User’s Guide
Check it out
When you’re up and running, be sure to explore what
your smartphone can do.
• Watch: Experience crisp, clear photos, movies, and
videos on your large 4.7" Super AMOLED 720p HD
display. See “Photos & videos” on page 39.
Automate: Optimize your smartphone and conserve
battery power with SMARTACTIONS™. See
“SMARTACTIONS™” on page 20.
Speed: Browse and navigate at 4G LTE network
speeds. See “Browse” on page 37 and “Locate &
navigate” on page 45.
Connect: Reach out and connect with Wi-Fi networks,
Bluetooth® devices, or just by touching NFC phones.
See “Connect & transfer” on page 50.
Tip: You don’t need to carry this guide with you. You can
view all of these topics in your smartphone—from the
Help > TUTORIALS or
home screen tap Apps
HELP TOPICS.
>
Contents
At a glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Home screen & apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Control & customize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Socialize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Browse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Photos & videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Music on Google Play™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Books on Google Play™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Locate & navigate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Connect & transfer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Want more?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Safety, Regulatory & Legal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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At a glance
Your smartphone
Your smartphone combines a huge HD display, blistering
fast processor, and long-life battery in an impossibly thin
design, with tons of advanced features.
Tips & tricks
Start: SIM in, charge battery, register. See “Start” on
page 4.
Top topics: Just want a quick hit of what your
smartphone can do? See “Top topics” on page 3.
More: All the topics in this guide and so much more,
right on your smartphone. Tap Apps
> TUTORIALS or HELP TOPICS. Want more? See “Get
more!” on page 63.
Help
>
3.5mm Headset
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Front Camera
Power Key
Press = Screen
On/Off
Hold = Phone
On/Off
Volume Keys
Note: Certain apps and features may not be available in
all countries.
This product meets the applicable limit for
exposure to radio waves (known as SAR) of
1.6 W/kg (FCC & IC). The limits and guidelines
include a substantial safety margin designed to assure
the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
The highest SAR values measured for this device are
listed in the regulatory information packaged with your
product.
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Camera
Microphone
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8MP/HD
Camera
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NFC Antenna
(on back)
microSD
micro SIM
Micro USB/
Charger
micro HDMI
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At a glance
Top topics
Check out what your smartphone can do.
Personalize your home screen: see “Redecorate your
home” on page 10.
Get fast access to main settings: see “Quick settings”
on page 19.
Go online: see “Browse” on page 37.
Learn about Google Play™: see “The best of Google™”
on page 7.
Get an app: see “Download apps” on page 13.
Be social: see “Socialize” on page 36.
Find a place: see “Locate & navigate” on page 45.
Take a photo: see “Take photos” on page 40.
Connect to Wi-Fi: see “Wi-Fi Networks” on page 52.
Watch a movie: see “Movies & TV on Google Play™” on
page 42.
Protect your smartphone: see “Screen lock” on
page 61.
Get all the help you need: see “Get more!” on page 63.
Tips & tricks
Intuitive: To get started quickly, tap Apps
>
Help for interactive tutorials.
Helpful: To quickly change common smartphone
settings, swipe the home screen right to go to Quick
settings. To learn more about each setting, tap
in
the upper right.
At a glance
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Start
Assemble & charge battery
SIM in, memory card in (optional), charge battery, turn on
smartphone.
Note: The micro SIM card may be already inserted in
your smartphone.
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Remove the tray using the
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Card Insertion/ Removal
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Tool.
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Insert optional
microSD memory
card.
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b
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Insert micro SIM.
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Charge fully.
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Caution: Before using your smartphone, please read
the safety, regulatory and legal information provided
with your product.
1 Insert the pin on the Card Insertion/Removal
Tool into the hole in the tray to release the
tray. Then, slide the tray out of the
smartphone.
Note: The SIM card tray is small, so be
careful.
2 Insert the optional microSD memory card into the left
card slot.
Tip: If your microSD memory card doesn’t click in,
position the flat edge of the Card Insertion/Removal
Tool on the edge of the card, and gently push in until it
clicks. Use the same procedure to eject the microSD
card when you need to remove it.
3 Insert the micro SIM card into the SIM card tray, with
the gold contacts facing down, then push the SIM card
tray into the right card slot.
Caution: Do not insert the micro SIM card directly into
the smartphone without the SIM card tray.
4 Plug your smartphone charger into a power outlet, and
insert the charger’s micro USB connector into your
smartphone to charge it.
Tips & tricks
Power/Sleep: To turn your smartphone on or off,
press and hold the Power key. To make the screen
sleep or wake up, just press the Power key.
Notification Light: The notification light blinks when
you have a new message or notification, and turns on
when you start charging a dead battery.
Battery: Squeeze every bit of juice out of your battery.
See “Battery life” on page 5.
Note: This product uses a non-removable battery. The
battery should only be replaced by a Motorola-approved
service facility. Any attempt to remove or replace your
battery, unless performed by a service representative,
may damage the product and void your warranty.
Battery life
Your smartphone gives you tons of information and apps
at 4G LTE speed. Depending on what you use, that can
take a lot of power.
To see what’s using up battery power, tap Apps
>
To set automatic rules to save power, tap Apps
>
SmartActions (see “SMARTACTIONS™” on page 20).
Settings > Battery.
Battery
99% - Discharging
1h 23m 45s on battery
Screen
Android System
Homescreen
Android OS
75%
12%
4%
3%
Tap a feature to see
details & adjust power
settings (if available).
Add actions (like adjusting
brightness) that happen when
trigger conditions are met.
Add triggers (like events, times, or
places) that start the actions.
SAVE
CANCEL
Battery Saver
TRIGGERS
Charging status
Not charging
ACTIONS
Brightness
Smart brightness
Background data
Keep apps synced only...
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Tips & tricks
To save even more battery life between charges, you
could reduce:
recording or watching videos, listening to music, or
taking pictures.
widgets that stream information to your home screen,
like news or weather.
unused online accounts that you registered: Tap
Apps
>
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® use: Tap Apps
Settings > Accounts & sync.
>
Settings,
then tap the switch next to Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to turn
them
when you don’t need them.
OFF
GPS use: Tap Apps
>
Settings > Location
services, and uncheck GPS satellites.
display brightness: Tap Apps
>
Settings
> Display > Brightness > Display power saver.
display timeout delay: Tap Apps
>
> Display > Sleep > (shorter setting).
Settings
Register
The Setup Wizard will walk you through the registration
process. Afterwards, you can create or log into a
Google™ account to access all of your Google services.
Registration is secure and only takes a few minutes.
Tip: To get your contacts, visit
www.motorola.com/transfercontacts.
Note: This smartphone supports apps and services that
may use a lot of data, so make sure your data plan meets
your needs. Contact Verizon Wireless for details.
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Perform initial
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setup steps.
Welcome to the Setup Wizard
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This setup wizard will help you customize your
phone in a few steps. It will allow you to get
the most out of your Verizon Wireless phone.
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People
Text
Set up Google™
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a
account.
Play Store
Make it Google
Got Gmail? Sign in now.
Camera
Never lose your stuff again. A Google
Account keeps everything safe.
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Sign in
Get an account
Not now
Tips & tricks
Wi-Fi network: Conserve your monthly data
allowance by switching from the Verizon network to a
Wi-Fi network for your internet connections. Tap
Apps
the top to turn Wi-Fi
There’s more in “Wi-Fi Networks” on page 52.
Settings > Wi-Fi, then tap the switch at
and search for networks.
>
ON
Reboot: If your smartphone becomes unresponsive,
try a forced reboot—press and hold both the Power
key and the Volume Down key for about 10 seconds.
Accounts: To add, edit, or delete accounts anytime,
>
Settings > Accounts & sync. For
tap Apps
more, see “Add or delete accounts” on page 37. To set
up email accounts, see “Email” on page 32.
For help with your Google™ account, visit
www.google.com/accounts.
The best of Google™
Your whole world, organized and accessible. Browse,
locate, watch, shop, play, work... Google has you
covered. One account, access everywhere—
smartphone, tablet, and computer.
My Apps
Accounts
Settings
Help
Games
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Google Play
Apps
Music
Magazines
Movies & TV
Books
Call of the
Wild
Jack London
Pride and
Prejudice
Jane Austen
NEW
MUSIC
Search for apps.
Choose your account
& settings.
On your computer & Android
tablet, sign into your Google
Account for all your Google Play
content, Gmail, Google
Calendar events, & more.
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