Motorola moto z force droid User manual

User guide.

1Check it out
Check it out
When you’re up and running, be sure to explore what your
phone can do.
•Transform: Turn your phone into a movie projector, a
boombox, a battery powerhouse, and more. See “Moto
Mods™” on page 9.
•Watch: Experience crisp, clear photos, movies, and videos
on your 5.5" Quad HD display. See “Photos & videos” on
page 45.
•Automate: Optimize and customize your phone with the
Motorola Experience. See “Discover your Moto app
feature” on page 13.
•Connect: Reach out and connect with Wi-Fi networks,
Bluetooth® devices, or just by touching NFC phones. See
“Connect & transfer” on page 51.
Tip: You don’t need to carry this guide with you. You can
view all of these topics in your phone—from the home screen
tap Apps > Help .
Contents
Check it out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
At a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Home screen & apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control & customize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Organize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Google Apps™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Browse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Photos & videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Locate & navigate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Connect & transfer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Want more? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Copyright & Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

2At a glance
At a glance
First look
Let’s get started. We’ll guide you through startup and tell
you a bit about your phone’s features.
Note: Software updates happen frequently, so your phone
may look a little different.
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Nano SIM &
microSD Card
Tray
Headset/USB-C/
Charger Port
Flash
Volume Buttons
Microphone
Earpiece/
Speaker
Microphone
Power Button
Press: Screen
On/O
Hold: Phone
On/O
Front Camera
Microphone
Fingerprint
Reader
Tips & tricks
• Start: The SIM card is pre-installed in your phone. Just
charge up and power on, then follow the screen prompts
to set up your phone. See “Start” on page 5.
• Top topics: Just want a quick list of what your phone can
do? See “Hot topics” on page 3.
• Help: All your questions about your new phone answered
right on your phone. Tap Apps > Help . Want even
more? See “Get help & more” on page 63.
NFC Touchpoint
Back Camera
NFC Touchpoint
Flash
Moto Mods
Connector
Microphone

3At a glance
Note: Certain apps and features may not be available in all
countries.
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 1.0 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.
Caution: Before using your phone, please read the Legal
Guide by tapping Apps >
Settings > Legal
information
.
Hot topics
Check out what your phone can do.
Find these fast: Wi-Fi, airplane
mode, flashlight, and more.
“Quick settings” on
page 21.
Choose new wallpaper,
sounds, and more.
“Redecorate your home
screen” on page 20.
More megapixels for clearer
photos.
“Take photos” on
page 46.
Access the internet. “Browse” on page 43.
Browse, shop, and download
apps.
“Download apps” on
page 14.
Keep your info safe. Set up
your password and more.
“Protect” on page 60.
Never get lost again. “Locate & navigate” on
page 50.
Save data charges. Use Wi-Fi. “Wi-Fi Networks” on
page 53.
Stuck? Confused? “Help & more” on page 11.

4At a glance
Shattershield™
Your phone display is guaranteed* not to crack or shatter.
But be careful—you still need to guard against scratches and
other minor damage.
Find out more about this innovative display and how to care
for it by visiting motorola.com/shattershield .
* The display and embedded lens are warranted against shattering and cracking
for four (4) years from the original date of purchase; scratches or other damage
to the replaceable protective lens is not covered by this warranty. This phone is
not shockproof or designed to withstand all damage from dropping. All other
warranty exclusions, including scratches and other cosmetic damage,
intentional damage or abuse, normal wear and tear and other limitations apply;
see Limited Warranty at
www.motorola.com for details.

5Start
Start
Put in the cards & power on
Your 4G nano SIM card is already installed in your phone. If
you need to replace the SIM card or insert an optional
microSD memory card, follow these instructions.
Caution: Make sure you use the correct size SIM card, don’t
cut the SIM card, and don’t use an adapter with your SIM
card.
Use the TurboPower™ charger to charge up or top up your
phone fast. Your phone shows the charge level as it charges.
1. Use the tool to pop out the
SIM/memory card tray.
3. Push the tray back into
your phone.
2. Put the nano SIM card and
optional microSD memory
card in the tray with the
gold contacts facing up.
Nano
SIM
To turn on your phone, press and hold the Power button until
the screen turns on.
Warning: Please use only an approved charging accessory to
charge your phone. Improper handling of the charging port,
as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may cause
damage to your phone and void the warranty.
Power
button

6Start
Battery life
Your phone processes tons of information and apps at 4G
LTE speed. Depending on what you use, that can take a lot of
power.
When your phone is stationary, not charging, or not in use for
a period of time, unnecessary background processes are
shut down to optimize battery life.
To see what’s using up battery power, tap Apps
> Settings > Battery .
To help improve battery life, tap Apps > Settings
> Battery > Menu > Battery saver .
Tip: To quickly open Settings , swipe the status bar or lock
screen down with two fingers and tap .
Tips & tricks
To save even more battery life between charges, you could
reduce:
•Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® use: Tap Apps > Settings
> Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and tap the switch at the top to turn
them off when you don’t need them.
•GPS use: Tap Apps > Settings > Location > Mode
> Battery saving to turn off GPS tracking.
•Display brightness: Tap Apps > Settings > Display
> Brightness level and drag the brightness slider left. Make
sure Adaptive brightness is also turned on.
•Display timeout delay: Tap Apps > Settings
> Display > Sleep > (shorter setting).
•Activity of seldom used apps: Tap Apps > Settings
> Battery , then tap Menu > Battery optimization > All
apps
. Tap the app you want to adjust, then tap Optimize .
•Widgets that stream information to your home screen, like
news or weather.
•Unused online accounts that you registered: Tap Apps
> Settings > Accounts . Tap the account you want to
remove. Tap it again, then tap Menu > Remove account .
•Recording or watching videos, listening to music, or taking
pictures.
Warning: 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 button until the screen
goes dark, and your phone restarts.

7Start
Setup Wizard
After you power on, let the Setup Wizard walk you through
the registration process. Just select your language and
follow the screen prompts to get started.
If you use Gmail™, you already have a Google™ account—if
not, you can create an account during setup. Signing into
your Google account lets you access, sync, and backup your
stuff. See your Google apps, contacts, calendar, photos, and
more.
Add your account
SKIP
Sign in to get the most out of your
device.
Enter your email
Or create a new account
Sign in to access and sync
your contacts, calendar,
and photos.
Tips & tricks
• Wi-Fi network: For faster Internet access or to conserve
mobile data use, swipe the status bar down with two
fingers, then tap > Wi-Fi . There’s more in “Wi-Fi
Networks” on page 53.
• Accounts: To add, edit, or delete accounts, tap Apps
> Settings > Accounts . To set up email accounts, see
“Gmail” on page 34 and “Email” on page 35.
For help with your Google account, visit
www.google.com/accounts .
Note: This phone supports apps and services that may use a
lot of data, so make sure your data plan meets your needs.
Contact your service provider for details.
Verizon Cloud
During setup you can choose to back up your contacts,
messages, photos and more on Verizon Cloud, and view
them anytime, anywhere on any device. Your content can be
easily restored if your phone is lost or damaged, or if you get
a new phone.
Old phone to new phone
If you used Verizon Cloud on your old phone, copying your
personal stuff from your old phone to your new phone is
easy.
On your old phone: Tap Apps > Cloud , then tap
Start Transfer > Copy content FROM this phone .

8Start
On your new phone: Tap Apps > Cloud , then tap Start
Transfer
> Copy content TO this phone . Follow the
instructions to copy your content from the cloud to your new
phone.
Content Transfer
What do you want to do?
Copy content FROM this phone
Copy content TO this phone
Tap this option on your
old phone to get started.
Tips & tricks
•While you’re copying content, you can keep using your
phone.
•Signing in to your Google account copies your apps if
they are backed up to the cloud.
•For phones that support copying music, not all music can
be copied. (If you want to know more, you can search
online to learn about digital rights management or
DRM-protected files.)