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At a glance a quick look First look At a glance First look Top topics Tips & tricks Let’s get started! We'll guide you through startup and tell you a bit about your phone’s features. And when you're ready, customize your phone to match your style with Motorola Shells (sold separately and not available in all countries). Note: Software updates happen frequently, so your phone may look a little different.
At a glance Top topics At a glance First look Top topics Check out what your phone can do. Menu More Back Next Find these fast: Wi-Fi, airplane mode, flashlight, and more. “Quick settings” Choose new wallpaper, sounds, and more. “Redecorate your home screen” Probably more megapixels than your average camera. “Take photos” On some phones, you can watch high definition TV. “Quick Start: Digital HDTV” Go on the internet. “Browse” Browse, shop, and download apps.
Start let’s get up & running Remove the back cover Start Remove the back cover Put in the cards & power on Battery life Sign in Old phone to new phone Your phone is water resistant, but it depends on you putting the cover on properly. If you need to remove the cover to insert cards, be sure to replace it properly to ensure water resistance. Take off the back cover. Put your finger in the bottom corner hole in the cover and pry it off. Don’t be afraid to use a little muscle. Put on the back cover.
Start Start Remove the back cover Put in the cards & power on Battery life Sign in Old phone to new phone Put in the cards & power on Dual SIM phone settings Note: In some countries, you can use a second SIM card. 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. Put in the SIM and optional microSD cards.
Start Dual SIM with intelligent calling Start Remove the back cover Put in the cards & power on Battery life Sign in Old phone to new phone Your phone learns your usage patterns to choose the best SIM for an outgoing call. Your phone automatically prompts you in the status bar to enable this feature. Or, you can enable it anytime by touching Apps > Settings > SIM cards > Call settings > Phone account settings > Make calls with. Tip: To make the screen sleep or wake up, press the Power button.
Start Sign in Start Remove the back cover Put in the cards & power on Battery life Sign in Old phone to new phone Tips & tricks If you use Gmail™, you already have a Google™ account—if not, you can create an account now. Signing into your Google account lets you use Google apps, see your contacts, appointments, photos, and more. Just select your language and follow the screen prompts to get started.
Start Old phone to new phone Start Remove the back cover Put in the cards & power on Battery life Sign in Old phone to new phone Tips & tricks Copying your personal stuff from your old Bluetooth-enabled phone to your new phone is easy. Note: If your old phone is an Android™ phone, download the Motorola Migrate app on Google Play™ on your old phone before you get started. Find it: On your new phone, tap Apps > Migrate • While you’re migrating, you can keep using your phone.
Home screen & apps you have quick access Home screen & apps Quick start: Home screen & apps Help & more Search Status & notifications Volume Discover your Moto apps Download apps Take care of your apps Update your phone Quick start: Home screen & apps Tips & tricks 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 & more Search Status & notifications Volume Discover your Moto apps Download apps Take care of your apps Update your phone Help & more Tip: To close the keyboard, tap Watch a tutorial. Read a how-to. Talk to someone. Find out anything about your phone. Find it: Apps > 11:35 Let us suggest a few changes for you. Getting started First things first Watch tutorials, read how-tos, and more.
Home screen & apps Home screen & apps Quick start: Home screen & apps Help & more Search Status & notifications Volume Discover your Moto apps 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 Moto apps can simplify life and help you out. Just follow the prompts to find out more.
Home screen & apps Home screen & apps Quick start: Home screen & apps Help & more Search Status & notifications Volume Discover your Moto apps Download apps Take care of your apps Update your phone Note: Your phone may not have all features. • Find: To search for apps, tap . • Download: To download an app you found, tap it to see details, then tap INSTALL, or the price. 11:35 • Share: To share an app you found on Google Play, tap it to see details and then tap .
Home screen & apps Home screen & apps Quick start: Home screen & apps Help & more Search Status & notifications Volume Discover your Moto apps Download apps Take care of your apps Update your phone To let your phone install apps that are not on Google Play, tap Settings > Security and check Unknown Apps > sources. For information about downloading files from your browser, see “Downloads”.
Home screen & apps Home screen & apps Quick start: Home screen & apps Help & more Search Status & notifications Volume Discover your Moto apps Download apps Take care of your apps Update your phone Update your phone Use your phone or computer to check, download, and install phone software updates: • Using your phone: If your phone notifies you about an update, follow the instructions to download and install it. To manually check for updates, tap Apps > About phone > System updates.
Control & customize how it acts & looks Control & customize Quick start: Control & customize Controls and gestures On, off, lock & unlock Customize sounds and appearance Redecorate your home screen Quick settings Accessibility Quick start: Control & customize Tips & tricks • Speak: Tap Take control of your phone: • Touch, press, and speak: Learn phone gestures and commands. See “Controls and gestures”.
Control & customize Control & customize Quick start: Control & customize Controls and gestures On, off, lock & unlock Customize sounds and appearance Redecorate your home screen Quick settings Accessibility app from the list, swipe it left or right. To scroll the list, swipe up or down. Tip: You don’t need to remove apps from Overview for your phone to run efficiently. • Menus: When or appears on a screen, you can tap it to open options for the current screen.
Control & customize Control & customize Quick start: Control & customize Controls and gestures On, off, lock & unlock Customize sounds and appearance Redecorate your home screen Quick settings Accessibility • Text entry: On a touchscreen keyboard, tap , then speak your message or search text. You can also speak punctuation. Tip: To make your phone read out loud, see “TalkBack”. On, off, lock & unlock Your touchscreen is on when you need it and off when you don’t.
Control & customize Control & customize Quick start: Control & customize Controls and gestures On, off, lock & unlock Customize sounds and appearance Redecorate your home screen Quick settings Accessibility • 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. • Add shortcuts: Tap Apps , touch and hold the app, then drag it to one of your home screen pages. To see all your apps, tap Apps and swipe to the left.
Control & customize Control & customize Quick start: Control & customize Controls and gestures On, off, lock & unlock Customize sounds and appearance Redecorate your home screen Quick settings Accessibility Note: Your quick settings may look a little different. ask your phone a question. Tap screen for voice search. at the top of the home 100% 11:35 AM See all of your settings. Wednesday, January 7 Set screen brightness. Tap an icon to turn it on/off. Wi-Fi Bluetooth Open options.
Control & customize Control & customize Quick start: Control & customize Controls and gestures On, off, lock & unlock Customize sounds and appearance Redecorate your home screen Quick settings Accessibility To pause/resume TalkBack, wave your hand over the screen. To Settings > Accessibility activate this feature, tap Apps > > TalkBack > SETTINGS > Use proximity sensor. Tip: If Explore by touch is on, swipe down then right to open the global context menu, then use the menu to pause TalkBack.
Control & customize Control & customize Quick start: Control & customize Controls and gestures On, off, lock & unlock Customize sounds and appearance Redecorate your home screen Quick settings Accessibility Accessibility shortcut Use simple gestures to quickly activate TalkBack and other accessibility features on your phone. For more information, tap Settings > Accessibility > Accessibility shortcut.
Control & customize Control & customize Quick start: Control & customize Controls and gestures On, off, lock & unlock Customize sounds and appearance Redecorate your home screen Quick settings Accessibility Note: Setting brightness to a high level decreases your phone’s battery life. • Settings: Tap > Hearing aids. Touchscreen & keys • Call volume: During a call, press the side volume buttons to set a call volume that works for you.
Control & customize Control & customize Quick start: Control & customize Controls and gestures On, off, lock & unlock Customize sounds and appearance Redecorate your home screen Quick settings Accessibility Menu More Back Next Refer to your TTY device guide for mode and usage information. Apps Google Play has something for everyone, and many apps provide useful accessibility features.
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 • During a call: Your touchscreen goes dark to avoid accidental touches. To wake it up, move it away from your face or press the Power button. Dial contacts, recent calls, or numbers, all from one app. Find it: Phone • To call a contact or recent call, tap it. • To open the dialpad, tap 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 • Answer a call: When your phone is unlocked, ANSWER. tap Note: When your phone is locked, swipe right to answer a call. With call waiting on, tap and drag to to answer the new call, then tap Hold current call + Answer or End current call + Answer. • Ignore a call: When your phone is unlocked, tap DISMISS. If locked, swipe left to send the call to voicemail.
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 > 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 Tips & tricks Combine information from your Google™ contacts and social networks for quick access to everyone you know. Find it: Apps > • Create: Tap Contacts • Send contacts: Tap a contact, then tap Menu > Share to send it in a message, or over a Bluetooth® connection. .
Contacts Contacts Quick start: Contacts Create contacts Call, text, or email contacts Favorites Edit, delete, or hide contacts Get contacts Share contacts My details 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”). Set your most-used contacts as favorites, so you can get to them faster. • To set a favorite, tap Apps contact and tap .
Contacts Contacts Quick start: Contacts Create contacts Call, text, or email contacts Favorites Edit, delete, or hide contacts Get contacts Share contacts My details To share a contact, tap it, then tap Menu > Share and choose how you want to send it. Note: You can’t share your social network contacts. My details Find it: Apps > Contacts To store your user profile, tap Set up my profile under ME at the top of the contact list.
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 Messaging • Save pictures: Touch and hold a picture to save it. To see Gallery.
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) • Settings: Tap Menu > Settings to change your notifications and other options. Set your default messaging app Email Send and receive email. Set up and manage accounts. Find it: Apps You can also use Hangouts™ to send and receive your text messages. To set app: Hangouts or Find it: Apps > > 11:35 Tap to search mail.
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) Apps > Settings > Accounts, then tap Add account> Email. For Microsoft® Exchange server work email accounts, tap Add account > Exchange, and enter details from your IT administrator. • Change account settings: To change Gmail™ account Settings > Accounts > Google.
Type keyboard when you need it Quick start: Type Type Quick start: Type Text entry settings & dictionary Cut, copy & paste 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 Text entry settings & dictionary Type Quick start: Type Text entry settings & dictionary Cut, copy & paste 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 • Alarm: Tap alarm. Calendar > Clock > See all your events, all in one place. . Tap an alarm to edit it, or tap to add a new Find it: Apps to turn it off, • Settings: To change your alarm volume, snooze delay, or other settings, tap Menu > Settings.
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. • To create a new file or folder, tap to show or hide • Show, hide, or add calendars: Tap calendars from your Google™ account. You can use a computer to add or remove calendars on your Google account at www.google.com/calendar. • To edit a document, tap anywhere in the text to begin typing.
Google Apps™ your world, your life, your friends Google Play™ Google Apps™ Google Play™ Google Now™ Google+™ Play Games Play Books 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. • Download apps: Tap Apps > Tip: When Google Now is on, swipe right from the home screen to see it. 11:35 Play Store. • Find out more about Google products: See www.google.com/about/products.
Google Apps™ Google Apps™ Google Play™ Google Now™ Google+™ Play Games Play Books • Upload photos: Tap Apps > Gallery and tap a photo or video. Choose > Google+ and select your account. • Add a widget: Use a widget to quickly read your Google+ posts. Touch and hold an empty spot on the home screen, tap WIDGETS, then touch and hold Google+ Posts to drag it to your home screen. • Help: For more about Google+, visit www.google.com/+. • Other social networks: You can also use Facebook®, Twitter, and more.
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 Downloads Safe surfing & searching Warning: Apps downloaded from the web can be from unknown sources. To protect your phone and personal data from theft, download apps only on Google Play™. Keep track of what your browser and searches show: To download a file, picture, or webpage, tap Apps Chrome and go to the website: > • Files: Tap the download link. To show the file or app, tap Downloads.
Photos & videos see it, capture it, share it! Photos & videos Quick start: Photos & videos Take photos Record videos The perfect shot View, share, & use photos & videos Capture your screen Play Movies & TV Quick start: Photos & videos Use the 13 megapixel camera to take crisp, clear photos with two twists of your wrist and a tap on the screen. • Launch it: Even when your phone is asleep, open your camera with two twists of your wrist. Gallery).
Photos & videos Photos & videos Quick start: Photos & videos Take photos Record videos The perfect shot View, share, & use photos & videos Capture your screen Play Movies & TV Take photos Find it: Apps Options > Camera Tap anywhere on the camera screen to take the photo. Find it: Apps > Camera, then tap Tip: To send a video in a text message, swipe the camera screen left to open your gallery, tap the video, then choose to share. The perfect shot Point, tap, and you’re done.
Photos & videos Photos & videos Quick start: Photos & videos Take photos Record videos The perfect shot View, share, & use photos & videos Capture your screen Play Movies & TV View, share, & use photos & videos Capture your screen Find it: Apps Share a screen capture of your favorite playlist, your new high score, or a friend’s contact information. If you can show it on your phone, you can share it with your friends.
Play Movies & TV movies & shows, wherever you go Photos & videos Quick start: Photos & videos Take photos Record videos The perfect shot View, share, & use photos & videos Capture your screen Play Movies & TV Quick Start: Digital HDTV Tips & tricks • Better reception: To enhance your TV reception, plug in the antenna (included in the box). Watch your favorite TV channels when you’re away from home. To enhance your TV reception, plug in the antenna (included in the box).
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 get your music on Google Play™ using a computer, visit www.google.com/music. Tap Listen Now to see recommendations and more. • Volume: Press the volume buttons.
Locate & navigate where you are, where you’re going Quick start: Locate & navigate 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 Tips & tricks • Find an address: In the search field, enter an address or something you’re looking for, like “restaurant.” The map moves to show the address or local suggestions. Tap the address info at the bottom for more details.
Connect & transfer wired up or wireless Quick start: 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 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 Bluetooth® 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 Turn Bluetooth power on/off Note: Using a mobile device or accessory while driving may cause distraction and may be illegal. Always obey the laws and drive safely.
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 Wi-Fi networks Wi-Fi hotspot Turn Wi-Fi power on/off Note: This phone supports apps and services that may use a lot of data, so make sure your data plan meets your needs. Contact your service provider for details.
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 Wi-Fi modes Share your data connection For those who like to get a bit more technical, your phone supports the following Wi-Fi modes: 802.11b, g, n. Your computer can access the internet through your phone’s mobile network—you just need a USB cable.
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 Your phone shows a data usage graph. Below the graph, apps appear from highest to least data usage. Apps that use a lot of data might also use a lot of battery power. 11:35 Data usage Restrict background data, show wi-fi networks, and more.
Connect & transfer Memory card 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 Your photos, videos, and other files are automatically stored in your phone’s internal memory. You can set certain apps, like the camera, to store files on a microSD card. Note: Your phone supports memory cards up to 32 GB.
Protect keep your phone safe Quick start: Protect your phone Protect Quick start: Protect your phone Screen lock Screen pinning SIM card lock Encrypt your phone Backup & restore Reset Stolen 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, 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? Backup & restore To pin a screen, open the app you want to pin, tap Overview , and scroll up. Tap . To unpin the screen, tap Back time. and Overview at the same SIM card lock Caution: If you enter an incorrect SIM PIN code three times, your phone locks your SIM card and asks for your PIN unlock code. Contact your service provider for your PIN unlock code.
Want more? there’s always more Want more? Get help & more Troubleshooting Get help & more Troubleshooting Get answers, updates, and info: We can help. • 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.motorola.com/mymotog. • Accessories: Get accessories for your phone at www.motorola.com/mobility. • Get apps: Tap Apps download apps.
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