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USER GUIDE
BY MOTOROLA
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Congratulations
DROID BIONIC by MotorolaDROID BIONIC by Motorola doesnt just raise the barit
gives the bar altitude sickness. With tons of advanced
features, you'll be able to do nearly everything with your
smartphonevideo, web browsing, multimedia,
and more.
Surf the web with a blistering fast dual-core 1 GHz
processor. 4G LTE connectivity gives you downloadspeeds up to 10x faster than before.
The webtop application lets you extend your DROID
BIONIC with a full Firefox browser, multi-window
capabilities, keyboard and mouse supportall on the
big screen.
Capture lifes moments in full 1080p HD video. Use
the connected Gallery to gather all your photos and
your friends online albums in one place.
Note: Certain apps and features may not be available in
all countries.
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Lets golets get you up and running
Assemble & charge1 Cover off 2 SIM in
3 microSD in (already
inserted)
4 Battery in
5 C 6 Ch
Caution: Please read
Tip: To save battery life
Set up & goThe first time you turn wizard guides you throu
Gmail account. If you
wizard will help you cre
After you log in to Gma
networking, or you can
Note: You dont need to
use your phone. Feel fr
have a Gmail account.
Note: Your phone supp
services. It is strongly ra data plan that meets y
Wireless for details.
1 Press and hold Powe
top of your smartpho
it on.
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Note: If you have an existing Google Gmail account,
your contacts from that account are synced to your
smartphone.
Wi-Fi connectIf you want to use a Wi-Fi network for even faster
Internet access, touch the status bar at the top of the
home screen and drag it down. Touch the Wi-Fi
networks available notification to select a preferred
network.
You can also touch Menu > Settings > Wireless &
networks > Wi-Fi settings to search for and connect to
wireless networks. Theres more in Wi-Fi on page 39.
Cool content & moreBrowse and download thousands of the coolest apps on
the planet from Android Market.
Download new apps with Browse & install apps on
page 10. Your smartphone comes with a microSD
memory card installedyou can load it up with photos,
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Touchscreena few essentials
Touchscreen onYour touchscreen is on you dont.
To make your touchs
press Power .
When you hold the scalls, your touchscre
touches.
To change how long
the screen goes to s
Menu > Settings
To make the screen
Screen lock on pa
press Power , the
Note: Your
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Touch tipsIts all in the touch:
Touch: Choose an icon or option.
Touch & Hold: Show options. Drag: Scroll or move slowly.
Flick: Scroll or move quickly.
Zoom: Slide fingers apart or together to zoom in or
out on Google Maps, web pages, or photos.
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Anna Medina
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Slide two fingers
apart or together
to zoom in or out.
Touch & hold
to show options.
Key tips
Menu, home, back, Touch Home to
close any menu or appand return to the home
screen. In the home
screen, touch and hold
Home to show the
most recent apps used,
then touch an app toopen it.
Touch Menu to
open menu options.
Touch Back to go b
Touch Search for tevoice search.
Power key menuPress and hold Power
where you can turn off
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Adjust volumePress the volume keys to
change ring volume (in the
home screen) or earpiece
volume (during a call).
When playing music or video
files, press the volume keys
to adjust media volume.
Rotate the screenWhen you turn your smartphone, the touchscreen can
rotate to stay right-side up:
Find it: Menu > Settings > Display > Auto-rotate
screen
Quick tipsIf youre not sure what
To...
Get the detailsOpe
message, see details
contact, or open items
other lists.
See screen menuO
menu for the current s
See item optionsO
options menu (if availa
an item on the screen
Start againGo backhome screen.
Wake up your
smartphoneTurn on
sleeping touchscreen.
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Home screenquick access to the things you need most
Quick start: Home screenThe home screen gives you all your latest information inone place. Its what you see when you turn on the
smartphone or touch Home from a menu. Its
basically like this:
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Status Indicators
Flick left or right to see
more panels of widgets
& shortcuts.
Notifications
Drag this bar down to
see details.
Note: Your home scree
The home screen exten
room for adding shortcu
home screen left and ri
widgets or shortcuts.
Tip: From the home
screen, touch
Home to see
thumbnails of the five
home screen panels.
Touch a thumbnail to
go to the panel.
Use & change yoOn your home screen,
your favorite apps, weblabels, or music playlist
weather, messages, an
To see other panels of s
home screen left or righ
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Calendar, Social Networking, Social Status, or
Universal Inbox widgets).
Theres more about social networking widgets in
Your social networking account on page 20.
To resize widgets, touchand hold a corner until you
feel a vibration, then drag.
To add something or
change your wallpaper,
touch and hold an emptyspot until you see the Add
to Home screen menu.
You can add a folder to organize your shortcuts.
To move or delete something, touch and hold it until
you feel a vibration, then drag it to another spot,another panel, or the trash at the top of the
screen.
Shortcuts in the dockrow at the bottom of the home
screen always appear in all panel views. You can change
the dock shortcuts (except for the launcher icon that
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SearchTouch Search , then
Smartphone stIcons at the top of the
screen notify you about
messages and smartph
status. To see your
notifications, touch thestatus bar and drag it
down. Touch a notificat
to select it.
To dismiss a single
notification, touch . T
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Touch for more
search options.
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network (full signal) 3G (fast data)
network (roaming) 4G (fastest data)
network (no
connection)
GPS active
Wi-Fi in range Wi-Fi connected
Bluetooth on Bluetooth
connected
USB connected sync
downloading warning
active call missed call
airplane mode microSD card
new text message alarm set
new email calendarnew voicemail music
vibrate speakerphone on
sound off call mute
battery (charging) battery (full charge)
Apps & updatget the app you want
Quick start: ApYou can find all of your home screen, touch
of your app panels, flick
From the app menu, to
groups.
All apps
New group
All apps Recent Downlo
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Browse & install appsGet all the fun games and cool apps you want! Android
Market provides access to applications developed by
developers worldwide, so you can find the app you
want.
Find it: > Market
Scroll to and touch the app you want to install. Then,
touch Install (if app is free) or Buy.
New apps that you install are added to the app menu.
Tip: Find more apps by going to market.android.com on
your computer.
Tip: Choose your apps and updates carefully, from
trusted sites like Market, as some may impact your
phones performancesee Choose carefully on
page 10.
Note: When installing an app, make sure you read the
alerts that tell you what information the app will access.
If you dont want the app to have access to this
information, cancel the installation.
Manage & restoFrom the home screen
Apps.
Touch an app in the list
you downloaded), Clear
To reinstall apps from A
> Market, then touc
Previously installed app
download.
Choose carefulApps are great. There's
communicate, work, or
your apps carefully. Her
To help prevent spywaffecting your phone
sites, like Market
In Market, check the
before installing.
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power it's using, uninstall it. You can always install it
again later.
Just like web browsing, you may want to monitor
childrens access to apps to help prevent exposure to
inappropriate content. Certain apps may not provide completely accurate
information. Use caution, especially when it comes to
personal health.
Important customer informationPlease be advised that many services and applicationsoffered through this unique device are provided by
Google and various application developers. If you use,
link to, or download a Google service, or an application
such as a non-Verizon Wireless location based GPS-type
service, chat room, marketplace or social network fromthis device, you should carefully review the terms of
such service or application. If you use any of these
non-Verizon Wireless services or applications, personal
information you submit may be read, collected, or used
by the service or application provider and/or other users
review carefully any an
applicable to those app
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Your Verizon Wireless cconditions and certain o
govern your use of any
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Update my smarYou can check, downloasoftware updates using
computer:
Using your smartpho
You may get an auto
update on your smar
instructions to down
To manually check fo
> Settings > About p
Your smartphone dow
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Using your computer:
On your computer, go to www.motorola.com/support
and check the Software links. If an update is
available, follow the installation instructions.
Callsits good to talk
Quick start: CaDialing optionsFrom the home screen
ContactsDialer FavRecent
Most Recent
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In-call options
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Bluetooth Mute Speaker
Add call End call Dialpad
Call Timer
End Call
Hang up.
SpeakerphoneTurn the speakerphone
on or off.
Dialpad
Enter numbers during a call.
Mute
Mute or unmute the call.
Tip: You can touch Hom
active call display. To re
> Dialer.
Make & answerTo make a call, touch
touch .
Tip: If the screen is loc
To answer a call when t
When the screen is locthe right.
To ignore a call, touch
Your smartphone gives
the option to send a tex
message to the caller. S
a message and touch O
send it, or touch Cance
exit without sending a
message.
Tip: To silence an incom
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Recent callsFind it: Dialer > Recent
To select a call list, touch and select All calls,
Missed calls, Received calls, or Outgoing calls.
To call a number, touch next to the entry.
To send a text message, create a contact, view a
contact, or other options, touch and hold an entry.
To clear the list, touch Menu > Clear list.
Frequent callsFind it: Dialer > Favorites
To call a number, touch next to the entry.
To send a text message, view a contact, or other
options, touch and hold an entry.
To add a contact to Favorites, select the contact, and
touch the star in the upper right corner. The star turns
green.
Your phone numFind it: Menu > Se
> My Phone number
TTY modeYour smartphone can u
(TTY) device, for people
a speech impairment.
1 Plug the TTY device
jack.
2 Touch Menu > S
mode, and choose a
Emergency callNote: Your service provemergency phone num
circumstances, even w
Emergency numbers va
pre-programmed emerg
all locations, and somet
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Note: Your phone can use location based services (GPS
and AGPS) to help emergency services find you. See
Location Services (GPS & AGPS) on page 58.
Cool downIn very limited circumstances, such as where your
phone has been exposed to extreme heat, you may see
Cool Down messages. To avoid possible damage to
your battery and phone, you should follow these
instructions until the phone is within its recommended
temperature range. When your phone is in Cool Down
mode, only emergency calls can be made.
Contactscontacts like youve ne
Quick start: CoFind it: > Conta
FavRecent ContactsDialer
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Abe Baudo
Allie Smyth
Anna Medina
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Transfer contactsGet all your contacts, all in one place. Heres a few
helpful hints:
Use Gmail
All your Gmail contacts will automatically get synced
to your phone. Various computer applications for
mobile phones and email accounts allow you to
export your contacts as a .CSV file. You can then use
Gmail to import the file. For more details, go to
www.motorola.com/transfercontacts or log in to yourGmail account on your computer and select Help.
More
There are other methods and tools to help you at
www.motorola.com/transfercontacts.
Link contactsYou might have two or more contacts for the same
person, maybe a Gmail contact who is also stored on
your phone, or one friend with two email addresses. To
combine these contacts:
Call or email coFind it: > Conta
For View contact, Call c
options, touch and hold
View & use contWhen you set up a soc
Social networking on
everybodys up to and w
call, check a message, sure, youll see their na
their social network sta
Find it: > Conta
To find a contact, typ
Touch a contact to op
details, you can start
icons next to the pho
social network. To se
person, touch Conta
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Create contactsFind it: > Contacts >
Touch any entry area to open the touchscreen keypad.
When youre finished, touch Save.
Sara
Walker
Phone
Google contactfrom [email protected]
Home
Email
Home
Postal address
More
Contacts
Save Cancel
Select a picture
for the contact.
Set the number type.
Addmore name details.
Remove this number.
Add another number.
Edit or delete cFind it: > Conta
Touch the contact, then
or Delete contact.
Synchronize coWhen you change one
smartphone automatica
networking accounts. W
networking friend, yourcontacts.
GroupsFind it: > Conta
You can put your contac(like friends, family,
contacts faster by show
To create a new group,
touch Menu > New
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Messagingsometimes its best to text, or IM, or email . . .
Quick start: MessagingFind it: > Messaging > Universal Inbox
Tip: To see more messages, flick or drag up.
Universal Inbox (1)
freelancersPaul, Were going to need help w...
2:41 PMMary Morgan
Copy RevisionsHi Paul, Please take a look at the ...
2:50 PMAnna Medina
Meet me outside the theater at 8and dont forget your ID. Would yo...
2:47 PMJim Somers
Meeting invitationMeeting is set for next Thursday at ...
2:45 PMArther Bando
Createmessages.
Check for messages now.
Message Type
Message List
Touch to open a message.
Touch & hold to move,
delete, & more.
To open a text mess
message and all of it
To respond to a mes
response in the text
To forward a text memessage in the conv
message.
For email, touch
option.
To open options, tou
Create messageFind it: > Messa
Choose a message typ
Facebook. Then, enter text messages and em
like Insert... or Attach F
Send & receive a
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While viewing the attachment, touch it to save it, share
it, and more.
Tip: To send and receive large attachments faster, use a
Wi-Fi connection (see Wi-Fi on page 39).
Set up messagingTo add email accounts, touch > My Accounts
> Add account.
Corporate Sync is for Exchange server work email
accounts. Enter details from your IT administrator.Tip: You might need to enter your domain name with
your user name (like domain/username).
Email is for most personal email accounts. For
account details, contact the account provider.
To change your settings, touch > Messaging,touch Menu , then touch:
Manage accounts to add or remove an account.
Edit Universal Inbox to choose which accounts show
messages in the Universal Inbox.
Account Manager
EmailThe first time you turne
up & go on page 3), you
Gmail account. You c
that you set up.To add other email acco
and Universal Inbox, to
account > Email.
Instant messagTo send and receive ins
Google Talk.
Find it: > Talk
Tip: You can also down
from Android Market
VoicemailWhen you have a new
of the screen. Drag dow
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Social networkingmy life, your life
Your social networking accountIntegrate and sync all your contacts, emails, and socialnetworking sites. No opening and closing apps and
menus. Just touch the Social Networking and Social
Status widgets on your home screen.
Tip: Use the gallery to view all of yours and your friends
online albums. Touch > Gallery.
Add accountsYou can add your Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, or other
accounts to your social networking account. If you dont
have accounts on these sites, visit their websites to setthem up.
To set up email accounts, see Set up messaging on
page 19.
Find it: > My Accounts > Add accountAccount Manager
Twitter and MySpace
read on your smartph
notifies you when you r
MySpace marks your m
Tip: To download updatpage 39.
Edit & delete acFind it: > My Ac
Touch and hold an accoedit it, or touch Remove
its contacts and messa
Note: You cant delete t
or created when you se
Account Manager
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Text entrykeys when you need them
Touchscreen keypadYou can open a keypad on your screen by touching a textbox. To close the keypad, touch Back .
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Open a keypad for
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Voice Input/
Dictation
Delete
Shift
Space
Return/New Line
Text Box
Touch to open
touchscreen
keypad.
Shift
Swype text entryEnter words with one c
finger over the letters in
Tips:
To enter apostrophes
drag through the n a
To enter several sym
numbers, touch SYM
To correct a word, do
menu of other word
a menu if it cant gue
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Multi-touch keyboardEnter text a letter at a time. As you type, your
smartphone suggests words from your dictionary and
chosen language. The smartphone also automatically
enters apostrophes in some words, like dont.To add a word to your dictionary, touch and hold the
word, then select Add word to dictionary.
Typing tips
To...
Enter one capital
letter
Touch Shift .
Enter only capital
letters, until you touchShift again
Touch Shift twice. Touch
again to revert to lowercase.
Move the text entry
cursor
Touch the text where you
want the cursor to go.
Text input sett
Find it: Menu > Se To edit your dictionar
To change the langua
touchscreen keypad,
To change input met
Multi-touch keyboar
Paste cut or copied
text at cursor location
Delete character to lef
of cursor
To...
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Tips & tricksa few handy hints
General tips Screen brightness changes as your smartphonesenses the current lighting conditions.
To return to home screen, touch Home .
To see recently dialed numbers, touch Dialer
> Recent.
To sleep/wake your smartphone, press Power .
To set screen timeout, touch Menu > Settings
> Display > Screen timeout.
To search, touch Search .
To voice search, touch and hold Search .
To show the most recent apps youve used, touch and
hold Home .
To change one of the dock shortcuts at the bottom of
the home screen, touch and hold the shortcut, then
Battery tipsWant to extend your ba
To select a battery m
use, touch Menu
manager > Battery m
To turn off automatic
Menu > Settings
> Data delivery.
To turn off Bluetooth
> Settings > Wireles
To turn off Wi-Fi pow
> Wireless & networ
Copy media to phon
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Digital livingconnect and enjoy
Note: Copyrightdo you have the right? Always follow
the rules. See Content Copyright in your legal and
safety information.
Share, copy, & play mediaShare your photos, videos, and
songs with friends and family
easily.
Find it: > DLNA
Note: Connect to a Wi-Fi
network (see Wi-Fi on
page 39). Youll need to allow
access to other devices todownload media from your
smartphone and to share your
files. If you want to access
media files on other devices,
they need to allow access.
DLNA
Play media Copy mediato server
Copy mediato phone Share media
Copy media to phon
smartphone to anoth
Share mediaAllow
files on your smartph
media from your smayour pictures or vide
own devices.
HD viewingYou can create your ow
page 27) to view on you
1 Connect an HDMI ca
HDMI port on your s
smartphone on pag
monitor.
2 Adjust the viewable
touching Menu >
Mirror modeConnect your smartpho
Note: Photos are store
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Photos & videossee it, capture it, share it!
PhotosTake & share photosTake that family photo, and post it online for everyone to
see.
Find it: Camera
756
Switch between front
& back cameras.
Zoom
in/out.
Take
photo.
See your
last photo.
Note: Photos are store
memory, unless you sw
card. Photo resolution c
(6MP).
Tip: Press the volume kviewfinder image.
To take the photo, touc
Your phone stores the p
image of the photo in t
the photo you just took To set the photo as a
social network photo
To send the photo in
touch . For more i
Share photos & vide
To upload the photo
touch .
To print the photo, to
open the MOTOPRIN
send the picture to a
Panoramic photos
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Panoramic photosIn the viewfinder, touch Menu > Modes
> Panorama to take a wide panoramic photo. The
camera auto-captures up to six multiple shots as you
move the camera, and joins them together to make onelarge image.
Camera settingsIn the viewfinder, drag the tab in the lower-left corner of
the screen (or touch Menu ) to adjust camera
settings:
Options
Settings Widescreen (6MP) or 8MP photo
resolution
Video Resolution Storage Location (phone or
SD card)
Geo-Tag (auto location information)
Shutter Tone
Modes Set to
Multi-s
Brightness Set the
level.
Flash Set Fla
Options
Videos Your phone stores the v
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Videos
Record & share videosFind it: > Camcorder
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Switch between front
& back cameras.
Zoom
in/out.
Record
video.
Watch your
last video.
Adjust camcorder
settings.
Switch to camera.
Your phone stores the v
image of the video in th
the video you just took,
To play the video, to
To send the video in touch . For more i
Share photos & vide
To upload the video
To delete the video,
HD videosYou can capture HD-qua
or monitor.
To record an HD quality
correct Video resolutio
viewfinder, touch Menu
Resolution > HD+ (1080
To enhance the video q
or Effects.)
Camcorder settings View photos & v
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Camcorder settingsIn the viewfinder, drag the tab in the lower-left corner of
the screen (or touch Menu ) to adjust camcorder
settings:
Options
Settings Widescreen
Video Resolution (1080p, 720p,
DVD, VGA, CIF, or QVGA)
Storage Location (phone orSD card)
Geo-Tag (auto location information)
Shutter Tone
EffectsSet a video effect:
Normal,
Black andWhite, Negative, and more.
Audio
Scenes
Set sound recording options:
Everyday, Outdoors, Concert,
Narrative, or Subject.
View photos & vFind it: > Galler
View all of your photos
from different media sit
PhotoBucket, and Faceto others photos, and s
posted.
Camera roll
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Uploadedaphoto
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Note: To see the controls when a video is playing touch Music
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Note: To see the controls when a video is playing, touch
the display.
Share photos & videosFind it: > Gallery > photoor video
Touch , then choose how you want to sharelike
Bluetooth, Email, Text Messaging, an online album, and
more.
Manage photos & videos
Find it: > Gallery > photoor video
Touch Menu , then select Edit, Delete, Add to
album, Set as (photo), or Map (video). Touch More for
additional options.
Tip: To copy photos to/from a computer, go to USB
connection on page 43.
Edit photos & videosFind it: > Gallery > photoor video
Touch Menu > Edit. You can choose advanced
editing features to resize, crop, or change the color.
Musicwhen music is what yo
Quick start: MuFind it: > Music
Touch a category, then
want to play. Touch Me
play all your songs.
PlaylistsAlbums SongsArtists
Brook Fairfax
2 albums
Max Keppler and AnnaLee1 album
Running Roughshod12 songs
Miller Heaton/Sprinklesky2 albums
Set up music stereo headphones or s
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Set up music
What music transfer tools do I need?To put music on your computer and then load it on your
smartphone, you need:
Microsoft Windows computer or Apple
Macintosh computer.
USB data cable (included with your smartphone).
microSD memory card (included with your
smartphone).
Your smartphone supports removable microSD
memory cards up to 32GB capacity. To make sure
your memory card is installed, go to Assemble &
charge on page 3.
Tip: To see the available memory on your memory
card, from the home screen touch Menu
> Settings > Storage.
What audio file formats can I play?Your smartphone can play many types of files: AAC,
stereo headphones or s
wireless on page 41).
Get music
Transfer music from yousing a USB cable conn
page 43 to learn how.
Note: Copyrightdo yo
the rules. See Conten
safety information.
Play music Music player cont
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Play musicTouch a song or playlist to start playing music.
Max Keppler and AnnaLee...
Running Roughshod
Libby Went Trailriding Without Me
1:14 3:45
Music Controls
Total SongTime
Progress Bar
Open Playlist
Repeat All/Current/Off
Shuffle On/Off
Music player cont
To...
Play/pause
Select previous/next
song
Fast forward/rewind
View playlist
Shuffle on/off
Repeat
all/current/off
Adjust volume
View library
Manage speakers
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Hide, wake, turn offTouch Home to use another app. Your music
continues to play.
When you see in the status bar, a song is playing.
Flick down to see details. Touch the song to return to the
music controls.
To turn off your music, touch .
PlaylistsTo add a song from the music library to a playlist, touch
and hold the song then touch Add to playlist. Choose an
existing playlist, or touch New to create one.
To edit, delete and rename playlists, touch and hold the
Use as notification Touch Menu
> Use as notification.
Delete Touch Menu > Delete.
To... Websurf the web with your
Quick start: BrFind it: Browser
http://www.
http://www.google.com/...
Instant (beta) is off: Turn on:
Bookmarks WinNew window
Turn on:
Web Images Places News
Restaurants Cofee Bars
Sign in
iGoogle Settings Help
Connect Browser optio
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ConnectYour smartphone uses the mobile phone network (over
the air) or a Wi-Fi connection to automatically access the
Web.
Note: Your service provider may charge to surf the Webor download data.
If you want to use a Wi-Fi network for faster Internet
access, touch the status bar at the top of the home
screen and drag it down. Touch the Wi-Fi networks
available notification to select a preferred network. Formore info, see Wi-Fi on page 39.
Note: If you cant connect, contact your service provider.
Play web videos
The browser features the Adobe Flash Player, whichadds animation, video, and interactivity to web pages.
Touch to begin video playback. Double-tap the video
during playback to enlarge it for better viewing.
Browser optioTouch Menu to see
YouTubeShare videos with YouTneed a YouTube accoun
Find it: > YouTu
Note: If you want a You
Options
New window Open
Bookmarks See y
Windows View
RefreshReloa
Forward Go to
More View
Personalize Weather: Change te
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Personalizeadd your personal touch
Widgets
Add 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:
Universal Inbox: Change the widget name or choosehow long it shows new messages. To add email
accounts, Set up messaging on page 19.
Music: Set this widget to an artist, album, song,
playlist, genre, or just touch Menu > Shuffle all.
To add locations, tou
Search. When you op
to see other location
ShortcutsTo add shortcuts for ap
home screen, touch an
home screen, touch Sh
Tip: To change one of t
of the home screen, to
select the shortcut you
RingtonesPersonalize your rington
Find it: Menu > Set
or Notification rington
To set your vibrate optio
Find it: Menu > Se
Wallpaper Note: Some apps ar
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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.
Display settings
smartphone can an
moving, and stretchi
Date & timeSet date, time, time zoFind it: Menu > Se
Language & reg
Set your menu languagFind it: Menu > Se
> Select locale
Navigation Google Maps
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Navigationtoss away your maps
Your phone comes with Google Maps Navigation, a
navigation system with voice guidance that shows you
the way.
Find it: > Navigation
Turn-by-turn directions. Youll never wonder where to
turn.
3-d lane guidance. Preview your route and destination.
You can look around to see landmarks and turns.
Connected navigation. Get live traffic reports and
alerts. Select alternate routes.
Note: Availability may vary by market.
Navigation linked to contacts.Store an address or
location information and youre two touches away from
seeing it on a map.
For step-by-step instructions, go to
www.google.com/mobile/navigation.
Google Mapswhere you are, where y
Quick start: MaFind it: > Maps
htshts
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Oak Lawn
Chicago
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ElmwoodlmwoodPark
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Northbrookorthbrook
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Google Maps offers powerful, user-friendly mapping 2 Touch Select from Co
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technology and local business informationincluding
business locations, contact information, and driving
directions.
For help, touch Menu > More > Help.
Tip: Want to know whats 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 LatitudeJoin LatitudeSee where your friends and family are on Google
Maps. Plan to meet up, check that your parents got
home safely, or just stay in touch.
Dont worry, your location is not shared unless you agree
to it. You need to join Google Latitude, and then invite
your friends to view your location or accept their
invitations. When using Google Maps, touch Menu
>Join Latitude. Read the privacy policy and if you agree
touch Add via email
address.
3 Touch Yes to send a
If your friends already ureceive an email reques
not yet joined Google L
request that invites the
with their Google acc
To remove friends:
1 Touch Menu > L
friends, then touch a
2 Touch Remove this f
Share locationWhen you receive a req
can choose to:
Accept and share ba
and your friend can s
Accept, but hide my
Hide your location Webtop appli
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To hide your location from a friend, touch Menu
> Latitude to show your list of friends. Touch a friend on
the list, then touch Sharing options > Hide from this
friend.
Turn off Google LatitudeTouch Menu > Latitude to show your list of friends.
Touch Menu > Settings > Sign out of Latitude.
Webtop appliextend your capabilities
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your DROID BIONIC
Connect to a Motorola Adapter for webtop app
smartphones interface
HDTV. The webtop app
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interface and Android a
make a call, send a text
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Connect the weConnect your smartpho
When youre done using the webtop application, just
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disconnect your phone from the accessory.
Control the webtop application
To navigate the webtop application display: In the Phone window, you can open your phone apps.
At the bottom of the screen, youll see App
Shortcuts.
You can open multiple Firefox browsers.
At the top right of the screen, youll see icons forstatus and Settings.
For help in the webtop application, open Settings
> Help at the top right of the screen.
Send current web page to phoneWhen you find an interesting web page in the webtop
application, you can send it to your smartphone to view
after undocking. In the Firefox browser, select File
> Send to phone. If prompted to complete the action,
Wi Fihome, office, or hotspo
Quick start: WiFind it: Menu > Se
> Wi-Fi settings
Bluetooth devices
Wi-Fi settings
Wi-Fi
Secured with WEP
Jennys Coffee Shoppe
Add Wi-Fi network
Notify me when an open network is available
Open network
Notify me when a secure network is available
Secure network
Network notification
Turn Wi-Fi on or off Tip: When you are in raill t ti ll
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Find it: Menu > Settings > Wireless & networks
> Wi-Fi
Note: 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 networksavailable notification to select and connect to a
network.
To search for a network when Wi-Fi is turned off:
1 Touch Menu > Settings > Wireless & networks
> Wi-Fi settings.2 Touch Wi-Fi to turn on and scan. Your smartphone lists
the networks it finds within range.
Tip: To see your smartphones MAC address or other
Wi-Fi details, touch Menu > Advanced.
will automatically recon
connected to before.
Wi-Fi hotspotCaution: This applicatiolife. You may want to ru
charger connected.
Note: You need to subs
use this feature. Contac
Set up your smartphon
portable, convenient int
enabled devices.
Activate hotspot
Find it: > MobileWhen your Wi-Fi hotsp
devices can connect by
selecting a Security typ
Wireless password,
To set up and add encryption to your Wi-Fi hotspot: Bluetooth w
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Find it: > Mobile Hotspot > Configure Mobile
Hotspot
Touch a setting to modify it:
Network SSIDEnter a unique name for yourhotspot and touch Next.
SecuritySelect 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 ChannelSelect a channel that minimizes
potential interference. You may need to try different
channels after your hotspot is active for a time.
Touch Save when the settings are complete.
lose the wires
Quick start: BluFind it: Menu > Se
> Bluetooth settings
Bluetooth devices
Bluetooth settings
Motorola Phone
Device name
Scan for devices
Make device discoverable
Discoverable
Bluetooth
Pair with this device
Motorola Handset
Connect new devices Reconnect devi
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Note: 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 deviceto
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.
Note: Using a mobile device or accessory while driving
To automatically reconn
paired device, simply tu
To manually reconnect
device, touch the deviclist.
Disconnect devTo automatically discon
paired device, simply tuTo manually disconnect
device, touch the devic
touch OK.
Change device nTouch Menu > Sett> Bluetooth settings >
touch OK.
Memory card & file USB connection
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managementcopy photos, music, and more
Memory cardNote: Your music, photos, and other files are
automatically stored on your smartphones internal
memory. You can set individual applications (camera,
camcorder, etc.) to store files on the microSD card.
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
You can connect your s
USB cable.
Note: The first time yo
computer may indicate Follow any prompts you
This may take a few mi
1 With your smartphon
connect a Motorola m
smartphones micro
computer. Your smar
status bar.
Note: Make sure to c
power USB port. Typ
on your computer.
2 Drag and drop files bsmartphone folders.
Remove Hardware
cable.
Note: If youre using a
Tools networked printers for yfavorite printers and ge
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stay on top of things
ZumoCastStream videos and music from your computer directly to
your smartphone! View pictures and download
documents with ease. The free ZumoCast app lets you
access or stream data to your smartphone from your
home or work computers. Blazing 4G LTE speeds
provide secure, nearly instant remote access to your
files.
To get started, touch > ZumoCast and follow the
on-screen instructions to create an account on your
smartphone.
Youll be prompted to download and install the
ZumoCast client on your computer, log in to the same
account, and specify which computer files you want to
share.
Then, complete the setup process on your smartphone
to access your shared files.
favorite printers and ge
Print a document To print something from
Gallery apps, open it an
To print something dire
touch > MOTOPR
type and follow the on-
Add a printerFind it: > MOTO> Manage printers, tou
MOTOPRINT hostTo print to a non-compa
connected to your Windinstall free MOTOPRINT
You can download MOT
www.motorola.com.
To print something usin
Alarm clock
Your calendar events ca
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Find it: > Alarm & Timer
To turn on an alarm, touch the
check box.
When an alarm sounds, selectDismiss to turn it off or touch
the screen to snooze for five
minutes.
To add an alarm, touch
Menu > Add alarm, thenenter alarm details.
To enable or disable an alarm,
touch the check box.
CalculatorFind it: > Calculator
To switch between basic and advanced functions, touch
Menu > Advanced panel or Basic panel. To clear
every day
7:00 AMPM
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
9:00 AMPM
8:30 AMPM
AlarmAlarmAlarmAlarmAlarmAlarm Timer
1234512345
viewed in different way
Touch > Agenda, Da
Week, or Month. When
highlight an event, more
appear.
Tip: Add a calendar wid
your home screen by to
and holding an empty s
Then touch Widgets
> Calendar.
Add calendar evenFrom any view, touch
other details. You can e
forget about the event.
to 0 minutes, it plays atTip: Reminders will pla
notification ringtone (se
When you finish enterin
Tasks
Text entry : Touch a t
touchscreen keypad
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Find it: > Tasks
To add a task, touch .
Touch an icon to view your
tasks by due date, priority, andmore.
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 recognitionUse your voicejust touch and speak.
Dialing and commands: Touch > Voice
Tasks
Due today
Tasks Overdue Due today
Starred By priority
Due on: Fri, May 27, 2011
Pick Up Cake
touchscreen keypad.
want to type.
Tip: Speak naturally, bu
similar way to a speake
hold the phone close to
To change your voice se
page 47.
Voice readouts (Ta
Your navigation and sel
To turn on voice readou
Menu > Settings >
to enable the settings,
Note: You may be aske
text-to-speech softwTo use voice readouts:
Menus and screens
item to highlight it (th
double-touch to open
Tip: Navigate through your apps and menus to hear how
voice readouts work on your phone.
Text-to-speech: Tou
input & output > Tex
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voice readouts work on your phone.
To change your voice settings, see Voice settings on
page 47.
Caller IDWhen you want to hear whos calling:
Read out loud : Have your caller announcedtouch
Menu > Settings > Call settings > Caller ID
Readout.
Ringtones: Assign a unique ringtone to a
contacttouch Contacts, open a contact, then
touch Menu > Options > Ringtone.
To change your voice settings, see Voice settings on
page 47.
Voice settingsPersonalize your voice settings:
Voice recognition: Touch Menu > Settings
> Voice input & output > Voice recognizer settings.
From here you can set options like language and
input & output > Tex
you can set options l
Volume & vibrate
Choose volume and vibTouch Menu > Sett
Volume: Touch Volu
Tip: To set separate
uncheck Use incomin
Vibrate: Select Vibra
ring.
ZoomGet a closer look. Open
can drag around the scrzoom in on maps, web
Magnification wind
> Accessibility. Touc
settings, then touch
Pinch to zoom: To z
that Automatic brightness is unchecked so you can set
your own level.Hearing aidsTo help get a clear soun
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you o e e
Touchscreen & keysAll these touch features are great, and sometimes its
nice to hear or feel your touches too. Touch Menu> Settings > Sound:
Touchscreen: To hear screen touches (click), select
Audible selection.
Keys: To feel key touches (vibrate), select Haptic
feedback.
Screen lock : To hear when you lock/unlock the screen
(click), select Screen lock sounds.
Messages
From a simple text message to IM, email, and more.Create, send, and receive them all, in one place.
Find it: > Messaging > Universal Inbox
And to make text entry even easier, you can use
features like auto-correct, auto-punctuate, and
auto capitalization touch Menu > Settings
To help get a clear soun
cochlear implant, your p
use with hearing aids. If
Hearing Aids printed o
following guidance.
Note: Ratings are not a
Hearing Aid Compatib
legal and safety informa
consult your hearing he
able to help you get the Settings: Touch Men
> HAC Mode Settings
your phone for micro
Telecoil to optimize y
Call volume: Duringkeys to set a call volu
Position: During a call, hold the phone to your ear as
normal, and then rotate/move it to get the bestAppsWant more? No problem
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, / g
position for speaking and listening.
TTYYou can use your phone in TTY mode with standard
teletype machines. Touch Menu > Settings > Call
settings > TTY mode and select the mode you need:
TTY Full: Type and read text on your TTY device.
TTY HCO: Hearing-Carry-Overtype text on your TTY
device and listen to voice replies on your phones
speaker.
Want more? No problem
access to thousands of
accessibility features.
Find it: > MarkeSelect a category or tou
you want.
Tip: Choose your apps
Market, as some m
performance.
Managementt i t l
Securityh l k t h
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stay in control
Wireless managerFind it: Menu > Settings > Wireless & networks
Manage all your wireless connections: Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, airplane mode, & mobile networks.
Airplane mode
Use airplane mode to turn all your wireless connectionsoffuseful when flying. Press and hold Power
> Airplane mode.
Note: When you select airplane mode, all wireless
services are disabled. You can then turn Wi-Fi and/or
Bluetooth back on, if permitted by your airline. Other
wireless voice and data services (such as calls and text
messages) remain off in airplane mode. Emergency calls
to your region's emergency number can still be made.
Network
help keep your smartph
Quick start: SecFind it: Menu > Se
Manage restriction lock
Security
Location & security settings
20 minutesSecurity lock timer
Allow Voice Commands to be launched viaBluetooth Multi-Function button whiledevice is locked
Allow Bluetooth bypass
Lock screen with a pattern, PIN, or password
Set up screen lock
Protect the data on your phone or memory
Data encryption
Set up restriction lock
SIM card lock
Data encryption
Set up SIM card lock
> Location & security > Change screen lock, then select
the lock type:
When prompted, enter
smartphone.
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Pattern lockdraw a pattern to unlock.
PINenter a numeric PIN to unlock.
Password lockenter a password to unlock.
Note: You can make emergency calls on a locked
smartphone (see Emergency calls on page 14). A
locked smartphone still rings, but you need to unlock it
to answer.
Lock patternTo set the lock pattern, touch
Menu > Settings
> Location & security
> Change screen lock
> Pattern lock.Follow the instructions to draw
your lock pattern.
When prompted, draw the
pattern to unlock the
Draw an unlock pattern
Password lockTo set the password, to
> Location & security >password.
Enter a password (up to
it.
When prompted, enter
smartphone.
Personalize your To change your timeout
> Location & security >
touch the screen or pre
time you select, the scr
Lock & unlockTo lock the screen/sma
Press Power .
Forgot your pattern or passcode?If you forget your pattern or passcode contact your
information and permis
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If you forget your pattern or passcode, contact your
service provider.
ResetTo reset your smartphone to factory settings and eraseall the data on your smartphone, touch Menu
> Settings > Privacy > Factory data reset > Reset
phone.
Warning: All data on your smartphone will be deleted.
(Nothing on your memory card is deleted.)
Remote wipe a lost or stolensmartphoneDon't you just hate it when your life is on your
smartphone and it all goes wrong? Lost, or evenworsestolen! If necessary, you can use your email
account on a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync 2007
server to clear the personal data from your smartphone
and memory card.
Warning: All download
smartphone and memo
Troubleshootingwere here to help
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we re here to help
Crash recoveryIn the unlikely event that your smartphone stopsresponding to touches and key presses, try a quick
reset. Remove the back cover and battery (Assemble &
charge on page 3), then replace and switch your
smartphone on as usual.
Service & RepairsIf you have questions or need assistance, we're here to
help.
Go to www.motorola.com/repair (United States) or
www.motorola.com/support (Canada), where you can
select from a number of customer care options. You can
also contact the Motorola Customer Support Center at
1-800-734-5870 (United States), 1-888-390-6456
(TTY/TDD United States for hearing impaired), or
1-800-461-4575 (Canada).
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Consumer Advocacy Office600 N US Hwy 45Libertyville, IL 60048www.motorola.com
Note: Do not ship your product to the above address. If you need to return your product forrepairs, replacement, or warranty service, please contact the Motorola Customer SupportCenter at:1-800-734-5870 (United States)1-888-390-6456 (TTY/TDD United States for hearing impaired)1-800-461-4575 (Canada)Certain features, services and applications are network dependent and may not be availablein all areas; additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. Contact your serviceprovider for details.All features, functionality, and other product specifications, as well as the informationcontained in this guide, are based upon the latest available information and believed to beaccurate at the time of printing. Motorola reserves the right to change or modify anyinformation or specifications without notice or obligation.Note: The images in this guide are examples only.MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola
Trademark Holdings, LLC. DROID is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. and its related companies.Used under license. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Google, the Google logo, Google Maps,Google Talk, Google Latitude, Gmail, YouTube, Picasa, Android and Android Market aretrademarks of Google, Inc. All other product or service names are the property of theirrespective owners. 2011 Motorola Mobility, Inc. All rights reserved.Caution: Motorola does not take responsibility for changes/modification to the transceiver.
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