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- Page 1 User Guide To best view this guide, download a PDF reader app, then open the guide in the app.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Use a microSD card Airplane mode Hot topics Protect your phone Get Started Security First look Privacy Insert the SIM and microSD cards Google privacy & security Power on and off App pinning Sign in Backup & restore Connect to Wi-Fi App safety Choose one or more profiles Data usage... -
Page 3: Hot Topics
To view additional information, visit www.motorola.com/rfhealth. Caution: Before using your phone, please read the legal information. Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings >... -
Page 4: Get Started
Get Started » First look » Insert the SIM and microSD cards » Power on and off » Sign in » Connect to Wi-Fi » Choose one or more profiles » Check your battery charge level » Copy data from your old phone »... - Page 5 Power button & fingerprint sensor Choose from these options: » Power on/off: Press the Power and Volume Up buttons at the same time, then tap Power off. When your phone is off, press and hold the Power button to turn it on. »...
- Page 6 Stylus Navigate apps, take notes, handwrite text, edit screenshots, and more. » To remove the stylus, push the stylus inward to release it, then pull it out. » To store the stylus, insert it into the slot. Then, push it until it locks in place.
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Page 7: Insert The Sim And Microsd Cards
screen and tap Settings > Stylus, then tap the switch next to Last known location to turn it on. Tip: Permission required. Tap the recorded coordinates to view the location in Maps. » Play a sound while drawing: You can play a sound when drawing on Moto Note. -
Page 8: Power On And Off
Power on and off Press and hold the Power button to turn it on, then follow the prompts to get started. Power on graphic. Press and hold the Power button until the screen lights up. Press the Power and Volume Up buttons at the same time, to turn it off. Volume Power off graphic. -
Page 9: Choose One Or More Profiles
USB-C Charge phone graphic. Plug in a charger to charge your phone fully. Charge your phone using a compatible Motorola charger (may be sold separately). Use of other chargers is not recommended. Insert the First look charging cable into the charging port (see for port location). - Page 10 » Touch and hold: See more options. » Drag: Move items on the home screen. » Swipe: Scroll through lists or between screens. » Pinch or double-tap: Zoom in and out on websites, photos, and maps. » Twist: Twist a map with two fingers to rotate it, and slide two fingers up to tilt it.
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Page 11: Improve Battery Life
Improve battery life Your phone processes tons of information. Depending on what apps are in use, your phone may use a lot of power. When your phone is not in use for a period of time, unnecessary background processes are shut down to optimize battery life. »... - Page 12 Prevent water damage Your phone is water and splash resistant, but not completely waterproof. Avoid contacting the phone with water for a long time, and never deliberately immerse the phone in water. Water and splash resistance are not permanent, and the protection performance may continue to decline due to daily use.
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Page 13: Learn The Basics
Security and Privacy). better protect your device and data (See Moto Secure Motorola has increased security, privacy and added to keep your phone and information safer. Create a safe space on your phone Family Space where kids can learn and play with the new app. -
Page 14: Home Screen
Home screen The home screen is what you see when you turn on your phone. From here you can explore apps and more. Note: Software updates may change the look of your home screen. Swipe down to see notifications and settings. Swipe up to see all your apps. -
Page 15: Notifications
» To search for a suggestion, tap it. » To search for text in the search field, tap on the keyboard. Tip: To close the keyboard, tap Note: For voice search, see Speak. Notifications At the top of the screen, icons on the left notify you about new messages or events. - Page 16 Smart reply See suggestions based on notification content. For example, a text with an address may show Google Maps as an option. To turn off Smart reply, swipe up from the home screen and tap Messages > your profile picture > Messages settings > Suggestions > Smart Reply.
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Page 17: Volume
Status icons Icons at the top right of the screen tell you about phone status: Status Icons Mobile network strength Alarm set Data Saver on Wi-Fi in range/connected Battery Saver on Airplane mode Do not disturb Wi-Fi hotspot on Battery charging Battery fully charged Volume Press the side volume buttons up or down to select a ringer volume and... -
Page 18: Lock Screen
Lock screen Your touchscreen is on when you need it and off when you don’t. Tue, Apr 3 Swipe up to unlock your screen. Add a lock screen message for Thanks for finding my phone! anyone who finds your phone. Lock screen showing access to voice control on the bottom left and camera on the bottom right. -
Page 19: Quick Settings
Quick settings For quick access to handy settings, swipe the status bar or lock screen down. Swipe down again for more settings. Tap an icon to turn features on or off. Touch and hold an icon to see more options. For even more settings, tap Tip: Tap to rearrange your settings and add or remove settings. -
Page 20: Gestures
Assistant from the home screen or from your list of apps. » Tap » Touch and hold , then speak or type a command. Note: You can also say “Hey Google” or “Ok Google” to start the Google Assistant. To turn this feature on, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings >... -
Page 21: Stylus Shortcuts
Stylus shortcuts When you remove the stylus, the following stylus shortcuts appear. If you don’t select a shortcut, the stylus shortcuts minimize. Tap to expand again. To hide stylus shortcuts, touch and hold , and then drag it to To show stylus shortcuts again, replace the stylus and then remove it again. - Page 22 Note: You can add up to 6 shortcuts. Tip: See also Stylus Explore by touch. Handwriting calculator Use the stylus or your finger to write mathematical expressions or equations and get immediate results. Find it: Remove the stylus, and tap from the Stylus shortcut list Tip: When the stylus shortcuts are minimized or dimmed, tap >...
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Page 23: Handwrite With A Stylus
or decimals, tap FRACTION, MIXED, or DECIMAL at the bottom. • To switch angular units between degrees and radians, tap DEG or RAD at the bottom. » Adjust settings: Tap Menu > Settings to change the number of decimal places, disable or enable using the multiplication dot ".", and more. - Page 24 • Scratch out a word, phrase, or line to delete it. » Edit using the handwriting control bar: The handwriting control bar appears when you write text with your stylus. • : Add a space. • : Delete a space or character. •...
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Page 25: Picture-In-Picture
Picture-in-Picture If you’re watching a video, on a video call, or using navigation, and you change screens, your video continues to play in a small window on your screen. » Tap , to put the video in a small window. »... -
Page 26: Personalize Your Phone
Personalize your phone » Redecorate your home screen » Add another user » Discover Moto » Digital wellbeing & parental controls Redecorate your home screen Customize your home screen the way you want. Touch and hold an empty spot to change wallpaper. Tap a shortcut to open. - Page 27 Choose apps & widgets » Add apps to the home screen: Swipe up, touch and hold an app, then drag it to one of your home screen pages. » Download new apps: Tap Play Store. For more on apps, see safety.
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Page 28: Add Another User
Add another user You can share your phone with others by adding additional users. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > System > Multiple users Tap the switch to turn on, then add someone as a guest (if using your phone for only a short time), or as a user. -
Page 29: Apps
Apps » Add and update apps » Phone » Messages » Chrome™ » Camera » Photos » Gmail » Meet » Moto » Family Space » Moto Note » Calendar » More apps Add and update apps Your phone comes ready with some great apps. To find and add more Play Store. - Page 30 » Voice dial: To voice dial, tap on the home screen or, if Google Assistant voice feature is on, you can say “Hey Google, call <name>.” » Voicemail: appears in the status bar when you have new voicemail. To hear it, swipe down and tap the notification. »...
- Page 31 ear, the screen lights up again. Don’t use covers or screen protectors (even clear ones) that cover the proximity sensor. During a call » Mute a call: Tap Mute on the call screen to mute the call. You can hear your caller, but they can’t hear you. »...
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Page 32: Messages
1 Tap Phone (if your phone is locked, drag up from the bottom of the screen to unlock it, then tap Emergency or Emergency Call). 2 Enter the emergency number. 3 Tap to call the emergency number. Note: Your phone can use location based services (GPS and AGPS) to help emergency services find you. - Page 33 Tips » Add another contact to a message thread: In a conversation, tap > Contacts, then tap a contact. » Delete a thread: To delete a whole thread of messages, touch and hold the thread, then tap . To customize the action, tap your profile picture >...
- Page 34 Live message Instead of a text message, create and send an animation of your handwritten text or drawing. Find it: Open a messaging app, like Messages, use the stylus to tap the message input field, then tap on the handwriting control bar Or, you can also quickly open the Live message pop-up window from the stylus shortcuts.
- Page 35 Use the keyboard When you tap a text box, like in a message or search, you have keyboard options. » Type or glide: Enter letters by touching them one at a time. Or, enter a word by tracing a path through the letters. Word suggestions appear above the keyboard.
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Page 36: Chrome
Chrome™ Access the Internet with the Chrome browser app. Find it: Chrome Or, from the home screen, tap the Google search box and enter or speak text to search. Note: Your phone uses your Wi-Fi network (or your mobile phone network) to access the Internet. - Page 37 Downloads Warning: Apps downloaded from the web can be from unknown sources. To protect your phone and personal data from theft, download apps only on Google Play™ Store. » Files: Tap the download link. To see the file, tap Menu >...
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Page 38: Camera
Camera Take crisp, clear photos with the main, macro, or front camera. Take photos Find it: Camera Camera on. Adjust settings. See more options. Tap anywhere to change the focus (rear camera only) or exposure. Touch and hold to lock the focus in an area. Use Google Lens. - Page 39 Viewfinder options for rear and front cameras Macro camera Take a detailed close-up photo with the macro camera. 1x Main camera Take a regular photo with the main camera. Touch 1x and drag the slider to set magnification. Flash Set to AUTO , ON , or OFF Set a timer to 3 or 10 seconds.
- Page 40 Additional viewfinder options for video camera Set Stabilization to ON to remove shakiness Stabilization when taking a video. Turn on/off the microphone. Switch to an external microphone device, if connected. Aspect ratio Choose the width/height screen ratio as 9:16 or Full With the front camera, smooth skin and Face Beauty beautify faces.
- Page 41 Photo modes Video modes Take a video that will play in slow motion Slow Motion (120fps). Take a video using timelapse to make a longer Timelapse video play faster. You can set the playback speed as 4x, 8x, 16x, and 32x (times) faster than a regular video.
- Page 42 Camera settings CAPTURE Quick capture Twist twice to open the camera SETTINGS app, or switch between front and back cameras. Tap anywhere Capture photos or videos by to capture tapping anywhere on the screen. Shutter sound Turn the shutter sound on or off. Assistive grid Overlay a grid to help align the subjects in your photos or videos.
- Page 43 right to change the temperature spectrum, from auto to blue/cold or orange/warm. • Shutter speed: Adjust how slow or fast the camera shutter closes. A fast shutter speed creates a shorter exposure (the amount of light the camera takes in), and a slow shutter speed allows a longer exposure.
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Page 44: Photos
Record your screen Start a screen recording to capture information visible on your device. Screen record. Swipe down twice to display Quick settings, then tap Tip: To see the screen recording, tap Photos > Library > Screenrecord. Photos View, edit, and share photos. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Photos »... -
Page 45: Gmail
Gmail Send and receive email from all of your personal accounts (even if they’re not Gmail accounts). You can manage your accounts in Gmail and easily switch between them. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Gmail Switch accounts. -
Page 46: Meet
> Create a space, or you can also tap > Create > > New space New chat a space. » Start or join a meeting: Tap , then tap New meeting or Join with a code. » Add email accounts: The Gmail app manages all of your email accounts. -
Page 47: Moto
Moto > » Personalize: Customize your phone with styles, themes and more. » Gestures: Control your phone with gestures. » Moto Secure: Protect your digital life with Motorola security features Moto Secure). » Tips: Find details of your phone’s latest features. - Page 48 » Themes: Choose custom themes or design your own to change the look of your device. » Tap Fonts, Colors, Icon shape, Display size and text, Layout, Peek display, Sounds, or Dark mode to make your own mark on your phone. Gestures Enhance your phone with gestures and actions.
- Page 49 » Lock screen security: See the level of security for each lock screen. Tap Lock after screen timeout to select time. Tap the switch to turn on Power button instantly locks or Lock Network and security to keep network and security features locked when your screen is locked. »...
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Page 50: Family Space
Family Space Create a safe space on your phone where kids can learn and play. Set limits on screen time, control access to apps, and more. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Family Space Tap to get Help, Feedback, and more. Your spaces Dany’s space Start... -
Page 51: Moto Note
Moto Note Use the stylus to create, edit, and share notes. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Moto Note View notes, change settings, and manage categories. Switch to Grid View. Search for a note. All notes Text note Tap a note to open it. -
Page 52: Calendar
» Set background: Create or open a text or drawing note, then tap Menu > Set background > a color or pattern > Set. » Edit a note: Tap a note to view or edit it. » Share a note: Touch and hold a thumbnail, then tap . -
Page 53: More Apps
» Show, hide, or add calendars: Tap , and select which options, such as events, tasks, reminders, birthdays, holidays or other calendars, to show or hide. You can use a computer to add or remove calendars on your Google account at www.google.com/calendar. Tip: Add a Calendar widget to your home screen. - Page 54 Contacts Combine information from your Google contacts and social networks for quick access to everyone you know. Tip: You can find most of these features on the Contacts tab in the Phone app. See Phone. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Contacts Manage accounts.
- Page 55 » To see your favorites, tap Phone > Favorites. Get contacts Get all your contacts in one place. » To add your social networking contacts, swipe up from the home Settings > Passwords & accounts, then tap Add screen and tap account.
- Page 56 you’re looking for, like “restaurant.” Tap an item to see more, or tap an option, such as Directions or Share, to do more with this item. » Get directions: Tap , then enter a place or address. » Zoom: To zoom in or out, drag two fingers together or apart on the screen.
- Page 57 and select Loudspeaker from the drop-down list. To listen on another device such as Bluetooth wireless speakers, select Bluetooth from the drop-down list, tap SET UP > Pair new device, then tap a found device to > Help. connect it. For more, tap Menu Tip: Your phone has the Frequency Modulation (FM) broadcast receiver functionality for reception without data usage.
- Page 58 Options Bedtime Set consistent bedtime/wake-up times for better sleep. Add a Sunrise Alarm to slowly brighten the screen before the alarm sounds. Tap Tip: To set your current date, time, time zone, and formats, swipe up from Settings > System > Date & time. the home screen and tap Apps...
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Page 59: Connect, Share & Sync
Connect, share & sync » Connect with Wi-Fi » Mobile network » Connect with Bluetooth wireless » Connect to your car » Share files with your computer » Virtual Private Network (VPN) » Share your data connection by USB cable »... -
Page 60: Mobile Network
To set up security: » Hotspot name: Enter a unique name for your hotspot. » Hide my device: Hide your hotspot from other devices. » Security: Select the type of security you want: WPA3-Personal, WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Personal or None. If prompted, enter a unique password (8 characters min.) that others will need to access your Wi-Fi hotspot. -
Page 61: Connect To Your Car
Share files using Bluetooth » Photos or videos: Open the photo or video, then tap > More > Bluetooth. » Contacts: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Contacts. Touch > Bluetooth. and hold a contact, then tap Bluetooth tethering To share your phone’s internet connection via Bluetooth, swipe up from Settings >... -
Page 62: Virtual Private Network (Vpn)
5 When you’re done, eject your phone from Windows and unplug the USB cable. Tip: For more instructions or driver files, visit www.motorola.com/support. For Apple™ Macintosh™: Use Android File Transfer, available at www.android.com/filetransfer. Virtual Private Network (VPN) A VPN lets you access files on a secured network (like an office network with a firewall). -
Page 63: Print
• Your devices: Your phone is visible to your devices with the same Google Account signed in. 2 Open the file you want to share, such as a photo, video, or website. 3 Tap Nearby Share. > Note: If you don’t see Nearby Share as an option, tap Create link, Nearby Share. -
Page 64: Cast To A Tv
» Bluetooth accessories: If you have a Bluetooth keyboard or other accessories to use with your tablet, remember you can use them with Connect with Bluetooth your phone too. To connect them, see wireless. Cast to a TV To cast (mirror) your screen on a TV, showing all apps and screens you use on your phone, you’ll need to use a TV with Chromecast™... - Page 65 Remove a microSD card To unmount your microSD card (so you can take it out of your phone): 1 On your phone, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Storage. 2 Tap and select the microSD card from the drop-down list. This device 3 Tap Menu , then select Eject.
- Page 66 Protect your phone » Security » Privacy » Google privacy & security » App pinning » Backup & restore » App safety » Data usage Security Your phone and sensitive data are protected, even when you are not using the phone. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings >...
- Page 67 » Detect unknown apps: Google Play Protect automatically sends apps installed from unknown sources to Google for better detection. To turn , and then tap the switch next to Improve off this feature, tap harmful app detection. » Manage permissions for unused apps: Google Play Protect automatically resets permissions, deletes temporary files, and stops notifications for apps you haven't used for at least three months.
- Page 68 » Rename your fingerprint: Tap a fingerprint name, then type a new name and tap OK. Unlock with your face Unlock your phone by looking at it. Caution: Face unlock is less secure than a pattern, PIN, or password. Someone who looks like you could unlock your phone. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings >...
- Page 69 1 Make sure you have the PIN your carrier provided with the SIM card. If you don’t have it, contact your carrier. 2 Tap the switch next to Lock SIM card, then enter your carrier-provided PIN and follow the prompts to set up a SIM card lock. 3 Tap Change SIM PIN and then follow the prompts to change the default SIM PIN.
- Page 70 Privacy Keeping your information safe is important. Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Security & privacy > Privacy Security & privacy See which apps used Privacy permissions in the past 24 hours. Privacy dashboard Show which apps recently used permissions Decide which apps Permission manager...
- Page 71 Control access to your camera and microphone Your phone allows apps and services to access your camera and microphone. To block access to your camera or microphone for all apps and services, Settings > Security & privacy swipe up from the home screen and tap >...
- Page 72 Or, you can also swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Notifications > Notifications on lock screen. Tap Show conversations, default, and silent, Hide silent conversations and notifications or Don't show any notifications. Google privacy & security Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings >...
- Page 73 Apps from the Internet You can get apps from other online app stores using your browser. When installing an app, make sure you read the alerts that tell you what information the app will access. If you don’t want the app to access this information, cancel the installation, or set strong privacy permissions: Settings >...
- Page 74 » Update apps: See Add and update apps. » See app details: Touch and hold an app, then tap » See app data usage: To show which apps are using the most data, Settings > Network & swipe up from the home screen and tap internet >...
- Page 75 If the mobile network updates are not available in your country, update using a computer. On your computer, go to www.motorola.com/update. Reset To reset your phone to factory settings and erase all the data on your phone, swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings >...
- Page 76 Free up storage To help your phone perform better, you can remove old and unused items, like downloads and apps. Tip: To see how much storage you have left on your device, swipe up from Settings > Storage. the home screen and tap »...
- Page 77 Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Accessibility Tip: For more information about your phone’s accessibility features, visit www.motorola.com/accessibility. » Create a shortcut » Make your phone speak » Speak to your phone » Change your phone’s display »...
- Page 78 » Tap Use TalkBack, then double-tap the outline. On the Confirmation message, tap Stop, then double-tap it. Tip: To customize TalkBack settings, swipe up from the home screen and Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack > Settings. Text-to-speech output To set the language, speech rate and pitch of the screen reader, swipe up Settings >...
- Page 79 shortcut, and choose a shortcut. Then tap the screen, drag two fingers to move around the screen, and pinch to adjust zoom. » Browser: Choose text size when browsing websites. Swipe up from the home screen and tap Chrome > Menu > Settings > Accessibility. Select Force enable zoom to allow zooming on all web pages.
- Page 80 “Rated for Hearing Aids” printed on it, then please read the following guidance. 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.
- Page 81 Note: The images in this guide are examples only. MOTOROLA, the stylized M logo, MOTO, and the MOTO family of marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. Google, Android, Google Play and other related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC.