Motorola moto g4 PLAY Manual
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Home screen & apps
Moto app
Control & customise
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Calls
Contacts
Messages
Email
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Photos & videos
Music
Locate & navigate
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  • Page 1 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...
  • Page 2: Phone Overview

    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.
  • Page 3: Hot Topics

    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.
  • Page 4: Remove The Back Cover

    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 &...
  • Page 5: Battery Life

    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 &...
  • Page 6 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 &...
  • Page 7 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 .
  • Page 8: Home Screen & Apps

    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...
  • Page 9: Status And Notifications

    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...
  • Page 10 to quickly change common settings, swipe the status bar down with two fingers. For more, see "Quick settings".
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 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, •...
  • Page 13: Take Care Of Your Apps

    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.
  • Page 14: Discover Your Moto App Features

    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.
  • Page 15: Control & Customise

    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 &...
  • Page 16 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 &...
  • Page 17: Customise Sounds & Appearance

    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 &...
  • Page 18: Redecorate Your Home Screen

    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 &...
  • Page 19: Direct Share

    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 &...
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21: Volume & Vibrate

    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 •...
  • Page 22: Touchscreen & Keys

    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.
  • Page 23 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...
  • Page 24: Quick Start: Calls

    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.
  • Page 25: Recent Calls

    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.
  • Page 26: Your Phone Number

    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...
  • Page 27: Quick Start: Contacts

    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 •...
  • Page 28: Call, Text Or Email 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.
  • Page 29: Share Contacts

    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...
  • Page 30: Quick Start: Messages

    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 >...
  • Page 31: Set Your Default Messaging App

    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.
  • Page 32: Chat Using Hangouts

    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...
  • Page 33: Quick Start: Type

    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 &...
  • Page 34: Text Entry Settings & Dictionary

    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 •...
  • Page 35 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...
  • Page 36: Corporate Sync

    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 —...
  • Page 37: Google Apps

    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™...
  • Page 38 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 &...
  • Page 39: Quick Start: Chrome

    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 •...
  • Page 40: Web Connection

    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 •...
  • Page 41: Photos And Videos

    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.
  • Page 42: Take Photos

    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 &...
  • Page 43: Capture Your Screen

    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.
  • Page 44: Play Music

    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.
  • Page 45: Locate & Navigate

    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".
  • Page 46: Connect & Transfer

    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 •...
  • Page 47 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, >...
  • Page 48: Usb Cables

    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...
  • Page 49: Data Usage

    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.
  • Page 50 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 &...
  • Page 51: Your Cloud

    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.
  • Page 52: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)

    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...
  • Page 53: Quick Start: Protect Your Phone

    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 •...
  • Page 54: Sim Card 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.
  • Page 55: Stolen Phone

    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...
  • Page 56: Get Help & More

    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 •...
  • Page 57: Copyright And Trademarks

    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.

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