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  • Page 1 Get Started All you need to know to get going.
  • Page 2 Boost Mobile. Be Heard. Thanks for choosing Boost Mobile. This booklet introduces you to the basics of getting started with Boost and your Moto G. Boost has always sought to stand for something more. We’ve listened to you and worked to build a brand that’s more responsive and more dedicated to satisfying your wants and needs.
  • Page 3: Using This Guide

    Using This Guide This Get Started guide is designed to help you set up and use your new Moto G. It’s divided into four sections to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Get Ready Use Your Phone –...
  • Page 4: Your Moto G

    Your Moto G Headphone Jack Front Camera Back Camera Power Key Flash Volume Keys Back Home Removable Recent Back Apps Micro USB/ Charger Microphone...
  • Page 5: Get Your Phone Ready

    Get Your Phone Ready Charge the Battery Note: You can also call 1-888-BOOST4U to use the automated activation system. 1. Plug the USB connector into the charger/ 3. Continue through the activation steps and at accessory jack on the bottom of your phone. the end you will have an option to pay to get 2.
  • Page 6: Set Up Your Phone

    Google Account.* Google Location options, as prompted. ™ You’re all set! Your Moto G is ready to use. Complete the Setup Screens Move photos, videos, music, call history, Note: At some point during setup, you will see and more from your old Android phone a prompt to install Boost Default Configuration.
  • Page 7: Basic Phone Functions

    Basic Phone Functions Turn the Phone On Press and hold the Power key. Turn the Screen On and Off To quickly turn the display screen off, press the Power key. To turn the screen on and display the unlock screen, press the Power key. Unlock the Screen Swipe the screen with your finger to unlock it.
  • Page 8: Your Home Screen

    Your Home Screen Viewing Your Home Screen Notifications Panel Your phone’s home screen extends You can expand the notification area to see horizontally up to five full screens. more about your notifications. To display the main (center) Home screen, 1. Drag the notifications panel down. press from any screen.
  • Page 9: Keys And Icons

    Keys and Icons Open Apps Keys and Icons Open Apps The bottom front of your phone contains a If an app is on one of your home screens, just Back key, a Home key, and a Recent Apps key. tap it to open it. Above this row is a row of program icons that If an app is not available from your home are available from every home screen.
  • Page 10: Typing On Your Phone

    Typing on Your Phone Enter Text Google Voice Typing You use the Google touchscreen keyboard to Use your voice to enter text instead of typing. enter text on your phone. The keyboard 1. From any screen where you can enter text, appears automatically onscreen when you touch the input field to reveal the keyboard.
  • Page 11 Calls Voicemail Make a Phone Call Set Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls are automatically 1. If the screen is locked, swipe the screen to transferred to your voicemail, even if your unlock it. phone is in use or turned off. You should set Phone.
  • Page 12 Contacts Your phone’s Contacts function lets you access and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including Google and corporate email accounts, contacts synced from your computer, and contacts you’ve entered manually. Save a Phone Number Add a New Entry to Contacts 1.
  • Page 13: Access Messages

    Messaging Send a Text Message Access Messages > Apps > Messaging > Apps > Messaging 1. Tap 1. Tap 2. Tap 2. From the Messaging screen, tap the message you want to view. 3. Enter a phone number, email address, or contact name in the To field (if available touch –or–...
  • Page 14 Email Set Up a Microsoft Exchange ® Your phone’ s email applications let you access ActiveSync Account ® and manage multiple email accounts simultaneously in one convenient location. Note: Contact your company’s Exchange Server Set Up a Gmail™ Account administrator for required sign-in information. >...
  • Page 15 Email Access Email Messages Access Gmail Messages > Apps > Email > Apps > Gmail 1. Tap 1. Tap To view a different inbox, tap the inbox 2. Select the inbox you want to view. name at the top of the screen and then tap 3.
  • Page 16: Camera And Camcorder

    Camera & Camcorder Take a Picture 3. Tap to pause or to stop recording. > Apps > Camera View Videos 1. Tap 2. Using your display as a viewfinder, aim the > Apps > Gallery 1. Tap camera lens at your subject, and then tap 2.
  • Page 17 Wi-Fi Go Online Connect to a Wi-Fi Network > Chrome 1. Tap . The first time, you When you’re in range of an available Wi-Fi may be prompted to enter your wireless network, use your phone’s Wi-Fi feature to phone number. access the Internet and other data services.
  • Page 18 Google Play and Google Mobile Services Google Mobile Services Google Play is the place to go to find new ™ apps, games, movies, and more for your phone. Gmail – The Google mail service. Your Gmail Download Apps and Games account lets you access many Google-related services as well as the Google Play.
  • Page 19: Capable Device

    Bluetooth Pair and Connect With a Bluetooth Share Contacts, Files, or Pictures ® Capable Device Using Bluetooth 1. Verify your Bluetooth is turned on. (Tap > 1. Open the app containing the file you want to Apps > Settings and then touch the >...
  • Page 20 > Apps > Play Store 1. Tap your favorite tweets, and more, all on your Moto G. 2. Browse or search for the app you want to download, for example Facebook, Twitter, Note: Tap to access settings for your apps, or Instagram.
  • Page 21 Mobile networks, Manage mobile plan, and Emergency alerts. Device – Sound, Display, Storage, Battery, and Apps. Personal – Location access, Security, Language & input, Motorola Privacy, Backup & reset, and Motorola Device ID. visit boostmobile.com/support/device-support/ for guides, tutorials and more...
  • Page 22: Battery Saving Tips

    Battery-Saving Tips Manage the Display Brightness and Manage Your Phone’s Wireless Functions Screen Timeout Disable the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS functions of the phone when you’re not > Apps > Settings > Display > using them. Brightness to modify the backlight setting as desired.
  • Page 23: Manage Your Account

    Manage Your Account Resources Managing Your Account Resources For Your Phone You can go to ‘My Account’ at boostmobile.com This printed guide to get you up and running. to view your account information, Re-Boost , or ® Online Support – Please visit the Boost to make account changes.
  • Page 24 Re-Boost® Pick How You Want To Pay Pay Anytime With A Credit/Debit Card Dial #ADD (#233) to add money from your Boost Mobile makes it easy to add money to ® your account. You decide exactly how and phone or visit ‘My Account’ at boostmobile. where you want to pay.
  • Page 25 Phone Insurance Can’t Live Without Your Phone Get Phone Insurance today so you don’t have to. For $5/month per phone, plus a nonrefundable deductible per approved claim, you are covered if your phone is lost, stolen, accidentally damaged or has an out-of- warranty mechanical or electrical breakdown.
  • Page 26 ©2013 Boost Worldwide, Inc. MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. Gmail, Hangouts, Google Maps, YouTube, Android, Google, Picasa, Google Books, Google Mobile Services, and Google Play are trademarks of Google, Inc.

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