Moto G At a glance Start Home screen & apps Moto app Control & customize Calls Contacts Messages Email Type Google Apps™ Browse Photos & videos Music Locate & navigate Organize Connect & transfer Protect Want more? Troubleshoot Safety Hot topics Accessibility Search topics
At a glance a quick look Phone overview At a glance Phone overview Hot topics Tips & tricks Let’s get started. We'll guide you through startup and tell you about your phone’s features. Note: Software updates happen frequently, so your phone may look a little different. • Start: Ready to start? See “Start”. • Top topics: Just want a quick list of what your phone can do? See “Hot topics”. • Help: All your questions about your new phone answered Help. Want even right on your phone.
At a glance Hot topics At a glance Phone overview Hot topics Check out what your phone can do. Menu More Back Next Find these fast: Wi-Fi, airplane mode, and flashlight. “Quick settings” Pinch, zoom, swipe, and more. “Controls & gestures” Choose new wallpaper, sounds, and more. “Redecorate your home screen” More megapixels for clearer photos. “Take photos” Access the internet. “Browse” Browse, shop, and download apps. “Download apps” Keep your info safe. Set up your password and more.
Start let’s get up & running Start Remove the back cover Put in the cards & power on Battery life Sign in Remove the back cover Put in the cards & power on If you need to insert SIM and memory cards, remove the back cover. Put in the nano SIM and optional microSD cards. Caution: Don't use tools to remove the cover—doing so may damage your phone. Caution: Make sure you use the correct size SIM cards, don’t cut the SIM card. Note: In some countries, you can use a second SIM card.
Start Start Remove the back cover Put in the cards & power on Battery life Sign in Tip: To make the screen sleep or wake up, press the Power button. To turn your phone on or off, press and hold it. Put in the optional memory card. micro SD microSD (optional) Dual SIM phone settings With a dual SIM phone, you can use one or two SIM cards. If there's only one SIM in the phone, it's ready to use. With two cards inserted, you can use either or both.
Start Battery life Start Remove the back cover Put in the cards & power on Battery life Sign in Your phone is like a small computer that processes tons of information and apps at lightning-fast speed. Depending on what you use, that can take a lot of power. When your phone is stationary, not charging or not in use for a period of time, unnecessary background processes are shut down to optimize battery life. To see what’s using up battery power, tap Apps Settings > Battery.
Start Sign in Start Remove the back cover Put in the cards & power on Battery life Sign in Tips & tricks Just follow the screen prompts to get started. If you use Gmail™, you already have a Google™ account—if not, you can create an account during setup. Signing into your Google account lets you access, sync, and backup your stuff. See your Google apps, contacts, calendar, photos, and more.
Home screen & apps you have quick access Home screen & apps Quick start: Home screen & apps Help app Search Status & notifications Volume & interruptions Do not disturb Download apps Take care of your apps Update your phone Quick start: Home screen & apps The home screen is what you see when you first turn on your phone. From here, you can explore apps and more. • Search: Type text in the Google Search box at the top of your home screen, or tap to search by voice.
Home screen & apps Home screen & apps Quick start: Home screen & apps Help app Search Status & notifications Volume & interruptions Do not disturb Download apps Take care of your apps Update your phone Help app Search Watch a tutorial. Read a how-to. Find out anything about your phone. On the home screen, tap the Google Search box for a text search or tap to search by voice. Find it: Apps When you type, suggestions appear below the search field: > Help • To search for a suggestion, tap it.
Home screen & apps Home screen & apps Quick start: Home screen & apps Help app Search Status & notifications Volume & interruptions Do not disturb Download apps Take care of your apps Update your phone Icons at the top right of your screen tell you about phone status: Network strength No sound / Vibrate Wi-Fi in range/connected Bluetooth on Priority Airplane mode Alarm set / Warning Battery charging/full Note: Apps you download on Google Play™ might show other icons in the status bar to alert
Home screen & apps Home screen & apps Quick start: Home screen & apps Help app Search Status & notifications Volume & interruptions Do not disturb Download apps Take care of your apps Update your phone • Use a computer: To find and manage apps from any computer, go to http://play.google.com using your Google account and password. There, you can browse apps on the big screen, manage your apps across multiple devices (like a phone and tablet), and even set new apps to download to your devices.
Home screen & apps Home screen & apps Quick start: Home screen & apps Help app Search Status & notifications Volume & interruptions Do not disturb Download apps Take care of your apps Update your phone Take care of your apps Update your phone Find it: Apps Use your phone or computer to check, download, and install phone software updates: , then swipe left to scroll through apps Tip: Your most recently used apps appear at the top. To close the apps screen, tap Home or Back .
Moto app see what it can do Moto app Discover your Moto app features Discover your Moto app features The Moto app can simplify life and help you out. Just follow the prompts to find out more. Find it: Apps > Moto • Actions: Learn how to open your camera with two twists of your wrist using Quick Capture. Also, turn the flashlight on/off with a chop twice motion. • Display: See messages, calls, and other notifications—even if your phone is asleep.
Control & customize how it acts & looks Control & customize Quick start: Control & customize Controls & gestures On, off, lock & unlock Customize sounds & appearance Redecorate your home screen Quick settings Profiles Direct Share Quick start: Control & customize Tips & tricks • Speak: Tap Take control of your phone: • Touch, press, and speak: Learn phone gestures and commands. See “Controls & gestures”.
Control & customize Control & customize Quick start: Control & customize Controls & gestures On, off, lock & unlock Customize sounds & appearance Redecorate your home screen Quick settings Profiles Direct Share • Turn over: Place your phone face down to set it to Do Not Disturb mode. See “Moto app”. Tip: To add security to your phone, see “Protect”. • Back: Tap Back Volume buttons • Home: Tap Home to go to the previous screen. to return to the home screen.
Control & customize Control & customize Quick start: Control & customize Controls & gestures On, off, lock & unlock Customize sounds & appearance Redecorate your home screen Quick settings Profiles Direct Share Tip: If a contact has more than one number, you can say which number to call. For example, “Call Joe Black Mobile” or “Call Suzi Smith Work.” • Text entry: On a touchscreen keyboard, tap , then speak your message or search text. You can also speak punctuation.
Control & customize Control & customize Quick start: Control & customize Controls & gestures On, off, lock & unlock Customize sounds & appearance Redecorate your home screen Quick settings Profiles Direct Share notification > Also vibrate for calls. To turn off ringtones for Settings > Sound & incoming calls, tap Apps > notification > Phone ringtone > None. • Ringtone for a contact: To set a personal ringtone for a Contacts, and tap the contact. contact, tap Apps > Tap , then tap Menu > Set ringtone.
Control & customize Control & customize Quick start: Control & customize Controls & gestures On, off, lock & unlock Customize sounds & appearance Redecorate your home screen Quick settings Profiles Direct Share Note: Your quick settings may look a little different. 12:36 AM Wednesday, January 7 See all of your settings. Swipe down the status bar with two fingers and tap Profile . Follow the prompts to add a new user. Set screen brightness.
Accessibility see, hear, speak, feel, and use Quick Start: Accessibility Accessibility Quick Start: Accessibility Voice recognition TalkBack Braille Accessibility shortcut Caller ID Volume & vibrate Zoom Display brightness Touchscreen & keys Messages TTY Accessibility features are there for everyone, helping to make things easier. Find it: Apps > Settings > Accessibility Note: For general information, accessories, and more, visit www.motorola.com/accessibility.
Accessibility Accessibility Quick Start: Accessibility Voice recognition TalkBack Braille Accessibility shortcut Caller ID Volume & vibrate Zoom Display brightness Touchscreen & keys Messages TTY • Ringtones: Assign a unique ringtone to a contact. Tap Contacts, and tap the contact. Tap , then Apps > tap Menu > Set ringtone.
Accessibility Accessibility Quick Start: Accessibility Voice recognition TalkBack Braille Accessibility shortcut Caller ID Volume & vibrate Zoom Display brightness Touchscreen & keys Messages TTY • Charging: To hear a sound when you plug in the charger, select Charging sounds. • Touchscreen: To hear a click when you tap something on the screen, select Touch sounds. • Keys: To feel a vibration when you tap the keyboard, select Vibrate on touch.
Calls when you need to talk Quick start: Calls Calls Quick start: Calls Make calls Answer & end calls Recent calls 3-way calls Your phone number Emergency calls Tips & tricks Dial contacts, speed dial numbers, recent calls, or numbers, and search, all from one app. Find it: Phone • To call a contact or recent call, tap it. • To open the dialpad, tap to call it. . Enter a number, then tap • To search your contacts, tap and enter a name or number, then tap the contact to call it.
Calls Answer & end calls Calls Quick start: Calls Make calls Answer & end calls Recent calls 3-way calls Your phone number Emergency calls Recent calls • Answer a call: When your phone is unlocked, ANSWER. tap View your calls (with newest first), and then call, text, or store them: Note: When your phone is locked, swipe right to answer a call. With call waiting, tap and drag to to answer the new call, then tap Hold current call + Answer or End current call + Answer.
Calls Your phone number Calls Quick start: Calls Make calls Answer & end calls Recent calls 3-way calls Your phone number Emergency calls Find it: Apps > Settings > About phone > Status > SIM Status > My phone number Note: May not be available in all countries. 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. Emergency numbers vary by country.
Contacts you can be a people person Quick start: Contacts Contacts Quick start: Contacts Create contacts Call, text, or email contacts Favorites Edit, delete, or hide contacts Get contacts Share contacts My details Store all your contacts in one place. Combine information from your Google™ contacts and social networks for quick access to everyone you know. Find it: Apps • Create: Tap > Contacts . • Call, text, or email: Tap a contact, then tap an option.
Contacts Call, text, or email contacts Contacts Quick start: Contacts Create contacts Call, text, or email contacts Favorites Edit, delete, or hide contacts Get contacts Share contacts My details Find it: Apps > show it. Tap Customize to uncheck accounts you always want to hide. Contacts Tap a contact to see more options. Depending on the information you have for that person, you can call, text, or send email. You can also use voice recognition (see “Speak”).
Contacts Share contacts Contacts Quick start: Contacts Create contacts Call, text, or email contacts Favorites Edit, delete, or hide contacts Get contacts Share contacts My details Share a contact with a Bluetooth™ connection, in a message, or using Google Drive™: Find it: Apps > Contacts To share a contact, tap it, then tap Menu choose how you want to send it. > Share and Note: You can’t share your social network contacts.
Messages say it & go Messages Quick Start: Messages Read, forward & more Set your default messaging app Email Chat using Hangouts™ Wireless Emergency Alerts (U.S. & some countries only) Quick Start: Messages Tips & tricks • Forward a message: In a conversation, touch and hold a message for more options, such as forwarding it. Stay in touch with messages and pictures. Find it: Apps • Create: Tap > Messenger . • Attach: When you’re typing a message, tap a picture, video, or other file.
Messages Messages Quick Start: Messages Read, forward & more Set your default messaging app Email Chat using Hangouts™ Wireless Emergency Alerts (U.S. & some countries only) a whole thread of messages, touch and hold the thread, then tap to delete. • Settings: Tap Menu > Settings to change your notifications and other options. Email Send and receive email. Set up and manage accounts.
Messages Messages Quick Start: Messages Read, forward & more Set your default messaging app Email Chat using Hangouts™ Wireless Emergency Alerts (U.S. & some countries only) • Add email accounts: The Gmail app manages all of your email accounts. To add personal email accounts, follow Gmail app, or tap the prompts when you first open the Settings > Accounts, then tap Add Apps > account> Email.
Type keyboard when you need it Type Quick Start: Type Text entry settings & dictionary Cut, copy & paste Quick Start: Type Tips & tricks When you tap a text box, like in a message or search, you have keyboard options. • Move the cursor: Tap a spot in the text to place the cursor, then drag the arrow under the cursor to move it. • Type or gesture: Enter letters by touching them one at a time. Or, enter a word by tracing a path through the letters.
Type Type Quick Start: Type Text entry settings & dictionary Cut, copy & paste Text entry settings & dictionary Choose your keyboard style and edit the dictionary of words your phone suggests: Find it: Apps > Settings > Language & input • To choose your touchscreen keyboard, tap Current Keyboard. To allow voice entry from the keyboard, tap Google voice typing. • To change the preferences for your keyboard, tap Google Keyboard.
Organize get it done anytime Clock Organize Clock Calendar Corporate sync Office network Google Drive™ Print Find it: Apps Calendar > See all your events, all in one place. Clock Find it: Apps Options Alarm Tap tap . Tap an alarm to edit it, or to add a new alarm. Tip: Pressing the volume button up or down while you’re setting an alarm sets the volume level for that alarm. When an alarm sounds, tap and to turn it off, or drag drag to to to snooze for ten minutes.
Organize Organize Clock Calendar Corporate sync Office network Google Drive™ Print • Show, edit, or delete events: Tap an event to open it, then tap edit . Tap DELETE to remove the event. • Show, hide, or add calendars: Tap to show or hide calendars from your Google™ account. You can use a computer to add or remove calendars on your Google account at www.google.com/calendar. Tip: Add a Calendar widget to your home screen.
Google Apps™ your world, your life, your friends Google Play™ Google Apps™ Google Play™ Google Now™ Now on Tap™ 12:36 Google Play is a digital content experience from Google where you can find and enjoy your favorite movies, books, magazines, and Android apps and games. Find it: Apps > Set reminders, customize or change settings. Play Store Say “Ok Google” • Find out more about Google products: See www.google.com/about/products. Tap to perform a task or ask Google a question.
Play Movies & TV movies & shows, wherever you go Play Movies & TV Quick Start: Digital HDTV Play Movies & TV YouTube™ Quick Start: Digital HDTV Play Movies & TV Note: This feature is available only on Moto G4 phones that come with an antenna. Find or rent the newest movies and shows—plus all your favorites before they hit DVD. You can watch them even when you’re offline. Watch your favorite TV channels when you’re away from home. To enhance your TV reception, plug in the antenna (included in the box).
Browse explore & find Quick Start: Chrome™ Browse Quick Start: Chrome™ Web connection Downloads Browser options Safe surfing & searching Find it: Apps > Tips & tricks Chrome • Go to a webpage: Tap the address bar at the top of a page and enter an address. • Add a bookmark: Open the address bar (drag down if you don’t see it), then tap Menu > . • Open a bookmark: Open the address bar, then tap Menu > Bookmarks.
Browse Browse Quick Start: Chrome™ Web connection Downloads Browser options Safe surfing & searching Web connection Safe surfing & searching To access the web, your phone uses your Wi-Fi network (or your mobile phone network if no Wi-Fi network is connected). Keep track of what your browser and searches show: Note: Your service provider may charge to surf the web or download data over your mobile phone network. To connect to a Wi-Fi network, see “Wi-Fi networks”.
Photos & videos see it, capture it, share it! Photos & videos Quick Start: Photos & videos Take photos Record videos Get the perfect shot Read QR codes & barcodes View, share, & use photos & videos Capture your screen Quick Start: Photos & videos Tips & tricks With two twists of the wrist and a tap on the screen, take crisp, clear photos with the rear or front camera. • Launch it: Even when your phone is asleep, open your camera with two twists of your wrist.
Photos & videos Photos & videos Quick Start: Photos & videos Take photos Record videos Get the perfect shot Read QR codes & barcodes View, share, & use photos & videos Capture your screen Take photos Find it: Apps Tap > To find these options, tap Camera Options to take a photo. Professional Mode Record videos Find it: Apps > Camera, then tap screen and select Video Tap to start recording. Then tap in the camera Get the perfect shot Point, tap, and you’re done.
Photos & videos Photos & videos Quick Start: Photos & videos Take photos Record videos Get the perfect shot Read QR codes & barcodes View, share, & use photos & videos Capture your screen Options Set the video resolution. Video resolution (rear camera) Learn more about your camera. Quick tutorial Read QR codes & barcodes Find it: Apps > Camera Tip: To show the slideshow on a television or other device, see “Connect & transfer”.
Play Music when life needs a soundtrack Quick Start: Music Play Music Quick Start: Music Tips & tricks Music everywhere—stream it, buy it, save it, play it. Listen and create playlists anytime. Note: You can buy music only in the U.S. and some countries. Find it: Apps > Play Music To upload your music library to Google Play™ Music from a computer, visit www.google.com/music. Tap Listen Now to see recommendations and more. Tip: Share songs directly with your contacts. Tap Menu next to a song > Share.
Locate & navigate where you are, where you’re going Locate & navigate Quick start: Locate & navigate Quick start: Locate & navigate Find a nearby cafe, get directions or step-by-step GPS voice navigation using the Google Maps™ you know and trust. Find it: Apps > Maps • Enter what you want to find in the search bar, then tap to see more information and options. • Zoom: To zoom in or out, drag two fingers together or apart on the screen. Search by voice for an address or location.
Connect & transfer wired up or wireless Connect & transfer Quick Start: Connect & transfer Bluetooth wireless Wi-Fi networks USB cables Share your data connection Data use Your cloud Phone & tablet Memory card Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Mobile network Airplane mode Quick Start: Connect & transfer Connect accessories, computers, networks, and more. Find it: Apps > Settings Tips & tricks • Quick settings: Get to the most used settings quickly. Swipe down the status bar with two fingers.
Connect & transfer Connect & transfer Quick Start: Connect & transfer Bluetooth wireless Wi-Fi networks USB cables Share your data connection Data use Your cloud Phone & tablet Memory card Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Mobile network Airplane mode Connect devices The first time you connect a Bluetooth device, follow these steps: 1 Make sure the device you are pairing with is in discoverable mode (for details, refer to the guide that came with the device). 2 Tap Apps > Settings > Bluetooth.
Connect & transfer Connect & transfer Quick Start: Connect & transfer Bluetooth wireless Wi-Fi networks USB cables Share your data connection Data use Your cloud Phone & tablet Memory card Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Mobile network Airplane mode 3 Tap a found network to connect it (if necessary, enter Network SSID, Security, and Wireless password, and tap Connect). When your phone connects, the Wi-Fi status indicator appears in the status bar.
Connect & transfer Connect & transfer Quick Start: Connect & transfer Bluetooth wireless Wi-Fi networks USB cables Share your data connection Data use Your cloud Phone & tablet Memory card Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Mobile network Airplane mode Tip: Make sure to connect the phone to a high power USB port. Typically, these are located directly on your computer. Note: The first time you use a USB connection, your computer may indicate that drivers are being installed.
Connect & transfer Connect & transfer Quick Start: Connect & transfer Bluetooth wireless Wi-Fi networks USB cables Share your data connection Data use Your cloud Phone & tablet Memory card Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Mobile network Airplane mode Some apps transfer data in the background when you're not viewing them—to stop an app from doing this, tap it and then check Restrict app background data.
Connect & transfer Connect & transfer Quick Start: Connect & transfer Bluetooth wireless Wi-Fi networks USB cables Share your data connection Data use Your cloud Phone & tablet Memory card Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Mobile network Airplane mode Caution: If your SD card is set to internal storage, it is formatted and encrypted to protect your information. If you want to use it as portable storage, or in another device, you’ll need to format it.
Protect keep your phone safe Protect Quick start: Protect your phone Screen lock Screen pinning SIM card lock Encrypt your phone Backup & restore Reset Stolen phone? Quick start: Protect your phone Make sure your information is protected in case your phone is lost or stolen. Find it: Apps > Settings > Security The easiest way to protect your phone is to use Screen lock. You can choose to swipe to unlock (less secure), or enter a pattern, PIN, or passcode to unlock your phone.
Protect Protect Quick start: Protect your phone Screen lock Screen pinning SIM card lock Encrypt your phone Backup & restore Reset Stolen phone? Screen pinning Need to keep an important screen handy, such as a boarding pass or shopping coupon? Pin the screen for easy access. To set up screen pinning, tap Apps > Security > Screen pinning. > Settings To pin a screen, open the app you want to pin, touch and hold Overview , and scroll up. Tap .
Protect Protect Quick start: Protect your phone Screen lock Screen pinning SIM card lock Encrypt your phone Backup & restore Reset Stolen phone? Reset To reset your phone to factory settings and erase all the data Settings > Backup & reset on your phone, tap Apps > > Factory data reset > RESET PHONE. Warning: All downloaded apps and user data on your phone will be deleted. Data in the cloud will not be deleted. Stolen phone? Your phone has Android Device Manager.
Want more? there’s always more Want more? Get help & more Get help & more Crash recovery Get answers, updates, and info: In the unlikely event that your phone stops responding to touches and button presses, try a reboot—press and hold the Power button until the screen goes dark and your phone restarts. • Help is here: Tap Apps > Help to get walk-through tutorials, how-tos, FAQs, or chat with people who can help, right on your phone. • Everything Moto G: Get PC software, user guides, and more at www.
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