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    							19 Control & customize
    AccessibilitySee, hear, speak, feel, and use. Accessibility features are 
    there for everyone, helping to make things easier.
    Note: For general information, accessories, and more, 
    visit www.motorola.com/accessibility
    .
    Voice recognitionJust tell your smartphone what you’d like to do—dial, 
    browse, search, send a text, and more. Check it out—tap 
    Search  to open the search window, tap for voice 
    search, then say what you want. For more, see “Speak” 
    on page 16.TalkBackUse TalkBack to read out loud—your navigation, your 
    selections, even your books.
    To turn on TalkBack, tap Menu  >
    System settings
     
    >
    Accessibility
     >TalkBack
    , then tap  at the top to 
    turn it .
    Note: You might need to download text-to-speech 
    software (data charges may apply).
    To  u s e  Ta l k B a c k :
     Menus and screens: Tap an item in a menu or screen. 
    Your smartphone speaks the name.
     Dialer & text entry: Start typing. Your smartphone 
    speaks each number or letter.
    OFF
    ON
     Notifications: Drag the status bar down. Your 
    smartphone speaks all of the notifications.
     Open a book, file, message, and 
    more. Your smartphone reads the text out loud (app 
    dependent).
    Tip: Navigate through your apps and menus to hear how 
    voice readouts work on your smartphone.
    Take TalkBack to the next level—see “Explore by touch”.Explore by touchUse Explore by Touch to expand TalkBack, and have your 
    touches read out loud as you move your finger around the 
    screen.
    To turn on Explore by Touch when TalkBack is active, tap 
    Menu  >
    System settings
     >Accessibility
     >TalkBack
     
    >
    Settings
     >Explore by touch
    .
    Tip: When you turn on TalkBack for the first time, your 
    smartphone asks if you want to 
    Enable Explore by Touch?
     
    Ta p  
    OK to turn it on.
    Explore by Touch changes your smartphone’s touch 
    gestures so the location of your touches can be read out 
    loud.
    Touch something on the screen to hear a description or 
    text readout.
    Double-tap anywhere on the screen to open or activate 
    the last touched item. 
    						
    							20Control & customizeSwipe using two fingers to scroll through lists or 
    between screens.
    To learn more about navigating your smartphone with 
    Explore by Touch, tap Menu  >
    System settings
     
    >
    Accessibility
     >TalkBack
     >Settings
     >Launch “Explore by 
    touch” tutorial
    .
    To turn off Explore by Touch when TalkBack is active, tap 
    Menu  >System settings
     >Accessibility
     >TalkBack
     
    >
    Settings
    , and uncheck 
    Explore by touch
    .
    Caller IDWhen you want to hear who’s calling:
     Read out loud: Have your caller announced—tap 
    Apps  >
    Phone
     >Menu  >
    Settings
     >Caller ID 
    Readout
    .
     Ringtones: Assign a unique ringtone to a contact—tap 
    Apps  >
    People
    , tap the contact, then tap 
    Menu  >
    Set ringtone
    .
    Volume & vibrateFind it: Tap Menu  >
    System settings
     >Sound
     
    >
    Volumes
     or 
    Vibrate when ringing
    Volumes
     opens sliders that let you set different 
    volumes for your music or videos, ringtone, text or 
    email notifications, and alarms.
    
    Vibrate and ring
     determines whether your smartphone 
    vibrates for incoming calls (even if the ringer is silent).
    ZoomGet a closer look.
     Pinch to zoom: Pinch to zoom on maps, web pages, 
    and photos: To zoom in, touch the screen with two 
    fingers and then drag them apart. To zoom out, drag 
    your fingers together.
    Tip: To zoom in, you can also double-tap.
     Big text: Show bigger text throughout your 
    smartphone: tap Menu  >
    System settings
     
    >
    Accessibility
     >Large text
    .
     Choose zoom, text size and other 
    accessibility settings for your browser: tap Apps  
    >
    Browser
     or 
    Chrome
    , then tap Menu  
    >
    Settings
     >Accessibility
    .
    Tip: Use 
    Force enable zoom
     to allow zooming on all 
    webpages.
    Display brightnessYour smartphone automatically adjusts the screen 
    brightness when you’re in bright or dark places. But you 
    can set your own brightness level instead:
    Find it: Ta p  M e n u  >
    System settings
     >Display
     
    >
    Brightness
     >Adjust brightness level
    Uncheck 
    Automatic brightness
     to set your own level. 
    						
    							21 Control & customize
    Note: Setting brightness to a high level decreases your 
    smartphone’s battery life. To maximize battery life, select Automatic brightness
    .
    Touchscreen & keysTo hear or feel when you touch the screen, tap Menu  
    >System settings
     >Sound
    :
     Touchscreen: To hear screen touches (clicks), select 
    Touch sounds
    .
     To feel touchscreen keyboard touches (vibrate), 
    select 
    Vibrate on touch
    .
     Screen lock: To hear when you lock or unlock the 
    screen (click), select Screen lock sound
    .
    MessagesTo make text entry even easier, use features like 
    auto-complete, auto-correct, and auto-punctuate—tap 
    Menu  >
    System settings
     >Language & input
    , then 
    tap  next to a keyboard type. Of course if you don’t 
    want to type at all, then use your voice—tap on the 
    touchscreen keyboard.
    Hearing aidsTo help get a clear sound when using a hearing aid or 
    cochlear implant, your smartphone may have been rated 
    for use with hearing aids. If your smartphone’s box has 
    “Rated for Hearing Aids” printed on it, then please read 
    the following guidance.
    Note: Ratings are not a guarantee of compatibility (see 
    “Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones” in your 
    legal and safety information). You may also want to 
    consult your hearing health professional, who should be 
    able to help you get the best results.
     Tap Apps  >
    Phone
     >Menu  
    >
    Settings
     >Hearing aids
    .
     During a call, press the side volume keys 
    to set a call volume that works for you.
     Position: During a call, hold the smartphone to your 
    ear as normal, and then rotate/move it to get the best 
    position for speaking and listening. 
    						
    							22CallsTTYYou can use your smartphone in TTY mode with standard 
    teletype machines. Tap Apps  >
    Phone
     >Menu  
    >
    Settings
     >TTY mode
     and select the mode you need:
    
    TTY Full
    : Type and read text on your TTY device.
    
    TTY HCO
    : Hearing-Carry-Over—type text on your TTY 
    device and listen to voice replies on your smartphone’s 
    speaker.
    
    TTY VCO
    : Voice-Carry-Over—speak into your 
    smartphone and read text replies on your TTY device.
    Note: You’ll need a cable/adapter to connect your TTY 
    device to the headset jack on your smartphone.
    Refer to your TTY device guide for mode and usage 
    information.
    AppsWant more? No problem. The Google Play™ Store app 
    provides access to thousands of apps, and many provide 
    useful accessibility features.
    Find it: Ta p  A p p s  >
    Play Store
    CallsQuick start: CallsDial numbers, recent calls, or contacts, all from one app.
    Find it: Tap Apps  >
    Phone
    Tip: When the screen is locked, tap  and flick to 
    Phone
    .
    To make a call, enter a number then tap  in the 
    DIALER
    , or swipe to the 
    RECENT
     and 
    FAVORITES
     tabs for 
    quick access to your calls and contacts.
    Dialpad
    Speaker
    Mute
    Add call
    DIALER
    FAVORITES RECENT1
    2ABC
    3DEF
    4GHI
    5JKL
    6MNO
    7PQRS
    8TUV
    9WXYZ
    0
    Most recent
    Victor Harp
    28 mins ago Mobile 555-555-4570
    Recent & Favorite Contacts
    Delete numbers you entered.
    During a call:
    Hang Up
    DialpadSpeaker
    Mute3-Way Call
    Add Number to Contacts
    Call
    Voice Dial 
    						
    							23 Calls
    Tips & tricks During a call: Your touchscreen goes dark to avoid 
    accidental touches. To wake it up, move it away from 
    your face or press the Power key.
     Multi-task: Tap Home to hide the call screen and 
    look up a phone number, address, or open other apps 
    during a call. To reopen the call screen, drag down the 
    status bar and tap 
    Current call
    .
     To search your People
     list, tap  .
     A  shows in the status bar when you 
    have new voicemail. To hear it, tap Apps  
    >
    Phone
    , then tap and hold 
    1.
     Pause dialing: When dialing, tap Menu  to add a 
    pause (pauses two seconds), or wait (waits for your 
    confirmation).
    Tip: To call a conference call or other number that 
    requires a passcode, you can enter the number, one or 
    two pauses, then the passcode and # before you 
    tap  to call. To store the number and pauses you 
    entered, tap and hold the call in RECENT
     calls.
    Make, answer & end callsWhen you make or answer a call, you have options:
     Make a call: Ta p  A p p s  >
    Phone
    , enter a number, 
    then tap .
    To enter the international dialing code (+), tap and 
    hold . To add a pause or wait after numbers, tap 
    Menu .
    Tip: Use “Video chat” on page 25.
     Answer a call: Tap and flick to .
    With call waiting on, tap and flick to to answer 
    the new call, then tap 
    Hold current call + Answer
     or 
    End 
    current call + Answer
    . 
     Ignore a call: Tap and flick to  to send the call to 
    your voicemail. You can also press the Power key to 
    ignore the call, or press a volume key to silence the 
    ringer.
     Respond with a text: To  
    send a pre-set message 
    to an incoming call, 
    tap  and flick to . 
    Select a message to 
    immediately send it.
     End a call: Ta p .
    Can’t talk now. What’s up?
    Custom message... I’ll call you right back.
    I’ll call you later.
    Can’t talk now. Call me later? 
    						
    							24Calls During a call: Ta p
    Mute
     at the bottom of the call 
    screen to mute the call. To hide the call screen, 
    tap Home . To reopen it, drag down the status bar 
    and tap 
    Current call
    .
    Note: When you hold your smartphone to your ear, the 
    touchscreen goes dark to avoid accidental touches. 
    When you move your smartphone away from your ear, 
    the screen lights up again.
    During a call, your 
    touchscreen might stay 
    dark if the sensor just 
    above it is covered. Dont 
    use covers or screen protectors (even clear ones) that 
    cover this sensor.
    Recent callsShow your calls (with newest first), to call, text, or store 
    them:
    Find it: Ta p  A p p s  >
    Phone
     >RECENT
    To call a number, tap on the right.
    To send a text message, store the number, or other 
    options, tap and hold an entry.
    To search the list, tap at the bottom.
    To clear the list, tap Menu  >
    Clear List
    .
    PhonebookTo show the phone numbers from your 
    People
     list, tap 
    Apps  >
    Phone
     > . Tap and hold a contact to 
    open option icons at the bottom of your screen (tap and 
    hold an icon to show what it does).
    For more about People
    , see “Contacts” on page 26.
    Voice dialDial just by saying a contact name or phone number from 
    your 
    People
     list:
    Find it: Tap Apps  >
    Phone
     > , then say “Call” 
    followed by the name or number
    Tip: To voice dial from the home screen, tap Search , 
    tap for voice search, then say “Call” followed by the 
    name or number.
    HandsfreeSwitch to handsfree calling during a call:
    To use the speakerphone, tap
    Speaker
    .
    To use (or stop using) a connected Bluetooth® device, 
    tap in the call screen.
    Note: Using a mobile device or accessory while driving 
    may cause distraction and may be illegal. Always obey 
    the laws and drive safely. 
    						
    							25 Calls
    MuteTo mute the current call, tap
    Mute
    .
    Enter numbers during a callTo enter numbers during a call, tap
    Dialpad
    , then tap 
    the numbers.
    VoicemailWhen you have a new voicemail,  shows in your status 
    bar. To access voicemail, tap Apps  >
    Phone
    , then 
    tap and hold
    1.
    If you need to change your voicemail number, tap 
    Apps  >Phone
     > Menu  >
    Settings
     >Voicemail
    .
    Video chatVideo chat with your friends. All you need is 
    Google Talk™ and your smartphone’s front camera. For 
    more, see “Chat” on page 32.
    Tip: You can also download a video conferencing app 
    from Google Play™, or video conference with your 
    friends at Google+™ Hangouts (for more information, go 
    to https://plus.google.com/hangouts
    ).
    3-way callsDuring a call, you can start another call, switch between 
    them, or join them in a 3-way call:
    To answer a second call, tap and flick to . To 
    ignore it, tap and flick to .
    The first call goes on hold if you answer the second 
    call. To switch between calls, tap  .
    To dial a second call, tap
    Add call
    , enter a number in 
    DIALER
    , RECENT
    , or 
    FAVORITES
    , then tap .
    The first call goes on hold when you tap . To join 
    the calls after the second call answers, tap  .
    Your numberTo show the phone number on your smartphone, tap 
    Menu  >
    System settings
     >About phone
     >Status
     >My 
    phone number
    .
    Cool downIn very limited circumstances, such as where your 
    smartphone has been exposed to extreme heat, you may 
    see “Cool Down” messages. To avoid possible damage 
    to your battery and smartphone, you should follow these 
    instructions until the smartphone is within its 
    recommended temperature range. When your 
    smartphone is in “Cool Down” mode, only emergency 
    calls can be made. 
    						
    							26ContactsEmergency callsNote: Verizon Wireless programs one or more 
    emergency phone numbers that you can call under any 
    circumstances, even when your smartphone is locked. 
    Emergency numbers vary by country. Your 
    pre-programmed emergency number(s) may not work in 
    all locations, and sometimes an emergency call cannot 
    be placed due to network, environmental, or interference 
    issues.   1Tap Apps  >
    Phone
     (if your smartphone is locked, 
    tap
    Emergency Call
     or tap Menu  >
    Emergency call
    ).
    2Enter the emergency number.
    3Tap  to call the emergency number.
    Note: Your smartphone can use location based services 
    (GPS and AGPS) to help emergency services find you. 
    See “Location Services” in your legal and safety 
    information.
    ContactsQuick start: ContactsCombine information from your Google™ contacts and 
    social networks for quick access to everyone.
    Find it: Tap Apps  >
    People
     Create: Ta p b e l o w  t h e  
    People
     list.
     Edit or delete: Tap and hold a contact, then tap 
    edit  or delete .
     Call, text, or email: Tap a contact, then tap an option.
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    Create & view
    groups of contacts.
    Tap to view contact info,
    call, send a text message,
    & more.
    Tap a letter to jump to
    contacts that start with
    that letter.
    Search Your People.Switch to dialer.Add a contact. 
    						
    							27 Contacts
    Tips & tricks Groups: To show or create a group of contacts, tap GROUPS
    , then tap the group or .
     Search contacts: In the 
    People
     list, tap  .
     Tap a contact, then tap Menu  
    >
    Share
     to send it in a message or over a Bluetooth® 
    connection.
     Shortcuts: Tap Apps , tap 
    WIDGETS
     at the top, then 
    tap and hold a 
    Contact
     widget.
     Synchronize: On your computer, upload contacts to 
    your Google™ account at www.google.com/contacts
    . 
    On your smartphone, tap Menu  >
    System settings
     
    >
    Google
    , tap your Google™ account, then tap 
    Menu  >
    Sync now
    . You can also see these 
    contacts at www.gmail.com
    .
    For help with transferring contacts, go to 
    www.motorola.com/TransferContacts
    .
    Create contactsFind it: Ta p  A p p s  >
    People
     >
    Tap a text box to type the name and details. When you’re 
    finished, tap
    SAVE
     at the top.
    Note: To import contacts or change where they’re stored, 
    see “Get contacts” on page 28.
    Call, text, or email contactsFind it: Tap Apps  >
    People
    Tap and hold the contact to open option icons at the 
    bottom of your screen (tap and hold an icon to show 
    what it does).
    You can also use “Voice dial” on page 24.Favorite contactsTo show your favorite contacts, tap Apps  >
    People
     
    >
    FAVORITES
    .
    To tag a favorite, tap Apps  >
    People
     >PEOPLE
    , tap 
    a contact to open it, then tap  next to their name.
    Edit, delete, or hide contactsFind it: Tap Apps  >
    People
    To edit a contact, tap it, tap Menu  >
    Edit
    , then tap 
    a field to edit or tap  to choose the contact’s picture.
    To set a personal ringtone for the contact, tap it, then 
    tap Menu  >
    Set ringtone
    .
    To delete the contact, tap it, then tap Menu  
    >
    Delete
    .
    Contacts from social networks (like Facebook®) will 
    become hidden if you select 
    Delete
    . To view these 
    contacts, or delete them permanently, use the social 
    networks app or website. 
    						
    							28ContactsTo hide the contacts from an account or group in your People
     list, tap Menu  >
    Contacts to display
    . Tap a 
    group name to show it, or tap 
    Customize
     to uncheck 
    groups you always want to hide.
    Get contactsTo add your social networking contacts, add your 
    account in “Other social networks” on page 36.
    To add your email contacts, see “Email” on page 31.
    Tip: If you add a 
    Corporate Sync
     account, you can send 
    messages to your coworkers, even if you don’t have 
    them stored in your contacts.
    To import contacts from your SIM card (if that didn’t 
    happen automatically): Tap Apps  >
    People
     
    >Menu  >
    Import/export
     >Import from SIM card
    . 
    Ta p
    OK to confirm.
    To import contacts from your computer, upload the 
    contacts to your Google™ account at 
    www.google.com/contacts
    . On your smartphone, 
    tap Menu  >
    System settings
     >Google
    , tap your 
    Google account, and check 
    Contacts
    . You can also see 
    these contacts at www.gmail.com.
    Where are contacts stored? Your smartphone can store 
    contacts in its memory or your Google™ account. To 
    choose where contacts are stored, tap Apps  
    >
    People
     >Menu  >
    Settings
     >Contact storage
     
    >
    Contact storage account
    . If you don’t see your Google 
    account listed, make sure you’re syncing contacts with it: 
    Ta p  M e n u  >
    System settings
     >Google
    , tap your 
    Google account, and check 
    Contacts
    . Contacts are not 
    stored on your SIM card.
    For help with transferring contacts, go to 
    www.motorola.com/TransferContacts.
    Share contactsSend a contact with a Bluetooth® connection, text 
    message, or email:
    Find it: Tap Apps  >
    People
    To send a contact, tap it, then tap Menu  >
    Share
     and 
    choose how you want to send it.
    Note: You can’t send your social network contacts.
    GroupsCreate groups of 
    Contacts
     (like “friends,” “family,” or 
    “coworkers”), then find contacts faster by showing one 
    group.
    Find it: Tap Apps  >People
     >GROUPS
    To show or create a group of contacts, tap the group 
    or . 
    						
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