Motorola Razr Users Guide

							User’s Guide   
						

							1 Check it out
Check it outWhen you’re up and running, be sure to explore what 
your smartphone can do.
•Watch: Experience crisp, clear photos, movies, and 
videos on your smartphone’s 4.3 qHD Super 
AMOLED Advanced display. See “Photos & videos” on 
page 40.
 Automate: Optimize your smartphone and conserve 
batter y power with SMARTACTIONS™. See 
“SMARTACTIONS™” on page 18.
 Browse and navigate at 4G LTE network 
speeds. See “Browse” on page 36 and “Locate & 
navigate” on page 46.
 Connect: Reach out and connect with Wi-Fi networks 
and Bluetooth® devices. Store and use your stuff in 
the cloud. See “Connect & transfer” on page 52.
Tip: You don’t need to carry this guide with you. You can 
view all of these topics in your smartphone—from the 
home screen tap Apps  >
Help Center
.
ContentsAt a glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
Start  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3
Home screen & apps  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
Control & customize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   14
Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
Socialize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
Browse  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
Photos & videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
Music on Google Play™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  44
Books on Google Play™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
Locate & navigate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  46
Work  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  48
Connect & transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  52
Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   61
Want more? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  64
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  64
Safety, Regulatory & Legal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  65 
						

							2At a glanceAt a glanceYour smartphone Introducing the powerful smartphone in a RAZR slim 
design! DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX have 
tons of advanced features for everything you want to 
do—video, web browsing, multimedia, and more.
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People
Phone
Apps
Text
Camera
Email
Browser
Play Store
Voicemail
Notification 
LightMicro USB/ 
ChargerMicro USB/ 
Charger
3.5mm Headset
HD Front 
Camera
Volume KeysPower Key  
Press  = Screen 
    On/Off
  Hold = Phone
    On/Off 8MP/HD 
Camera
(on back)
Back
Menu
Search
HomemicroSD Micro SIM Micro HDMI
Tips & tricks Insert the SIM card and optional memory card, 
charge the battery, and register your smartphone. See 
“Start” on page 3.
 Top topics: Just want a quick hit of what your 
smartphone can do? See “Top topics” on page 3.
 All the topics in this guide and so much more, 
right on your smartphone. Tap Apps  >
Help 
Center
 >Tours
, Manual
, Tips
, or 
Support
. Want more? 
See “Get more!” on page 64.
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. 
						

							3 Start
Top topicsCheck out what your smartphone can do.
Personalize your home screen: see “Redecorate your 
home” on page 8.
Go online: see “Browse” on page 36.
Learn about Google Play™: see “The best of Google™” 
on page 6.
Get an app: see “Download apps” on page 11.
Be social: see “Socialize” on page 35.
Find a place: see “Locate & navigate” on page 46.
Take a photo: see “Take photos” on page 41.
Connect to Wi-Fi: see “Wi-Fi Networks” on page 54.
Watch a movie: see “Movies & TV on Google Play™” on 
page 43.
Protect your smartphone: see “Screen lock” on 
page 62.
Get all the help you need: see “Get more!” on page 64.Tips & tricks Helpful: To get started quickly, tap Apps  >
Help 
Center
 >Tours
 for interactive tutorials.
StartAssemble & charge batteryInsert the SIM card and optional memory card, charge 
the battery, and turn on your smartphone.
Note: The micro SIM card may be already inserted in 
your smartphone.* Optional.
 A microSD
 memory card is
 pre-installed in
 some Motorola
  XT912 & XT912M
 models. For other models, you can
 purchase a microSD card separately, if desired.Note: Pull down 
cover to locate 
the micro SIM
& microSD
card slots.1
Insert micro SIM.
2
Insert microSD card.*
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DROID RAZR MAXX
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Charge fully. 
						

							4StartTips & 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 4.
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.Caution: Before using your smartphone, please read 
the safety, regulatory and legal information provided 
with your product.
Battery lifeYour 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 show what’s using up battery power, tap Menu  
>System settings
 >Battery
.
To set automatic rules to save power, tap Apps  
>
SmartActions
 (see “SMARTACTIONS™” on page 18).
SAVE CANCEL
TRIGGERS
ACTIONS
My charging status
changesNot chargingSet my screen
brightnessLowMy battery is low< Less than 25%Set GPSLow Battery Saver
Battery1h 23m 45s on battery 99% - Discharging
Screen
Android OS Android System
Homescreen
75%
12%
4%
3%
Tap a feature to see
details & adjust power
settings (if available).Add triggers (like events, times, or 
places) that start the actions.
Add actions (like adjusting 
brightness) that happen when 
trigger conditions are met. 
						

							5 Start
Tips & tricksTo 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 
Menu  >
System settings
, and go to the 
ACCOUNTS
 
section to see your accounts.
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® use: Tap Menu  >
System 
settings
, then tap the switch next to 
Wi-Fi
 or 
Bluetooth
 
to turn them   when you don’t need them.
GPS use: Tap Menu  >
System settings
 >Location 
access
, and uncheck 
GPS satellites
.
display brightness: Tap Menu  >System settings
 
>
Display
 >Brightness
 >Display power saver
.
display timeout delay: Tap Menu  >
System settings
 
>
Display
 >Sleep
 >(shorter setting).OFF
RegisterThe 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 ser vices. 
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
setup steps.Ps3
Welcome to the Setup WizardThis 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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Select your language.S
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WelcomeSelect your language:English
Español
Start
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Set up Google™ 
account.Sa4
Got Google?Do you have a Google Account?
If you use Gmail, answer Yes.
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							6StartTips & 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 
Menu  >
System settings
 >Wi-Fi
, then tap the 
switch at the top to turn Wi-Fi   and search for 
networks. There’s more in “Wi-Fi Networks” on 
page 54.
 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, 
tap Menu  >
System settings
, and go to the 
ACCOUNTS
 section. To set up email accounts, see 
“Email” on page 31.
For help with your Google™ account, visit 
www.google.com/accounts
.
ON
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.Music
MagazinesBooks Apps
Movies & TV
Call of the 
WildJack LondonPride and 
PrejudiceJane Austen
Google Play
Games
NEW 
MUSIC
On your computer & Android 
tablet, sign into your Google 
Account for all your Google Play 
content, Gmail, Google 
Calendar events, & more.Search for apps. 
						

							7 Start
Tips & tricks Find out more about Google products: See 
www.google.com/about/products
.
 Log into or open a Google account: See the Google 
accounts page at www.google.com/accounts
.
 Find answers about Google products: See 
www.google.com/support
.
 Download Google apps: Tap Apps  >
Play 
Store
.
 All in the cloud: See “Your cloud” on page 58.
Old phone to new phoneAre you switching from an Apple™ or Blackberry phone? 
Get all your important information set up on your new 
Motorola smartphone in a few easy steps. The Welcome 
Home To Motorola application transfers contacts, email 
addresses, calendar meetings, events, tasks, music, 
playlists, photos, and videos from your old phone to your 
new Motorola smartphone.
Note: If you are switching from another Android™ 
phone, your Google™ account’s contacts, events, 
Gmail™ and other settings start downloading as soon as 
you log into your Google account. If you are switching 
from another type of device, contact your service 
provider for assistance.
To move information from an Apple or Blackberry phone 
to your Motorola smartphone:   1Use your computer browser to navigate to 
www.markspace.com/welcomehome/
, and download 
the free Microsoft® Windows® or Apple™ 
Macintosh™ version of the Welcome Home To 
Motorola application to your computer.
2Install and run the application on your computer. Yo u  
can skip registration.
3Follow the instructions to transfer information from 
your old phone to your Motorola smartphone.
The Welcome Home To Motorola application prompts 
you to connect your old phone to the computer with a 
USB cable, and backup the data you want to transfer.
Next, install the Welcome Home To Motorola app on your 
Motorola smartphone, connect the smartphone to your 
computer with a USB cable, then transfer the data onto 
your Motorola smartphone. 
						

							8Home screen & appsHome screen & appsQuick start: Home screen & appsStart from the home screen to explore apps and more.
 Home screen: You’ll see the home screen when you 
turn on your smartphone or tap Home .
 App & widget list: To show all of your apps and 
widgets, tap Apps .
: To download more apps and widgets, tap 
Apps  >
Play Store
.
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People
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Apps
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Email
Browser
Play Store
Voicemail
Shortcuts
Tap to open.Favorites Tray
Tap Apps        to see all
your apps & widgets.
    
Status & Notifications
Drag down for details.Swipe  left or right to see 
more home screen pages.Widget
Tips & tricks Pages: To show more pages of shortcuts and widgets, 
swipe the home screen left or right.
 To uninstall apps, tap Apps , tap and hold 
an app, then drag it to 
More options
 and choose 
Uninstall
 (if available).
Redecorate your homeCustomize the way your home screen looks, and give 
yourself quick access to your favorite things:
 Change wallpaper: Tap and hold an empty spot on 
your home screen to choose your wallpaper.
 Create shortcut folders: To create a 
folder of shortcuts on your home 
screen, tap and hold a shortcut, then 
drop it on top of another shortcut. To 
name the folder, tap it and enter a 
name at the bottom.
You can create a folder of apps to use 
when you have spare time, when you 
want music, or when you need to contact 
people—whatever goes together for you.
 Add widgets & shortcuts: Tap Apps , tap and hold 
the app or widget, then drag it to one of your home 
screen pages. To see all your apps and widgets, swipe 
the app screen to the left, or tap 
ALL APPS
 or 
WIDGETS
 
at the top.
Play Music
Play Books
Play Music
Play Bookks