Motorola Moto G4 4 4 Manual

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Web connection
To access the web, your phone uses your Wi-Fi network 
(or your mobile phone network if no Wi-Fi network is 
connected).
Note:  Your service provider may charge to surf the web or 
download data over your mobile phone network.
To connect to a Wi-Fi network, see See “Wi-Fi Networks” on 
page 49.
Downloads
Warning:  Apps downloaded from the web can be from 
unknown sources. To protect your phone and personal data 
from theft, download apps only on Google Play™.
To download a file, picture, or web page, tap Apps 
 >      Chrome and go to the website:
• Files: Tap the download link. To show the file or app, tap 
Apps  >  Downloads.
• Pictures: Touch and hold it to choose Save image. To see 
the picture, tap Apps  >  Photos > 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, tap Menu  > Settings.
Safe surfing & searching
Keep track of what your browser and searches show:
• Incognito: To open a tab that won’t appear in your 
browser or search history, tap Apps  >  Chrome > 
Menu  > New Incognito tab.
• Clear history: To clear your browser history and other 
saved information, tap Apps  >  Chrome > Menu  > History > CLEAR BROWSING DATA.
• Auto complete: When you enter your name in an online 
form, your browser can automatically enter your address 
information. If you don’t want that, tap Apps 
 >  Chrome > Menu  > Settings > Autofill forms, then tap 
the switch to turn it off.
• Pop-ups: To stop pop-up windows from opening, tap 
Apps  >  Chrome > Menu  > Settings > Site 
settings > Pop-ups, then tap the switch to turn it off. 
						

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Photos & videos
Quick Start: Photos & videos
Take crisp, clear photos with the rear or front camera.
• Launch it: Tap  Camera.
• Take a photo: Tap  to take a photo.
• See it: Swipe left for your photo gallery ( Photos).
• Share it: View a photo or video from your gallery, then 
tap Share .
Switch to  front camera.
Switch to
 video or 
panorama.
Tap to  take a phot o. 
Touch and hold to  
take multiple shots.
Swipe right for 
settings. Swipe left for 
your photos.
Tips & tricks
• Take a selfie: Tap  in the camera screen to switch to the front camera.
• Record a video: Tap  in the camera screen and select Video . Tap  to start recording. Then tap  to stop recording.
• Capture a still shot during a video: Tap  on the screen while recording to save a photo.
• View, share, or delete: To open your gallery, swipe the 
camera screen left. Pick a photo or video. Choose  to share or Menu  for more options like printing.
• Change settings: To open camera options, swipe the 
camera screen right. 
• Zoom: Drag two fingers apart. To zoom out, drag your 
fingers together.
• Multi-shot: Touch and hold  to take a burst of photos.
• Panorama: Tap  in the camera screen and select Panorama . Tap  and use the on-screen guide to slowly pan your phone.
• Edit: Tap the photo to select it, then tap .
• Print: Want to print photos? See Print. 
						

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Take photos
Find it:  Apps  >  Camera
Tap 
 to take a photo.
Record videos
Find it:  Apps  >  Camera, then tap  in the camera screen and select Video .
Tap  to start recording. Then tap  to stop recording.
Tip:  To share a video, swipe the camera screen left to open 
your gallery, tap the video, then choose  to share.
Get the perfect shot
Point, tap, and you’re done. But when you want something a 
little different, play with these camera options.
These options are along the top of the camera or video 
screen:
Options
 HDRTurn on HDR (high dynamic range) 
effect for better pictures in challenging 
lighting situations, such as outdoors.
 Flash Set On, Off, or Auto Flash.
 BeautifyWith the front-facing camera, smooth 
skin and beautify faces. Set to Auto
, 
Manual, or Off.
Options
 TimerSet a timer to 3 seconds or 10 seconds.
To find these options, tap 
 in the camera screen:
Options
 PanoramaTake a wide-angle shot. Use the on-
screen guide to slowly pan while you 
are taking he photo.
 VideoTake a video.
 PhotoTake a photo.
 
To find these options, swipe the camera screen right:
Options
 Shutter sound Turn the shutter sound on or off.
Storage Choose a storage location for 
your photos and videos (Phone or 
Memory card). 
Save 
Location Turn on to tag photos with a location. 
						

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Options
Selfi photo 
mirror With the front-facing camera, take a 
mirror image photo of yourself.
Shutter type Tap anywhere on the screen to take 
the photo. When off, tap 
 to take a photo.
Video resolution 
(rear camera) Set the video resolution.
Quick tutorial Learn more about your camera.
    
View, share, & use photos & videos
Find it:  Apps  >  Photos 
• Play, share, or delete: Tap a thumbnail to open it, then 
tap  to share,  to delete, or Menu  for more options.
Tip:  To select multiple files, open a folder, touch and hold 
a photo, then tap others. Or group photos in an album 
and share the whole album.
• Zoom: Open a photo in your gallery, then double-tap or 
drag two fingers apart or together on the screen.
Tip:  Turn your phone sideways for a landscape view.
• Wallpaper or contact photo: Open a picture, then tap 
Menu  > Use as > Wallpaper or Contact photo.
• Edit: Open a picture, then tap .
• Slideshow: Tap a picture, then tap Menu  > Slideshow. 
To stop the slideshow, tap the screen.
Tip:  To show the slideshow on a television or other 
device, see Connect & transfer.
Capture your screen
Share a screen capture of your favorite playlist, your new 
high score, or a friend’s contact information.
To capture your phone’s screen, press and hold both the 
Power and the Volume Down buttons at the same time.
To see the screen capture, tap Apps 
 >  Photos, tap , 
then tap Device folders > Screenshot.
Tip:  Also see Screen pinning. 
						

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Play Music
Quick start: Music
Music everywhere—stream it, buy it, save it, play it. Listen 
and create playlists anytime.
Find it:  Apps 
 >  Play Music
To upload your music library to Google Play Music, from a 
computer, visit www.google.com/music.
Tap Listen Now to see recommendations and more.
Tip:  Share songs directly with your contacts. Tap Menu 
 next to a song > Share. See Direct Share.
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Tap to play the song,
or swipe left or right to
see others in your queue.
Tap an album to  see more 
inf o.
Search for and download 
music.
Go to  your music library
or playlists.
Tips & tricks
• Volume: Press the volume buttons.
• Hide the music player: To use another app while your 
music plays, tap Home . To return to the music player, swipe the status bar down and tap the song title.
Tip:  You can also select Next, Pause, or Previous by 
swiping down the notification bar or using the controls 
on your unlock screen.
• Home screen widget: Control music playback from the 
home screen by adding the Google Play Music widget.
• Playlists: Tap Menu  next to a song in your library to add it to a playlist or show more options. To edit, rename, or 
delete a playlist, touch and hold its name in your library.
• Download your music library for offline listening:  To  
download, tap  next to a song, artist, album, or playlist. To listen offline, tap , then tap Downloaded only to 
avoid using data to stream your music library.
• During a flight: Airplane mode lets you to listen to your 
offline music and disconnects all connections. Swipe 
down the status bar with two fingers and tap Airplane 
mode to turn it on.
• File types: Your phone can play MP3, M4A, AAC, AAC+, 
MIDI, and WAV files.
Note:  Copyright—do you have the right? Always follow 
the rules. See “Content Copyright” in the legal and safety 
information on your phone. 
						

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Locate & navigate
Quick start: Locate & navigate
Find a nearby cafe, get directions or step-by-step GPS voice 
navigation using the Google Maps™ you know and trust.
Find it:  Apps 
 >  Maps
Enter what you want to find in the search bar, then tap 
 to see more information and options.
Note:  Your map screen may look different.
Explore food & drinks near Chicago
Search Google Maps12:36Search by  voice for
an address or location.
See your current location.
Get directions and
navigation instructions. Find nearby food,
drinks, and attractions.
See your places, map 
views, settings, help, and 
mor e.
Tips & tricks
• Now on Tap™: In the map screen, touch and hold Home  to see information based on the current map. (See 
“Now on Tap™” on page 38.)
• Find an address: In the search field, enter an address or 
something you’re looking for, like “restaurant.” The map 
moves to show the address or local suggestions. Tap the 
address info at the bottom for more details.
• Get directions: Tap , then enter a place or address.
• Save an address: Tap the address info at the bottom of 
the screen and then tap S AV E . .
• Zoom: To zoom in or out, drag two fingers together or 
apart on the screen.
• Turn and tilt: Rotate two fingers on the map to turn it, or 
drag up/down to tilt.
• Share a location: Tap a location, then tap the address 
and tap Menu  > Share.
• Identify address: Touch and hold a spot on the map to 
show the nearest address.
• Get map help: Tap  > Help. 
						

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Connect & transfer
Quick start: Connect & transfer
Connect accessories, computers, networks, and more.
Find it:  Apps 
 >  Settings
Settings12:36
Wireless & networks
Device
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Data usage
More
Display
SIM card
sChange Wi-Fi settings.
Change Bluetooth 
settings.
Can’t nd a setting? 
Search for it.
Tips & tricks
• Quick settings: Get to the most used settings quickly. 
Swipe the status bar down with two fingers. See “Quick 
settings” on page 21.
• Bluetooth devices: To connect a Bluetooth headset, 
keyboard, or other device, tap Bluetooth.
• Wi-Fi networks: To connect, tap Wi-Fi.
• Wi-Fi hotspot: To make your phone a hotspot, check out 
Wi-Fi hotspot.
• USB cable: You can use your phone’s micro USB port 
to exchange media and other files with a connected 
computer. To change the type of USB connection, check 
out USB cables.
• Automatic connections: When Bluetooth or Wi-Fi power 
is on, your phone automatically reconnects to available 
devices or networks it has used before.
• Airplane mode: Need to shut down wireless connections 
quickly? Swipe the status bar down with two fingers and 
tap Airplane mode 
. 
• Print: Want to print your photos, docs, or other things? 
Check out Print. 
						

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Bluetooth wireless
Turn Bluetooth power on/off
Find it:  Apps  >  Settings > Bluetooth, then tap the 
switch to turn it on
Note:  Swipe down the status bar with two fingers to 
quickly turn Bluetooth on or off.
Tip:  To extend battery life or stop connections, turn 
Bluetooth off when you’re not using it.
Connect devices
The first time you connect a Bluetooth device, follow these 
steps:
1  Make sure the device you are pairing with is in 
discoverable mode (for details, refer to the guide that 
came with the device).
2  Tap Apps  >  Settings > Bluetooth.
3  Make sure the switch is on.
4  Tap a found device to connect it (if necessary, tap PAIR 
or enter a passkey like 0000).
Tip:  Tap 
 to rename the device.
When the device connects, the Bluetooth connected 
indicator  appears at the top of the screen.
To automatically disconnect or reconnect a device (like a 
wireless headset) anytime, just turn the device off or on. Note:  Using a mobile device or accessory while driving may 
cause distraction and may be illegal. Always obey the laws 
and drive safely.
Manage devices
To manually reconnect your phone with a paired device, tap 
the device name in the list.
To manually disconnect your phone from a paired device, 
tap the device name in the list, then tap OK.
To remove a paired device, tap 
 next to the device name, then tap FORGET.
To change the name your phone shows to other devices, tap 
Apps 
 >  Settings > Bluetooth, turn Bluetooth power 
on, then tap Menu  > Rename this device. Enter a name 
and tap RENAME.
Let devices find your phone
To let a Bluetooth device discover your phone, tap the 
Bluetooth switch on your phone to turn it on.
Transfer files
• Photos or videos: Open the photo or video, then tap  > Bluetooth.
• Contacts: Tap Apps  >  Contacts, tap a person, then 
tap Menu  > Share > Bluetooth. 
						

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Wi-Fi Networks
Turn Wi-Fi power on/off
Find it:  Apps  >  Settings > Wi-Fi, then tap the switch 
to turn it on
Note:  Swipe down the status bar with two fingers to 
quickly turn Wi-Fi on or off.
Connect to networks
To find networks in your range:
1  Tap Apps  >  Settings > Wi-Fi.
Tip:  To show your phone’s MAC address and Wi-Fi 
settings, tap Menu 
 > Advanced.
2  Make sure the Wi-Fi power switch is on.
3  Tap a found network to connect to it (if necessary, enter 
Network SSID, Security, and Wireless password, and tap 
Connect).
When your phone connects, the Wi-Fi status indicator 
 appears in the status bar.
Note:  If you see a question mark in the Wi-Fi status 
indicator , swipe the status bar down, tap the network, and enter the network’s password.
Tip:  When Wi-Fi power is on, your phone automatically 
reconnects to available networks it has used before. If a 
router previously had no internet connection, your phone 
will not automatically connect to it.
Wi-Fi hotspot
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.
Your can make your phone a Wi-Fi hotspot to provide 
portable, convenient internet access to other Wi-Fi enabled 
devices.
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.
Find it:  Apps 
 >  Settings > More > Tethering & 
portable hotspot, then tap the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
Note:  These steps may vary depending on your network.
1  Your phone turns off Wi-Fi power and uses the mobile 
network for internet access. Tap Set up Wi-Fi hotspot to 
set up security:
• Network SSID: Enter a unique name for your hotspot.
• Security: Select the type of security you want: Open 
or WPA2. For WPA2, enter a unique password that 
others will need to access your Wi-Fi hotspot.
Note:  WPA2 is recommended by IEEE.
• Password:  Create a password with at least eight 
characters.
2  Tap S AV E  when the settings are complete. 
						

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When your Wi-Fi hotspot is active, other Wi-Fi enabled 
devices can connect by entering your hotspot’s Network 
name, selecting a Security type, and entering the correct 
wireless Password .
Wi-Fi modes
For those who like to get a bit more technical, your phone 
supports the following Wi-Fi modes: 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac.
USB cables
Note:  Copyright—do you have the right? Always follow 
the rules. See “Content Copyright” in the legal and safety 
information on your phone.
To load music, pictures, videos, documents, or other files 
from your computer, connect your phone to your computer 
with a USB cable. To change the type of USB connection (if 
necessary), swipe the status bar down and tap USB.
Tip:  Make sure to connect the phone to a high power USB 
port. Typically, these are located directly on your computer.
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.
• For Microsoft® Windows®: On your computer, choose 
Start, then select Windows Explorer from your list of 
programs. In Windows Explorer, your phone will appear 
as a connected drive (mass 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/support.
• For Apple™ Macintosh™: Use Android File Transfer, 
available at www.android.com/filetransfer .
Share your data connection
Your computer can access the internet through your phone’s 
mobile network—you just need a USB cable.
Tip:  To share a Wi-Fi connection, see Wi-Fi hotspot.
1  Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.
Note:  If your computer is running something older than 
Microsoft® Windows® 7 or Apple™ Macintosh™ OSX, it 
might require special configuration.
2  On your phone, tap Apps  >  Settings, then make 
sure the Wi-Fi switch is turned off.
3  In Settings, tap More > Tethering & portable hotspot, 
then tap the USB tethering to start the connection.
To stop the connection, uncheck USB tethering, then 
disconnect your phone from your computer.