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Congratulations More DROID3™ by Motorola • Updates: Smartphone updates, computer software, online help, and more at www.motorola.com/mydroid3. • Answers: Touch DROID3 by Motorola lets you do more and be more. Pound out emails and texts faster than ever before, efficiently and accurately, using the spacious fifth row QWERTY keypad with improved tactile response. > Help Center. • Accessories: Find accessories for your smartphone at www.motorola.com/products.
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Contents Let’s go Let’s go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Touchscreen & keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caution: Please read “Battery Use & Safety” on page 54. 1 Press and hold Power/Lock on top of your phone to turn it on. Note: GSM and UMTS-based global services work only with a SIM card supplied by Verizon Wireless®. When you set your phone to use a GSM 900/1800 or UMTS 2100 network (see “Select a network” on page 13), you may be prompted to enter a subsidy code. To get this code, contact Verizon Wireless. 2 Select a language. Tip: To save battery life, see “Battery tips” on page 20.
• To make your touchscreen sleep or wake up, just press Power/Lock . Touchscreen & keys a few essentials • When you talk on your phone, the touchscreen sleeps to prevent accidental touches. Touch tips • To change how long your phone waits before the screen goes to sleep automatically, touch Menu > Settings > Display > Screen timeout. It’s all in the touch: • Touch: Choose an icon or option. • Touch & Hold: Open options. • To make the screen lock when it goes to sleep, use “Screen lock” on page 51.
press Power/Lock keypad. Key tips Menu, home, back, & search Home 72º CHICAGO Voicemail Email Browser Market Browser Menu Back Search again, or open the slide-out To change how long your smartphone waits before the screen goes to sleep automatically, touch Menu > Settings > Display > Screen timeout. Tip: To lock the screen when it goes to sleep, use “Screen lock” on page 51. Volume Touch Home to close any menu or app and return to the home screen.
Quick tips Home screen If you’re not sure what to do next, try one of these: quick access to the things you need most To... Quick start: Home screen Get the details—Open a text message, see details for a contact, or open items in other lists. Touch the message, contact, or item. See screen menu—Open a menu for the current screen. Touch Menu See item options—Open an options menu (if available) for an item on the screen. Touch & hold the item. Start again—Go back to the home screen.
The home screen extends left and right to give you more room for adding shortcuts, widgets, and more. Flick the home screen left and right to see more panels or to add widgets or shortcuts. Use & change your home screen On your home screen, shortcuts are icons that open your favorite apps, web bookmarks, contacts, mail labels, or music playlists. Widgets show you news, weather, messages, and other updates. Flick the home screen left or right to open other panels of shortcuts and widgets.
Search May 14, 2011 Touch Search on the front of the phone, or press Search on your phone’s slide-out keypad. Then use the search window that appears. Clear Notifications Mary Micci Copy Revisions Touch here to enter text, then touch Go to search. 11:35 Verizon Wireless 2:50 PM Jim Somers Meet me outside the theater... 2:47 PM Touch to search by voice. Google Touch to search: All Web Apps Contact Search C New email paul.wang6@gmail.
In-call options Calls it’s good to talk 2:02 11:35 12:45 1 :512:45 3 PM Connected Quick start: Calls From the home screen, touch 2:02 12:45 1 :512:45 3 PM Recent Contacts Favorites . Recent Calls List Touch to open, then touch an entry to call. Hang up. Most recent Mobile 1-555-555-5555 May 25 Delete 2 ABC 4 GHI 7 PQRS 5 JKL 8 TUV 0+ * 3 DEF 6 MNO 9 WXYZ # Calls Add call End call Dialpad Bluetooth Mute Speaker Add number to contacts. Switch to a Bluetooth device.
• To mute a call, touch Mute. • To use the speakerphone, touch Speaker. Note: Using a mobile device or accessory while driving may cause distraction and may be illegal. Always obey the laws and drive safely. • Ignore—Touch Ignore . You can send a text message to the caller and touch Ok, or touch Cancel. 2:02 12:45 1 :512:45 3 PM Tip: You can touch Home or Back to leave the active call display. To reopen it, touch Home > > Return to call in progress. Make & answer calls To make a call, touch .
calls (outside the U.S.) Your phone has an assisted dialing feature that makes dialing easy. For local calls, just dial the local number. For international calls, dial the country code, the area code (if applicable), then the phone number. • To clear the list, touch Menu Dialer Recent Contacts Favorites All calls Abe Baudo Recent calls Find it: > Recent • To call an entry, touch beside it.
• To add a contact to Favorites, select the contact and touch Favorites until the star is green. Conference calls To start a conference call, dial the first number. After the call connects, touch Add Call. Dial the next number, or select it from contacts or favorites. When the next number answers, touch Merge calls. Select a network DROID3 by Motorola switches effortlessly between CDMA, GSM 900, GSM 1800, and UMTS 2100 networks, so you can make calls in over 200 countries worldwide.
Cool down Contacts In very limited circumstances, such as where your phone has been exposed to extreme heat, “Cool Down” message screens will appear. To avoid possible damage to your battery and phone, you should follow these instructions until the phone is within its recommended temperature range. When your phone is in “Cool Down” mode, only emergency calls can be made.
Call contacts Find it: > Contacts Touch a contact to open its details. If a phone number is available for the contact, you’ll see to the right of the contact name. Touch to call the contact. View & use contacts When you set up a social networking account (see “Social networking” on page 22), you’ll know what everybody’s up to and when.
3 Import the contacts from your SIM card, touch > Contacts, then touch Menu > Settings > Import from SIM card. Where are contacts saved? Your phone saves new contacts in its memory and to your Google™ account. It also updates your social networking account. Create contacts Synchronize contacts Find it: > Contacts > Menu > Add contact Contacts Google contact from youraccount@gmail.com Sara Add details.
Text entry To... think keyboard, now think smaller Touchscreen keypad Enter one capital letter Press Shift Enter only capital letters Press Shift twice. Press again to revert to lowercase. Select text Hold Shift and press a navigation key. Cut, Copy, or Paste selected text Touch and hold the text box to open the editing menu. Delete a character (hold to delete more) Press Delete When your phone is closed, you can open a touchscreen keypad by touching a text entry field.
Swype™ text entry Tips: Swype lets you enter words on your touchscreen keypad with one continuous motion. To enter a word, just drag your finger over the letters in the word. • To enter apostrophes in common words (like “I’ll”), drag through the n as though it was an apostrophe. q # e w 8 $ 7 EN # 8 $ ! 7 # 8 $ s a ! z 1 7 x 2 8 c v 6 g 9 _ 3 y 5 f _ , n ? m p ; k _ , • To correct a word, double-tap it. Swype shows a small menu of other word options.
• To change the language and the style for your touchscreen keypad, touch Select locale. • To change the sounds, corrections, and other settings for your touchscreen keypad, touch Swype or Multi-touch keyboard. • To change the automatic correction settings for your full keypad, touch Built-in keyboard. Tips & tricks a few handy hints General tips • If you can’t to see the screen while wearing sunglasses, take them off. Screen brightness changes as your phone senses the current lighting conditions.
Battery tips Messaging Want to extend your battery life? Try these: sometimes it’s best to text, or IM, or email . . . • To select a battery profile that suits your phone use, touch Menu > Settings > Battery & Data manager > Battery mode. Quick start: Messaging Find it: > Messaging > Universal Inbox • To turn off automatic applications sync, touch Menu > Settings > Battery & data manager > Data delivery. • To turn off Bluetooth® power, touch Menu > Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth.
messages. To show only one type of message, touch a message type instead of Universal Inbox. While viewing the attachment, touch it to save it, share it, and more. • To open a text message or social networking message and all of its replies, touch it. Tip: To send and receive large attachments faster, use a Wi-Fi connection, in “Wi-Fi” on page 40. • To respond to a message, just open it and enter your response in the text box at the bottom.
• Messaging Settings to set the notification for each account type (along with other preferences, for email). Social networking Voicemail Your social networking account When you have a new voicemail, appears at the top of your screen. Drag down the status bar and touch the notification. You can set up a social network account that integrates and syncs all your social networking accounts. No opening and closing apps and menus.
change & delete accounts Find it: > My Accounts Touch and hold an account, then touch Open account to change settings, or touch Remove account to remove it (along with its contacts and messages). Note: You can’t delete the Google™ account you used or created when you set up your phone. That account is locked when you set it up. Social Status & Networking Widgets Social Status widgets are Motorola widgets used to display status announcements from your social networking accounts.
• Play media—Select media for playback on another device in a Wi-Fi network. • Copy media to server—Sync the media files on your smartphone with other devices. • Copy media to phone—Copy a picture from one smartphone to another. • Share media—Allow other devices to access media files on your smartphone. Without downloading any media from your smartphone, other people can view your pictures or videos, or play your songs, on their own devices.
see it, capture it, share it! Note: Photos are stored on your smartphone’s internal memory unless you switch it to a microSD memory card (sold separately). Photos To view your photos, see “Share photos & videos” on page 27. Photos & videos Take photos Take that family photo, and post it online for everyone to see. Find it: Go to your gallery. > Camera You can adjust the camera to optimize your shot.
HD videos Videos You can capture HD-quality videos to watch on an HDTV or monitor. Record videos Find it: Camcorder > Note: To get the clearest videos, wipe the camera lens clean with a soft, dry cloth before you record a video. To record an HD quality video, be sure to select the correct Video resolution. From the active camcorder viewfinder, touch Menu > Settings > Video resolution > HD+ (1080p). Zoom in/out. Camcorder options Tag videos with your location.
View & share photos & videos Find it: > Gallery 2 Choose how you want to share—like Bluetooth, Email, Text Messaging, or an online album. Manage photos & videos 2:02 12:45 111:35 :512:45 3 Find it: Add social network > Gallery Touch a thumbnail image from your camera roll or library, then: • To delete a photo or video, touch Menu Delete. 3 Camera roll My library Online Friends DLNA servers Sort your photos & videos. > View your captured photos & videos.
Shuffle all. (The options you see are different for Music different categories.) when music is what you need... Set up music Quick start: Music Note: Copyright—do you have the right? Always follow the rules. See “Content Copyright” in your legal and safety information. Find it: > Music To play music, touch a category, then touch the song or playlist you want to play. Artists Albums Songs Playlists Genres Brook Fairfax 2 songs Categories Touch to select music by artist, album, song, or playlist.
wireless with Bluetooth® stereo headphones or speakers (see “Bluetooth® wireless” on page 39). Open Playlist Get music Shuffle On/Off Transfer music from your computer to your smartphone using a USB cable. See “USB connection” on page 43 to learn how. Repeat Off/All /Current Or, download your favorite music from V CAST Music. Find it: > V CAST Music Max Kepler And AnnaLee... Play music Running Roughshod Touch a song or playlist to start playing music.
While playing music, touch Menu for these options: Audio effects, Library, Add to playlist, Use as ringtone, Use as notification, and Delete. Web Hide, wake, turn off Quick start: Browser Touch Home to use another app. Your music continues to play. Find it: surf the web with your smartphone > Browser When you see in the status bar, a song is playing. Flick down to see details. Touch the song to return to the music controls. To turn off your music, touch .
Connect Browser options Your smartphone uses the mobile phone network (over the air) or a Wi-Fi connection to automatically access the Web. Touch Menu Note: Your service provider may charge to surf the Web or download data. To use a wireless network, touch Menu > Settings > Wireless & networks. Touch Wi-Fi to turn it on, and touch Wi-Fi settings to search for nearby wireless networks. Touch a network to connect. Note: If you can’t connect, contact your service provider.
Personalize add your personal touch Widgets Add widgets 1 Touch and hold the empty spot on your screen. Tip: You can flick left or right to open other panels on your home screen. 2 Touch Widgets and choose a widget. Set up widgets You can customize some widgets. Touch a widget to open it, then touch Menu . Bundles or Channels, or choose Custom to enter a URL for a Webpage or an RSS feed. • Weather: Change temperature units or add locations. To add locations, touch , enter a city, and touch Search.
Note: Some apps are designed so that your smartphone can “animate” them by rotating, fading, moving, and stretching one or more images. Wallpaper To apply a new wallpaper: 1 Touch and hold an empty spot on your home screen. 2 Touch Wallpapers. Date & time 3 Touch Live wallpapers, Gallery, or Wallpapers, and choose a wallpaper. Set date, time, time zone, and formats: Sounds > Settings • To play dial pad tones, touch Menu > Sound > Audible touch tones.
Location where you are, where you’re going E Ontario St Maps Wacker Dr N Micigan Ave E Grand Av E S WaterSt E Wacker Pl Center the map on your current location. Change the view by adding layers. State/Lake M W Lake St M E Randolph St Messaging W Lake St Lake Randolph/ Wabash M Washington-Blue W ashington - Blue M N Micigan Ave ve > Where am I? What’s around here? Don’t worry—let Google Maps help you explore your surroundings and find what you’re looking for.
for Restaurants, ATMs, Gas Stations, and more based on your current location. Google Latitude™ Find it: > Latitude Join Google Latitude See where your friends and family are on Google Maps™. Plan to meet up, check that your parents got home safely, or just stay in touch. Don’t worry, your location is not shared unless you agree to it. You need to join Google Latitude, and then invite your friends to view your location or accept their invitations.
Hide your location To hide your location, touch Menu not detect your location. > Settings > Do Socializing Find it: > Social Location Make your own favorites list. Social Location Favorites Channels HOT Coffee Yelp Bars & Clubs Order Food To GO last.fm Book a Hotel Nearby Add channels Friends Yelp Rest. Local Deals Touch to see everything in in this collection. Housing Add more channels as your world grows.
Apps & updates Manage & restore apps get the app you want Find it: Android Market™ There are lots of apps available and many are free. So you might find that you have downloaded and installed lots of apps on your phone. That’s fine, but you may want to uninstall apps that you no longer use. Find it: > Market Get all the fun games and cool apps you want! Android Market provides access to applications from developers worldwide, so you can find the app you want.
• In Market, check the apps’ ratings and comments before installing. This will help you choose the best ones for you. • If you doubt the safety of an app, don't install it. • Like all apps, downloaded apps will use up memory, data, battery, and processing power—some more than others. For example, simple settings widget will use less than a streaming music player app. After installing an app, if you're not happy with how much memory, data, battery or processing power it's using, uninstall it.
Bluetooth® wireless lose the wires and go wireless Quick start: Bluetooth wireless Find it: Menu > Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings Touch to turn on & off & to scan. Device name Motorola Phone Make device discoverable Touch to re-scan. Touch to connect. Pair with this device Turn Bluetooth power on or off Find it: Menu > Bluetooth To connect with a new device, you need to pair with it. You only need to do this once for each device—to connect again, just turn on the device.
Note: The Bluetooth Enhanced Audio setting is not recommended for older Bluetooth headsets, as it may not deliver acceptable sound quality. Wi-Fi Reconnect devices Quick start: Wi-Fi To automatically reconnect your phone with a paired device, simply turn on the device. Find it: Menu > Wi-Fi settings To manually reconnect your phone with a paired device, touch the device name in the Bluetooth devices list.
Wi-Fi settings Touch to turn on & scan. Wi-Fi 2 Touch Wi-Fi to turn on and scan. If Wi-Fi is already on, touch Menu > Scan. Your phone lists the networks it finds within range. Tip: To see your phone’s MAC address or other Wi-Fi details, touch Menu > Advanced. Network notification Open Network 3 Touch a network to connect. Notify me when an open network is available Secure Network Notify me when a secure network is available Wi-Fi networks Touch to connect.
selecting a Security type, and entering the correct Wireless password. Memory card & file management Setup copy photos, music, and more to your phone Find it: > Mobile Hotspot > > Configure Mobile Hotspot Memory card Touch a setting to modify it: Note: You need the memory card installed for some features on your phone, like Camera. • Network SSID—Enter a unique name for your hotspot and touch Next. • Security—Select Open or WPA2 PSK. Enter a unique password.
USB connection You can connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable. Note: Copyright—do you have the right? Always follow the rules. See “Content Copyright” in your legal and safety information. Note: The first time you use a USB connection, your computer may indicate that drivers are being installed. follow any prompts you see to complete the installation. this may take a few minutes. • USB Mass Storage—Drag and drop files between your computer and memory card folders.
Tools Calendar stay on top of things Find it: Alarm clock Find it: > Alarm & Timer To turn on an alarm, touch the check box. Alarm 7:00 AM PM every day 8:30 AM PM Tuesday To enable or disable an alarm, touch the check box. Calendar Calendar: Month All calendars July 2011 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Timer Add calendar events When an alarm sounds, slide to Dismiss to turn it off or Snooze to delay for five minutes. To add an alarm, touch Menu > Add alarm, then enter alarm details.
Tip: Speak naturally, but clearly. Use the microphone in a similar way to a speakerphone, so no need to shout or hold the phone close to your mouth. Calculator Find it: > Calculator Your calculator has basic and advanced views. To change views, touch Menu > Advanced panel or Basic panel. To clear history, touch Menu > Clear history. Voice readouts (TalkBack) Get your navigation and selections, read out loud to you. Accessibility See, hear, speak, feel, and use.
To change your voice settings, see “Voice settings” on page 46. • Text-to-speech: Touch Menu > Settings > Voice input & output > Text-to-speech settings. From here, you can set options like speed and language. Caller ID Volume & vibrate When you want to hear who’s calling: Choose volume and vibrate settings that work for you. Touch Menu > Settings > Sound: Tip: Navigate through your apps and menus to hear how voice readouts work on your phone.
Display brightness Set a brightness level that works for you. Touch Menu > Settings > Display > Brightness. Make sure that Automatic brightness is unchecked so you can set your own level. Touchscreen & keys All these touch features are great, and sometimes it’s nice to hear or feel your touches too. Touch Menu > Settings > Sound: • Touchscreen: To hear screen touches (click), select Audible selection. • Keys: To feel key touches (vibrate), select Haptic feedback.
• Position: During a call, hold the phone to your ear as normal, and then rotate/move it to get the best position for speaking and listening. Apps Want more? No problem. Android Market™ provides access to thousands of apps, and many provide useful accessibility features. Find it: > Market Select a category or touch Search you want. to find the app Tip: Choose your apps carefully, from trusted sites like Market, as some may impact your phone’s performance.
Management stay in control Touch Menu > Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks to show options for roaming networks, network selection, operator selection, and access point names. Wireless manager Find it: Menu > Settings > Wireless & networks Manage all your wireless connections: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, airplane mode, & mobile networks (“Network” on page 49). Airplane mode Use airplane mode to turn all your wireless connections off—useful when flying. Press Power/Lock > Airplane mode.
• Using your phone: You may get an automatic notification of an available update on your phone. Follow the instructions to download and install. To manually check for updates, touch Menu > Settings > About phone > System updates. Your phone downloads any updates over your mobile network. Remember, these updates can be quite large (25MB or more) and may not be available in all countries.
Screen lock Note: You can make emergency calls on a locked phone (see “Emergency calls” on page 13). A locked phone still rings, but you need to unlock it to answer. Lock the screen in the following ways: • Press Power/Lock • Switch the power off. . Then, Lock pattern To set the lock pattern, touch Menu > Settings > Location & security > Set up screen lock > Pattern. Follow the instructions to draw your lock pattern. When prompted, draw the pattern to unlock the phone.
Your phone comes with an installed SIM card that enables you to make and receive calls and text messages while traveling outside of the U.S. in supported destinations. Should your SIM card be lost or damaged, please follow these instructions to install a new SIM card: 1 Remove the battery cover and remove the battery. 2 Remove the SIM card from its packaging.
Service & repairs we’re here to help 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).
Safety, Regulatory & Legal Battery Use & Safety Important: Handle and store batteries properly to avoid injury or damage. Most battery issues arise from improper handling of batteries, and particularly from the continued use of damaged batteries. DON’Ts • Don’t disassemble, crush, puncture, shred, or otherwise attempt to change the form of your battery. • Don’t let the mobile device or battery come in contact with liquids.* Liquids can get into the mobile device’s circuits, leading to corrosion.
Driving Precautions Caution About High Volume Usage Responsible and safe driving is your primary responsibility when behind the wheel of a vehicle. Using a mobile device or accessory for a call or other application while driving may cause distraction. Using a mobile device or accessory may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas, always obey the laws and regulations on the use of these products. While driving, NEVER: • Type or read texts. • Enter or review written data. • Surf the web.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, posted and can include fueling areas, such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, or areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain dust, or metal powders.
In an aircraft, turn off your mobile device whenever instructed to do so by airline staff. If your mobile device offers an airplane mode or similar feature, consult airline staff about using it in flight. Implantable Medical Devices If you have an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or defibrillator, consult your physician before using this mobile device.
European Union Directives Conformance Statement The following CE compliance information is applicable to Motorola mobile devices that carry one of the following CE marks: EU Conformance 0168 0168 [Only Indoor Use Allowed In France for Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi] Hereby, Motorola declares that this product is in compliance with: • The essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC • All other relevant EU Directives 0168 Product Approval Number The above gives an example of a ty
Your mobile device can use Global Positioning System (GPS) signals for location-based applications. GPS uses satellites controlled by the U.S. government that are subject to changes implemented in accordance with the Department of Defense policy and the Federal Radio Navigation Plan. These changes may affect the performance of location technology on your mobile device.
• Use your mobile device to call for help. Dial 911 or other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident, or medical emergencies (wherever wireless phone service is available). • Use your mobile device to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto accident, crime in progress, or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 911 or other local emergency number (wherever wireless phone service is available), as you would want others to do for you.
microwaves Don’t try to dry your mobile device in a microwave oven. Packaging & Product Guides dust and dirt Don’t expose your mobile device to dust, dirt, sand, food, or other inappropriate materials. California Perchlorate Label cleaning solutions To clean your mobile device, use only a dry soft cloth. Don’t use alcohol or other cleaning solutions. shock and vibration Don’t drop your mobile device.
The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled.
Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records. For warranty service of your Motorola Personal Communications Product you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to confirm warranty status. Thank you for choosing a Motorola product. Service & Repairs 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.
Communication Services. Defects, damages, or the failure of Products, Accessories or Software due to any communication service or signal you may subscribe to or use with the Products Accessories or Software is excluded from coverage. Canada 1-800-461-4575 TTY 1-888-390-6456 Software Products Covered Length of Coverage Software. Applies only to physical defects in the media that embodies the copy of the software (e.g. CD-ROM, or floppy disk). Ninety (90) days from the date of purchase.
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