User Guide
Contents Check it out Get Started First look Insert the SIM and microSD cards Charge up & power on Sign in Connect to Wi-Fi Explore by touch Improve battery life Learn the basics Home screen Help & more Search Notifications App notifications Status icons Volume Do not disturb Lock screen Quick settings Speak Direct Share Picture-in-Picture Customize your phone Redecorate your home screen Choose apps & widgets Customize sounds & appearance Discover Moto Apps Phone Messages Google Chrome™ Camera Google Photo
Get Started »» Power on/off: Press and hold the Power button, then tap Power off. When your phone is off, press and hold the Power button to turn it on. First look »» Sleep: To conserve battery power or prevent accidental touches, put the touchscreen to sleep by pressing the Power button. Let’s get started. We’ll guide you through startup and tell you a bit about your phone’s features. »» Wake up: Press the Power button again.
Insert the SIM and microSD cards Charge up & power on To activate phone service, you might need to insert a SIM card (or two), or this may have been done for you. You can also add a microSD card, which is optional and sold separately. Charge your phone fully and turn the power on. Follow the screen prompts to get started. Put in the cards Charge up. Your phone’s sim tray can fit two SIM cards. Before using your phone, fully charge it with the charger provided.
Sign in 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. You can see your Google apps, contacts, calendar, photos, and more. Tips »» To add, edit, or delete accounts, swipe up > Settings > Users & accounts. »» Split screen: From the recent apps list, touch and hold an app and then drag it to the top of the screen to view two apps at once.
Learn the basics available), swipe the home screen left. Home screen »» Settings: To quickly open common settings, swipe the status bar down. To open more settings, tap . The home screen is what you see when you turn on your phone. From here you can explore apps and more. »» Customization: To personalize your home screen, see Customize your phone. Help & more Note: Software updates happen frequently, so your screen may look a little different. Learn even more about your phone and get support.
Notifications followed by one second, then another one second. At the top of the screen, icons on the left notify you about new messages or events. If you don’t know what an icon means, swipe the status bar down for details. To choose which types of alerts you receive, swipe up > Settings > Sound > Advanced > Emergency alerts. The U.S. and local governments send these alerts through your service provider.
Do not disturb »» Screen off and on: Press the Power button to turn the screen off and on. To turn off some or all sounds, swipe the status bar down with two fingers, and tap Do not disturb. Then tap the dropdown button and select one of these options: »» Screen lock: To unlock the screen, touch and drag up. To apply security to the lock screen (recommended), see Screen lock. »» Notifications: Double tap a notification in the lock screen to open it. »» Total silence: Turn off all sounds and alarms.
Speak Direct Share Google voice In some apps, you can share something directly to a contact, app, or conversation. Select the share option within an app, then select a contact, choose an app, or type a name or number to find a contact. Use Google voice commands to tell your phone what you want. »» Use voice to make a call: Tap your phone by voice. on the home screen or say “Ok Google” to control . TO Type an name, phone number, or email Then say “Call” and then a contact name or number.
Picture-in-Picture Customize your phone If you’re watching a video, on a video call, or using navigation, and you change screens, your video continues to play in a small window on your screen. Redecorate your home screen Customize your home screen the way you want. »» Tap it to return to it. »» Tap the »» Tap Home to close it. to put video in small window. »» Drag video around your screen. Note: Not all apps support this feature. January 29 29 Fri Touch and hold an empty spot to change wallpaper.
Choose apps & widgets Discover Moto »» Add apps to the home screen: Swipe up one of your home screen pages. »» Download new apps: Tap See Moto to set more custom features, like twisting your wrist twice to quickly open the camera and chopping twice for flashlight. , touch and hold an app, then drag it to Play Store. For more on apps, see App safety. »» Group apps together: Drag one app onto another. Do it again to add more apps to the folder. To name the folder, tap it and enter a name below the apps.
Apps Search contacts & places Play Your phone comes ready with some great apps. To find and add more apps, tap Store. To learn more, see App safety. Phone Keep in touch by choosing a contact, returning a missed call, or using a voice command to start a call. Kira Gracie Jo Lauren Abe Marc Astrid Norm Make a call Find it: Phone K Allie M »» Call a contact: To call a contact or recent call, tap the contact name. »» Dial a phone number: To open the dialpad, tap call it.
During a call Emergency calls »» Mute a call: Tap Mute on the call screen to mute the call. You can hear your caller, but they can’t hear you. »» Multi-task: While you’re on a call, tap Home to hide the call screen and look up a phone number, address, or open other apps. To reopen the call screen, swipe the status bar down and tap Ongoing call. Your service provider programs one or more emergency phone numbers you can call under any circumstances, even when your phone is locked.
Set your default messaging app 11:35 Messages Gracie Jo You: Do we need more treats? Just now To set Messages as your default messaging app, swipe up > Settings > Apps & notifications > Advanced > Default apps > SMS app, and select the messaging app to use as the default. Change settings. Search messages. Use the keyboard Swipe left or right to archive a message. When you tap a text box, like in a message or search, you have keyboard options.
Google Chrome™ »» Reload: If a page doesn’t load correctly, tap Menu Access the Internet with the Chrome browser app. »» Tabs: To open a new tab, tap Menu tap . Find it: Chrome Or, from the home screen, tap the Google search box and enter or speak text to search. Note: Your phone uses your Wi-Fi network (or your mobile phone network if no Wi-Fi network is connected) to access the Internet. If you can’t connect, contact your service provider.
Camera Tap to start recording. Then tap recording to save a photo. Take crisp, clear photos with the back or front camera. Point, tap, and you’re done, or play with these camera options. You can find these options along the top of the camera or video screen: Camera »» Take a photo: Tap »» Take a selfie: Tap to take a photo. Options in the camera screen to switch to the front camera. »» Zoom: Drag two fingers apart. To zoom out, drag your fingers together. Or, swipe up or down with one finger.
Options Options Slow motion Take a video that will play in slow motion. Timelapse Take a video using timelapse to make a longer video play faster. You can set the playback speed as 4x, 8x, 16x, and 32x (times) faster than a regular video. Google Lens Identify objects, landmarks, and more. To learn more, see Identify objects, landmarks & more using Google Lens. Take portraits Video Take a video.
»» Tap Search 1 Tap a Portrait and tap Edit to find product information, like price and purchase options. »» Tap Copy to copy the barcode number or URL of QR to other apps. »» Tap Share to share in a message or other app. • Selective B&W: For photos taken in portrait mode, select the subjects to keep in color. Subjects not selected are changed to black and white.
tap Google Duo Add account > Google. Tip: In the Gmail app, tap > Settings > Add account. Sign in with your Google account to make and receive video calls. »» Add email accounts: The Gmail app manages all of your email accounts. To add other personal email accounts to the Gmail app, swipe up > Settings > Users & accounts > Add account. For Microsoft® Exchange server work email accounts, tap Add account > Exchange, and enter details from your IT administrator. Find it: Swipe up > Duo View settings.
Moto Moto Display See notifications, keep the screen on when you’re looking at it, and reduce blue light in the evenings. Explore special features designed to save you time and make your day easier. Find it: Moto Find it: »» Moto Actions: Use gestures as phone shortcuts. Moto > Moto Display Battery friendly notifications fade in and out while the screen is off to show you what’s going on. To customize what notifications show, tap Level of details to show.
»» Go to today’s date: Tap »» Add events: Tap More apps at the top. > Event, enter event details, then tap SAVE. Google Play™ Tip: Alternatively, tap a time on the calendar to enter event details. »» Show, edit, or delete events: Tap an event to open it, then tap Menu > Delete to remove the event. Google Play is a digital content experience from Google where you can find and enjoy your favorite music, movies, TV shows, books, magazines, and Android apps and games.
»» Add a contact: Tap > Settings > Accounts > Automatically sync data. You can also see these contacts at http://mail.google.com. . »» Edit or delete: Tap a contact, then tap or tap Menu > Delete. For help with transferring contacts, go to www.motorola.com/transfercontacts. »» Call, text, or email: Tap a contact, then tap an option. »» Search contacts: In the Contacts list, tap Google MapsTM . Tip: From the home screen, tap the Google search box and enter a contact’s name.
»» Share a location: Tap a location, then tap the address and tap Menu > Share. »» Identify address: Touch and hold a spot on the map to show the nearest address. »» Get map help: Tap > Help. channels with the best signal. Google Play Movies & TV Find and rent movies and TV shows to watch on your phone, tablet, or computer: For more on maps, visit support.google.com/maps. Find it: Swipe up > Play Movies & TV Google DriveTM To shop, rent, or watch on a computer, go to play.google.com/store/movies.
Connect, share & sync Wi-Fi hotspot. Note: To protect your phone and hotspot from unauthorized access, set up hotspot security (WPA2 is the most secure), including a password. Connect accessories, computers, networks, and more. Connect with Wi-Fi 2 Tap SAVE. Turn Wi-Fi power on/off Wi-Fi modes Find it: Swipe up to turn it on Your phone supports the following Wi-Fi modes: 802.11 b, g, n.
Share your data connection Transfer files »» Photos or videos: Open the photo or video, then tap »» Contacts: Swipe up Bluetooth. > > Bluetooth. Contacts, tap a person, then tap Menu Your computer can access the Internet through your phone’s mobile network—you just need a USB cable. > Share > 1 Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.
Print Note: Not all apps work from a microSD card. To print your photos, documents, and more from your phone, check if your printer’s manufacture has an app on Google Play. Then swipe up > Settings > Connected devices > Printing to get started. You can also send your photos, docs, and more to any Android device in your cloud or to Google Drive. Just download the Cloud Print app from Play Store.
Protect your phone Make sure your information is protected in case your phone is lost or stolen. Screen lock The easiest way to protect your phone is to lock your touchscreen when you are not using it. You can choose the best method for you to unlock your phone. Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Security & location To change when your touchscreen goes to sleep, swipe up Advanced > Sleep. Unlock with your fingerprint You can use the fingerprint sensor to unlock your phone.
Apps from the Internet log in to your Google account to restore the contacts, events, and other details you synced with the account. You can get apps from other online app stores using your browser. To restore your Google Play™ apps, see Take care of your apps. Tip: Choose your apps and updates carefully, as some may impact your phone’s performance—see Choose carefully. Encrypt your phone Caution: If you forget your encryption code, you cannot recover the data stored on your phone or memory card.
Data usage Take care of your apps »» Uninstall apps: To remove an app from a home screen page, touch and hold the app, then drag it to Remove. The app isn’t removed from your phone, just the home screen. You can track the amount of data your phone uploads and downloads. Find it: Swipe up To remove an app from your phone, touch and hold the app, then drag it to Uninstall. Note: Not all apps can be uninstalled, but they can be disabled. Data usage 1.14 .
Troubleshoot your phone Find the IMEI number Restart or remove an app You can find the IMEI number by typing *#06# on your phone’s dialpad. Or swipe up > Settings > System > About phone > Status > IMEI information. If an app locks up your phone as soon as you turn it on, restart in Safe Mode: Press and hold the Power button. When you see the Power off option, press and hold it, then tap OK. Your phone restarts with Safe mode. Then, try removing the app. Note: For service and support, see Get more help.
Accessibility See, hear, speak, feel, and use. Accessibility features are there for everyone, helping to make things easier. Find it: Swipe up > 1 Download the Google BrailleBack™ app on Google Play (swipe up Store), and install it on your phone. 2 Swipe up > Settings > Accessibility > BrailleBack. 3 Turn on your Braille display and put it in Bluetooth pairing mode. Settings > Accessibility For more information about your phone’s accessibility features, visit www.motorola. com/accessibility.
»» Pinch to zoom: Pinch to zoom on maps, web pages, and photos—to zoom in, tap the screen with two fingers and then drag them apart. To zoom out, drag your fingers together. You can also double-tap to zoom in. Get more help Get answers, updates, and info: »» Screen magnification: Triple-tap the screen for full screen magnification, or tripletap and hold to temporarily magnify. Swipe up > Settings > Accessibility > Magnification. »» Help is here: Swipe up > FAQs, right on your phone.
