Motorola cell phone getting started guide (62 pages)
Summary of Contents for Motorola moto x Play
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Moto G At a glance Start Home screen & apps Control & customize Calls Contacts Messages Email Type Google Apps Browse Photos & videos ™ Protect Want more? Music Locate & navigate Organize Connect & transfer Support Safety Hot topics Search topics...
Press: Flash Display on/off. (on back) Press & hold: Caution: Before using your phone, please read the safety, Phone on/off. regulatory and legal information at Volume www.motorola.com/mymotoxplay. Buttons Google Play Store Back Home Overview Menu More Micro USB/...
At a glance At a glance Hot topics First look Check out what your phone can do. Hot topics Find these fast: Wi-Fi, airplane “Quick settings” mode, flashlight, and more. Choose new wallpaper, sounds, “Redecorate your and more. home screen” More megapixels for clearer “Take photos”...
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With a dual SIM phone, you can use one or two nano SIM cards. Put in the nano SIM and optional microSD cards. Motorola Shells If there's only one SIM in the phone, it's ready to use. With two Protective bumper Caution: Make sure you use the correct size SIM cards, don’t...
Motorola Shells You can change the back cover for a new look with Motorola Shells. Put on the protective bumper. Note: Motorola Shells are sold separately and availability varies Put the top of the phone inside the protective bumper.
Put in the cards & power on To save even more battery life between charges, you could Your phone is like a small computer that processes tons of Motorola Shells reduce: information and apps at lightning fast speed. Depending on...
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Android Backup and Restore feature, your contacts 11:35 automatically appear on your new phone. Otherwise, use 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 Add your account of data, so make sure your data plan meets your needs.
Note: If your old phone is an Android™ phone, download the • For iPhones, you can migrate contacts and calendar events Old phone to new phone Motorola Migrate app on Google Play™ on your old phone only from the iCloud. before you get started.
Home screen & apps you have quick access Home screen & apps Quick start: Home screen & apps Tips & tricks Quick start: Home screen & apps • Widgets: To put widgets like a clock, interactive calendar, The home screen is what you see when you first turn on your Help &...
Wednesday, January 7 Explore 3 new messages 01/07/2015 Tip: To clear just one, amy.merchant321@gmail.com Learn about Motorola features flick it to the left or right. Weekly Staff Meeting Personalize your device 11:30-12:30 pm Conference Room 1 Discover apps Craig Tanner...
Home screen & apps Home screen & apps Icons at the top right of your screen tell you about phone status: Also, tap one of these options for more settings: Quick start: Home screen & apps • All: Receive all interruptions and alarms. Help &...
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Home screen & apps Home screen & apps Note: Your phone may not have all features. • Download: To download an app you found, tap it to see Quick start: Home screen & apps details, then tap INSTALL , or the price. Help &...
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Safe Mode: Turn off your phone, then turn it back • If you doubt the safety of an app, don’t install it. on—when you see the “Motorola” logo during power-up, press and hold both volume buttons until you see the home •...
Note: When updating your phone, make sure you have enough battery power to complete the update. • Using your computer: On your computer, go to www.motorola.com/update. Menu More Back Next...
Control & customize how it acts & looks Control & customize Quick start: Control & customize Tips & tricks Quick start: Control & customize • Speak: Tap in a search window, or on a keyboard. Take control of your phone: Controls and gestures On, off, lock &...
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Control & customize Control & customize app from the list, swipe it left or right. To scroll the list, swipe Volume buttons Quick start: Control & customize up or down. Your volume buttons help in a few ways: Controls and gestures Tip: You don’t need to remove apps from Overview for your On, off, lock &...
Control & customize Control & customize • Text entry: On a touchscreen keyboard, tap , then speak screen, tap Apps > > > Settings Security Screen lock Quick start: Control & customize your message or search text. You can also speak (see “Screen lock”).
Control & customize Control & customize • Ringtone for a contact: To set a personal ringtone for a • Add shortcuts: Tap Apps , touch and hold the app, then Quick start: Control & customize contact, tap Apps > Contacts , and tap the contact.
> Settings Accessibility Note: For general information, accessories, and more, visit www.motorola.com/accessibility. Tip: Your phone has a flashlight that you can turn on and off Voice recognition from this screen. Just tell your phone what you’d like to do—dial, browse, Profiles search, send a text, and more.
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Control & customize Control & customize Note: You might need to download text-to-speech software To turn on Explore by touch when TalkBack is active, tap Quick start: Control & customize (data charges may apply). Apps > Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack >...
Control & customize Control & customize To turn off Explore by touch when TalkBack is active, tap • Ringtones: Assign a unique ringtone to a contact. Tap Quick start: Control & customize Apps > Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack Apps >...
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Control & customize Control & customize Tip: Or tap Apps > > > • Touchscreen: To hear a click when you tap something on Settings Display Font size Quick start: Control & customize > Huge the screen, select Touch sounds Controls and gestures •...
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 &...
Calls Calls Answer & end calls Recent calls Quick start: Calls • Answer a call: When your phone is unlocked, View your calls (with newest first), and then call, text, or store Make calls them: Answer & end calls ANSWER Recent calls Note: When your phone is locked, swipe right to answer a Find it:...
Calls Calls Your phone number Quick start: Calls Find it: Apps > Settings > About phone > Status > Make calls > Answer & end calls Status My phone number Recent calls Note: May not be available in all countries. 3-way calls Your phone number Emergency calls...
Contacts Sort contacts, change 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. Create contacts Tap to view contact Allie Find it: Apps >...
Contacts Contacts Call, text, or email contacts show it. Tap to uncheck accounts you always Customize Quick start: Contacts want to hide. Find it: Apps > Contacts Create contacts Call, text, or email contacts Get contacts Tap a contact to see more options. Depending on the Favorites information you have for that person, you can call, text, or send Edit, delete, or hide contacts...
Contacts Contacts Share contacts Quick start: Contacts Share a contact with a Bluetooth connection, in a message, or Create contacts using Google Drive™: Call, text, or email contacts Favorites Find it: Apps > Contacts Edit, delete, or hide contacts Get contacts To share a contact, tap it, then tap Menu >...
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, forward & more message for more options, such as forwarding it. Set your default messaging app Find it: Apps >...
Messages Messages • Settings: Tap Menu > to change your Email Settings Quick start: Messages notifications and other options. Send and receive email. Set up and manage accounts. Read, forward & more Set your default messaging app Set your default messaging app Find it: Apps >...
Messages Messages • Add email accounts: The Gmail app manages all of your Quick start: Messages email accounts. To add personal email accounts, follow the Read, forward & more prompts when you first open the app, or tap Gmail Set your default messaging app Apps >...
Type keyboard when you need it Type Quick start: Type Tips & tricks Quick start: Type • Move the cursor: Tap a spot in the text to place the cursor, When you tap a text box, like in a message or search, you have Text entry settings &...
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 •...
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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: Tap . Tap an alarm to edit it, or tap to add a new Find it: Apps >...
Organize Organize • Show, edit, or delete events: Tap an event to open it, then • To create a new file or folder, tap Clock tap edit . Tap DELETE to remove the event. • To open a file, tap it. Calendar •...
Google Apps™ your world, your life, your friends Google Apps™ Google Play™ Tip: When Google Now is on, swipe right from the home Google Play™ screen to see it. Google Play is a digital content experience from Google Google Now™ where you can find and enjoy your favorite movies, books, Google+™...
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Google Apps™ Google Apps™ • Upload photos: Tap Apps > and tap a photo Gallery Google Play™ or video. Choose > Google+ and select your account. Google Now™ • Add a widget: Use a widget to quickly read your Google+ Google+™...
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, tap Menu Downloads •...
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 •...
Photos & videos see it, capture it, share it! Photos & videos Quick start: Photos & videos Tips & tricks Quick start: Photos & videos • Quick Capture: Tap Apps > , swipe the Camera With two twists of the wrist and a tap on the screen, take crisp, Take photos screen right and tap to turn Quick Capture on or off.
Photos & videos Photos & videos Take photos Options Quick start: Photos & videos Find it: Apps > Camera Take photos Control focus Drag the brackets over the object you Record videos want to focus on (turns green when in and exposure Tap anywhere on the camera screen to take the photo.
Photos & videos Photos & videos View, share, & use photos & videos Capture your screen Quick start: Photos & videos Find it: Apps > Gallery Share a screen capture of your favorite playlist, your new high Take photos score, or a friend’s contact information. If you can show it on Record videos •...
Play Movies & TV movies & shows, wherever you go Photos & videos Quick Start: 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...
Play Music when life needs a soundtrack Play Music Quick start: Music Tips & tricks Quick start: Music • Volume: Press the volume buttons. 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, tap Home .
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Play Music Play Music Note: Copyright—do you have the right? Always follow the Quick start: Music rules. See “Content Copyright” in your legal and safety information. Menu More Back Next...
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.”...
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.
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.
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Connect & transfer Connect & transfer Wi-Fi networks Wi-Fi hotspot Quick start: Connect & transfer Note: This phone supports apps and services that may use a lot Bluetooth® wireless Turn Wi-Fi power on/off of data, so make sure your data plan meets your needs. Wi-Fi networks Find it: Apps >...
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.
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Connect & transfer Connect & transfer Your phone shows a data usage graph. Below the graph, apps Share with Android Beam™ Quick start: Connect & transfer appear from highest to least data usage. Apps that use a lot of Use Android Beam to share content on your phone with Bluetooth®...
Connect & transfer Connect & transfer Look for the NFC logo to confirm that you can make a mobile Phone & tablet Quick start: Connect & transfer payment. Touch the back your phone to the payment device to Your Android phone and tablet can work together to help you Bluetooth®...
Connect & transfer Connect & transfer Caution: Do not remove a memory card while your phone is Note: When you select airplane mode, all wireless services are Quick start: Connect & transfer using it or writing files to it. disabled. You can then turn Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth® power Bluetooth®...
Protect keep your phone safe Protect Quick start: Protect your phone Find it: Apps > > > , then Settings Security Screen lock Quick start: Protect your phone select the lock type: Make sure your information is protected in case your phone is Screen lock •...
Protect Protect To pin a screen, open the app you want to pin, Note: Text messages, call logs, and items stored on your phone Quick start: Protect your phone tap Overview , and scroll up. Tap will not be restored. To restore your Google Play Store apps, Screen lock see “Take care of your apps”.
Service & repairs • Everything Moto X Play: Get PC software, user guides, and more at www.motorola.com/mymotoxplay. If you have questions or need assistance, we’re here to help. Go to www.motorola.com/support, where you can select •...
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.