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  • Page 1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Type........... . 35 battery power with Motorola Assist. See “Motorola Assist”...

  • 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 • Top topics: Just want a quick list of what your smartphone side all the way to the other. Its body curves to fit in your hand.
  • Page 5 Top topics Tips & tricks Moto • Intuitive: To get started quickly, tap Apps > Check out what your smartphone can do. Care for interactive tutorials. • Personalize your smartphone: see “Redecorate your • Helpful: To quickly change common smartphone settings, home”...

  • 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

    > . To set automatic rules to save power, Assist tap Apps > (see “Motorola Assist” on page 21). Tips & tricks To save even more battery life between charges, you could reduce: Settings • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® use: Tap Apps >...
  • Page 8 Do you have a Google Account? automatically appear on your new smartphone. Otherwise, If you use Gmail or Google Apps, answer Yes. use the Motorola Migrate app in “Old phone to new phone” on page 7. Or, visit www.motorola.com/transfercontacts. Contacts, appointments, Note: This smartphone supports apps and services that may photos, &...

  • Page 9: Old Phone To New Phone

    • While you’re migrating, you can keep using your smartphone. 1 On your previous Android smartphone, download the Motorola Migrate app on Google Play™ to get started. • If you didn’t migrate when setting up your new smartphone, you can always do it later.

  • Page 10: Google Play

    Google Play™ • Log in or open a Google account: Visit www.google.com/accounts. Google Play is a new digital content experience from Google • Google help: See www.google.com/support. where you can find and enjoy your favorite music, movies, TV shows, books, magazines, and Android apps and games. It’s Play Store •...

  • Page 11: Home Screen & Apps

    Home screen & apps • App & widget list: To show all of your apps and widgets, tap WIDGETS Apps . (To see widgets, touch at the top.) Quick start: Home screen & apps Tips & tricks • Pages: To show other pages of shortcuts and widgets, swipe You’ll see the home screen when you turn on your smartphone the home screen left or right.
  • Page 12 Moto Care • Resize widgets: You can resize some widgets—touch and hold a widget until you feel a vibration, then release. Drag How do you do it? Watch a tutorial. Read a how-to. Talk to the white circles at the edges to resize. someone.

  • Page 13: Google Now

    Search Google Now™ Google Now brings you just the right information at just the At the top of the home screen, tap the Google Search box for a right time, before you even ask. Weather, traffic, transit text search, or tap for Google Voice Search™.
  • Page 14 Touchless control Status & notifications Tell your smartphone what you want without touching it, even if At the top of the screen, icons on the left notify you about new it’s asleep on the table. Get directions using Google Voice messages or events.
  • Page 15 More privacy Icons on the right tell you about smartphone status: Tip: If that’s not your style, select to keep it all hidden. network strength battery charging/full = 4G LTE network) Wi-Fi silent in range/connected If your smartphone is asleep Bluetooth®...
  • Page 16 Motorola Connect • Enjoy music, books & movies: You can also use Google Play Store to access the “Play Music”, “Play Books”, and Use your Google account to connect your smartphone to your “Play Movies & TV” apps. computer. See call, contact, and messaging info on your computer.
  • Page 17 Safe Mode: Turn off your smartphone, then turn it processing power it’s using, uninstall it. You can always back on—when you see the “Motorola” logo during install it again later. power-up, press and hold both volume keys until you see the...

  • Page 18: Control & Customize

    • Using your computer: WED, DECEMBER 18 On your computer, go to www.motorola.com/update. Touch & hold an empty spot to change wallpaper. Tap a shortcut to open. Touch & hold to move or delete.
  • Page 19 On, off, lock & unlock • More: To download more apps and widgets on Google Play Store Play™ Store, tap Apps > Your touchscreen is on when you need it and off when Tips & tricks you don’t. To turn the screen on, press the power key. •...
  • Page 20 Touch • Screen lock: To unlock the screen, touch and drag to the outer circle that appears. To use a pattern, PIN, password, Find your way around: facial recognition security, or an NFC device to unlock your • Back: Tap Back to go to the previous screen.
  • Page 21 Press Speak Just tell your smartphone what you want. Power key Tip: Speak naturally but clearly, like using a speakerphone. Press and hold the Power key to Power off Airplane mode choose • Dialing and commands: Tap . To dial, say “Call” and wireless connections—see “Airplane then a contact name or phone number.
  • Page 22 Customize • Home screen: To change your wallpaper, touch and hold an empty spot on your home screen. For more, see Customize your smartphone’s sounds and appearance: “Redecorate your home” on page 9. • Ringtone and notifications: To choose ringtones or •...

  • Page 23: Quick Settings

    It can. Note: Your quick settings may look a little different. Motorola Assist suggests actions to automate, based on how you use your smartphone. When you see a suggestion in the status bar, drag the bar down to accept or delete it.
  • Page 24 • Browsers: Enable web pages in your browser to be read out Note: For general information, accessories, and more, visit loud. Move between pages, paragraphs, lines, words, or www.motorola.com/accessibility. characters. Voice recognition Tip: Navigate through your menus to hear how voice readouts Just tell your smartphone what you’d like to do—dial, browse,...
  • Page 25 Tip: When you turn on TalkBack for the first time, your Braille Enable Explore by Touch? smartphone asks if you want to Combine your Braille display with TalkBack for braille and to turn it on. speech feedback. Explore by Touch changes your smartphone’s touch gestures 1 Download the BrailleBack app on Google Play™...
  • Page 26 • Ringtones: Assign a unique ringtone to a contact—tap • Browser: Choose text scaling and other accessibility People Chrome Apps > , tap the contact, then tap Menu settings for your browser—tap Apps > Set ringtone Settings Accessibility > > Menu > >...
  • Page 27 If your smartphone’s box has “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 You can use your smartphone in TTY mode with standard Phone...

  • Page 28: Calls

    Apps Calls Want more? No problem. Google Play™ Store provides Quick start: Calls access to thousands of apps, many with useful accessibility features. Dial contacts, recent calls, or numbers, all from one app. Play Store Find it: Tap Apps > Phone Find it: Tap •...
  • Page 29 Tips & tricks • Answer a call: Touch and drag to • During a call: Your touchscreen goes dark to avoid With call waiting on, touch and drag to to answer the Hold current call + Answer End current accidental touches. To wake it up, move it away from your new call, then tap face or press the Power key.

  • Page 30: Recent Calls

    Add call Recent calls • To dial a second call, tap , enter a number or select a number from recent calls or contacts, then tap View your calls (with newest first), to call, text, or store them: The first call goes on hold when you tap .

  • Page 31: Contacts

    Contacts • Create: Tap at the bottom of the screen. Edit • Edit or delete: Tap a contact, then tap Menu > Quick start: Contacts Delete • Call, text, or email: Tap a contact, then tap an option. Combine information from your Google™ contacts and social networks for quick access to everyone you know.

  • Page 32: Create Contacts

    . Tap a field to phone” on page 7 or go to edit it. Tap to choose the contact’s picture. www.motorola.com/TransferContacts. • To set a personal ringtone for the contact, tap it, then tap Set ringtone Create contacts Menu >...

  • Page 33: Share Contacts

    Set up my profile phone” on page 7 or go to To store your user profile, tap under www.motorola.com/TransferContacts. the top of the contact list. Share contacts Send a contact with a Bluetooth® connection, email, Google Drive™, or use NFC and Android Beam:...

  • Page 34: Messages

    Messages Tips & tricks • Forward a message: In a conversation, touch and hold a Quick start: Messages message for more options, such as forwarding it. • Save attachments: Touch and hold a picture to save it in Stay in touch with messages and pictures. your gallery.
  • Page 35 Motorola Mobility shared a post Find it: Tap Apps > > > on Google+ - Motorola Mobility shared a ... For more about Google Hangouts, see “Chat using Google Abe Baudo Sep 24 Did you see this? - [image] [image] “Star”...

  • Page 36: Quick Responses

    Email Chat using Google Hangouts™ • Add email accounts: To add personal accounts, follow the prompts when you first open the app, or tap Sign in with your Google account to stay in touch with friends Settings ACCOUNTS Apps > , go to the section, then and family.

  • Page 37: 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 38 Text entry settings & dictionary Tips & tricks • Keyboard changes: Your touchscreen keyboard changes Choose your keyboard style and edit the dictionary of words depending on whether you’re entering a text message, your smartphone suggests: email, or other text. Settings Language &...

  • Page 39: Socialize

    Tip: Touch and hold icons to show labels. bring you the best of Android as soon as it can—so, we are rolling out KitKat on Moto X, sta... 3 Open the text box where you want to paste the text (even if it’s in a different app).

  • Page 40: Browse

    Tips & tricks Browse Gallery • Upload photos: Tap Apps > and tap a photo Google+ or video. Choose > and select your account. Quick start: Chrome™ • Add a widget: Use a widget to quickly read your Google+ Chrome Find it: Tap Apps >...

  • Page 41: Browser Options

    Bookmarks Tips & tricks • Home screen shortcut: In the home screen, tap the To bookmark a page in your browser, tap Menu > Google™ Search box at the top and enter a website Bookmarks To go to a bookmark, tap Menu > , then tap the address.

  • Page 42: Photos & Videos

    Safe surfing & searching Photos & videos Keep track of what your browser and searches show: Quick start: Photos & Videos • Browse incognito: To open a tab that won’t appear in your Chrome Take super clear photos with a twist of your wrist and a tap on browser or search history, tap Apps >...

  • Page 43: Take Photos

    • Share it: Swipe the screen left to view a photo or video from • Panorama: To take a panoramic shot, swipe the screen right your gallery, then touch Share to open settings, then tap . Use the on-screen guide to slowly pan your smartphone.
  • Page 44 The perfect shot Edit, share, or delete photos & videos Gallery Point, tap, and you’re done. But when you want something a Find it: Tap Apps > little different, swipe the screen right to play with these camera • Play, share, or delete: Tap a thumbnail to open it, then options.

  • Page 45: Play Music

    Capture your screen Play Music Share a screen capture of your favorite playlist, your new high Quick start: Music score, or a friend’s contact information. If you can show it on your smartphone, you can share it with your friends. Music everywhere—stream it, buy it, save it, play it.

  • Page 46: Play Books

    Tips & tricks Play Books • Volume: Press the volume keys. Quick start: Books • Hide the music player: To use another app while your music plays, tap Home . To return to the music player, Read your favorite books, magazines, and newspapers when drag the status bar down and tap the song title.

  • Page 47: Play Games

    Tips & tricks Play Games • Turn pages: While reading the book, turn the pages by swiping them. Quick start: Games • Recent page: When you open a book, it shows the last page Download and play the latest fun games. you were reading.

  • Page 48: Locate & Navigate

    Tips & tricks Locate & navigate • Challege friends: You can play against people in your Players Google+ circles. Scroll down to and choose a Quick start: Locate & navigate Add friends person or tap Must. Have. Coffee. Find a nearby cafe, get directions or You may know •...
  • Page 49 Get directions with Navigation (Beta) Tips & tricks • Find an address: Tap and enter the address. The map Get spoken turn-by-turn directions to any destination. moves to show the address. Tap the info sheet at the bottom Start , type or select your destination, then tap to see more details.

  • Page 50: Work

    Work Office network To connect your office network with a Virtual Private Network Corporate sync connection, see “Virtual Private Networks (VPN)” on page 57. If you use Microsoft® Office Outlook on your work computer, your smartphone can synchronize email, events, and contacts with your Microsoft Exchange server.

  • Page 51: Google Drive

    • Alarm: Touch an alarm to edit it, or touch to add a new Google Drive from all your devices. alarm. And with Moto X, you have 50 GB of extra storage for the next When an alarm sounds, touch and drag to to turn it two of years on top of the 15 GB you already get from Google.
  • Page 52 Calendar • Show, edit, or delete events: Tap an event to open it, then tap edit or delete See events stored on your smartphone and in your online Calendars to • Show, hide, or add calendars: Tap Menu > calendars, all together in one place. display to show or hide calendars from your Google™...

  • Page 53: Connect & Transfer

    NFC, and more. DEVICE Airplane mode Or, touch and hold the Power key > Active Display • Print: Want to print your photos, docs, or other things? Touchless Control Check out “Print” on page 50. Motorola Connect Sound Display Connect & transfer...
  • Page 54 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. Settings Bluetooth Find it: Tap Apps > , then tap the Manage devices switch to turn it To manually reconnect your smartphone with a paired device,...
  • Page 55 Transfer files 2 Make sure the switch at the top is , then tap Menu Scan > • Photos or videos: Open the photo or video, then Bluetooth > 3 Tap a found network to connect it (if necessary, Network SSID Security Wireless password enter...
  • Page 56 For those who like to get a bit more technical, your smartphone instructions or driver files, visit supports the following Wi-Fi modes: 802.11a, b, g, n. www.motorola.com/mymotoX. • For Apple™ Macintosh™: Use Android File Transfer, available at www.android.com/filetransfer. Connect & transfer...
  • Page 57 Settings Data usage Share your data connection Find it: Tap Apps > > Your computer can access the internet through your Turn off roaming or auto sync, Data usage smartphone’s mobile network—you just need a USB cable. set data restrictions, & more. Mobile data Tip: To share a Wi-Fi connection, see “Wi-Fi hotspot”...
  • Page 58 Bluetooth & Wi-Fi one-touch setup Just touch the back of your smartphone to an NFC-enabled Near Field Communication technology lets you instantly share Bluetooth device or Wi-Fi access point to automatically pair or content (like web links, contacts, and photos), information, and connect with the device.

  • Page 59: Wireless Display

    Wireless display Smartphone & tablet Mirror your smartphone’s screen on an HDTV without any Your Android™ smartphone and tablet can work together to cords—with minimal setup. help you get the most out of both: Settings Display Wireless Find it: Tap Apps >...

  • Page 60: Protect

    Mobile network Protect You should not need to change any network settings. Contact Quick start: Protect Verizon Wireless for help. Settings More Mobile networks Make sure your information is protected in case your Tap Apps > > > to see smartphone is lost or stolen.

  • Page 61: Screen Lock

    NFC Unlock • : Use Motorola Skip and Skip dots to easily If you don’t have a Google™ account on your smartphone, unlock your smartphone. contact Verizon Wireless to have your device factory reset.

  • Page 62: Sim Lock

    SIM lock Backup & restore Caution: If you enter an incorrect SIM PIN code three times, Your Google™ account data is backed up online. If you reset your smartphone locks your SIM card and asks for your PIN or replace your smartphone, just log in to your Google account unlock code.

  • Page 63: Want More

    Service & repairs • Accessories: Find accessories for your smartphone at If you have questions or need assistance, we’re here to help. www.motorola.com/mobility. Go to www.motorola.com/support, where you can select Play Store • Apps: Tap Apps > from a number of customer care options. You can also contact the Motorola Customer Support Center at: 1-800-734-5870 •...

  • Page 64: Safety, Regulatory, & Legal

    Battery Use & Safety Warning: Your mobile device contains a battery that should only be removed by a Motorola approved service center or recycler. • Concentrate on driving, and stop using the mobile device if you can’t concentrate.

  • Page 65: Operational Warnings

    Turn off your mobile device before entering such an area, and do not charge batteries. In Use & Care To care for your Motorola mobile device, please observe the following: such areas, sparks can occur and cause an explosion or fire.

  • Page 66: European Union Directives Conformance Statement

    Exposure to RF Energy & Device Operation 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 one of the following CE marks: with regulatory requirements concerning human RF exposure.

  • Page 67: Fcc Notice To Users

    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 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 68: Hearing Aid Compatibility In The Us

    Use your device’s security and lock features, where available. may explode. Mobile devices or electrical accessories should be disposed of in • Keep software up to date: If Motorola or a software/application vendor releases a patch accordance with the national collection and recycling schemes operated by your local or regional authority.

  • Page 69: Open Source Software Information

    Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records. For warranty service of your Content Copyright Motorola product you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to confirm warranty status. Content Copyright The unauthorized copying of copyrighted materials is contrary to the provisions of the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries.

  • Page 70: What Does This Limited Warranty Cover

    Complying with the warranty process, repair 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 repair the Product using new, used, or reconditioned replacement parts;...

  • Page 71: What Other Limitations Are There

    (f) Products that have been modified in any manner without the written permission of A CLAIM UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU Motorola, including (i) serial numbers, date tags or other manufacturer coding that has been UNDERSTAND THAT.
  • Page 72 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.
  • Page 74 ©2013 Verizon Wireless. All Rights Reserved. Please recycle!

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