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At a glance Start Home screen & apps Moto app Control & customise Accessibility Calls Contacts Messages Email Type Google Apps Browse Photos & videos Music Locate & navigate Organise Connect & transfer Protect Want more? Troubleshoot Safety Hot topics Search topics...
At a glance a quick look Phone overview Tips and tricks At a glance Phone overview • Start: ready to start? See "Start". Let's get started. We'll guide you through startup and tell Hot topics • Top topics: just want a quick list of what your phone you about your phone’s features.
At a glance At a glance Hot topics Phone overview See what your phone can do. Hot topics Find these fast: Wi-Fi, "Quick settings" aeroplane mode and flashlight. Pinch, zoom, swipe and more. "Controls & gestures" Choose new wallpaper, sounds "Redecorate your and more.
Start let's get up & running Start Remove the back cover Remove the battery & put in cards Remove the back cover If you need to insert SIM and memory cards, remove Caution: make sure you use the correct size SIM cards Remove the battery &...
Start Start Put on the cover & power on To set up your phone to use two SIM cards, insert both Remove the back cover cards, turn on your phone and follow the prompts. To finish Put on the back cover. Charge your phone fully and turn Remove the battery &...
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Start Start Tips and tricks Sign in Remove the back cover To save even more battery life between charges, you Just follow the screen prompts to get started. Remove the battery & put in cards could reduce: If you use Gmail™, you already have a Google™ Put on the cover &...
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Start Start Tips and tricks Remove the back cover • Wi-Fi network: for faster Internet access or to conserve Remove the battery & put in cards mobile data use, swipe the status bar down with Put on the cover & power on two fingers, tap and then tap .
Home screen & apps you have quick access Home screen & apps Quick start: Home screen & apps Tips and tricks Quick start: Home screen & apps • Widgets: to put widgets such as a clock, interactive The Home screen is what you see when you first turn on Help app calendar and more on your Home screen, touch and hold Search...
Tip: getting too many notifications? Touch and How to videos hold a notification to see which app is sending Explore them to you. Then you can turn them off. Learn about Motorola features Swipe down to see Personalise your device notifications. Monday 5 Octob...
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to quickly change common settings, swipe the status bar down with two fingers. For more, see "Quick settings".
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Home screen & apps Home screen & apps Icons at the top right of your screen tell you about Tap one of these options: Quick start: Home screen & apps phone status: • Total silence: turn off all sounds and alarms. Help app Override sound settings from other apps.
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Home screen & apps • Use a computer: to find and manage apps from Home screen & apps Choose carefully Quick start: Home screen & apps any computer. Here are a few tips: Help app There, you can browse apps on the big screen, •...
Safe Mode: turn off your phone, then turn it back on — when you see the "Motorola" logo Note: when updating your phone, make sure you during power-up, press and hold both volume have enough battery power to complete the update.
Moto app see what it can do Moto app Discover your Moto app features Tips and tricks Discover your Moto app features • Want to hide sensitive or private notifications? Tap Apps The Moto app can simplify life and help you out. Just follow the prompts to find out more.
Control & customise how it acts & looks Control & customise Quick start: control & customise Tips and tricks Quick start: control & customise • Speak: tap in a search window, or on a keyboard. Take control of your phone: Controls &...
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Control & customise Control & customise Volume buttons To remove an app from the list, swipe it left, right or Quick start: control & customise To scroll the list, swipe up or down. Your volume buttons help in a few ways: Controls &...
Control & customise • Notifications: double tap a notification to open it. Control & customise Tip: to make your phone read out loud, see "TalkBack". Quick start: control & customise You'll be prompted to enter your passcode. On, off, lock & unlock Controls &...
Control & customise • Message alert: to change your message notification • Add widgets: to put widgets such as a clock, interactive Control & customise Quick start: control & customise settings, tap Apps > > Menu > calendar and more on your Home screen, touch and hold Messenger Controls &...
Control & customise Control & customise Note: your quick settings may look a little different. Direct Share Quick start: control & customise In some apps, you can share something directly to a contact 100% Controls & gestures 12:36 or conversation. Select the share option within an app, On, off, lock &...
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Accessibility see, hear, speak, feel and use Accessibility Quick start: accessibility Tip: navigate through your apps and menus to hear Quick start: accessibility how voice readouts work on your phone. Accessibility features are there for everyone, helping to Voice recognition make things easier.
Accessibility • Screen magnification: triple tap the screen for full screen Accessibility Caller ID Quick start: accessibility magnification, or triple tap and hold to temporarily When you want to hear who's calling: Voice recognition magnify. Tap Apps > > Settings Accessibility TalkBack •...
Accessibility Accessibility Touchscreen & keys Note: You may also want to consult your hearing health Quick start: accessibility professional, who should be able to help you get the To hear or feel when you tap the screen, tap Apps Voice recognition best results.
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Accessibility • : Voice-Carry-Over — speak into your phone Accessibility TTY VCO Quick start: accessibility and read text replies on your TTY device. Voice recognition Note: you'll need a cable/adapter to connect your TTY TalkBack device to the headset jack on your phone. Braille Accessibility shortcut Refer to your TTY device guide for mode and usage...
Calls when you need to talk Calls Quick start: calls Tips and tricks Quick start: calls • During a call: your touchscreen goes dark to avoid Dial contacts, speed dial numbers, recent calls or Make calls accidental touches. To wake it up, move it away from your numbers, and search, all from one app.
Calls Calls Answer & end calls Recent calls Quick start: calls • Answer a call: when your phone is View your calls (with newest first), and then call, text or Make calls unlocked, tap store them: ANSWER Answer & end calls Recent calls Note: when your phone is locked, swipe right to answer a call.
Calls Calls Your phone number Quick start: calls Find it: Apps > > > Settings About phone Status Make calls > SIM Status > My phone number Answer & end calls Recent calls Note: may not be available in all countries. 3-way calls Your phone number Emergency calls...
Contacts you can be a people person Contacts Quick start: contacts Tip: or, from the Home screen, tap the Google search Quick start: contacts box and enter a contact’s name. Store all your contacts in one place. Combine Create contacts •...
Contacts Contacts Call, text or email contacts show it. Tap to deselect accounts you Customise Quick start: contacts always want to hide. Find it: Apps > Contacts Create contacts Call, text or email Get contacts Tap a contact to see more options. Depending on the information contacts Favourites you have for that person, you can call, text or send email.
Contacts Contacts Share contacts Quick start: contacts Share a contact with a Bluetooth™ connection, in a message Create contacts or using Google Drive™: Call, text or email contacts Favourites Find it: Apps > Contacts Edit, delete or hide contacts To share a contact, tap it, then tap Menu > Share Get contacts Share contacts...
Messages say it & go Messages Quick start: messages Tips and tricks Quick start: messages • Forward a message: in a conversation, touch and hold a Stay in touch with messages and pictures. Read, forward & more message for more options, such as forwarding it. Set your default messaging Find it: Apps >...
Messages • Copy, forward or delete: open a conversation, touch Messages Email Quick start: messages and hold the message you want, then tap an option. Send and receive email. Set up and manage Read, forward & more To delete a whole thread of messages, touch and Set your default messaging accounts.
Messages • Add email accounts: the Gmail app manages all of your email accounts. To add personal email accounts, follow the prompts when you first open the Gmail app or Apps > Settings > Accounts , then tap > . For Microsoft® Exchange server work account Email email accounts, tap...
Type keyboard when you need it Type Quick start: type Tips and tricks Quick start: type • Move the cursor: tap a spot in the text to place the cursor, When you tap a text box, such as in a message or Text entry settings &...
Type Type Text entry settings & dictionary Quick start: type Choose your keyboard style and edit the dictionary of words Text entry settings & your phone suggests: dictionary Cut, copy & paste Find it: Apps > > Settings Language & input •...
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Organise get it done any time Organise Clock Calendar Clock Find it: Apps > See all your events, all in one place. Clock Calendar Corporate Sync Find it: Apps > Calendar Options Office network Google Drive™ Tap an alarm to edit it, or Alarm 12 36 Print...
Organise Google Drive™ • Show, edit or delete events: tap an event to open it, Organise Clock then tap edit . Tap to remove the event. DELETE Keep all your photos, videos, documents and more Calendar • Show, hide or add calendars: tap safely in one place —...
Google Apps™ your world, your life, your friends Google Play™ Google Apps™ Google Play™ 12 36 Google Play is a digital content experience from Google Set reminders, customise Google Now™ or change settings. where you can find and enjoy your favourite films, books, Now on Tap™...
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Play Films & TV films & programmes, wherever you go Play Films & TV Quick start: digital TV Play Films & TV Quick start: digital TV Note: this feature is available only on Moto G phones Find or rent the newest films and shows, plus all your Play Films &...
Browse explore & find Quick start: Chrome™ Browse Tips and tricks Quick start: Chrome™ • Webpage shortcut: to add a shortcut to a webpage Find it: Apps > Chrome Web connection on your Home screen, when viewing the webpage, Downloads •...
Browse Browse Web connection Safe surfing & searching Quick start: Chrome™ To access the web, your phone uses your Wi-Fi Keep track of what your browser and searches show: Web connection network (or your mobile phone network if no Wi-Fi •...
Photos & videos see it, capture it, share it! Photos & videos Quick start: photos & videos Tips and tricks Quick start: photos & videos • Take a selfie: tap in the camera screen to switch Take crisp, clear photos with the rear or front camera. Take photos to the front camera.
Photos & videos Photos & videos Take photos Options Quick start: photos & videos Find it: Apps > Camera Take photos Timer Set a timer to 3 seconds or Record videos to take a photo. 10 seconds. Get the perfect shot View, share &...
Photos & videos Photos & videos Tip: to show the slideshow on a television or other Options Quick start: photos & videos device, see "Connect & transfer". Video resolution Set the video resolution. Take photos Record videos (rear camera) Capture your screen Get the perfect shot Quick tutorial Learn more about your camera.
Play Music when life needs a soundtrack Play Music Quick start: music Tips and tricks Quick start: music • Volume: press the volume buttons. Music everywhere — stream it, buy it, save it, play it. • Hide the music player: to use another app while your Listen and create playlists any time.
Locate & navigate where you are, where you're going Quick start: locate & navigate Tips and tricks Locate & navigate • Find an address: in the search field, enter an address or Quick start: locate & navigate Find a nearby cafe, get directions or step-by-step GPS voice something you’re looking for, such as "petrol station".
Connect & transfer wired up or wireless • Wi-Fi hotspot: to make your phone a hotspot, check out Connect & transfer Quick start: connect & transfer Quick start: connect & transfer "Wi-Fi hotspot". Connect accessories, computers, networks and more. Bluetooth wireless •...
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Connect & transfer Connect & transfer Connect devices To change the name your phone shows to other devices, Quick start: connect & transfer tap Apps > > , turn Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth The first time you connect a Bluetooth device, follow Bluetooth wireless power on, >...
Connect & transfer Connect & transfer 3 Tap a found network to connect it (if necessary, 1 Your phone turns off Wi-Fi and uses the mobile Quick start: connect & transfer enter network for Internet access. Tap Network SSID Security Wireless password Set up Wi-Fi hotspot Bluetooth wireless...
Connect & transfer Connect & transfer Tip: make sure you connect the phone to a high power USB 3 In , tap > , then Settings More Tethering & mobile hotspot Quick start: connect & transfer select to start the connection. port.
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Connect & transfer Connect & transfer Some apps transfer data in the background when you're 2 Touch the back of your phone to the back of the not viewing them — to stop an app from doing this, tap it Quick start: connect &...
Connect & transfer • Encryption: your phone uses the latest security, Connect & transfer Memory card Quick start: connect & transfer encryption and authentication features to protect You can choose to use your microSD card as Bluetooth wireless your personal information for mobile payments and portable or internal storage: Wi-Fi networks content sharing.
Connect & transfer Connect & transfer Note: your phone supports most networks. Contact To unmount your memory card (so you can take it out of Quick start: connect & transfer your phone), tap Apps > > > your service provider for help. Settings Storage Bluetooth wireless...
Protect keep your phone safe Protect Quick start: protect your phone Find it: Apps > > > Settings Security Screen lock Quick start: protect your phone then select the lock type: Make sure your information is protected in case your Screen lock •...
Protect Protect You shouldn't need to use this feature, but to encrypt To pin a screen, open the app you want to pin, touch Quick start: protect your phone your phone and require a PIN or password whenever and hold Overview and scroll up.
Protect Protect Stolen phone? Quick start: protect your phone Your phone has Android Device Manager. You can remote Screen lock lock or reset your device to protect your device from thieves. Screen pinning SIM card lock Encrypt your phone Back up & restore Reset Stolen phone? Menu...
Want more? there's always more Want more? Get help & more Crash recovery Get help & more In the unlikely event that your phone stops responding Get answers, updates and info: to touches and button presses, try a reboot — press and •...
All features, functionality and other product specifications, as well as the information contained in this guide, are based upon the latest available information and believed to be accurate at the time of printing. Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation.