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    Office networkTo connect your office network with a Virtual Private 
    Network connection, see “Virtual Private Networks 
    (VPN)” on page 60.AlarmFind it: Ta p  A p p s  >
    Clock
     >Set alarm
     Tap an alarm to edit it, or tap  to add a new 
    alarm.
    When an alarm sounds, tap 
    Dismiss
     to turn it off or 
    Snooze
     to delay for ten minutes.
     Settings: To change your alarm sound, snooze delay, 
    or other settings, tap Menu  >
    Settings
    .
    Tip: To set your date, time, time zone, and formats, tap 
    Menu  >
    System settings
     >Date & time
    .
    CalendarShow events stored on your smartphone and in your 
    online calendars, all together in one place.
    Find it: Tap Apps  >
    Calendar
    251 26 27 28 29 30
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    21
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    305 311234 91510 11 12 13 14 2834567SUN FRITHU WED TUE MON SATDecember 2012
    21
    Change calendar view.Go to today’s date.Event colors indicate
    different calendars.
    Scroll 
    						
    							50Work Change the view: Tap the date at the top left to 
    choose 
    Day
    , Week
    , Month
    , or 
    Agenda
    .
    To adjust the calendar appearance, tap Menu  
    >
    Settings
     >General settings
    , then go to the 
    CALENDAR 
    VIEW SETTING
     section.
    To go to today’s date, tap   at the top of the screen.
     Add events: From any view, tap Menu  >
    New 
    event
    , enter event details, then tap 
    SAVE
    .
     Show, edit, or delete events: Tap an event to open it, 
    then tap edit  or delete .
     Show, hide, or add calendars: Ta p  M e n u  
    >
    Calendars to display
     to show or hide calendars from 
    your Google™ account. You can use a computer to add 
    or remove calendars on your Google account at 
    www.google.com/calendar
    .
    Tip: Add a 
    Calendar
     widget to your home screen. Tap 
    Apps  >
    WIDGETS
    , then tap and hold the 
    Calendar
     
    widget to add it to your home screen.
    Quick start: WebtopThe webtop application and webtop-enabled accessories 
    (sold separately) expand your smartphone onto any 
    full-sized HDTV or monitor. It’s web browsing, email, and 
    more with computer-like precision on a large, high-res 
    screen. Add a full size USB or wireless keyboard and 
    mouse for serious productivity.Browser Tabs
    Apps
    TrayNotifications
    Android 
    Navigation 
    Keys
    Lapdock Display, 
    HDTV, or MonitorMobile 
    ViewApps 
    Button Optional Lapdock 
    or HD Dock 
    						
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    ConnectThe webtop application launches 
    automatically when you connect your 
    smartphone to a lapdock. The other 
    webtop-enabled accessories prompt you to launch the 
    webtop application.
     Motorola Lapdock™ 500 Pro includes a 14 display, 
    full-sized keyboard, VGA output, and Ethernet 
    connectivity.
     Motorola Lapdock™ 100 includes a 10.1 display, 
    keyboard, and trackpad.
    The HD Dock or HD Station connects to an HDTV or 
    monitor, and a keyboard and mouse. Connect your 
    favorite speakers with a 3.5mm audio jack.
    Use the VGA Travel Adapter to project the webtop 
    application onto a bigger screen.
    Use the HDMI® Cable to connect and run the webtop 
    application on any HDTV or monitor.
    To close the webtop application, disconnect your 
    smartphone from the accessory.
    ControlsIn the webtop application display:
    Access all your Android applications by clicking on the 
    Apps button   at the top right of the screen.
    Click on the right or left edges of the home screen to 
    move between home screen panels.
    Click on the right and left edges of the apps screen to 
    flip through pages of applications and widgets.SMART TRANSITIONS FROM smartphone to 
    WEBtopWhen viewing a web page on your smartphone, you can 
    switch to webtop mode to continue viewing the site on a 
    bigger screen. In the big-screen browser, click on Menu  
    >Request desktop site
     to see the desktop version of the 
    web page. When you open a new tab, the browser will 
    attempt to load the desktop version of the website (if 
    available). When you are finished browsing, just 
    undock—all of your browser tabs and history go with you 
    on your smartphone.
    WEBTOP MODE SWITCHDownloaded applications automatically run at the 
    standard smartphone screen size. To run an application at 
    a larger size, click on  and select webtop mode. The 
    application may stop running while switching modes. 
    Just relaunch it to continue. 
    						
    							52Connect & transferConnect & transferQuick start: Connect & transferConnect accessories, computers, networks, and more.
    Find it: Tap Menu  >
    System settings
    Settings
    Airplane mode
    More... Wi-Fi
    Bluetooth
    Tethering & Mobile Hotspot
    Data usage
    Sound
    Storage DisplayDEVICE WIRELESS & NETWORKS
    OFF
    ONON
    ON
    OFF
    Turn            to disable all
    wireless connections.
            ON
    Turn Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
    power            or           . Change Wi-Fi settings.
    Change Bluetooth settings.
    Change connection
    & sharing settings.
    Show available storage on 
    your smartphone & microSD 
    memory card (optional).
    Tips & tricks 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 smartphone a hotspot, 
    tap 
    Tethering & Mobile Hotspot
    , then check 
    Mobile 
    Hotspot
    . You can change hotspot security.
     Google Drive™: Upload files to the web, so that you 
    can access them from the browser in 
    Microsoft® Windows® or Apple™ Macintosh™ 
    computers, as well as other Android™ devices. For 
    more, see “Google Drive™” on page 59, and visit 
    http://drive.google.com
    .
     Your smartphone’s micro USB port lets 
    you exchange media and other files with a connected 
    computer. To change the type of USB connection, tap 
    Menu  >
    System settings
     >Storage
     >Menu  
    >
    USB computer connection
    .
     Automatic connections: When Bluetooth® or Wi-Fi 
    power is  , your smartphone automatically 
    reconnects to available devices or networks it has 
    used before.
    ON 
    						
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    Bluetooth® wirelessTurn Bluetooth power on/offFind it: Tap Menu  >
    System settings
    , then tap the 
    Bluetooth
     switch to turn it
    Tip: To extend battery life or stop connections, turn the 
    Bluetooth switch  when you’re not using it.
    Connect devicesThe first time you connect a Bluetooth device, follow 
    these steps:   1Make sure the device you are pairing with is in 
    discoverable mode.
    Note: Refer to the guide that came with the Bluetooth 
    device for details.
    2Tap Menu  >
    System settings
     >Bluetooth
    .
    3Make sure the switch at the top is  , then tap 
    SEARCH FOR DEVICES
    .
    4Tap a found device to connect it (if necessary, tap 
    Pair
     
    or enter a passkey like 
    0000
    ).
    Tip: Tap next to a device to rename it.
    When the device connects, the Bluetooth status 
    indicator turns blue .
    To automatically disconnect or reconnect a device 
    anytime, just turn it off or on.ON
    OFF
    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 devicesTo manually reconnect your smartphone with a paired 
    device, tap the device name in the 
    AVAILABLE DEVICES
     
    list.
    To manually disconnect your smartphone from a paired 
    device, tap the device name in the devices list, then 
    tap
    OK.
    To remove a paired device, tap   next to the device 
    name in the 
    PAIRED DEVICES
     list, then tap 
    Unpair
    .
    To change the name your smartphone shows to other 
    Bluetooth devices, tap Menu  >
    System settings
     
    >
    Bluetooth
    , turn Bluetooth power on, then tap Menu  
    >
    Rename phone
    . Enter a name and tap
    Rename
    .
    Let devices find your smartphoneTo let a Bluetooth device discover your smartphone:   1Ta p  M e n u  >
    System settings
     >Bluetooth
    .
    2Tap your smartphone’s name to make it visible to all 
    devices for two minutes. 
    						
    							54Connect & transferTransfer files Photos or videos: Open the photo or video, then 
    tap >
    Bluetooth
    .
     Ta p  A p p s  >
    People
     > Menu >
    Share 
    contacts
    , check what you want to share (you can 
    choose Unselect all
    ), then tap
    OK >Bluetooth
    .
    Wi-Fi NetworksWi-Fi enhanced connectivityConserve your monthly data allowance by switching from 
    the Verizon network to a Wi-Fi network for your Internet 
    connections.
    When you use the browser or other Internet apps, your 
    smartphone scans for Wi-Fi networks (even when Wi-Fi 
    is turned off) and prompts you to switch to a Wi-Fi 
    network. If you have a usage-based data plan, you can 
    conserve your monthly data allowance by using a Wi-Fi 
    connection.Turn Wi-Fi power on/offFind it: Tap Menu  >
    System settings
    , then tap the 
    Wi-Fi
     switch to turn it  .
    Note: To extend battery life, turn the Wi-Fi switch   
    when you’re not using it.
    ON
    OFF
    Connect to networksTip: If you have a monthly data allowance on your phone 
    network, you can save your allowance by using a Wi-Fi 
    connection for data.
    To find networks in your range:   1Ta p  A p p s M e n u  >
    System settings
     >Wi-Fi
    .
    Tip: To show your smartphone’s MAC address and 
    Wi-Fi settings, tap Menu  >
    Advanced
    .
    2Make sure the switch at the top is  , then tap 
    SCAN
    .
    3Tap a found network to connect it (if necessary, 
    enterNetwork SSID
    , Security
    , and 
    Wireless password
    , 
    and tap 
    Connect
    ).
    When your smartphone connects, the Wi-Fi status 
    indicator appears in the status bar.
    Note: If you see a question mark in the Wi-Fi status 
    indicator , drag down the status bar, tap the 
    network, and enter the network’s password.
    Tip: When Wi-Fi power is on, your smartphone 
    automatically reconnects to available networks it has 
    used before.
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    Manage networksTo remove a network, tap it in the list, then tap 
    Forget
    .
    To manage your networks, tap Menu  >
    System 
    settings
     >Wi-Fi
    , turn Wi-Fi power on, then tap Menu  
    >
    Manage Networks
    .
    Wi-Fi hotspotYour can make your smartphone a Wi-Fi hotspot to 
    provide portable, convenient internet access to other 
    Wi-Fi enabled devices.
    Note: Keep it secure. To protect your smartphone and 
    hotspot from unauthorized access, it is strongly 
    recommended that you set up hotspot 
    Security
     (WPA2
     is 
    the most secure), including password.
    Find it: Tap Menu  >
    System settings
     >Tethering & 
    Mobile Hotspot
     and check 
    Mobile Hotspot
    .
       1Your smartphone turns off 
    Wi-Fi
     power and uses the 
    mobile network for internet access. Tap 
    Mobile Hotspot 
    Settings
     >Configure Mobile Hotspot
     to set up security:
     SSID: Enter a unique name for your hotspot.
    : 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.
     Channel: If you notice interference after your 
    hotspot has been active for a while, try different 
    channels.
    2Ta p  Save
     when the settings are complete.
    When 
    Mobile 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
    .
    Wi-Fi modesFor those who like to get a bit more technical, your 
    smartphone supports the following Wi-Fi modes: 
    802.11a, b, g, n.MotoCastStream or download music, pictures, videos, and 
    documents from your computer to your smartphone. 
    MotoCast lets you pull content from your home or work 
    computers at blazing fast 4G LTE speeds, providing 
    secure, nearly instant remote access to your files.
     Smartphone setup: Tap Menu  >
    System settings
     
    >
    Add account
     >MotoCast ID
    , and follow the 
    prompts to create a MotoCast account on your 
    smartphone.
     Computer setup: Connect your smartphone to the 
    computer with a USB cable (see “USB cables” on 
    page 56). Follow the on-screen instructions to install  
    						
    							56Connect & transferMotoCast on your computer, then log in to choose 
    folders to share.
    To use your smartphone to access shared computer files:
    Find it: Ta p  A p p s  >
    MotoCast
    Note: Copyright—do you have the right? Always follow 
    the rules. See “Content Copyright” in your legal and 
    safety information.USB cablesNote: Copyright—do you have the right? Always follow 
    the rules. See “Content Copyright” on page 72.
    To load music, pictures, videos, documents, or other files 
    from your computer, connect your smartphone to your 
    computer with a USB cable. To change the type of USB 
    connection, tap Menu  >
    System settings
     >Storage
     
    >Menu  >
    USB computer connection
    .
    For Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows Vista, and 
    Windows 7: On your computer, choose Start, then 
    select Windows Explorer from your list of programs. In 
    Windows Explorer, your smartphone 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/mydroidrazr
    .
    For Apple™ Macintosh™: Use Android File Transfer, 
    available at www.android.com/filetransfer
    .
    Memory card & file managementYour photos, videos, and other files are automatically 
    stored in your smartphone’s internal memor y. 
    Optional microSD memor y cards 
    can help store more files. To 
    install a microSD card in your 
    smartphone, see “Assemble & 
    charge battery” on page 3.
    Tip: To move media from 
    internal memory to a microSD card, see “USB 
    connection” on page 57.Manage files on your smartphoneFind it: Tap Apps  >
    Files
     >Device storage
     or 
    SD 
    card
    Tap a file or folder to open, then tap and hold a file to Delete
     or 
    Share
    .
    Remove or erase a memory cardNote: Do not remove a microSD memory card while your 
    smartphone is using it or writing files on it.
    Before you remove a microSD card you need to unmount 
    it. Tap Menu  >
    System settings
     >Storage
     
    >
    Unmount SD card
    .
    To erase a microSD card, tap Menu  >
    System settings
     
    >
    Storage
     >Erase SD card
    .
    Warning: All data on the microSD card will be deleted.
    micro SIM
    microSD 
    						
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    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.   1With the home screen showing, 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. To change the type of USB connection 
    if necessary, tap Menu  >
    System settings
     
    >
    Storage
     > Menu  >
    USB computer connection
     
    >
    Mass Storage
    .
    2Your smartphone and microSD memory card appear as 
    two separate removable disks on your computer.
    Drag and drop files between your computer and the 
    smartphone or microSD card folders. When you’re 
    done, use “Safely Remove Hardware” before 
    disconnecting the USB cable.
    Note: You can’t use files on the microSD card while your 
    smartphone is connected to the computer.
    Share your data connectionYour computer can access the internet through your 
    smartphone’s mobile network—you just need a USB 
    cable.
    Tip: To share a Wi-Fi connection, see “Wi-Fi hotspot” on 
    page 55.   1Connect your smartphone 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.
    2On your smartphone, tap Menu  >
    System settings
    , 
    then make sure the 
    Wi-Fi
     switch is set to .
    3In 
    Settings
    , tap 
    Tethering & Mobile Hotspot
    , then check 
    USB tethering
     to start the connection.
    To stop the connection, uncheck 
    USB tethering
    , then 
    disconnect your smartphone from your computer.
    Data useYou can track the amount of data uploaded and 
    downloaded by your smartphone, and set a limit on your 
    monthly data use to avoid additional charges.
    Note: Usage information is provided to help you manage 
    your smartphone. This may not match the amounts 
    charged by your service provider, as they’re not 
    measured in the same way.
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    							58Connect & transferFind it: Tap Menu  >
    System settings
     >Data usage
     Mobile & Wi-Fi usage:The main graph shows data 
    use on your mobile network. To show a tab for data 
    use over a Wi-Fi connection, tap Menu  >
    Show 
    Wi-Fi usage
    .
     Data use limit:Check 
    Set mobile data limit
    , then drag 
    the right side of the red bar up or down to set the level 
    when you want mobile data turned off. Your 
    smartphone will notify you when you reach the limit 
    (and many of your smartphone’s features will stop 
    working).
    Data usageMobile data
    Set mobile data limit
    ON
    Sep 27 
    - Oct 26
    Data usage cycle
    Oct 19 
    - 26: about 38.65MB used, as measured
    by your phone. Your carrier’s data usage
    accounting may differ.limit5.0GBwarning3.0GB
    Alert me about data usage
    Email
    14.46MB
    Turn on/off
    mobile data usage.Touch an app to show or
    restrict background data. Drag white bars to see data 
    use for this date range. Drag bars to change your 
    warning (orange) or limit (red). Activate a data limit.Activate a data warning alert.
     Data use warning:Check 
    Alert me about data usage
    , 
    then drag the right side of the orange bar up or down 
    to set when your smartphone warns you about data 
    use.
     Restrict app background data:Below the graph, 
    apps are listed from highest to lowest data use. Some 
    apps transfer data in the background when youre not 
    viewing them—to stop an app from doing this, tap it 
    and then check 
    Restrict background data
    .
    Tip: Apps that use a lot of data might also use a lot of 
    battery power.
     Restrict all background data:After you set a data use 
    limit, you can also turn off background data use. Just 
    tap Menu  >
    Restrict background data
    .
    Your cloudOne account with access to everything, 
    everywhere—smartphone, tablet, computer.Sync your Google™ accountWhen you log in to the same Google account, all devices 
    can get to all the same apps, movies, books, and music 
    from “Google Play™” on page 11—plus you share the 
    same Google Drive™, Gmail™, Google Calendar™, and 
    other Google services. To add a Google account to your 
    smartphone, tap Menu  >
    System settings
     >
    Add 
    account
     >Google
    . 
    						
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