on map. Select your mode of transport (car, public transport or walk), then touch Go. Your directions are shown as a list.
Latitude where are your friends & family? Join Latitude Keep track of where your friends and family are on Maps. Plan to meet up, check that your parents got home safely, or just stay in touch. Don’t worry, your location is not shared unless you agree to it.
Turn off Latitude > Latitude to show your friend’s list. Press Menu > Edit privacy settings > Turn off Press Menu Latitude. Apps for all Apps for all get the app you want Android Market™ Note: You must set up a Gmail account (see “Set up & go”...
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Motorola, Inc. and Verizon Wireless are not responsible for your use of those applications or information you choose to submit or share with others.
Bluetooth® wireless lose the wires and go wireless Quick start: Bluetooth wireless > Settings > Wireless & networks Find it: Menu > Bluetooth settings Bluetooth settings Touch to turn on Bluetooth & off & to scan. Device name DROID X Discoverable Make device discoverable Enhanced Stereo...
Reconnect devices To automatically reconnect your phone with a paired device, simply turn on the device. To manually reconnect your phone with a paired device, touch the device name in the Bluetooth devices list. Disconnect devices To automatically disconnect your phone from a paired device, simply turn off the device.
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Turn Wi-Fi on or off Find it: Press and hold Power/Lock Note: To extend battery life, turn off Wi-Fi power when not in use. Wi-Fi search & connect To find networks in your range: > Settings > Wireless & Press Menu networks >...
• Channel—Select a channel that minimizes potential interference. You may need to try different channels after your hotspot is active for a time. Touch Save when the settings are complete. Activate hotspot Launcher icon Find it: > > Tap to start Mobile Hotspot service When your Wi-Fi hotspot is active, other Wi-Fi enabled devices can connect by entering your hotspot’s SSID, selecting a Security type, and entering the correct...
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This may take a few minutes. With a memory card inserted, and your phone showing the home screen, connect a Motorola micro USB data cable from your phone’s micro USB port to a USB port on your computer. Your phone should show in the status bar.
Tools stay on top of things Alarm clock Launcher icon Find it: > To turn on an alarm, touch the check box. When an alarm sounds, slide to Dismiss to turn it off or Snooze to delay for five minutes. To add an alarm, press >...
Management stay in control Wireless manager > Settings > Wireless & networks Find it: Menu Manage all your wireless connections: Wi-Fi™, Bluetooth®, airplane mode, & mobile networks (“Network” on page 50). Airplane mode Use airplane mode to turn all your wireless connections off—useful when flying.
If you have questions or need assistance, go to http://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).
If you see a message on your display such as Invalid Battery or Unable to Charge, take the following steps: • Remove the battery and inspect it to confirm that it has a “Motorola Original” hologram; • If there is no hologram, the battery is not a Motorola battery;...
• Motorola batteries and charging systems have circuitry that protects the battery from damage from overcharging. Driving Precautions Responsible and safe driving is your primary responsibility when behind the wheel of a vehicle. Using a mobile device or accessory for a call or other application while driving may cause distraction.
• If you wear the mobile device on your body, always place the mobile device in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness. If you do not use a body-worn accessory supplied or approved by Motorola, keep the mobile device and its antenna at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body...
• Using accessories not supplied or approved by Motorola may cause your mobile device to exceed RF energy exposure guidelines. For a list of Motorola-supplied or approved accessories, visit our Web site at: www.motorola.com. RF Energy Interference/Compatibility Nearly every electronic device is subject to RF energy interference from external sources if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for RF energy compatibility.
Applicable products bear the FCC logo, and/or an FCC ID in the format FCC ID:xxxxxx on the product label. 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.
If you choose to use your mobile device while driving, remember the following tips: • Get to know your Motorola mobile device and its features such as speed dial, redial and voice dial. If available, these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the road.
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(including location-based) information, and other non-personal information to Motorola or other third-party servers. This information is used to help improve products and services offered by Motorola. If you have further questions regarding how the use of your mobile device may impact your privacy or data security, please contact Motorola at privacy@motorola.com, or contact your service provider.
There is no special handling required by consumers. Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones Some Motorola phones are measured for compatibility with hearing aids. If the box Hearing Aid Compatibility for your particular model has “Rated for Hearing Aids” printed on it, the following explanation applies.
Motorola products may not be modified, reverse-engineered, distributed, or reproduced in any manner to the extent allowed by law. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents, or...
(c) use of the Products or Accessories for commercial purposes or subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola, are excluded from coverage. Use of Non-Motorola Products and Accessories. Defects or damage that result from the use of non-Motorola branded or certified Products, Accessories, Software or other peripheral equipment are excluded from coverage.
This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is not transferable. What Will Motorola Do? Motorola, at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or Software that does not conform to this warranty. We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new Products, Accessories or parts.
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Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the length of an implied warranty, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or from one jurisdiction to another.
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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.