OPTIMO MAXX 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 Chrome™ Camera Photos Gmail Duo Mo
Get Started Power button Your Power button helps in a few ways. First look Let’s get started. We’ll guide you through startup and tell you a bit about your phone’s features. Speaker Front Camera Headset Jack »» 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. »» Sleep: To conserve battery power or prevent accidental touches, put the touchscreen to sleep by pressing the Power button.
Insert the SIM and microSD cards Charge up & power on To activate phone service, you might need to insert a SIM card, 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. Caution: Make sure you use the correct size SIM card and don’t cut the SIM card. Before using your phone, fully charge it with the charger provided.
Connect to Wi-Fi Improve battery life For faster Internet access and to conserve data use, swipe the status bar down. Press to choose a Wi-Fi network. For full instructions, see Connect with Wi-Fi. and hold Your phone processes tons of information. Depending on what you use, that can take a lot of power. 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.
Learn the basics »» Settings: To quickly open common settings, swipe the status bar down. To open . more settings, swipe the status bar down again and tap Home screen »» Customization: To personalize your home screen, see Customize your phone. The home screen is what you see when you turn on your phone. From here you can explore apps and more. Help & more Learn even more about your phone and get support. Note: Software updates happen frequently, so your screen may look a little different.
To choose which types of alerts you receive, swipe up > Settings > Apps & notifications > Advanced > Wireless emergency alerts. The U.S. and local governments send these alerts through your service provider. So you will always receive alerts for the area where you are, and you won’t receive alerts if you’re outside of the U.S. Tue, Apr 3 Swipe down to see your notifications.
Do not disturb »» Notifications: Double tap a notification in the lock screen to open it. To turn off some or all sounds, swipe the status bar down with two fingers, and touch Do not disturb. Select one of these options: and hold »» Sound & vibration: Select whether to hear alarms, media, or touch sounds. »» Notifications: Set if you’d like to see notifications when Do not disturb mode is on.
The Google Assistant™ Note: This feature may not be available in all languages. Set screen brightness. Your network Flashlight Bluetooth Do Not Disturb Auto-rotate Dolby Audio Smart audio Auto-rotate Turn Wi-Fi on/off. Tap an icon to turn it on/off. Touch and hold to see more options. Meet your Google Assistant. Ask it questions. Tell it to do things. It’s your own personal Google, always ready to help.
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 twice to return to it. »» Tap the »» Tap Home 11:35 to close it. to put the video in a small window. 7 73° 11: 35 »» Drag video around your screen. Note: Not all apps support this feature.
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 placing the phone face down to silence notifications and calls. , 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.
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 Allie A C ade C Keep in touch by choosing a contact, returning a missed call, or using a voice command to start a call. C andace Make a call Find it: Tap a favorite to call it. Tap the Menu to see options for the contact. Phone »» Call a contact: To call a contact or recent call, tap the contact name.
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. 1 Tap Hold and Answer Voice. The »» Answer a second call: To answer a second call, tap Swap. first call is placed on hold. To switch between calls, tap 3 Tap .
Messages »» Save pictures: Touch and hold a picture, and then tap > Photos. picture, swipe up Stay in touch with messages and pictures. For tips on using the keyboard, see Use the keyboard. Find it: »» Voice entry: Tap a text box, then tap Start chat . »» Attach: When you’re typing a message, tap more. »» Send: Tap »» Turn off notifications: Stuck in a busy conversation? You can turn off notifications. Tap the thread, then tap Menu > Details or Group Details > Notifications.
Use the keyboard Or, from the home screen, tap the Google search box and enter or speak text to search. When you tap a text box, like in a message or search, you have keyboard options. 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. Your service provider may charge to surf the web or download data. »» Type or gesture: Enter letters by touching them one at a time.
»» Clear history: In the browser, tap Menu > Settings > Privacy > Clear browsing data. Then choose history, cache, cookies, and other options. »» Help: For more about Google Chrome, tap Menu https://support.google.com/chrome. > Help & feedback or visit Take crisp, clear photos with the back or front camera. Take photos Find it: Downloads > Camera »» Take a photo: Tap Warning: Apps downloaded from the web can be from unknown sources.
Camera settings Options 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: Options Group selfie In front camera mode, take a wide-angle selfie for groups. 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.
1 Focus your camera on an object, landmark, or code until a circle appears on the object in your viewfinder. Options Tap anywhere to capture Capture photos or videos by tapping anywhere on the screen. Zoom by scrolling up or down with one finger. Shutter sound Turn the shutter sound on or off. Assistive grid Overlay a grid to help align the subjects in your photos or videos. Leveler Take perfectly level photos using a guide line in the viewfinder.
Photos Find it: A Photos »» View, share, or delete: Tap a thumbnail to open it, then tap or Menu for more options. to share, to delete, B Tip: Turn your phone sideways for a landscape view. »» Edit: Open a picture, then tap H > Use as > Wallpaper Touch and hold to choose multiple messages, then select an option at the top. Swipe left or right to archive a message. Dec 2 Compose a new email. . »» Slideshow: Tap a picture, then tap Menu > Slideshow. To stop the slideshow, tap the screen.
Duo Moto Sign in with your Google account to make and receive video calls. Explore special features designed to save you time and make your day easier. Find it: Swipe up Find it: > Duo Moto > »» Moto Actions: Use gestures as phone shortcuts. View settings. »» Moto Display: See your notifications at a glance. Note: Your phone may not have all features. Tap to open Moto app features. Or swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
»» Screenshot editor: Edit and share your screenshots. »» Three finger screenshot: Touch and hold the screen with three fingertips to capture a screenshot. »» One Button Nav: Use the on-screen bar to navigate. See Control with one touch. »» Fast flashlight: Turn the flashlight on/off with two chopping motions. Navigation bar »» Quick Capture: Twist your wrist twice quickly to open the camera. »» Swipe to shrink: Swipe down to the left or right corner to make the screen smaller for one-handed use.
More apps Tap to refresh the Calendar screen. M arch April2019 Google Play 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. Go to today’s date. 1 »» Download apps: Tap Jump to a different month. M O N N othing planned.Tap to create. W ED 3 »» Google help: See www.google.com/support.
»» Add a contact: Tap . »» Edit or delete: Tap a contact, then tap or tap Menu > Delete. »» Call, text, or email: Tap a contact, then tap an option. (If the contact doesn’t have an email address, you can set up and use Google Duo.) »» Search contacts: In the Contacts list, tap . For help with transferring contacts, go to www.motorola.com/transfercontacts. Maps Tip: From the home screen, tap the Google search box and enter a contact’s name.
»» Zoom: To zoom in or out, drag two fingers together or apart on the screen. »» Turn and tilt: Rotate two fingers on the map to turn it, or drag up/down to tilt. »» Identify address: Touch and hold a spot on the map to show the nearest address. »» Get map help: Tap > Help. 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.
Connect, share & sync • Security: Select the type of security you want: None or WPA2 PSK. For WPA2 PSK, enter a unique password (8 characters) that others will need to access your Wi-Fi hotspot. Connect accessories, computers, networks, and more. Connect with Wi-Fi Note: To protect your phone and hotspot from unauthorized access, tap Advanced to set up hotspot security (WPA2 is the most secure), including a password.
Transfer files Virtual Private Network (VPN) »» Photos or videos: Open the photo or video, then tap »» Contacts: Swipe up Bluetooth. > > Bluetooth. Contacts, tap a person, then tap Menu A VPN lets you access files on a secured network (like an office network with a firewall). Contact the network administrator for VPN settings, and any additional apps or requirements. > Share > > Settings > Network & internet > Advanced > To enter VPN settings, swipe up to add a new VPN.
Sync your Google account Mount or unmount memory card When you log in to the same Google account, all devices can get to all the same apps, movies, books, and music from Google Play—plus you share the same Gmail, Google > Calendar™, and Google Mobile™. To add Google accounts to your phone, swipe up Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google. To mount an microSD card, just put it in your phone (see Insert the SIM and microSD cards).
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. Settings > Display > Note: You can make emergency calls on a locked phone (see Emergency calls).
App safety Tip: To secure your phone when you activate screen pinning, tap Ask for PIN before unpinning. Apps from Google Play Backup & restore Find it: Swipe up > Get music, movies, books, apps, games, and more. Settings > System > Backup > Back up to Google Drive Find it: Your Google account data is backed up online. If you reset or replace your phone, just log in to your Google account to restore the contacts, events, and other details you synced with the account.
Set app permissions Data usage You may be asked for permissions when you use a feature in an app. You can track the amount of data your phone uploads and downloads. To modify the app permissions settings, swipe up > Settings > Apps & notifications > Advanced > App Permissions, then tap a feature (such as microphone) to see which apps have permissions to use it. Tap the switch to turn the permission on or off. Find it: Swipe up Usage 1.
Troubleshoot your phone Stolen phone Restart or remove an app Your phone has Android Device Manager. You can remotely lock or reset your device to protect your device from thieves. For details, see www.google.com/android/ devicemanager. 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. Your phone restarts with Safe mode in the lower left. Then, try removing the app.
Accessibility Braille Combine your Braille display with TalkBack for braille and speech feedback. See, hear, speak, feel, and use. Accessibility features are there for everyone, helping to make things easier. Find it: Swipe up > 1 Download the BrailleBack™ app on Google Play (swipe up install it on your phone. Settings > Accessibility 2 Swipe up For more information about your phone’s accessibility features, visit www.motorola. com/accessibility.
»» Browser: Choose text size when browsing websites. Swipe up > Chrome > Menu > Settings > Accessibility. Select Force enable zoom to allow zooming on all web pages. Hearing aids (U.S. only) Messages To help get a clear sound when using a hearing aid or cochlear implant, your phone may have been rated for use with hearing aids. If your phone’s box has “Rated for Hearing Aids” printed on it, then please read the following guidance.
Get more help Get answers, updates, and info: »» Help is here: Swipe up > FAQs, right on your phone. Moto Help to get walk-through tutorials, how-tos, or »» Get more: Get software, FAQs, and more at www.motorola.com/mymotog. »» Join the conversation: Find us on YouTube, Facebook™, and Twitter. Where is my legal, safety, & regulatory information? In order to provide you with better access to this important information, we’ve made the materials accessible from the phone’s settings menu and on the web.
