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Moto X™ pick a topic, get what you need At a glance Start Home screen & apps Control & customize Calls Contacts Messages Email Type Socialize Browse Photos & videos Music Books Games Locate & navigate Work Connect & transfer Protect Want more? Troubleshoot Safety Hot topics - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 2
. You can even change the back cover for a new look with optional covers. Note: Your phone may look a little different. Front Camera Back Home Recent Apps 4:00 4:00 WED, DECEMBER 18 3.5mm Headset Jack Back Camera (on back) Power Key Press = Screen On/Off Hold = Phone On/Off Volume Keys Google - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 3
• Protect your phone: see "Screen lock". • Watch interactive guided tutorials: see "Moto Care help & more Moto Care for interactive tutorials. • Google™ help: In every Google Mobile app, you can touch Menu > Help. You can also view the Google Help Centers online at www.google.com/support. Menu Back - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 4
you bought an optional custom back cover for your phone, here's how to swap it out. Power on Press and hold the Power key until the screen turns on. Then charge up the battery when you need to. Menu Back More Next 1 Take off the back cover . Press the center and grip the bottom edge. 2 Put a new - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 5
Back More Next Tips & tricks • Power/Sleep key: To make the screen sleep or wake up, press the Power key. To turn your phone on or off, press and hold the Power key. • Battery: Squeeze every bit of juice out of your battery. See "Battery life". Warning: Don't try to remove or replace the battery - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 6
old phone was also Android™ and you used the Android Backup and Restore feature, your contacts automatically appear on your new phone. Otherwise, use the Motorola Migrate app in "Old phone to new phone". Or, visit www.motorola.com/transfercontacts. Note: This phone supports apps and services that - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 7
cover (optional) Power on Battery life Sign in Old phone to new phone Google Play™ Republic Dashboard Menu Back More Next Old phone to new phone Copying your personal stuff from your old to your new phone with Migrate is easy-we promise. • Android: On your previous phone, download the Motorola - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 8
Swap the back cover (optional) Power on Battery life Sign in Old phone to new phone Google Play™ Republic Dashboard Google Play™ Google Play is a new digital content experience from Google where you can find and enjoy your favorite music, movies, TV shows, books, magazines, and Android apps and - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 9
Start Start Swap the back cover (optional) Power on Battery life Sign in Old phone to new phone Google Play™ Republic Dashboard Republic Dashboard Republic Dashboard displays your phone number, your current plan, and the Wi-Fi network you're connected to. Find it: Apps > Republic Tips & tricks • - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 10
Care help & more Search Status & notifications Download apps Take care of your apps Update your phone Menu Back More Next Quick start: Home screen & apps You'll see the home screen when you turn on your phone or touch Home . • Touch: Touch to choose something. Touch and hold to see options. Drag - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 11
Download apps Take care of your apps Update your phone Menu Back More Next Redecorate your home For quick access to your favorite things, customize your home screen the way you want. • Change wallpaper: Touch and hold an empty spot on your home screen to choose your wallpaper. • Create shortcut - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 12
screen & apps Home screen & apps Quick start: Home screen & apps Redecorate your home Moto Care help & more Search Status & notifications Download apps Take care of your apps Update your phone Menu Back phone 12/17/13 Touch to enable lost phone features 38° - Scattered Clouds 4:00 PM 5 Cards - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 13
Home screen & apps Home screen & apps Quick start: Home screen & apps Redecorate your home Moto Care help & more Search Status & notifications Download apps Take care of your apps Update your phone Menu Back More Next Icons in the status bar tell you about phone status: network strength / Wi-Fi - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 14
an app, if you're not happy with how much memory, data, battery or processing power it's using, uninstall it. You can always install it off your phone, then turn it back on-when you see the "Motorola" logo during power-up, press and hold both volume keys until you see the home screen, with - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 15
: • Using your phone: If your phone notifies you about an update, follow the instructions to download and install it. To manually check for updates, touch Apps > Settings > About phone > System updates. Your phone downloads updates over your Wi-Fi connection (if available) or mobile network. We - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 16
Quick settings Motorola Assist Accessibility Menu Back More Next Quick start: Control & customize Take control of your phone: • lists. • Drag: Move items on the home screen. • Flick: Quickly open or delete items. • Swipe: Scroll through lists or between screens. • Pinch or double-tap: Zoom in - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 17
to unlock your screen, touch Apps > Settings > Security > Screen lock (see "Screen lock"). • Owner info: To add a message to your lock screen in case you lose your phone, touch Apps > Settings > Security > Owner info. (To set your message, just touch Back .) Tip: Don't put your mobile number as your - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 18
Customize Quick settings Motorola Assist Accessibility Menu Back More Next Lost screen, touch Home . • To go back just one screen, touch Back . • To close a touchscreen keyboard, touch . • To reopen an app you closed, touch Recent and touch the app in the list. • To reboot an unresponsive phone - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 19
Speak Customize Quick settings Motorola Assist Accessibility Menu Back More Next Speak Just tell your phone what you want. phone. To turn this on or off, touch Apps > Settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen. • Home screen: To change your wallpaper, touch and hold an empty spot on your home screen - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 20
Press Speak Customize Quick settings Motorola Assist Accessibility Menu Back More Next Note: Your screen.) Motorola Assist Wish your phone could automatically reply to texts when you're driving, silence your ringer during meetings, and conserve your battery when it runs low? It can. Motorola - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 21
settings Motorola Assist Accessibility Menu Back More Next Voice recognition Just tell your phone what sensor at the top of the phone. To activate this feature, touch Apps > Settings > Accessibility out loud as you move your finger around the screen. To turn on Explore by Touch when TalkBack - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 22
Motorola Assist Accessibility Menu Back More Next Shortcut gestures let you navigate your phone with simple swipe gestures (for example, swipe up then left in a single motion to go to the home screen activate Talkback and other accessibility features on your phone. For more information, touch - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 23
settings Motorola Assist Accessibility Display brightness Your phone automatically adjusts the screen screen keyboard key, select Vibrate on touch. • Screen lock: To hear a click when you lock or unlock the screen, select Screen lock sound. Messages To make text entry even easier, use features - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 24
Menu Back More Next • Position: During a call, hold the phone to your ear as normal, and then rotate/move it to get the best position for speaking and listening. Apps Want more? No problem. Google Play™ Store provides access to thousands of apps, many with useful accessibility features. Find - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 25
Back More Next Quick start: Calls Dial contacts, recent calls, or numbers, all from one app. Find it: Phone • To call a contact or recent call, touch it. • To open the dialpad, touch . Enter a number, then touch to call it. Type a name or phone number Abe Baudo Mobile your home screen, then select - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 26
end calls Recent calls 3-way calls Your phone number Emergency calls Menu Back More Next • Answer a call: covered. Don't use covers or screen protectors (even clear ones) that cover this sensor. Recent calls View your calls (with newest first), to call, text, or store them: Find it: Touch Phone - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 27
answer & end calls Recent calls 3-way calls Your phone number Emergency calls Your phone number Find it: Touch Apps > Settings > About phone > Status > My phone number. Emergency calls Note: Your service provider programs one or more emergency phone numbers that you can call under any circumstances - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 28
My details Menu Back More Next Quick Apps > People • Create: Touch at the bottom of the screen. • Edit or delete: Touch a contact, then touch Menu updated. You can also see these contacts at www.gmail.com. For help with transferring contacts, see "Old phone to new phone" or go to www.motorola - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 29
permanently, use the social network's app or website. • To hide the contacts from an account or group in your People list, touch Menu > Contacts to display. Touch an account type to show it. Touch Customize to uncheck accounts you always want to hide. Menu - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 30
account at http://contacts.google.com. On your phone, touch Apps > People > Menu > Accounts > contacts, see "Old phone to new phone" or go to www.motorola.com/TransferContacts. Share contacts at the bottom of the screen. My details Find it: Apps > People To store your user profile, touch Set up - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 31
messaging app Email Chat using Google Hangouts™ Wireless Emergency Alerts Menu Back More Next Quick start: Messages Stay in touch with messages and at the top, touch and hold Direct message to drag it to your home screen, then choose a contact. Read, reply, forward & delete text messages Find it - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 32
Alerts Menu Back More Next Republic Wireless supports multimedia messages Motorola Mobility... 8:44AM Motorola Mobility shared a post on Google+ - Motorola Mobility shared a ... A Abe Baudo Dec 17 Did you see this? - [image] [image] Hard time you turned on your phone, you probably set up - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 33
second. To choose which types of alerts you receive, touch Apps > Emergency Alerts > Menu > Settings. 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 - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 34
what you want to type. You can speak as long as you like, pause whenever you want, and dictate punctuation to create correct sentences. Menu Back More Next - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 35
& paste Text entry settings & dictionary Choose your keyboard style and edit the dictionary of words your phone suggests: Find it: Apps > Settings > Language & input • To choose your touchscreen keyboard, touch and hold to show the PASTE option. Touch PASTE to paste the text. Menu Back More Next - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 36
: Socialize Menu Back More Next Quick , then touch and hold Google+ Posts to drag it to your home screen. • Help: For more about Google+, visit www.google.com/+. • To delete an account (along with its contacts and messages on your phone), touch Apps > Settings, go to the ACCOUNTS section, select - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 37
one. Chicago, IL - Update Touch a link to open it. Touch & hold for more options. Tips & tricks • Home screen shortcut: In the home screen, touch the Google™ search box at the top and enter a website address. Note: If you can't connect, contact your service provider. • Mobile sites: Some websites - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 38
> Download. To download apps or phone updates, see "Download apps" or "Update your phone". Browser options To change your browser security settings, text size, and other options, touch Menu > Voice search: Touch the search box at the top of the browser screen, then touch X > . Menu Back More Next - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 39
. • Multi-shot: When you're ready, touch and hold the camera screen to take a burst of photos. • Panorama: To take a panoramic shot, swipe the camera screen right to open settings, then touch . Use the on-screen guide to slowly pan your phone. • Clarify: For the clearest photos and videos, clean the - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 40
something a little different, play with these camera options. Tip: To open camera options, swipe the camera screen right. Options HDR Flash Auto-focus Set the camera to focus on the object you touch in the screen. Take a slow motion video. Take a wide-angle shot. Use the on-screen guide to slowly - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 41
on your phone, tablet, or computer: Find it: Apps > Play Movies & TV. To shop, rent, or watch on a computer, go to www.google.com/play and choose "Movies & TV". YouTube™ Watch videos from YouTube users everywhere-or log in to your account to share your own. Find it: Apps > YouTube Menu Back More - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 42
Quick start: Books Menu Back More Next Quick start down and touch the song title. • Home screen: Control music playback from the home screen by adding the Google Play Music widget. • and listen to music during a flight. • File types: Your phone can play MP3, M4A, AAC, AAC+, MIDI, and WAV files - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 43
thick books fit Play Games Quick start: Games Menu Back More Next Quick start: Books Read your favorite or touch and search for a title or author. Touch a book to show details. Then, touch the book's price to buy it (or touch OPEN to open a free book). After you confirm a purchase, the book is - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 44
to You may know and choose a person or touch SEE MORE. Menu Back More Next Play Games My games SEE MORE You haven't played any games yet features. Get games Players SEE MORE You haven't played a game with anyone yet. Try challenging a friend to a match. Add friends Featured - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 45
See your saved places, recent searches, & more. Get directions & navigation instructions. Swipe right for settings, to learn how to use navigation, & more. eat, drink, shop, etc.) or Services option. • Zoom: To zoom in or out, drag two fingers together or apart on the screen. • Turn and tilt: Rotate - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 46
done anytime Work Corporate sync Quickoffice™ Office network Google Drive™ Clock Calendar Print Menu Back More Next Corporate sync If you use Microsoft® Office Outlook on your work computer, your phone can synchronize email, events, and contacts with your Microsoft Exchange server. • To add your - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 47
Print Menu Back More & time. Calendar See events stored on your phone and in your online calendars, all together in one Refresh 8 9 10 Se11arch 12 13 14 Calendars to display 15 16 17 Se18ttings19 20 21 22 23 24 25 screen. • Add events: From any view, touch Menu > New - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 48
phone, check to see if your printer's manufacture has an app on Google Play Store. Then touch Apps > Settings > Printing to get started. You can also send your photos, docs, and more to any Android device in your cloud or to Google Drive. Just download the Cloud Print app from Google. Menu Back - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 49
Mobile network Airplane mode Quick start: Connect & transfer Connect accessories, computers, networks, and more. Find it: Apps > Settings Menu Back More Next Settings WIRELESS & NETWORKS Wi-Fi Bluetooth Data usage More... DEVICE Sound Display Storage Battery USB cable: Your phone's micro USB port - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 50
& transfer Quick start: Connect & transfer Bluetooth® wireless Wi-Fi Networks USB cables Data use Your cloud Phone & tablet Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Mobile network Airplane mode Menu Back More Next Bluetooth® wireless Turn Bluetooth power on/off Find it: Apps > Settings, then touch the - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 51
Phone & tablet Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Mobile network Airplane mode Menu Back battery life, turn the Wi-Fi switch OFF when you're not using it. Connect to networks To find networks in your range: 1 Touch Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi. Tip: To show your phone , your phone supports the following - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 52
mode Menu Back More Next storage device) where you can drag and drop files, or it will appear as an MTP or PTP device that lets you use Windows Media Player to transfer files. For more instructions or driver files, visit www.motorola.com/mymotog. • For Apple™ Macintosh™: Use Android File Transfer - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 53
Play™-plus you share the same Gmail™, Google Calendar™, and other Google mobile services. To add accounts to your phone, touch Apps > Settings, go to the ACCOUNTS section, and touch Add account > Google. Phone & tablet Your Android™ phone and tablet can work together to help you get the most out of - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 54
Protect help keep it safe Protect Quick start: Protect Screen lock Encrypt your phone Backup & restore Reset Menu Back More Next Quick start: Protect Make sure your information is protected in case your phone is lost or stolen. Find it: Apps > Settings > Security The easiest way to protect your - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 55
account on your phone, contact your service provider to have your device factory reset. Warning: A factory reset will delete all data on your phone. Encrypt your phone Caution: If you forget your encryption code, you cannot recover the data stored on your phone or memory card. Encrypting your files - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 56
get walk-through tutorials or chat with people who can help. • Updates: Get phone updates, PC software, online help, guides, and more at www.motorola.com/mymotog. • Accessories: Find accessories for your phone at www.motorola.com/mobility. • Apps: Touch Apps > Play Store. • News: Get the latest news - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 57
key presses, try a reboot-press and hold both the Power key until the screen goes dark and your phone restarts. Service & repairs If you have questions or need assistance, we're here to help. Go to www.motorola.com/support, where you can select from a number of customer care options. You can also - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 58
, covers, cases, screen protectors, and memory cards, may impact your mobile device's performance. Using a non-Motorola battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Motorola's warranty doesn't cover damage to the phone caused by non-Motorola batteries and - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 59
an explosion or fire. Symbol Key Your charger, mobile device, device display, user's guide, or packaging may contain symbols, defined as follows: Symbol 032374o Definition Important safety information follows. Your battery or mobile device may require recycling in 032375o accordance with local - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 60
with RF exposure requirements. • If you use your mobile phone with an accessory case or holder, make sure the accessory is free of metal. Follow Instructions to Avoid Interference Problems Turn off your mobile device in any location where posted notices instruct you to do so, such as hospitals or - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 61
outdoor use since frequencies 5.15-5.25 GHz can cause interference with Mobile Satellite Services (MSS). Public Wi-Fi access points in this range are optimized for indoor use. Industry Canada Notice to Users This device IndustryCanadaNotice complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 62
a patch or software fix for your mobile device that updates the device's security, install it as soon as possible. • Secure Personal Information: Your mobile device can store personal information in various locations, including your SIM card, memory card, and phone memory. Be sure to remove or - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 63
hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise. Contact your service provider or Motorola for information on hearing aid compatibility. If you - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 64
is required in order to receive additional warranty support. 4. If the software update doesn't fix the problem, you will receive instructions on how to ship the Product to a Motorola Authorized Repair Center or other entity. 5. To obtain warranty service, as permitted by applicable law, you are - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 65
is still not functioning properly after you have followed troubleshooting instructions suggested on this website, please contact Motorola using the contact details provided on the customer support website at www.motorola.com/support. 3. If your Product is covered by this Limited Warranty, you may be - Motorola Moto G 1st Gen | Moto G User Guide Republic - Page 66
may apply. Contact your service provider for details. 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
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