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  • Page 1 MOTOROLA MOTO G4 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Moto G At a glance Start Home screen & apps Moto app Control & customize Accessibility Calls Contacts Messages Email Type Google Apps ™ Browse Photos & videos Music Locate & navigate Organize Connect & transfer Protect Want more? Troubleshoot Safety Hot topics Search topics...

  • Page 3: Phone Overview

    Press: Display on/off. age and health. Press & hold: To view the SAR values for your phone, visit Phone on/off. 30° https://motorola.com/sar. To view additional SAR information Volume on your phone, tap Apps > > > Settings Legal information...
  • Page 4 At a glance At a glance Hot topics Phone overview Check out what your phone can do. Hot topics Find these fast: Wi-Fi, airplane “Quick settings” mode, and flashlight. Pinch, zoom, swipe, and more. “Controls & gestures” Choose new wallpaper, sounds, “Redecorate your and more.

  • Page 5: Remove The Back Cover

    Start let’s get up & running Start Remove the back cover Put in the cards & power on Remove the back cover If you need to insert SIM and memory cards, remove the Put in the nano SIM and optional microSD cards. Put in the cards &...
  • Page 6 Start Start Tip: To make the screen sleep or wake up, press the Power Dual SIM phone settings Remove the back cover button. To turn your phone on or off, press and hold it. With a dual SIM phone, you can use one or two SIM cards. If Put in the cards &...

  • Page 7: Battery Life

    Start Start Battery life • Activity of seldom used apps: Tap Apps > Settings Remove the back cover > Battery , then tap Menu > Battery optimization > Your phone is like a small computer that processes tons of Put in the cards & power on .
  • Page 8 Start Start Sign in Tips & tricks Remove the back cover • Wi-Fi network: For faster internet access or to conserve Just follow the screen prompts to get started. Put in the cards & power on mobile data use, swipe the status bar down with two Battery life If you use Gmail™, you already have a Google™...

  • Page 9: Home Screen & Apps

    Home screen & apps you have quick access Home screen & apps Quick start: Home screen & apps Tips & tricks Quick start: Home screen & apps • Widgets: To put widgets like a clock, interactive calendar, The home screen is what you see when you first turn on your Help app and more on your home screen, touch and hold an empty Search...

  • Page 10: Status And Notifications

    Tip: Getting too many notifications? Touch and hold a How-to videos notification to see which app is sending them to you. Then Explore you can turn them off. Learn about Motorola features Personalize your device Swipe down to see notifications. 12: 36 AM...

  • Page 11: Download Apps

    Home screen & apps Home screen & apps Icons at the top right of your screen tell you about phone Tap one of these options: Quick start: Home screen & apps status: • Total silence: Turn off all sounds and alarms. Override Help app sound settings from other apps.
  • Page 12 Home screen & apps Home screen & apps • Use a computer: To find and manage apps from any Choose carefully Quick start: Home screen & apps computer, go to http://play.google.com using your Google Here are a few tips: Help app account and password.

  • Page 13: Update Your Phone

    Safe Mode: Turn off your phone, then turn it Note: When updating your phone, make sure you have back on—when you see the “Motorola” logo during enough battery power to complete the update. power-up, press and hold both volume buttons until you •...
  • Page 14 Moto app see what it can do Moto app Discover your Moto app features Tips & tricks Discover your Moto app features The Moto app can simplify life and help you out. Just follow • Want to hide sensitive or private notifications? Tap Apps >...
  • Page 15 Control & customize how it acts & looks Control & customize Quick start: Control & customize Tips & tricks Quick start: Control & customize • Speak: Tap in a search window, or on a keyboard. Take control of your phone: Controls &...
  • Page 16 Control & customize Control & customize • Turn over: Place your phone face down to set it to Do Not • Wake up: Press the Power button again. Quick start: Control & customize Disturb mode. See “Moto app”. • Reboot: To reboot your phone, press and hold the Power Controls &...
  • Page 17 Control & customize Control & customize Tip: If a contact has more than one number, you can say • Screen lock: To unlock the screen, tap and drag up. To Quick start: Control & customize which number to call. For example, “Call Joe Black Mobile” use a password, pattern, or PIN security to unlock your Controls &...

  • Page 18: Quick Settings

    Control & customize Control & customize > . To turn off ringtones for • Add shortcuts: Tap Apps , touch and hold the app, notification Also vibrate for calls Quick start: Control & customize incoming calls, tap Apps > Settings >...

  • Page 19: Direct Share

    Control & customize Control & customize Note: Your quick settings may look a little different. Add & switch users Quick start: Control & customize Note: Only the phone’s owner can add a user. 100% Controls & gestures 12:36 On, off, lock & unlock See all of your settings.
  • Page 20 Accessibility shortcut Note: For general information, accessories, and more, visit Caller ID Braille Volume & vibrate www.motorola.com/accessibility. Combine your Braille display with TalkBack for braille and Zoom Tip: Google Play has many apps that provide useful speech feedback. Display brightness accessibility features.

  • Page 21: Display Brightness

    Accessibility Accessibility • Ringtones: Assign a unique ringtone to a contact. Tap Tip: Or tap Apps > > > Settings Display Font size Quick Start: Accessibility Apps > Contacts , and tap the contact. Tap , then > Huge Voice recognition tap Menu >...
  • Page 22 Accessibility Accessibility • Charging: To hear a sound when you plug in the charger, Quick Start: Accessibility select Charging sounds Voice recognition • Touchscreen: To hear a click when you tap something on TalkBack the screen, select Braille Touch sounds Accessibility shortcut •...

  • Page 23: Make Calls

    Calls when you need to talk Calls Quick start: Calls Tips & tricks Quick start: Calls • During a call: Your touchscreen goes dark to avoid Dial contacts, speed dial numbers, recent calls, or numbers, Make calls accidental touches. To wake it up, move it away from your Answer &...

  • Page 24: Recent Calls

    Calls Calls Answer & end calls Recent calls Quick start: Calls • Answer a call: When your phone is unlocked, View your calls (with newest first), and then call, text, or Make calls ANSWER store them: Answer & end calls Recent calls Note: When your phone is locked, swipe right to answer a Find it:...

  • Page 25: 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 26: Create Contacts

    You can also see these Contacts Sort contacts, change contacts at www.gmail.com. settings, accounts, & more. FAVORITES ALL CONTACTS For help with transferring contacts, go to www.motorola.com/TransferContacts. Create contacts Alison Find it: Apps > > Contacts Tap to view contact...
  • Page 27 Contacts Contacts Call, text, or email contacts show it. Tap to uncheck accounts you always Customize Quick start: Contacts want to hide. Find it: Apps > Contacts Create contacts Call, text, or email contacts Tap a contact to see more options. Depending on the Get contacts Favorites information you have for that person, you can call, text, or...

  • Page 28: 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 Favorites Find it: Apps > Contacts Edit, delete, or hide contacts To share a contact, tap it, then tap Menu > Get contacts Share Share contacts...
  • Page 29 Messages say it & go Messages Quick Start: Messages Tips & 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 app Find it: Apps >...
  • Page 30 Messages Messages a whole thread of messages, touch and hold the thread, Email Quick Start: Messages then tap to delete. Send and receive email. Set up and manage accounts. Read, forward & more • Settings: Tap Menu > Settings to change your Set your default messaging app Find it: Apps >...
  • Page 31 Messages Messages • Add email accounts: The Gmail app manages all of your Wireless Emergency Alerts Quick Start: Messages email accounts. To add personal email accounts, follow (U.S. & some countries only) Read, forward & more the prompts when you first open the app, or tap Gmail Wireless Emergency Alerts, also known...
  • Page 32 Type keyboard when you need it Type Quick Start: Type Tips & tricks Quick Start: Type • Move the cursor: Tap a spot in the text to place the cursor, When you tap a text box, like in a message or search, you Text entry settings &...

  • Page 33: Cut, Copy & Paste

    Type Type Text entry settings & dictionary Quick Start: Type Choose your keyboard style and edit the dictionary of words Text entry settings & dictionary your phone suggests: Cut, copy & paste Find it: Apps > > Settings Language & input •...
  • Page 34 Organize get it done anytime Organize 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 35 Organize Organize • Show, edit, or delete events: Tap an event to open it, then Google Drive™ Clock tap edit . Tap DELETE to remove the event. Keep all your photos, videos, documents, and more safely in Calendar • Show, hide, or add calendars: Tap to show or hide one place—private unless you choose to share.

  • Page 36: Google Apps

    Google Apps™ your world, your life, your friends Google Apps™ Google Play™ 12:36 Google Play™ Google Play is a digital content experience from Google Set reminders, customize Google Now™ or change settings. where you can find and enjoy your favorite movies, books, Now on Tap™...

  • Page 37: Play Movies & Tv

    Play Movies & TV movies & shows, wherever you go Play Movies & TV Quick Start: Digital HDTV Play Movies & TV Quick Start: Digital HDTV Note: This feature is available only on Moto G phones that Find or rent the newest movies and shows—plus all your Play Movies &...
  • Page 38 Browse explore & find Browse Quick Start: Chrome™ Tips & tricks Quick Start: Chrome™ • Webpage shortcut: To add a shortcut to a webpage on Find it: Apps > Chrome Web connection your home screen, when viewing the webpage, tap Downloads •...

  • Page 39: Web Connection

    Browse Browse Web connection Safe surfing & searching Quick Start: Chrome™ To access the web, your phone uses your Wi-Fi network (or Keep track of what your browser and searches show: Web connection your mobile phone network if no Wi-Fi network is Downloads •...

  • Page 40: Photos And Videos

    Photos & videos see it, capture it, share it! Photos & videos Quick Start: Photos & videos Tips & tricks Quick Start: Photos & videos • Quick Capture: Tap Apps > Camera , swipe the With two twists of the wrist and a tap on the screen, take Take photos screen right and tap to turn it on or off.

  • Page 41: Record Videos

    Photos & videos Photos & videos Take photos To find these options, tap in the camera screen: Quick Start: Photos & videos Find it: Apps > Camera Take photos Options Record videos to take a photo. Professional Control all camera settings manually. Get the perfect shot Read QR codes &...
  • Page 42 Photos & videos Photos & videos • Wallpaper or contact photo: Open a picture, then tap Options Quick Start: Photos & videos Menu > Use as > Wallpaper Set the video resolution. Take photos Video resolution • Edit: Open a picture, then tap Record videos (rear camera) Get the perfect shot...

  • Page 43: Play Music

    Play Music when life needs a soundtrack Play Music Quick Start: Music Tips & tricks Quick Start: Music • Volume: Press the volume buttons. Music everywhere—stream it, buy it, save it, play it. Listen and create playlists anytime. • Hide the music player: To use another app while your music plays, tap Home .
  • Page 44 Locate & navigate where you are, where you’re going Locate & navigate Quick start: Locate & navigate Tips & tricks Quick start: Locate & navigate • Find an address: In the search field, enter an address or Find a nearby cafe, get directions or step-by-step GPS voice something you’re looking for, like “gas station.”...

  • Page 45: Connect & Transfer

    Connect & transfer wired up or wireless Connect & transfer Quick Start: Connect & transfer • Wi-Fi hotspot: To make your phone a hotspot, check out Quick Start: Connect & transfer “Wi-Fi hotspot”. Connect accessories, computers, networks, and more. Bluetooth wireless •...
  • Page 46 Connect & transfer Connect & transfer Connect devices To change the name your phone shows to other devices, tap Quick Start: Connect & transfer Apps > Settings > Bluetooth , turn Bluetooth power on, The first time you connect a Bluetooth device, follow these Bluetooth wireless then tap Menu >...

  • Page 47: 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 network for Quick Start: Connect & transfer enter Network SSID Security , and Wireless password , and internet access.
  • Page 48 Windows Media Player to transfer a lot of data might also use a lot of battery power. files. For more instructions or driver files, visit www.motorola.com/support. 12:36 • For Apple™ Macintosh™: Use Android File Transfer,...

  • Page 49: Memory Card

    Connect & transfer Connect & transfer Some apps transfer data in the background when you're not Phone & tablet Quick Start: Connect & transfer viewing them—to stop an app from doing this, tap it and Your Android phone and tablet can work together to help Bluetooth wireless then check Restrict app background data...

  • Page 50: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)

    Connect & transfer Connect & transfer Caution: If your SD card is set to internal storage, it is To enter VPN settings, tap Apps > > Settings More Quick Start: Connect & transfer formatted and encrypted to protect your information. If you >...

  • Page 51: Screen Lock

    Protect keep your phone safe Protect Quick start: Protect your phone Find it: Apps > > > , then Settings Security Screen lock Quick start: Protect your phone select the lock type: Make sure your information is protected in case your phone Screen lock •...

  • Page 52: Screen Pinning

    Protect Protect Screen pinning Encryption protects the accounts, settings, apps, and files on Quick start: Protect your phone your phone, so that people cannot access them if your Need to keep an important screen handy, such as a boarding Screen lock phone is stolen.
  • Page 53 Protect Protect Reset Quick start: Protect your phone To reset your phone to factory settings and erase all the data Screen lock on your phone, tap Apps > Settings > Backup & reset Screen pinning > > SIM card lock Factory data reset RESET PHONE Encrypt your phone...
  • Page 54 If you have questions or need assistance, we’re here to help. • Accessories: Get accessories for your phone at Go to www.motorola.com/support, where you can select from www.motorola.com/mobility. a number of customer care options. You can also contact the Motorola Customer Support Center at: 1-800-734-5870 •...

  • Page 55: 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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