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Motorola Moto E User Manual

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Moto E
pick a topic, get what you need
At a glance
St t
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: Phone Overview

    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 the SIM cards in. Put your fingernail in the charging port. With the gold contacts facing down, push in a card. SIM cards click in. Press your thumb on the Motorola symbol. Pry the cover off. micro SIM SIM 1...
  • Page 5 Start Start Put in an optional microSD card Power on Remove the back cover Put in a microSD card. Press and hold the Power key until the screen turns on. Then Put in the SIM cards charge up the battery when you need to. Put in an optional microSD card Power on •...

  • Page 6: Activate Your Sim Cards

    Settings . Go to the ACCOUNTS section, and touch the > Assist (see “Motorola Assist”). one you want to remove. Touch it again, then touch Menu > Remove account • Recording or watching videos, listening to music, or taking pictures.

  • Page 7: Sign In

    Android Backup and Restore feature, your contacts Got Google? automatically appear on your new phone. Otherwise, use the Motorola Migrate app in “Old phone to new phone”. Do you have a Google Account? Note: This phone supports apps and services that may use a lot If you use Gmail or Google Apps, answer Yes.

  • Page 8: Old Phone To New Phone

    Migrate is easy. Put in an optional microSD card Power on • On iPhones, Motorola Migrate copies your contacts and • Android™: On your previous phone, download the Battery life calendar events from your iCloud account to your Google Motorola Migrate app on Google Play™...

  • 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 the SIM cards www.google.com/about/products. where you can find and enjoy your favorite movies, books, Put in an optional microSD card Power on magazines, and Android apps and games.

  • Page 10: 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 11: 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 screen the way you want.

  • Page 12: 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 13: 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 14 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 15: 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 16: Control & Customize

    Control & customize how it acts & looks Home screen & apps Quick start: Control & customize Tips & tricks Quick start: Home screen & apps • Touch: Choose an icon or option. Take control of your phone: Redecorate your home Help &...
  • Page 17 • Owner info: To add a message to your lock screen in case Quick settings you lose your phone, touch Apps > Settings Motorola Assist WED, APRIL 30 Add your owner info or > > . (To set your message, just touch...
  • Page 18 “Airplane the item. Quick settings mode”), silent , vibrate , or Motorola Assist • To show a menu for the current screen, touch Menu in the Power sound on Accessibility corner of the screen (if available). To conserve battery power, prevent •...
  • Page 19 • 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 20: Quick Settings

    It can. 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 21 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 22 5 Touch the name of your Braille display to pair it with the Quick settings phone. Motorola Assist Shortcut gestures let you navigate your phone with simple Accessibility swipe gestures (for example, swipe up then left in a single Accessibility shortcut motion to go to the home screen).
  • Page 23 Note: Ratings are not a guarantee of compatibility (visit Find it: Apps > Settings > Display > Brightness , and Menu Help www.motorola.com/hacphones). You may also want to adjust the slider to set brightness level Back Next...
  • Page 24 Quick settings Want more? No problem. Google Play Store provides access to Motorola Assist • Position: During a call, hold the phone to your ear as thousands of apps, many with useful accessibility features.

  • Page 25: Make, Answer & End Calls

    Quick settings touch to call it. open other apps. To reopen the call screen, flick down the Motorola Assist Accessibility status bar and touch Ongoing call • People: To search your contacts, touch ALL CONTACTS •...

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: Create Contacts

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

  • Page 30: 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 Google Drive™: Call, text, or email contacts • To add your social networking contacts, touch Apps Favorites >...

  • Page 31: Quick Start: Messages

    Messages say it & go Contacts Quick start: Messages Tips & tricks Quick start: Contacts • Forward a message: In a conversation, touch and hold a Stay in touch with messages and pictures. Create contacts message for more options, such as forwarding it. Call, text, or email contacts Find it: Apps >...

  • Page 32: 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 33: Chat Using Google Hangouts

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

  • Page 34: Quick Start: Type

    Type keyboard when you need it Messages Quick start: Type Tips & tricks Quick start: Messages • Keyboard changes: Your touchscreen keyboard changes When you touch a text box, like in a message or search, you Read, reply, forward & delete text messages depending on whether you’re entering a text message, have keyboard options.

  • Page 35: 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 your phone suggests: quotes, or anything else in a text box.
  • Page 36 Organize get it done anytime Type Clock Calendar Quick start: Type Find it: Apps > Clock > (in the lower left) See events stored on your phone and in your calendar, all in Text entry settings & dictionary one place. Cut, copy &...

  • Page 37: Google Drive

    Organize Socialize • Show, edit, or delete events: Touch an event to open it, • Select text by double-tapping it. Quick start: Socialize then touch edit or delete • To open a keyboard, format text, save the file, or choose •...

  • Page 38: Quick Start: Socialize

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

  • Page 39: 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 40: Browser Options

    Browse Photos & videos Bookmarks Safe surfing & searching Quick start: Photos & Videos To bookmark a page in your browser, touch Menu > Keep track of what your browser and searches show: Take photos Record videos To go to a bookmark, touch Menu > Bookmarks , then touch •...

  • Page 41: 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 42: Take Photos

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

  • Page 43: Capture Your Screen

    Photos & videos Play Movies & TV View, share, or use photos & videos Capture your screen Quick Start: Digital TV Find it: Apps > Gallery Share a screen capture of your favorite playlist, your new high Play Movies & TV score, or a friend’s contact information.

  • Page 44: Play Movies & Tv

    Play Movies & TV movies & shows, wherever you go Play Movies & TV Quick Start: Digital TV Tips & tricks Quick Start: Digital TV • Better reception: To enhance your TV reception, plug in Watch your favorite TV channels when you’re away from home. Play Movies &...

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 list. AVAILABLE DEVICES Wi-Fi Networks Find it: Apps >...
  • Page 51 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 52: Usb Cables

    Wi-Fi Networks Media Player to transfer files. For more instructions or driver USB cables When your Wi-Fi hotspot is active, other Wi-Fi enabled devices files, visit www.motorola.com/support. Share your data connection can connect by entering your hotspot’s SSID , selecting a Data use •...

  • Page 53: Your Cloud

    Connect & transfer Connect & transfer Data use To turn off background data use for all apps, just touch Menu Quick start: Connect & transfer > Restrict background data You can track the amount of data uploaded and downloaded Bluetooth® wireless Note: Usage information is provided to help you manage your by your phone.

  • Page 54: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)

    Connect & transfer Connect & transfer • Bluetooth® accessories: If you have a Bluetooth keyboard Airplane mode Quick start: Connect & transfer or other accessories to use with your tablet, remember you Use airplane mode to turn off all your wireless Bluetooth®...

  • Page 55: Quick Start: Protect

    Protect help keep it safe Connect & transfer Quick start: Protect Tips & tricks Quick start: Connect & transfer • Face unlock: Unlock your phone by looking at it. Touch Make sure your information is protected in case your phone is Bluetooth®...

  • Page 56: Encrypt Your Phone

    Protect Connect & transfer • : enter four to sixteen letters, digits, or symbols to To set your SIM PIN, enter a 4-digit code. To change your code, Password Quick start: Connect & transfer unlock. choose Change SIM PIN Bluetooth® wireless To change when your touchscreen goes to sleep, see “Power Wi-Fi Networks Encrypt your phone...
  • Page 57 Protect Protect Reset Quick start: Protect To reset your phone to factory settings and erase all the data on Screen lock your phone, touch Apps > > > SIM lock Settings Privacy Factory Encrypt your phone Data Reset > Reset Phone Backup &...

  • Page 58: Want More

    Encrypt your phone walk-through tutorials or chat with people who can help. Backup & restore Reset • 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

    Reset 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

    Get help Battery Use & Safety Warning: Your mobile device contains a battery that should only be removed by a Motorola approved service center or recycler. Seizures, Blackouts & Eyestrain • Don’t try to remove or replace the battery yourself. Attempting to remove or replace the Seizures, Blackouts &...

  • Page 61: Operational Warnings

    Use & Care Operational Warnings Crash recovery 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. Service & repairs Potentially Explosive Areas liquids Don’t expose your mobile device to water, rain, extreme humidity, sweat, or...

  • Page 62: Regulatory Information

    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

    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 Navigation 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: Software Copyright

    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 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 Seizures, Blackouts & Eyestrain UNDERSTAND THAT. 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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