Motorola Moto C Manual
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Start
Home screen & apps
Control & customise
Accessibility
Calls
Contacts
Type
Google Apps™
Browse
Photos & videos
Music
Locate & navigate
Organise
Connect & transfer
Protect
Safety
Search topics
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  • Page 1 At a glance Start Home screen & apps Control & customise Accessibility Calls Contacts Messages Email Type Google Apps™ Browse Photos & videos Music Locate & navigate Organise Connect & transfer Hot topics Protect Safety Search topics Want more? Troubleshoot...
  • Page 2 At a glance a quick look First look - Moto C First look - Moto C Plus At a glance At a glance First look - Moto C Let's get started. We'll guide you through start-up and tell First look - Moto C Plus you a bit about your phone's features.
  • Page 3 First look - Moto C • Start: insert the SIM card or cards in your phone and See what your phone can do. First look - Moto C Plus charge up. Then power on and follow the screen prompts Hot topics “Start: Moto C...
  • Page 4 Start: Moto C for Moto C Plus, see “Start: Moto C Plus” Remove the back cover and battery Put in the cards Start: Moto C Start: Moto C Remove the back cover and battery To insert SIM and memory cards, remove the back cover.
  • Page 5 Start: Moto C Put on the cover & power on Start: Moto C Start: Moto C Remove the back cover and battery Put on the back cover. Charge your phone fully and turn the Put in the cards power on. Then select your language and follow the screen Put on the cover &...
  • Page 6 Start: Moto C Plus for Moto C, see “Start: Moto C” Remove the back cover and battery Put in the cards Start: Moto C Plus Start: Moto C Plus Remove the back cover and battery To insert SIM and memory cards, remove the back cover.
  • Page 7 Start: Moto C Plus Put on the cover & power on Start: Moto C Plus Start: Moto C Plus Remove the back cover and battery Put on the back cover. Charge your phone fully and turn the Put in the cards power on.
  • Page 8 Start let's get up and running Sign in Battery life Start Sign in After you power on, just follow the screen prompts to get Your phone processes tons of information. Depending on Battery life started. what you use, that can take a lot of power. If you use Gmail™, you already have a Google™...
  • Page 9 Start Start • Widgets that stream information to your Home screen, Sign in such as news or weather. Battery life • Unused online accounts that you registered: swipe up Settings > Accounts. Tap the account you > want to remove. Tap it again, then tap Menu > Remove account.
  • Page 10 Home screen & apps you have quick access Quick start: Home screen & apps Tips and tricks Home screen & apps Quick start: Home screen & apps • Open app list: swipe up , then swipe up to scroll The Home screen is what you see when you turn on your Help &...
  • Page 11 Home screen & apps Help & more Home screen & apps When you type, suggestions appear below the search field: Quick start: Home screen & apps • To search for a suggestion, tap it. Watch a tutorial. Read a how-to. Find out anything about Help &...
  • Page 12 Home screen & apps Do not disturb Home screen & apps Icons at the top right of the screen tell you about phone Quick start: Home screen & apps status: To turn off some or all sounds, swipe the status bar down Help &...
  • Page 13 Home screen & apps Download apps Apps from the web Home screen & apps Quick start: Home screen & apps You can get apps from other online app stores using your Help & more Google Play™ browser. Search Get music, movies, books, apps, games and more. Status &...
  • Page 14 Home screen & apps Home screen & apps DISABLE removes the app from your menu – to enable • Monitor children's access to apps to help prevent Quick start: Home screen & apps exposure to inappropriate content. it, reopen this window and tap ENABLE (tap Disabled to Help &...
  • Page 15 Download apps Take care of your apps Note: when updating your phone, make sure you have Update your phone enough battery power to complete the update. • Using your computer: On your computer, go to www.motorola.com/update. Menu More Back Next...
  • Page 16 Control & customise how it acts & looks Quick start: control & customise Tips and tricks Control & customise Quick start: control & customise • Speak: tap in a search window or on a keyboard. Take control of your phone. Controls and gestures On, off, lock &...
  • Page 17 Control & customise Press Volume buttons Control & customise • Recents: tap Recents to see your recent apps (or Quick start: control & customise browser tabs) and tap an app to reopen it. Double tap to Your volume buttons help in a few ways: Controls and gestures quickly switch between your recent apps.
  • Page 18 Customise sounds & appearance Redecorate your Home screen Tip: To make your phone read out loud, see “TalkBack Quick settings (Moto C Plus only)”. Direct Share On, off, lock & unlock Your touchscreen is on when you need it and off when you don't.
  • Page 19 Control & customise Control & customise • Vibrate or silent: to make your phone vibrate, turn on • Add shortcuts: swipe up , touch and hold an app, then Quick start: control & customise Also vibrate for calls. To turn off ringtones for incoming drag it to one of your Home screen pages.
  • Page 20 Control & customise Quick settings Direct Share Control & customise Quick start: control & customise For quick access to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Aeroplane mode, In some apps, you can share something directly to a contact Controls and gestures brightness and other settings, swipe the status bar or lock or conversation.
  • Page 21 Accessibility > TalkBack, then tap the switch to turn it off. See, hear, speak, feel and use. Accessibility features are Voice recognition Braille there for everyone, helping to make things easier. TalkBack (Moto C Plus only) Braille Find it: swipe up > Settings > Accessibility...
  • Page 22 > Settings > Sound Voice recognition Settings > Accessibility. TalkBack (Moto C Plus only) • Drag the volume sliders to set volume levels for your Tip: select Force enable zoom to allow zooming on all Braille music or videos, alarms and ringtones/notifications.
  • Page 23 To make text entry even easier, use features such as auto- Voice recognition capitalisation, auto-correction and more. Swipe up > TalkBack (Moto C Plus only) Braille Settings > Languages & input > Virtual keyboard > Accessibility shortcut Gboard > Preferences or Text correction. Of course if you Caller ID don't want to type at all, then use your voice –...
  • Page 24 Calls when you need to talk Quick start: calls Tips and tricks Calls 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 and search, all from one app.
  • Page 25 Calls Answer & end calls Recent calls Calls Quick start: calls • Answer a call: when your phone is locked, touch View your calls (with newest first), and then call, text or Make calls drag right to store them: Answer & end calls Recent calls When the phone is unlocked, tap ANSWER.
  • Page 26 Calls Emergency calls Calls Quick start: calls Note: your service provider programs one or more Make calls emergency phone numbers that you can call under any Answer & end calls Recent calls circumstances, even when your phone is locked. Emergency Your phone number numbers vary by country.
  • Page 27 You can also see these contacts at Tap to view contact Allie www.gmail.com. information, call, send a text message and more. For help transferring contacts, go to Anna Medina www.motorola.com/transfercontacts. Astrid Fanning Create contacts Lauren Find it: swipe up Contacts > > Gracie Jo Add a contact.
  • Page 28 • To delete the contact, tap it, then tap Menu > Delete. For help with transferring contacts, go to Contacts from social networks will be hidden if you www.motorola.com/transfercontacts. Menu More tap Delete. To view these contacts or delete them permanently, use the social network's app or website.
  • Page 29 Contacts Share contacts Contacts Quick start: contacts Send a contact in a message or email, via a Bluetooth Create contacts connection or save to Google Drive™. Call, text or email contacts Favourites Find it: swipe up > Contacts Edit, delete or hide contacts To share a contact, tap it, then tap Menu >...
  • Page 30 . For more • Send: tap to send the message. information, see “Screen search (Moto C only)”. • Reply: open a conversation, then enter your response in • Save pictures: touch and hold a picture then tap the text box at the bottom and tap save it.
  • Page 31 Messages Email Messages • Add email accounts: the Gmail app manages all of your Quick start: messages email accounts. To add other personal email accounts to Send and receive email from all of your personal accounts Set your default messaging app Settings >...
  • Page 32 Type keyboard when you need it Quick start: type Tips and tricks Type Quick start: type • Move the cursor: tap a spot in the text to place the When you tap a text box, such as in a message or search, Text entry settings &...
  • Page 33 Type Text entry settings & dictionary Type 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: swipe up > Settings > Languages & input •...
  • Page 34 Organise get it done any time Clock Calendar Organise Clock Find it: swipe up > Clock See all your events, all in one place. Calendar Corporate sync Find it: swipe up > Calendar Options Office network Google Drive™ Alarm Tap to refresh the Calendar April Print .
  • Page 35 Organise Google Drive™ Organise • Show, edit or delete events: tap an event to open it, Clock then 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 –...
  • Page 36 Google Play is a digital content experience from Google Set reminders, customise or Google™ change settings. where you can find and enjoy your favourite music, movies, Screen search (Moto C only) TV programmes, books, magazines and Android apps and games. • Download apps: tap Play Store.
  • Page 37 Play Movies & TV movies & programmes, wherever you go Play Movies & TV Play Movies & TV Play Movies & TV Find and rent movies and TV programmes to watch on your YouTube™ phone, tablet or computer: Find it: swipe up >...
  • Page 38 Browse explore & find Quick start: Chrome™ Tips and tricks Browse Quick start: Chrome™ • Web page shortcut: to add a web page shortcut to your Find it: Chrome Web connection Home screen, go to the web page and tap Menu > Add Downloads •...
  • Page 39 Browse Web connection Browser options Browse Quick start: Chrome™ To access the web, your phone uses your Wi-Fi network To change your browser security settings, text size and Web connection other options, tap Menu > Settings. (or your mobile phone network if no Wi-Fi network is Downloads Browser options connected).
  • Page 40 Photos & videos see it, capture it, share it! Quick start: photos & videos Tips and tricks Photos & videos Quick start: photos & videos • Take a selfie: tap in the camera screen to switch to Take crisp, clear photos with the rear or front camera. Take photos the front camera.
  • Page 41 Photos & videos Take photos Photos & videos To find these options, tap in the camera screen: Quick start: photos & videos Find it: Camera Take photos Options Record videos to take a photo. Take a wide-angle shot. Use the on- Panorama Get the perfect shot screen guide to slowly pan while you...
  • Page 42 Photos & videos View, share & use photos & videos Photos & videos Quick start: photos & videos Find it: tap Photos Take photos Record videos • Play, share or delete: tap a thumbnail to open it, then tap Get the perfect shot to share, to delete or Menu for more options.
  • Page 43 Play Music when life needs a soundtrack Quick start: music Tips and tricks Play Music Quick start: music • Volume: press the volume buttons. Music everywhere – stream it, buy it, save it, play it. Listen and create playlists any time. •...
  • Page 44 Locate & navigate where you are, where you're going Quick start: locate & navigate Tips and tricks Locate & navigate 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, such as "restaurant".
  • Page 45 Connect & transfer wired up or wireless Quick start: connect & transfer Tips and tricks Connect & transfer Quick start: connect & transfer • Quick settings: get to the most used settings quickly. Connect accessories, computers, networks and more. Bluetooth wireless Swipe the status bar down with two fingers.
  • Page 46 Connect & transfer Bluetooth wireless Connect & transfer Note: using a mobile device or accessory while driving may Quick start: connect & transfer cause distraction and may be illegal. Always obey the law Bluetooth wireless Turn Bluetooth power on/off and drive safely. Wi-Fi networks Find it: swipe up >...
  • Page 47 Connect & transfer Wi-Fi networks Wi-Fi hotspot Connect & transfer Quick start: connect & transfer You can make your phone a Wi-Fi hotspot to provide Bluetooth wireless Turn Wi-Fi power on/off portable, convenient Internet access to other Wi-Fi-enabled Wi-Fi networks Find it: swipe up >...
  • Page 48 For more instructions or driver files, visit Quick start: connect & transfer devices can connect by entering your hotspot's Network www.motorola.com/support. Bluetooth wireless name, selecting a Security type and entering the correct • For Apple™ Macintosh™: use Android File Transfer, Wi-Fi networks wireless Password.
  • Page 49 Connect & transfer Data usage Connect & transfer Note: usage information is provided to help you manage Quick start: connect & transfer your phone. This may not match the amounts charged by You can track the amount of data your phone uploads and Bluetooth wireless your service provider, as they're not measured in the same downloads.
  • Page 50 Connect & transfer Memory card Mount or unmount memory card Connect & transfer Quick start: connect & transfer To mount a microSD card, just put it in your phone (see You can choose to use your microSD card as portable or Bluetooth wireless If you need to insert SIM and memory cards, open the SIM internal storage:...
  • Page 51 Connect & transfer Mobile network Connect & transfer Quick start: connect & transfer You should not need to change any network settings. Bluetooth wireless Contact your service provider for help. Wi-Fi networks USB cables To see network settings options, swipe up >...
  • Page 52 Protect keep your phone safe Quick start: protect your phone Screen lock Protect Quick start: protect your phone Make sure your information is protected in case your phone To keep your phone secure, you can make the touchscreen Screen lock is lost or stolen.
  • Page 53 Protect Screen pinning Backup & restore Protect Quick start: protect your phone Need to keep an important screen handy, such as a Find it: swipe up > Settings > Backup & reset, then Screen lock tap the Back up my data switch to turn it on boarding pass or shopping voucher? Pin the screen for easy Screen pinning Encrypt your phone...
  • Page 54 Review on your phone. these materials prior to using your device. To access the • Everything Moto C: get PC software, user's guides and materials from a connected phone, go to Settings > Legal more at www.motorola.com/mymotoc.
  • Page 55 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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