Motorola Moto G User manual

Moto G
User Guide
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Table of Contents
Get Started....................................................................................................................................1
Your Phone at a Glance ........................................................................................................1
Charge Your Phone Battery...................................................................................................1
Activation and Service...........................................................................................................3
Activate Your Phone.......................................................................................................3
Manage Your Account....................................................................................................3
Re-Boost ........................................................................................................................4
Additional Information.....................................................................................................5
Complete the Setup Screens.................................................................................................5
Set Up Voicemail...................................................................................................................7
Retrieve Data from Your old Phone.......................................................................................7
Phone Basics................................................................................................................................9
Your Phone’s Layout .............................................................................................................9
Turn Your Phone On and Off...............................................................................................10
Turn Your Screen On and Off..............................................................................................11
Adjust the Sound Volume....................................................................................................12
Find Your Phone Number....................................................................................................12
Touchscreen Navigation......................................................................................................12
Your Home Screen..............................................................................................................13
Home Screen Overview ...............................................................................................14
Status Bar............................................................................................................................15
Active Notifications.......................................................................................................17
App List................................................................................................................................18
Recent Apps.................................................................................................................18
Search .................................................................................................................................18
Google Now™ .....................................................................................................................19
Motorola Assist....................................................................................................................20
Enter Text............................................................................................................................20
Touchscreen Keyboard................................................................................................20
Text Entry Settings and Dictionary...............................................................................22

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Tips for Editing Text .....................................................................................................22
Voice Typing.................................................................................................................23
Phone Calls.................................................................................................................................25
Make Phone Calls................................................................................................................25
Call Using the Phone Dialer.........................................................................................25
Call from Recent calls ..................................................................................................26
Call from Contacts........................................................................................................26
Call a Number in a Text Message or Email Message..................................................27
Call from Favorites.......................................................................................................27
Call Emergency Numbers ............................................................................................27
Receive Phone Calls ...........................................................................................................28
Voicemail.............................................................................................................................29
Voicemail Set Up..........................................................................................................29
Voicemail Notification...................................................................................................29
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages .............................................................................30
Visual Voicemail ..................................................................................................................30
Set Up Visual Voicemail...............................................................................................30
Review Visual Voicemail..............................................................................................30
Access the Voicemail Options.............................................................................................32
Set Up Visual Voicemail Settings.................................................................................33
Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu ..................................................33
Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu............................................................34
Phone Call Options..............................................................................................................34
In-call Options ..............................................................................................................35
Make a 3 Way Call...............................................................................................................35
Contacts......................................................................................................................................36
Get Started with Contacts....................................................................................................36
Access Contacts...........................................................................................................36
Add a Contact......................................................................................................................37
Save a Phone Number ........................................................................................................37
Edit a Contact......................................................................................................................37
Sync or Transfer Contacts...................................................................................................38
Call or Text Contacts...........................................................................................................38

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Make Groups.......................................................................................................................39
Accounts and Messaging............................................................................................................40
Set Up Accounts..................................................................................................................40
Gmail™ and Google™.........................................................................................................40
Create a Google Account.............................................................................................40
Email....................................................................................................................................43
Add an Email Account (POP or IMAP).........................................................................43
Compose and Send Email............................................................................................44
Delete an Email Account..............................................................................................45
Text and Multimedia Messaging..........................................................................................45
Send a Text Message ..................................................................................................46
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)............................................................................47
Save and Resume a Draft Message ............................................................................47
New Messages Notification..........................................................................................47
Message Options .........................................................................................................47
Social Networking Accounts................................................................................................48
Facebook......................................................................................................................48
Chat using Hangouts™........................................................................................................49
Wireless Emergency Alerts..................................................................................................49
Apps and Entertainment .............................................................................................................50
Google Play Store................................................................................................................50
Find and Install an App.................................................................................................50
Create a Google Checkout™ Account.........................................................................51
Request a Refund for a Paid App.................................................................................51
Manage or Remove Apps.............................................................................................52
Download Apps from the Web.............................................................................................52
Google Maps™....................................................................................................................53
Google Play Music...............................................................................................................56
Get Music.....................................................................................................................57
Tips and Tricks.............................................................................................................57
Watch on Google Play.........................................................................................................58
Google Play Games.............................................................................................................58
Google Play Books..............................................................................................................59

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Google Play Magazines.......................................................................................................60
FM Radio.............................................................................................................................60
YouTube™...........................................................................................................................60
Web and Data.............................................................................................................................61
Wi-Fi ....................................................................................................................................61
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off.....................................................................................................62
Wi-Fi Search and Connect...........................................................................................62
Wi-Fi Modes.................................................................................................................62
Wi-Fi Hotspot.......................................................................................................................62
Set up the Hotspot........................................................................................................62
Activating the Hotspot ..................................................................................................63
Browser................................................................................................................................63
Chrome.........................................................................................................................65
Voice search on the Home screen...............................................................................67
Data Services General Information......................................................................................67
Data Connection Status and Indicators........................................................................67
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)............................................................................................67
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection....................................................................68
Add a VPN Connection ................................................................................................68
Connect to or Disconnect from a VPN .........................................................................68
Camera and Video......................................................................................................................70
Take Photos ........................................................................................................................70
Photo Options...............................................................................................................71
Edit, Share or Delete Photos........................................................................................71
Record Videos.....................................................................................................................71
Capture Your Screen...........................................................................................................72
View Photos and Videos......................................................................................................72
Edit Your Gallery Photos..............................................................................................73
Share Photos and Videos.............................................................................................74
Tools and Calendar.....................................................................................................................75
Calendar..............................................................................................................................75
Clock....................................................................................................................................76
Calculator.............................................................................................................................76

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Quickoffice®.........................................................................................................................77
Update Your Phone.............................................................................................................78
Update Your Profile .............................................................................................................78
Voice Commands ................................................................................................................78
Google Drive™....................................................................................................................80
Bluetooth®Connections.......................................................................................................81
Turn Bluetooth On or Off..............................................................................................81
Connect New Devices..................................................................................................81
Reconnect Devices ......................................................................................................82
Disconnect Devices......................................................................................................82
Rename the Phone ......................................................................................................82
Rename a Paired Device .............................................................................................82
Automate Repetitive Tasks..................................................................................................83
Connect Your Phone to Your Computer..............................................................................83
Settings.......................................................................................................................................85
Wireless and Network Settings............................................................................................85
Airplane Mode..............................................................................................................85
Wi-Fi Settings...............................................................................................................85
BluetoothSettings.........................................................................................................86
Tethering and Portable Hotspot Settings .....................................................................86
VPN Settings................................................................................................................86
Mobile Network Preferred Settings...............................................................................86
Call Settings.........................................................................................................................86
Voicemail Settings........................................................................................................86
Other Call Settings.......................................................................................................86
Sound Settings ....................................................................................................................88
General Sound Settings...............................................................................................88
Display Settings...................................................................................................................89
Storage Settings..................................................................................................................90
Battery Settings ...................................................................................................................90
Battery Usage...............................................................................................................91
Battery Capacity...........................................................................................................91
Charging the Battery ....................................................................................................91

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Apps Settings ......................................................................................................................92
Location Access Settings.....................................................................................................92
Security and Screen Lock Settings......................................................................................93
Set Up Screen Lock .....................................................................................................93
Encryption ....................................................................................................................95
Passwords....................................................................................................................96
Device Administration...................................................................................................96
Credential Storage .......................................................................................................96
Language and Input Settings...............................................................................................96
Language Settings .......................................................................................................96
Keyboard and Input Method Settings...........................................................................97
Voice Search................................................................................................................98
Text-to-speech Output..................................................................................................98
Mouse/Trackpad...........................................................................................................99
Privacy Settings...................................................................................................................99
Backup and Restore.....................................................................................................99
Reset Your Phone........................................................................................................99
Account Settings................................................................................................................100
System Update..................................................................................................................100
Date and Time Settings.....................................................................................................100
Accessibility Settings.........................................................................................................101
TalkBack.....................................................................................................................101
Explore by Touch .......................................................................................................102
Web Accessibility .......................................................................................................102
Accessibility Shortcut .................................................................................................103
Caller ID .....................................................................................................................103
Sound Volume and Vibrate Settings ..........................................................................103
Zoom..........................................................................................................................103
Display Brightness......................................................................................................104
Touchscreen and Keys...............................................................................................104
Messages...................................................................................................................104
Hearing Aids...............................................................................................................104
TTY.............................................................................................................................105

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Braille .........................................................................................................................105
Apps for Accessibility .................................................................................................106
About Phone......................................................................................................................106
Legal Information........................................................................................................106
Copyright Information................................................................................................................107
Copyright & Trademarks....................................................................................................107
Safety, Regulatory & Legal.......................................................................................................108
Battery Use & Safety .........................................................................................................108
Battery Charging................................................................................................................108
Third Party Accessories.....................................................................................................108
Driving Precautions............................................................................................................108
Seizures, Blackouts & Eyestrain........................................................................................109
Caution About High Volume Usage...................................................................................109
Repetitive Motion...............................................................................................................109
Children .............................................................................................................................109
Glass Parts........................................................................................................................110
Use and Care.....................................................................................................................110
Operational Warnings........................................................................................................110
Potentially Explosive Areas........................................................................................110
Symbol Key................................................................................................................111
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy...........................................................................................111
Exposure to RF Energy & Device Operation..............................................................111
Follow Instructions to Avoid Interference Problems...................................................112
Medical Devices.........................................................................................................112
Regulatory Information ......................................................................................................112
Specific Absorption Rate (FCC & IC).................................................................................112
European Union Directives Conformance Statement........................................................113
FCC Notice to Users..........................................................................................................113
Industry Canada Notice to Users.......................................................................................114
Software Notices................................................................................................................114
Location Services ..............................................................................................................115
Emergency Calls........................................................................................................115
Navigation..........................................................................................................................115

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Privacy & Data Security.....................................................................................................116
Disposal & Recycling.........................................................................................................117
Mobile Devices & Accessories...................................................................................117
Packaging & Product Guides .....................................................................................117
Hearing Aid Compatibility in the US...................................................................................117
Software Copyright............................................................................................................118
Content Copyright..............................................................................................................118
Open Source Software Information ...................................................................................118
Export Law Assurances..............................................................................................119
Product Registration..........................................................................................................119
Service & Repairs..............................................................................................................119
How to Obtain Service or Other Information......................................................................119
Motorola Mobility LLC Limited Global Warranty........................................................................121
What does this Limited Warranty cover?......................................................................121
What is not covered? ......................................................................................................121
My Product is defective, what should I do? .......................................................................123
Index.........................................................................................................................................125

Get Started 1
Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your Moto G phone and
Boost service the first time.
Your Phone at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons.
Note: Your phone may look a little different.
This product meets the applicable national or international RF exposure guidance
(SAR guideline) when used normally against your head or, when worn or carried, at a
distance of 1.5 cm from the body. The SAR guideline includes a considerable safety margin
designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
Charge Your Phone Battery
You may need to charge the phone battery to begin setting up your phone. Your phone may
already be partly charged. (Your SIM is already in your phone).
Caution: Before using your phone, please read the safety, regulatory and legal information
provided with your product.

Get Started 2
1. Press and hold the Power key to turn the phone on. Then charge up the battery when
you need to.
If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for service, and begin the setup
process.
If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information.
2. Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory jack on the bottom of your phone.
3. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. Fully charging a battery may take up to
three hours. Your phone may turn on when you connect the AC adapter to the outlet—
this is normal.
Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn on and find a
signal, run the setup application, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the
battery as soon as possible.
Note: Don't try to remove or replace the battery yourself—doing so may damage the battery and
could cause burning and injury. If your phone becomes unresponsive, try a reboot—press and
hold the Power key until the screen goes dark, and your phone restarts.
Any time you want to see what's using up phone battery power, touch Apps > Settings
> Battery. To set automatic rules to save power, touch Apps > Assist.

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Activation and Service
Before using your phone, you must set up your service with Boost Mobile.
1. Get your numbers
You will need the phone’s MEID (DEC) number to activate your phone. The MEID (DEC)
can be located on the box that the phone came in. The MEID is an 18-digit number.
2. Get activated
Go to boostmobile.com/activate or activate by phone at 1-888-BOOST-4U.
During the activation process you can choose to get a new number or use an existing
number.
Note: Before the activation process can begin, the device will prompt the TalkBack voice
navigation feature for visually impaired users. Touch Next to bypass this feature. For more
information on TalkBack, see TalkBack.
3. Finalize your activation
You’ll receive a message from Boost letting you know that your phone number and
account is ready to go.
Activate Your Phone
After setting up your account on boostmobile.com, simply turn your device on. Your device is
designed to activate automatically. If you are swapping from another Boost Mobile device to a
new one, be sure to turn off the old device before swapping the serial number (MEID). Once the
MEID swap is complete, turn on the new device and the programming information will be
pushed to your device automatically.
You can also start the activation process manually.
Touch Apps > Settings > Activate Device.
Manage Your Account
Access information about your account. You can:
Re-Boost®(add money to your account).
Change plans.
And more.
From Your Phone
Access account information and other self-service tools from Boost Zone.

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Touch Apps > Boost Zone.
You can also dial directly for access to certain information:
Dial (#BAL) to check account balance.
Dial (#ADD) to make a payment.
Dial to launch Boost Zone or call Boost Customer Care (depending on
your Settings) to get answers to other questions.
From Your Computer
Log in with your wireless phone number and account PIN at
Boostmobile.com/myaccount.
From Any Other Phone
Boost Customer Care: 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848).
Re-Boost
Boost Mobile makes it easy to add money to your account. You decide exactly how and where
you want to pay. Keep your account active by using your phone and adding money to your
account.

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Pay with Cash
Find an Authorized Re-Boost Retailer near you. Pick up a Re-Boost Card or recharge for as low
as $10 at the register, where available.
Pay Anytime with a Credit/Debit Card
Dial #ADD ( ) to add money from your phone or visit My Account at
boostmobile.com to do it online. Securely register your credit/debit card with Boost for more
convenient one-time payments or to set up easy Auto Re-Boost payments.
Set Up Worry-Free Payments with Auto Re-BoostSM
It’s the easiest way to make sure your account stays on and active. Use a credit card, debit card
or bank account—whatever’s best for you.
Visit boostmobile.com/reboost to get the details on all your Re-Boost options.
Additional Information
For more information about your Boost Mobile account, as well as other Boost Mobile services,
visit us at: boostmobile.com.
Or, call us at 1-888-BOOST-4U (1- 888-266-7848). We’re here to serve you.
Complete the Setup Screens
The setup screens help you set up certain features and preferences on your phone. Once your
phone has been turned on, you will see a Welcome message. You can then complete the setup
process.
Note: You may be able to complete the setup screens before your phone has been activated on
your account.
1. From the Welcome screen, select a language (if prompted) and touch Next to get
started.
To skip any section, touch Next or Skip.
Note:On the Welcome screen, there may also be an Accessibility button. If you are visually
impaired or hard of hearing, touch Accessibility to change the accessibility settings.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete each section. For each topic, you will have
the option to skip it and continue to the next screen.
Wi-Fi – If prompted, follow the prompts to sign in to an available Wi-Fi network. For
secured Wi-Fi networks, you will need to enter a password. See Wi-Fi for more
details.

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Got Google? – Touch Yes and complete the steps to sign in to your current Google
Account, or touch No and then touch Get an account (to set up a new Google
Account) or Not now to skip Google setup. The following options may apply
depending on your selection:
Sign in – Enter your Gmail address and password and touch Sign in to sign in to
your current Google Account.
Get an account – Follow the instructions to sign up for a new Google Account.
There will be screens to enter your first and last names, create an email address
(Gmail), create a password, enter recovery information (including a backup email
address and recovery question), an option to join Google+, and an option to
enable purchases from the Google Play Store app. Touch Next between each
screen.
Use Google location – Select your Google location options and then touch
Next.
This phone belongs to… - If applicable, enter your first and last name and touch
Next. This information is used by the phone to personalize certain apps.
3. Touch Finish. Your setup is now complete. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn
about basic touch menu navigation, view tutorials, or just get started.
Note: You do not need to sign up for a Google Account to use your phone. However, to
download apps from the Google Play Store app, you must link your phone to a Google Account.
Tip: You can quickly access Google+ anytime on your phone, touch Apps > Settings >
Google+.

Get Started 7
Set Up Voicemail
You should set up your Boost voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is
activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. Your phone
automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or
turned off.
If your screen is locked, press the Power key to turn on the screen and then flick the lock
symbol on the screen to unlock it.
1. Touch > (the number 1 on the dialpad) or touch Apps > Voicemail.
2. Follow the prompts to:
Create your password.
Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.
Important: Voicemail Password – It is strongly recommended that you create a password
when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password,
anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.
For more information about voicemail, see Voicemail or Visual Voicemail.
Retrieve Data from Your old Phone
Moving your photos, music, text and call history, photos, SIM contacts and more from your old
Android™ phone is quick and painless.
Note: If your old phone was also Android and you used the Android Backup and Reset feature,
your contacts automatically appear on your new phone.
To move your old phone data to your new phone:
1. On your old Android phone, download the Motorola Migrate app on Google Play™.
2. On your new phone, touch Apps > Motorola Migrate.
3. Touch Start on your old phone.
4. Touch Next on your new phone.
5. Scan the QR code on your new phone using your old phone to transfer your info.

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Note: Your transferred photos are placed in the Gallery, but to copy them to your PC go to the
DCIM > Camera folder.
Note: No data connection is needed after the application is loaded on the old phone. The
Motorola Migrate app uses peer to peer Wi-Fi to transfer the data.
Tip: While you’re migrating, you can keep using your phone.

Phone Basics 9
Phone Basics
Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay
connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will
introduce the basic functions and features of your phone.
Tip: Phone Software Upgrades – Updates to your phone’s software may become available
from time to time. Updates are pushed to your phone over-the-air. You can also use the menu
to check for and download updates. Touch Apps > Settings > System Update >
Update Motorola software to search for and download available updates.
Your Phone’s Layout
The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone’s basic layout.
Tip: Find answers to your questions about your new phone right on your phone.
Touch Apps > Moto Care.
Tip: The menu icon will sometimes be shown. Touch Menu to show options or settings.

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Key Functions
Headphone Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset —stereo or not—for
convenient, hands-free conversations.
Front Camera Lens takes pictures and records videos while facing the screen, and
allows you to video conference.
Power key lets you turn the phone on or off or turn the screen on or off, or switch your
phone to silent mode, vibration mode, or airplane mode.
Volume key allows you to adjust the ringtone or media volume or adjust the voice
volume during a call.
Micro USB/Charger Jack allows you to connect the phone charger or a USB cable
(included).
Microphone transmits your voice for phone calls or records your voice or ambient
sounds for voice recordings and videos.
Flash (on back) helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is
focusing and capturing a picture or video.
Photo/Video Camera (both front and back) lets you take pictures and videos.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
Turn Your Phone On and Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off.
Turn Your Phone On
Press and hold the Power key.
Turn Your Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power key to open the phone options menu.

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2. Touch Power off to turn the phone off.
Note: To change Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, Airplane mode, and other settings, flick the status bar down
and touch . For even more settings, touch .
Turn Your Screen On and Off
Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and
unlock it when you need it. For information on how to set up security options to avoid
unauthorized access to your phone, see Security and Screen Lock Settings.
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power key. Pressing the Power key again will
turn on your phone screen and show the lock screen.
To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of
time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the
phone’s screen is off.
Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Display Timeout
Delay.
Note: For information on how to set up a screen lock, see Set Up Screen Lock.
Turn the Screen On and Unlock It
1. To turn the screen on, press the Power key.
2. To unlock the screen, touch and flick to the outer circle that appears.