Motorola Droid 4 Manual

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Personalize
You can download “ Apps & updates” on page 12.Browser optionsTouch Menu  to see browser options:YouTube™Share videos with YouTube users everywhere. You don’t 
need a YouTube account to browse and view videos.
Find it:  >
YouTube
Note: If you want a YouTube account, go to 
www.youtube.com
. To create an account or sign in, 
touch Menu  >My account
. To 
Browse
 or 
Upload
 
videos, touch Menu . Options
New window
Open a new browser window.
Bookmarks
See your bookmarks.
Windows
View open browser windows.
Refresh
Reload the current page.
Forward
Go for ward through viewed pages 
(touch Back  to go back).
More
View additional browser options.
Personalizeadd your personal touchWidgetsAdd widgets  1
Touch and hold an empty spot on your home screen.
Tip:  Flick left or right to see other panels.
2 Touch 
Widgets
 and choose a widget.
Set up widgetsYou can customize some widgets. Touch a widget to 
open it, then touch Menu .
Your home screen may already have these widgets:
Favorite Contacts
: Quickly call, text, or email your 
favorite contacts. To add contacts to your Favorites 
list, see “ Favorites” on page 20.

Universal Inbox
: Change the widget name or choose 
how long it shows new messages. To add email 
accounts, see “ Set up messaging ” on page 22.

Calendar
: Sync your calendars and review upcoming 
events at a glance with the scrollable calendar widget. 
To add calendar events, see “ Calendar” on page 47.

Music
: Set this widget to an artist, album, song, 
playlist, genre, or just touch Menu  >
Shuffle all
. 
There’s more about “ Music” on page 34. 
						

							40PersonalizeNews
: Change the widget name, choose how long it 
shows new stories, or choose a news source. To 
choose a source, touch  , then choose preset 
Bundles
 or 
Channels
, or choose 
Custom
 to enter a 
URL for a 
Webpage
 or an 
RSS feed
.

Weather
: Change temperature units or add locations. 
To add locations, touch  , enter a city, and touch 
Search
. When you open the weather widget, flick left 
to see other locations you added.
ShortcutsTo add shortcuts for apps, bookmarks, and more to the 
home screen, touch and hold an empty spot on the 
home screen, touch 
Shortcuts
, and select a shortcut.
Tip:  To change one of the dock shortcuts at the bottom 
of the home screen, touch and hold the shortcut, then 
select the shortcut you want to replace it.
RingtonesPersonalize your ringtones:
Find it:  Menu  >
Settings
>Sound
 >Phone ringtone
 
or 
Notification ringtoneTo set your vibrate options:
Find it:  Menu  >
Settings
 >Sound
 >Vibrate
To set a song as a ringtone:
Find it:   >
Music
 and play the song, then touch 
Menu  >
More
 >Use as ringtone
Note:  To choose from thousands more songs, visit 
verizonwireless.com/ringtones
.
WallpaperApply a new wallpaper:  1 Touch and hold an empty spot on your home screen.
2 Touch 
Wallpapers
.
3 Touch 
Gallery
, Live wallpapers
, or 
Wallpapers
, and 
choose a wallpaper.
Sounds To set volume for ringtones, media, and alarms, touch 
Menu  >
Settings
 >Sound
 >Volume
.
 To play dial pad tones, touch Menu  >Settings
 
>
Sound
 >Audible touch tones
.
 To play sound on a screen selection, touch Menu  
>
Settings
 >Sound
 >Audible selection
.
 To customize the sound settings for media and 
videos, touch Menu  >
Settings
 >Sound
 >Media 
audio effects
 >Phone speaker
. 
						

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Location
Display settings To set display brightness, touch Menu  >
Settings
 
>
Display
 >Brightness
.
 To set orientation, touch Menu  >
Settings
 
>
Display 
>Auto-rotate screen
.
 To set animation, touch Menu  >
Settings
 
>
Display
 >Animation
.
Note:  Some apps are designed so that your 
smartphone can “animate” them by rotating, fading, 
moving, and stretching one or more images.
Date & timeSet date, time, time zone, and formats:
Find it:  Menu  >
Settings
 >Date & time
Language & regionSet your menu language and region:
Find it: Menu  >
Settings
 >Language & keyboard
 
>
Select locale
Locationwhere you are, where you’re goingGoogle Maps™Find it:   >
Maps
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Oak Park
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Chicago
Chicago
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HarveyHarvey
CalumetCalumetCityCityHammondHammond
Orland ParkOrland Park
G G
Tinley ParkTinley Park
Blue IslandBlue Island
NorthbrookNorthbrook
ChicagoChicagoHeightsHeights
HighlandHighland
Highland ParkHighland Park
GroveGrove
eleineleinghts
Elmhurst Oak ParkAddison
Cicero
Oak Lawn
East
Chicago
Chicago
Evanston
Des Plaines
Elmwood
Par k
La Grange
HarveyCalumet
City
Hammond
Orland Park
G
Tinley Park
Blue Island
Northbrook
Chicago
Heights Highland
Highland Park
Grove
elein
294
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Search Maps
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DirectionsJoin Latitude
My Places
SearchClear Map
More
Find places near your
current location.
Add layers of information
to the map view.Center the map on
your current location.
Touch Menu         for
map options. 
						

							42WirelessGoogle Maps offers powerful, user-friendly mapping 
technology and local business information—including 
business locations, contact information, and driving 
directions.
For help, touch Menu  >
More
 >Help
.
Tip:  Want to know what’s in your immediate area? Try 
Google Places™. Touch  >
Places 
to see listings 
for 
Restaurants
, ATMs
, Gas Stations
, and more based on 
your current location.
Google Maps™ NavigationGoogle Maps Navigation is an Internet-connected GPS 
navigation system with voice guidance.
Find it:   >
Navigation
Follow the prompts to speak or type your destination.
For more information, go to 
www.google.com/mobile/navigation
.
Wirelesslose the wiresQuick start: WirelessConnect your smartphone to fast Wi-Fi networks or 
Bluetooth® devices.
To connect, touch Menu  >
Settings
 >Wireless & 
networks 
>Wi-Fi settings
 or 
Bluetooth settings
.
Wi-Fi settings
Wi-Fi settingsConnected to Jenny’s Coffee ShoppeWi-FiNotify me when Wi-Fi is available, when 
launching applications thar require data 
connections.Notify meNotify me when an open network is availableOpen networkNotify me when a secure network is availableSecure networkWi-Fi autostart reminders
Network notification
Wi-Fi networksAdd Wi-Fi network
Manage networksConnectedJenny’s Coffee Shoppe
Make device discoverableDiscoverableBluetooth devicesScan for devicesTurn on BluetoothBluetoothPair with this deviceMotorola handsetMotorola PhoneDevice nameSet how long device will be discoverableDiscoverable timeoutBluetooth settings
Bluetooth settingsTurn on & scan.
Connect to this network.
Turn on & scan.
Connect to this device. 
						

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Wireless
Wi-Fi networksTurn Wi-Fi power on or offFind it:  Menu  >
Settings
 >Wireless & networks
 
>
Wi-FiNote:  To extend battery life, turn off Wi-Fi power when 
not in use.Wi-Fi search & connectWhen Wi-Fi is turned on , the Wi-Fi in range indicator   
appears in the status bar when a network is available. 
Drag down the status bar and touch the 
Wi-Fi networks 
available
 notification to select and connect to a 
network.
To search for a network when Wi-Fi is  turned off:
  1Touch Menu  >
Settings
 >Wireless & networks
 
>
Wi-Fi settings
.
2 Touch 
Wi-Fi
 to turn on and scan. If Wi-Fi power is 
already on, touch Menu  >
Scan
. Your smartphone 
lists the networks it finds within range.
Tip:  To see your smartphone’s MAC address or other 
Wi-Fi details, touch Menu  >Advanced
.
3 Touch a network to connect. If necessar y, 
enter
Network SSID
, Security
, and 
Wireless 
password
, and touch 
Connect
.
When your smartphone is connected to the network, 
the Wi-Fi connected indicator   appears in the status 
bar.
Tip:  When you are in range and Wi-Fi power is on, you 
will automatically reconnect to  available networks you’ve 
connected to before.Wi-Fi modesFor those who like to get a bit more technical, your 
phone supports the following Wi-Fi modes: 
802.11 b, g, n.Wi-Fi hotspotYou can make your smartphone a Wi-Fi hotspot to 
provide portable, convenient internet access to other 
Wi-Fi enabled devices.
Caution:  This application significantly impacts battery 
life. You may want to run this application with the 
charger connected.
Note:  You need to subscribe to Wi-Fi hotspot service to 
use this feature. Contact your service provider.
To set up your smartphone as a Wi-Fi hotspot:  1 Turn off Wi-Fi power by touching Menu  >
Settings
 
>
Wireless & networks
 >Wi-Fi
.
2 Touch  >
Mobile Hotspot
 >Mobile Hotspot
 to 
turn on the hotspot. 
						

							44Wireless3Touch 
Configure Mobile Hotspot
 to change hotspot 
security and configuration settings:
 —Enter a unique name for your 
hotspot and touch 
Next
.
 —Select the type of security you want, 
and touch 
Save
: WEP
, WPA
, or 
WPA2
. Enter a 
unique password. Other users can access your 
Wi-Fi hotspot only if they enter the correct 
password.
Note:  Keep it secure. To protect your phone and 
hotspot from unauthorized access, it is strongly 
recommended that you set up hotspot Security
 
(
WPA2
 is the most secure), including password.
 Broadcast Channel —Select a channel that 
minimizes potential interference. You may need 
to try different channels after your hotspot is 
active for a time.
4 Touch 
Save
 when the settings are complete.
When your Wi-Fi hotspot is active, other Wi-Fi enabled 
devices can connect by entering your hotspot’s 
SSID
, 
selecting a 
Security
 type, and entering the correct 
Wireless password
.
Bluetooth® handsfree devicesTurn Bluetooth power on or offFind it:  Menu  >
Settings
 >Wireless & networks
 
>
BluetoothNote:  To extend battery life, turn off Bluetooth power 
when not in use.Connect new devicesNote:  This feature requires an optional accessory.
To connect with a new device, you need to pair with it. 
You only need to do this once for each device—to 
connect again, just turn on the device.  1 Make sure the device you are pairing with is in 
discoverable mode.
Note:  Refer to the guide that came with the device 
for details.
2 Touch Menu  >
Settings
 >Wireless & networks
 
>
Bluetooth settings
.
3 Touch 
Bluetooth
 to turn on and scan. If Bluetooth 
power is already on, touch 
Scan for devices
.
4 Touch a device to connect.
5 If necessary, touch 
OK, or enter the device passkey 
(like 
0000
) to connect to the device. When the device 
is connected, the Bluetooth connected indicator   
appears in the status bar. 
						

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Wireless
Note:  Using a mobile device or accessory while driving 
may cause distraction and may be illegal. Always obey 
the laws and drive safely.Reconnect devicesTo automatically reconnect your smartphone with a 
paired device, simply turn on the device.
To manually reconnect your smartphone with a paired 
device, touch the device name in the 
Bluetooth devices
 
list.
Disconnect devicesTo automatically disconnect your smartphone from a 
paired device, simply turn off the device.
To manually disconnect your smartphone from a paired 
device, touch the device name in the devices list, then 
touch
OK.
Change device nameTouch Menu  >
Settings
 >Wireless & networks
 
>
Bluetooth settings
 >Device name
. Enter a name and 
touch 
OK.
MOTOPRINTPrint email, documents, pictures, and contacts directly 
to shared printers on a Wi-Fi network—no printer drivers 
necessar y. MOTOPRINT automatically discovers 
networked printers for you. You can even save your 
favorite printers and geo-tag their location for future use.Print a document or fileTo print something from the 
Email
, Quickoffice
, or 
Gallery
 apps, open it and touch Menu  >
Print
.
To print something directly from the 
MOTOPRINT
 app, 
touch  >
MOTOPRINT
, then select a document 
type and follow the on-screen instructions.
Add a printerFind it:   >
MOTOPRINT
, touch Menu  
>
Manage printers
, touch Menu  >
Add printer
MOTOPRINT hostTo print to a non-compatible or non-networked printer 
connected to your Windows® computer, you need to 
install free MOTOPRINT Host software on the computer. 
You can download MOTOPRINT Host at 
www.motorola.com
.
To print something using MOTOPRINT Host:
Find it:   >
MOTOPRINT
, touch Menu  
>
Manage printers
, touch Menu  >
Add printer
 
>
MOTOPRINT hostSelect MOTOPRINT Host running on your computer, 
then select the printer you want to use. 
						

							46Memory card & file managementMemory card & file 
managementcopy photos, music, and moreDownload remote filesUse MotoCast to download documents and files from 
your computer to your smartphone.
Find it:   >
Files
 >MotoCast Computers
For more information about using MotoCast, see 
“MotoCast ” on page 29.Memory cardNote: Your photos, videos, and other files are 
automatically stored in internal memory on your 
smartphone. You can set individual applications (camera, 
camcorder, etc.) to store files on a microSD memory 
card. To install an optional memor y card, see “ Remove 
the rear cover ” on page 5 and “ Assemble & charge” on 
page 3.
Tip:  To move media stored in internal memory to your 
memory card, touch Menu  >
Settings
 >Storage
 
>
Manage internal storage
.
Delete or share files on your smartphoneFind it:   >
Files
 >Internal phone storage
 or 
SD 
card
Touch a file or folder to open, then touch and hold a file 
to Delete
 or 
Share
.
Remove or format your memory cardNote:  Do not remove your memory card while your 
smartphone is using it or writing files on it.
Before you remove or format your memory card you 
need to unmount it. Touch Menu  >
Settings
 
>
Storage
 >Unmount SD card
.
To format your memory card, touch 
Format SD card
.
Wa rn in g :  All data on your memory card will be deleted.
USB connectionYou can connect your smartphone to a computer with a 
USB cable.
Note: The first time you use a USB connection, your 
computer may indicate that drivers are being installed. 
Follow any prompts you see to complete the installation. 
This may take a few minutes.  1 With your smartphone showing the home screen, 
connect a Motorola micro USB data cable from your 
smartphone’s micro USB port to a USB port on your 
computer. Your smartphone should show   in the 
status bar.
Note:  Make sure to connect the smartphone to a high 
power USB port. Typically, these are located directly 
on your computer. 
						

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Tools
2 Drag and drop files between your computer and 
smartphone folders. When you’re done, use “Safely 
Remove Hardware” before disconnecting the USB 
cable.
Note:   If you’re using a memory card, you can’t use the 
files on your memory card with your smartphone while it 
is connected to the computer.
Toolsstay on top of thingsCalendarFind it:   >
Calendar
Your calendar events can be 
viewed in different ways: 
To u c h  >
Agenda
, Day
, 
Week
, or 
Month
. When you 
highlight an event, more 
details appear.
Tip:  Add a calendar widget to 
your home screen by 
touching and holding an 
empty space. Then touch 
Widgets
 >Calendar
.
Add calendar eventsFrom any view, touch . 
Enter the event start time and other details. You can 
even set a reminder so you don’t forget about the event. 
(When you set the reminder time to 
0minutes
, it plays 
at the event start time.)
Tip:  Reminders will play only if you’ve selected a 
notification ringtone (see “ Ringtones” on page 40).
When you finish entering event details, touch Save
.
July 2011
Sun     Mon     Tue      Wed     Thu       Fri       SatAll calendars 
						

							48ToolsManage calendar eventsTo edit an event, touch and hold it, then touch
Edit 
event
. When you’re done, touch 
Save
.
To delete an event, touch and hold it, then touch
Delete 
event
.
To go to today, touch  >
Show today
.
TasksFind it:   >
Tasks
To add a task, touch  .
From the tasks home screen, 
touch 
All tasks
 to view 
your tasks by due date, 
priority, and more.
CalculatorFind it:   >
Calculator
To switch between basic and advanced functions, touch 
Menu  >
Advanced panel
 or 
Basic panel
. To clear 
history, touch Menu  >
Clear history
.
All tasksPhone task
Show completed
OFF
All tasks
Overdue
Due today
Starred
By priority Tags
1234512345
Alarm clockFind it:   >
Alarm & Timer
To turn on an alarm, touch the 
check box.
When an alarm sounds, 
select 
Dismiss
 to turn it off or 
touch the screen to snooze 
for five minutes.
To add an alarm, touch 
Menu  >Add alarm
, then 
enter alarm details.
To enable or disable an alarm, 
touch the check box.
 
Alarm Timer
8:30Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, FriAM
PM9:00
AM
PM
7:00every dayAM
PM