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Motorola Moto X User Manual

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Moto X™
pick a topic, get what you need
Start
Home screen & apps
Control & customize
Calls
Contacts
At a glance
www.
PLAYLISTS
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q w e r
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Type
Socialize
Browse
Photos & videos
Messages
Music
44 West Street
Locate
Want More?
Books
Work
Connect & transfer
Protect
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Safety
Troubleshoot
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  • Page 1 Moto X™ pick a topic, get what you need Start Home screen & apps Control & customize Calls Contacts At a glance www. PLAYLISTS q w e r Type Socialize Browse Photos & videos Messages Music 44 West Street Locate...

  • Page 2: First Look

    Tips & tricks First look • Start: Put the nano SIM in. Charge up your phone. Then, Your new Moto X has a bright display that goes from one side Top topics sign into Google™. See “Start”. all the way to the other. Its curved body fits in your hand. And you’ll rarely have to plug it in.

  • Page 3: Top Topics

    At a glance At a glance Top topics Tips & tricks First look • Intuitive: To get started quickly, touch Apps > Check out what your phone can do. Top topics for interactive tutorials. Moto Care • Personalize your phone: see “Redecorate your home”. •...
  • Page 4 Start let’s get up & running Start SIM in Tips & tricks SIM in • SIM tray & tool: The SIM tray is on the side of your phone. Put the SIM in, charge up, and power on. Battery life Push the key-like tool that came in your phone’s box into the Sign in (Your SIM may already be in your phone.

  • Page 5: Battery Life

    . To set automatic rules to save power, Settings Battery • Widgets that stream information to your home screen, like touch Apps > Assist . See “Motorola Assist”. news or weather. • Unused online accounts that you registered: Touch Apps > Settings . Under...
  • Page 6 If your old phone was also Android and you If you use Gmail, answer Yes. used the Android Backup and Restore feature, your contacts automatically appear on your new phone. Otherwise, use the Motorola Migrate app in “Old phone to new phone”. Contacts, appointments, Or, visit www.motorola.com/transfercontacts.

  • Page 7: Old Phone To New Phone

    • Signing into your Google account transfers your apps. Old phone to new phone promise. Google Play™ On your previous Android phone, download the Motorola Migrate app on Google Play™ to get started. Then on your new phone, touch Apps >...

  • Page 8: Google Play

    Start Start Google Play™ Tips & tricks SIM in • Find more about Google products: See Google Play is a digital content experience from Google Battery life www.google.com/about/products. where you can find and enjoy your favorite music, movies, TV Sign in Old phone to new phone shows, books, and Android apps and games.

  • Page 9: 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 add or show other pages of shortcuts and You’ll see the home screen when you turn on your phone or Redecorate your home widgets, flick the home screen left or right.

  • Page 10: Redecorate Your Home

    Home screen & apps Home screen & apps Redecorate your home Moto Care Quick start: Home screen & apps For quick access to your favorite things, customize your home How do you do it? Watch a tutorial. Read a how-to. Talk to Redecorate your home screen the way you want.
  • Page 11 Touchless control Quick start: Home screen & apps keyboard. Tell your Moto X what you want without touching it, even if it’s Redecorate your home asleep on the table. Get directions using Google Voice Search, Moto Care Google Now™...

  • Page 12: Status And Notifications

    Settings. For more, see “Quick settings”. See messages, calls, and more coming in to Moto X, no matter what screen you're on. Even when your Moto X is sleeping, info quietly appears on your screen to tell you what you need to know—you choose the alerts.

  • Page 13: Download Apps

    Download apps • Find: To search, touch in the top right. Take care of your apps If your Moto X is Update your phone • Download: To download an app you found, touch it to open asleep when you get a text, it lets details and then touch , or the price.

  • Page 14: Take Care Of Your Apps

    Safe Mode: Turn off your phone, then turn it back before installing. on—when you see the “Motorola” logo during power-up, press and hold both volume keys until you see the home • If you doubt the safety of an app, don't install it.

  • Page 15: Update Your Phone

    Quick start: Home screen & apps Settings > Apps . A bar at the bottom tells you how much On your computer, go to www.motorola.com/update. Redecorate your home app storage space you have left. At the top, touch the list of Moto Care DOWNLOADED...

  • Page 16: Control & Customize

    Customize • Drag or flick: Scroll slowly (drag) or quickly (flick). Quick settings • Apps & wigets: To download more apps and widgets on the Motorola Assist Google Play Store app, touch Apps > Play Store • Pinch or double-tap: Zoom in and out on websites, photos, Accessibility and maps.
  • Page 17 . See Settings Security Screen lock Customize “Screen lock”. Quick settings 2:37 Motorola Assist • Owner info: To add a message to your lock screen in case Accessibility you lose your phone, touch Apps > > Settings THU, JULY 6 Security >...
  • Page 18 Joe Black Mobile” or “Call Suzi Smith Work.” Quick settings vibrate, or silent. To choose the confirmations and prompts you want to hear, Power Motorola Assist Put the touchscreen to sleep by touch . Scroll down and touch > Settings >...

  • Page 19: Quick Settings

    , then Messaging Settings Note: Your quick settings may look a little different. Quick settings choose Notifications Motorola Assist • Display settings: To change brightness and other display 8:58 Accessibility Go back to THU, JANUARY 2 settings, touch Apps >...

  • Page 20: Motorola Assist

    > > Settings Accessibility Customize Motorola Assist suggests actions to automate based on how Quick settings Note: For general information, accessories, apps, and more, you use your phone. When you see a suggestion in the status Motorola Assist visit www.motorola.com/accessibility.

  • Page 21: Explore By Touch

    Tip: Navigate through your apps and menus to hear how voice swipe gestures (for example, swipe up then left in a single Motorola Assist readouts work on your phone. motion to go to the home screen). To see or change these...
  • Page 22 • Pinch to zoom: Pinch to zoom on maps, web pages, and Accessibility > Enhance web accessibility Motorola Assist photos: To zoom in, touch the screen with two fingers and Accessibility then drag them apart. To zoom out, drag your fingers Accessibility shortcut together.
  • Page 23 Note: Ratings are not a guarantee of compatibility (visit • TTY VCO : Voice-Carry-Over—speak into your phone and www.motorola.com/hacphones). You may also want to consult your read text replies on your TTY device. Menu More Back...
  • Page 24 Speak plug in the charger. Customize Quick settings Refer to your TTY device guide for mode and usage Motorola Assist information. Accessibility Apps Want more? No problem. With over 1,000,000 apps to choose from, Google Play has something for everyone, and many apps provide useful accessibility features.

  • Page 25: Quick Start: Calls

    Calls when you need to talk Calls Quick start: Calls Tips & tricks Quick start: Calls • During a call: Your touchscreen goes dark to avoid Dial numbers, recent calls, or contacts, all from one app. Make, answer & end calls accidental touches.

  • Page 26: Recent Calls

    Calls Calls • Answer a call: Touch and flick to • To clear the list, touch Menu > Clear call log Quick start: Calls With call waiting, to answer the second call, touch Make, answer & end calls Favorites flick to .

  • Page 27: Emergency Calls

    Calls Calls Emergency calls Quick start: Calls Note: Your service provider programs one or more emergency Make, answer & end calls phone numbers that you can call under any circumstances, Recent calls Favorites even when your phone is locked. Emergency numbers vary by 3-way calls country.

  • Page 28: Quick Start: Contacts

    Allie Smyth message, & more. these contacts at www.gmail.com. For help with transferring contacts, see “Old phone to new Anna Medina phone” or go to www.motorola.com/TransferContacts. Create contacts Astrid Fanning Search your contacts. Add a contact. Find it: People >...

  • Page 29: Get Contacts

    > Set ringtone For help with transferring contacts, go to “Old phone to new • To delete the contact, touch it, then touch Menu phone” or visit www.motorola.com/TransferContacts. > Delete Share contacts Contacts from social networks will become hidden if you select .
  • Page 30 Contacts Contacts Find it: People Quick start: Contacts To send a contact, touch it, then touch Menu > Share Create contacts choose how you want to send it. Call, text, or email contacts Favorite contacts Or, turn on Android Beam on both phones, touch phones back Edit, delete, or hide contacts to back, and touch Tap to Beam...

  • Page 31: Quick Start: Messages

    Messages say it & go Messages Quick start: Messages Tips & tricks Quick start: Messages • Forward a message: In a conversation, touch and hold a Stay in touch with messages and pictures. Read, reply, forward & delete text messages message for more options, such as forwarding it.
  • Page 32 Messages Messages • Forward: Open a conversation, touch and hold the Email Quick start: Messages message you want, then touch Forward Check email accounts, and send responses, photos, websites, Read, reply, forward & delete text messages • Delete: Touch and hold a conversation, then touch at the and more.

  • Page 33: Chat Using Hangouts

    Messages Messages Apps > > > , then Settings ACCOUNTS Add account Quick start: Messages enter details. For Microsoft™ Exchange server work email Read, reply, forward & delete text messages accounts, enter details from your IT administrator. Email Chat using Hangouts™ •...

  • Page 34: Quick Start: Type

    Type keyboard when you need it Type Quick start: Type Tips & tricks Quick start: Type • Keyboard changes: Your touchscreen keyboard changes When you touch a text box, like in a message or search, you Text entry settings & dictionary depending on whether you’re entering a text message, have keyboard options.

  • Page 35: Cut, Copy & Paste

    Type Type Cut, copy & paste Quick start: Type Cut, copy, and past names, phone numbers, addresses, Text entry settings & dictionary quotes, or anything else in a text box. Cut, copy & paste Copy Text selection Anne Hotel Select All 1 To highlight a word, double-tap it.

  • Page 36: Quick Start: Socialize

    Socialize your life & your friends Socialize Quick start: Socialize Tips & tricks Quick start: Socialize • Upload photos: Touch Apps > and touch a Gallery Google+ makes connecting on the web more like connecting photo or video. Choose > and select your Google+ in the real world.

  • Page 37: Web Connection

    Browse explore & find Browse Quick start: Chrome™ Tips & tricks Quick start: Chrome™ • Home screen shortcut: In your home screen, touch the Find it: Apps > Chrome Web connection Google Search widget at the top and enter a website Bookmarks •...

  • Page 38: Browser Options

    Browse Browse To go to a bookmark, touch Menu > , then touch • Browser history, cache, and passwords: To clear your Bookmarks Quick start: Chrome™ the bookmark. browser history and other saved information, Web connection touch > Menu > >...

  • Page 39: Photos And Videos

    Photos & videos see it, capture it, share it! Photos & videos Quick start: Photos & Videos Tips & tricks Quick start: Photos & Videos • Take a photo: Open the camera, then touch anywhere on Take super clear photos with a flick of your wrist. Take photos the screen to take the photo.

  • Page 40: Take Photos

    Photos & videos Photos & videos Take photos Options Quick start: Photos & Videos Find it: Camera Take a wide-angle shot. Use the Take photos Panorama Record videos on-screen guide to slowly pan while Touch anywhere on the screen to take the photo. The perfect shot you are taking the photo.

  • Page 41: Capture Your Screen

    Photos & videos Photos & videos • Wallpaper or contact photo: Open a picture, then touch Quick start: Photos & Videos Menu > Set picture as Take photos • Edit: Open a picture, then touch Menu > Edit Record videos The perfect shot •...

  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 flicking them. and where you want. •...

  • Page 44: Play Games

    Play Games why be bored? Play Games Quick start: Games Tips & tricks Quick start: Games • Challenge friends: You can play against people in your Download and play the latest fun games. Google+ circles. Scroll down to and choose a person Players Find it: Apps >...

  • Page 45: 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 navigation something you’re looking for, like “restaurant.”...

  • Page 46: Corporate Sync

    Clock • To add your Corporate account, see “Email”. And with Moto X, you have 50 GB of extra storage for the next Calendar two of years on top of the 15 GB you already get from Google. Print • To choose what to sync from your...
  • Page 47 Work Work Clock Calendar Corporate sync Find it: Apps > Clock > (at the top) Quickoffice™ Show events stored on your phone and in your online Office network • Alarm: Touch an alarm to edit it, or touch to add a new calendars, all together in one place.
  • Page 48 Work Work • Show, hide, or add calendars: Touch Menu > Calendars Corporate sync to display to show or hide calendars from your Google Quickoffice™ account. You can use a computer to add or remove Office network calendars on your Google account at Google Drive™...

  • Page 49: Connect & Transfer

    • Print: Want to print your photos, docs, or other things? Turn on a portable Active Display Check out “Print”. Wi-Fi hotspot. Touchless Control Bluetooth® wireless Motorola Connect Turn Bluetooth power on/off Sound Find it: Apps > , then touch the Settings...
  • Page 50 Connect & transfer Connect & transfer Tip: To extend battery life or stop connections, turn Bluetooth Touch Apps > > , turn Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Quick start: Connect & transfer when you’re not using it. power on, then touch Menu >...
  • Page 51 Connect & transfer Connect & transfer 1 Touch Apps > > 1 Your phone turns off power and uses the mobile Settings Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Quick start: Connect & transfer network for Internet access. Touch Set up Wi-Fi Hotspot Tip: To see your phone’s MAC address and Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth®...

  • Page 52: Usb Cables

    Quick start: Connect & transfer your home screen. See “Control & customize”. few minutes. Bluetooth® wireless 1 With the home screen showing, connect a Motorola micro Wi-Fi Networks Wi-Fi modes USB cables USB data cable from your phone’s micro USB port to a USB...
  • Page 53 Connect & transfer Connect & transfer To stop the connection, uncheck , then Touch an app to open its details. Apps that use a lot of data USB tethering Quick start: Connect & transfer disconnect your phone from your computer. might also use a lot of battery power.

  • Page 54: Your Cloud

    Connect & transfer Connect & transfer Share with Android Beam™ Look for the NFC logo to confirm that you can make a mobile Quick start: Connect & transfer payment. Touch the back your phone to the payment device to Use Android Beam to share content on your phone with Bluetooth®...

  • Page 55: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)

    Connect & transfer Connect & transfer • Transfer media and files: Copy files to your phone and Airplane mode Quick start: Connect & transfer transfer them to other devices with “Transfer files”. Use airplane mode to turn all your wireless connections Bluetooth®...

  • Page 56: Quick Start: Protect

    Protect help keep it safe Protect Quick start: Protect Tips & tricks Quick start: Protect • Face unlock: Unlock your phone by looking at it. Make sure your information is protected in case your phone is Screen lock Touch Apps >...

  • Page 57: Encrypt Your Phone

    Protect Protect • : Draw a pattern to unlock. Encrypt your phone Pattern Quick start: Protect • : Enter four to sixteen digits to unlock. Caution: If you forget your encryption code, you cannot Screen lock recover the data stored on your phone. Encrypting your files SIM lock •...
  • Page 58 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 Backup & reset Encrypt your phone Factory data reset >...

  • Page 59: Want More

    Moto Care Centers online at www.google.com/support. walk-through tutorials or chat with people who can help. • Updates: Get phone updates, PC software, online help, guides, and more at www.motorola.com/mymotox • Accessories: Find accessories for your phone at www.motorola.com/mobility. • Apps: Touch Play Store •...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    If you have questions or need assistance, we’re here to help. Go to www.motorola.com/repair (United States) or www.motorola.com/support (Canada), 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 61: Battery Charging

    Pull over safely before using your mobile device to send messages, surf the web, or use other applications. Battery Use & Safety Battery Use & Safety Warning: Your mobile device contains a battery that should only be removed by a Motorola Battery Charging approved service center or recycler. Seizures, Blackouts & Eyestrain Third Party Accessories •...

  • Page 62: Operational Warnings

    Turn off your mobile device before entering such an area, and do not charge batteries. In such areas, sparks can occur and cause an explosion or fire. Battery Use & Safety Use & Care To care for your Motorola mobile device, please observe the following: Symbol Key Battery Charging liquids Third Party Accessories Your charger, mobile device, device display, user’s guide, or packaging may contain...

  • Page 63: Medical Devices

    See 47 CFR Sec. 15.19(a)(3). Hereby, Motorola declares that this product is in compliance with: 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. See 47 •...

  • Page 64: Industry Canada Notice To Users

    Software Copyright It is illegal to operate a transmitting product without a valid grant. • Keep software up to date: If Motorola or a software/application vendor releases a patch Content Copyright or software fix for your mobile device that updates the device’s security, install it as soon...

  • Page 65: Software Copyright

    Hearing aids > > EU Conformance Motorola Mobility hearing aid compatible phones have been tested and rated for use with Recycling FCC Notice Mobile Devices & Accessories hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some Industry Canada Notice to Users Please don’t dispose of mobile devices or electrical accessories (such as chargers,...

  • Page 66: Open Source Software Information

    Products are used for normal [consumer/end user] purposes (the “Limited Motorola product you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to confirm Warranty”). This Limited Warranty covers only a purchase of new Products from Motorola or warranty status.

  • Page 67: Warranty

    Seizures, Blackouts & Eyestrain (g) Normal wear and tear or otherwise due to the normal aging of the Product. If you make a valid claim under this Limited Warranty, Motorola will (at its discretion) either (1) High Volume (h) Defects, damages, or the failure of the Product due to any third party communication repair the Product using new, used, or reconditioned replacement parts;...

  • Page 68: Copyright And Trademarks

    Battery Use & Safety RIGHTS. accurate at the time of printing. Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any Battery Charging information or specifications without notice or obligation.

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