Motorola moto x Quick Start Manual

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Moto X
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 X 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 & Protect P t t...
  • Page 2: First Look

    At a glance a quick look At a glance First look Tips & tricks First look • Start: Ready to start? See “Start”. Your phone has a big, bright, high-definition display that goes Top topics from one side all the way to the other. Its curved body fits •...
  • 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 Start let’s get up & running Start Put in the SIM Tips & tricks Put in the SIM • SIM tray & tool: The SIM tray is on the top of your phone. Put the nano SIM in and power on. Battery life Push the key-like tool that came in your phone’s box into the Sign in...
  • Page 5: Battery Life

    Start Start Battery life Tips & tricks Put in the SIM To save even more battery life between charges, you could Your phone is like a small computer, giving you tons of Battery life reduce: information and apps, at lightning fast speed. Depending on Sign in Old phone to new phone what you use, that can take a lot of power.
  • Page 6 Android Backup and Restore feature, your contacts automatically appear on your new phone. Otherwise, use 11:35 the Motorola Migrate app in “Old phone to new phone”. Or, visit www.motorola.com/transfercontacts. Note: This phone supports apps and services that may use a lot of data, so make sure your data plan meets your needs.
  • Page 7: Old Phone To New Phone

    • From Android™: On your old phone, download the Google Play™ Motorola Migrate app on Google Play™ to get started. • For iPhones, you can migrate contacts and calendar events Then on your new phone, touch Apps >...
  • Page 8: Google Play

    Start Start Google Play™ Tips & tricks Put in the SIM • Find out 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 movies, books, Sign in Old phone to new phone magazines, and Android apps and games.
  • Page 9: Home Screen & Apps

    • Pages: To add a page, drag an app to the right side of the your home screen, or touch to search by voice. Or say Discover your Moto X screen until you see a white bar. You can add multiple your custom prompt to ask your phone a question. See Motorola Connect pages.
  • Page 10: Help & More

    See “Moto Voice” for details. Find it: Apps > Help Volume As you type, suggestions appear below the search field: Discover your Moto X Motorola Connect 11:35 • To search for a suggestion, touch it. Download apps Let us suggest a few Home •...
  • Page 11: Status And Notifications

    Status & notifications swipe the status bar down for details. Volume appearing throughout the day just as you need them. Discover your Moto X Swipe down to see To get started, touch and hold Home , then swipe up to the...
  • Page 12 Wi-Fi vibrate Status & notifications Also, touch one of these options for more settings: Volume in range/connected Discover your Moto X • All: Receive all notifications and alarms. Bluetooth® on priority Motorola Connect • Priority: Touch to select which interruptions to receive.
  • Page 13 Motorola Connect • Choose it: Use the Moto app to set your own custom Download apps phrase, like “OK Moto X” or “Listen Up Moto.” Moto Assist Take care of your apps • Use it: Say your custom phrase, then “What’s up?” to hear...
  • Page 14 Or launch the Status & notifications Volume camera with two flicks of your wrist. Discover your Moto X Tip: If you need to adjust these settings, touch Apps > Motorola Connect >...
  • Page 15: Motorola Connect

    Volume Know who’s calling and send and receive text messages from Apps from the web Discover your Moto X your desk using a simple add-on to your desktop Chrome™ Motorola Connect You can get apps from other online app stores using your Download apps browser.
  • Page 16: Take Care Of Your Apps

    If an app locks up your phone as soon as you turn it on, restart in Safe Mode: Turn off your phone, then turn it back Menu More on—when you see the “Motorola” logo during power-up, Back Next...
  • Page 17: Update Your Phone

    (25MB or more) and may not be available in all countries. If the mobile network updates are not available in your country, update using a computer. • Using your computer: On your computer, go to www.motorola.com/update. Menu More Back Next...
  • Page 18: Control & Customize

    Control & customize how it acts & looks Control & customize Quick start: Control & customize Tips & tricks Quick start: Control & customize • Speak: Touch in a search window, or on a keyboard. Take control of your phone: Controls and gestures Or say your custom prompt to ask your phone a question.
  • Page 19: Controls And Gestures

    Control & customize Control & customize Controls and gestures Press Quick start: Control & customize Power key Controls and gestures Touch On, off, lock & unlock Press and hold the Power key to choose Find your way around: Customize your phone Power off Redecorate your home screen •...
  • Page 20 Control & customize Control & customize Volume keys • Text entry: On a touchscreen keyboard, touch , then Quick start: Control & customize speak your message or search text. You can also speak Your volume keys help in a few ways: Controls and gestures punctuation.
  • Page 21: Customize Your Phone

    Control & customize Control & customize security to unlock your screen, touch Apps • Message alert: To change your new message notification Quick start: Control & customize > Settings > Security > Screen lock (see “Screen lock”). settings, touch Apps >...
  • Page 22: Redecorate Your Home Screen

    Control & customize Control & customize Redecorate your home screen another spot, another page, or at the top of the Remove Quick start: Control & customize screen. For quick access to your favorite things, customize your home Controls and gestures Note: Removing a shortcut from your home screen doesn’t screen the way you want.
  • Page 23: Voice Recognition

    Accessibility phone reads the text out loud (app dependent). Note: For general information, accessories, and more, visit • Browsers: Enable web pages in your browser to be read out www.motorola.com/accessibility. loud. Move between pages, paragraphs, lines, words, or characters. Menu...
  • Page 24 Control & customize Control & customize Tip: Navigate through your apps and menus to hear how voice • Swipe using two fingers to scroll through lists or between Quick start: Control & customize readouts work on your phone. screens. Controls and gestures To pause/resume TalkBack: Shortcut gestures let you navigate your phone with simple On, off, lock &...
  • Page 25: Accessibility Shortcut

    Control & customize Control & customize 4 On your phone, touch Apps > > Tip: For more on volume control, see “Volume”. Settings Bluetooth Quick start: Control & customize then touch the Bluetooth power switch to turn it on and Zoom Controls and gestures scan.
  • Page 26 Note: Ratings are not a guarantee of compatibility (visit read text replies on your TTY device. www.motorola.com/hacphones). You may also want to Note: You’ll need a cable/adapter to connect your TTY device consult your hearing health professional, who should be able to to the headset jack on your phone.
  • Page 27 Control & customize Control & customize Refer to your TTY device guide for mode and usage Quick start: Control & customize information. Controls and gestures On, off, lock & unlock Apps Customize your phone Want more? No problem. With over 1,000,000 apps to choose Redecorate your home screen from, Google Play has something for everyone, and many apps Quick settings...
  • Page 28: 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 contacts, recent calls, or numbers, all from one app. Make calls accidental touches. To wake it up, move it away from your Answer &...
  • Page 29: Make Calls

    Calls Calls Make calls • During a call: Touch to mute the call. To hide the Mute Quick start: Calls call screen, touch Home . To reopen it, swipe down the When you make a call, you have options: Make calls status bar and touch Ongoing call Answer &...
  • Page 30: Your Phone Number

    Calls Calls • To answer a second call, touch and drag to . To ignore Note: Your phone can use location based services (GPS and Quick start: Calls it, touch and drag to AGPS) to help emergency services find you. See “Location Make calls Services”...
  • Page 31: Quick Start: Contacts

    Sort contacts, change contacts at www.gmail.com. settings, accounts, & more. FAVORITES ALL CONTACTS For help with transferring contacts, learn about Motorola Migrate in “Old phone to new phone” or go to www.motorola.com/TransferContacts. Touch to view contact Allie information, call, send a text message, &...
  • Page 32: Create Contacts

    Contacts Contacts Create contacts Edit, delete, or hide contacts Quick start: Contacts Find it: Apps > Contacts > Find it: Apps > Contacts Create contacts Call, text, or email contacts Touch a text box to type the name and details. When you’re •...
  • Page 33: Get Contacts

    Contacts Contacts Get contacts Share contacts Quick start: Contacts Get all your contacts in one place. Share a contact with a Bluetooth® connection, in a message, Create contacts or using Google Drive™: Call, text, or email contacts • To add your social networking contacts, touch Apps Favorites >...
  • Page 34: 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 35: Set Your Default Messaging App

    Messages Messages Read, reply, forward & delete text messages Email Quick start: Messages Find it: Apps > Messaging Send and receive email. Set up and manage accounts. Read, reply, forward & delete text messages Set your default messaging app • Open: Touch a conversation to open it. Find it: Apps >...
  • Page 36: Chat Using Google Hangouts

    Messages Messages Apps > > , then touch Wireless Emergency Alerts Settings Accounts Quick start: Messages account > Email . For Microsoft® Exchange server work (U.S. & some countries only) Read, reply, forward & delete text messages email accounts, touch >...
  • Page 37: Quick Start: Type

    Type keyboard when you need it Type Quick start: Type Tips & tricks Quick start: Type • Move the cursor: Touch a spot in the text to place the When you touch a text box, like in a message or search, you Text entry settings &...
  • Page 38: Text Entry Settings & Dictionary

    Type Type Text entry settings & dictionary Quick start: Type Choose your keyboard style and edit the dictionary of words Text entry settings & dictionary your phone suggests: Cut, copy & paste Find it: Apps > > Settings Language & input •...
  • Page 39 Organize get it done anytime Organize Clock Calendar Clock Find it: Apps > Clock > See all your events, all in one place. Calendar Corporate sync • Alarm: Touch . Touch an alarm to edit it, or touch Find it: Apps >...
  • Page 40: Corporate Sync

    Organize Organize • Show, edit, or delete events: Touch an event to open it, • To save or share the file, or choose other options, Clock then touch edit . Touch DELETE to remove the event. touch Menu . Calendar •...
  • Page 41: 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 photo or video. Choose > Google+ and select your connecting in the real world.
  • Page 42: 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 Downloads •...
  • Page 43: Browser Options

    Browse Browse Downloads Safe surfing & searching Quick start: Chrome™ Warning: Apps downloaded from the web can be from Keep track of what your browser and searches show: Web connection unknown sources. To protect your phone and personal data Downloads •...
  • Page 44: Photos And Videos

    Photos & videos see it, capture it, share it! Photos & videos Quick start: Photos & videos Tips & tricks Quick start: Photos & videos • Quick Capture: Touch Apps > , swipe the Camera Take super clear photos with a twist of your wrist and a tap on Take photos screen right and touch to turn Quick Capture on or off.
  • Page 45: 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 46: Create A Highlights Reel

    Photos & videos Photos & videos View, share, & use photos & videos Create a highlights reel Quick start: Photos & videos Find it: Apps > Gallery Your phone automatically creates a video of selected pictures Take photos and video clips. It even sets it to music. Record videos •...
  • Page 47: Play Movies & Tv

    Photos & videos Photos & videos Play Movies & TV Quick start: Photos & videos Find and rent movies and TV shows to watch on your phone, Take photos tablet, or computer: Record videos The perfect shot Find it: Apps >...
  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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: In the search field, enter an address or Find a nearby cafe, get directions or step-by-step GPS voice something you’re looking for, like “restaurant.”...
  • Page 52: 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. Connect accessories, computers, networks, and more. Bluetooth® wireless Swipe down the status bar with two fingers.
  • Page 53: Bluetooth® Wireless

    Connect & transfer Connect & transfer Bluetooth® wireless Note: Using a mobile device or accessory while driving may Quick start: Connect & transfer cause distraction and may be illegal. Always obey the laws and Bluetooth® wireless Turn Bluetooth power on/off drive safely.
  • Page 54 Connect & transfer Connect & transfer Wi-Fi Networks up hotspot security (WPA2 is the most secure), including Quick start: Connect & transfer password. Bluetooth® wireless Turn Wi-Fi power on/off Find it: Apps > > > Settings More Tethering & portable Wi-Fi Networks Find it: Apps >...
  • Page 55: Usb Cables

    MTP or PTP device that lets you use Windows Media Player to transfer files. For more instructions or driver files, visit www.motorola.com/support. • For Apple™ Macintosh™: Use Android File Transfer, available at www.android.com/filetransfer.
  • Page 56 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 57: Your Cloud

    Connect & transfer Connect & transfer displays and other areas. Just touch the back of your phone to Sync your Google account Quick start: Connect & transfer the logo to receive its tag information. When you log in to the same Google account, all devices can Bluetooth®...
  • Page 58: 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 59: Quick Start: Protect Your Phone

    Protect keep your phone safe Protect Quick start: Protect your phone Screen lock Quick start: Protect your phone Make sure your information is protected in case your phone is To keep your phone secure, you can make the touchscreen Screen lock lost or stolen.
  • Page 60: Sim Card Lock

    Protect Protect SIM card lock Your Google account data is backed up online. If you reset or Quick start: Protect your phone replace your phone, just log in to your Google account to Caution: If you enter an incorrect SIM PIN code three times, Screen lock restore the contacts, events, and other details you synced with your phone locks your SIM card and asks for your PIN unlock...
  • Page 61: Get Help & More

    FAQs, or chat with people who can help, right on your phone. • Everything Moto X: Get PC software, user guides, and more at www.motorola.com/mymotox. • Accessories: Get accessories for your phone at www.motorola.com/mobility.
  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    Power key until the screen goes dark and your phone restarts. 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 63: Battery Charging

    If you suffer any seizures or blackouts, or have a history of seizures, stop Battery Use & Safety Battery Use & Safety Warning: Your mobile device contains a battery that should only be removed by a Motorola using your device and seek medical advice. Battery Charging approved service center or recycler.
  • Page 64: Operational Warnings

    RF exposure requirements. Menu More • If you use your mobile device with a non-Motorola accessory case or holder, make sure the accessory maintains the required separation distance and has no metallic parts. Back...
  • Page 65: Regulatory Information

    Type name from your product’s label in the “Search” bar on the website. EU Conformance interference. Regulatory authorities within the EU may obtain compliance information by writing to: Product Safety and Compliance, Motorola • Turn OFF the mobile device immediately if you have any reason to suspect that FCC Notice Mobility UK Ltd., Redwood, Crockford Lane, Chineham Business Park, Basingstoke, RG24 8WQ, UNITED KINGDOM.
  • Page 66: Industry Canada Notice To Users

    Safety, Regulatory, & Legal Safety, Regulatory, & Legal 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. See 47 improve GPS performance.
  • Page 67: Disposal And Recycling

    Safety, Regulatory, & Legal Hearing Aid Compatibility in the US • Online accounts: Some mobile devices provide a Motorola online account. Go to your account for information on how to manage the account, and how to use security features Battery Use & Safety...
  • Page 68: Content Copyright

    How to Obtain Service or Other Information Menu More If you make a valid claim under this Limited Warranty, Motorola will (at its discretion) either (1) repair the Product using new, used, or reconditioned replacement parts; or (2) replace the Back...
  • Page 69 Allergens • YOU SHOULD BE AWARE THAT NO RETAILER OR OTHER THIRD PARTY IS (c) Damage caused by use with non-Motorola products. Defects or damage that result from Use & Care AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS ON BEHALF OF MOTOROLA OR the use of non-Motorola branded or certified compatible products, accessories or other TO MODIFY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
  • Page 70: Copyright And Trademarks

    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.

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