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Motorola xt621 pick a topic, get what you need Start Home screen & apps Calls Contacts At a glance Control & customize www. PLAYLISTS q w e r 2013.05.16 Type Messages Socialize Browse Photos & videos Music 44 West Street...
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Stay connected, organize your life, and absolutely own Your phone The highest SAR values measured for this device are the web with MOTOROLA XT621. Top topics listed in the regulatory information packaged with your • Direct Connect calls.
At a glance At a glance Your phone Top topics MOTOROLA xt621 the important keys & connectors Check out what your phone can do. Your phone Top topics • Go online: see “Browse”. 3.5mm Headset Jack • Find apps: see “Browse & install apps”.
Start let’s get you up and running Start Assemble & charge Set up & go Assemble & charge Note: If you have a Gmail™ account, your contacts from Set up & go Caution: Before using your phone, please read the that account are synced to your phone.
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Start computer (see “Memory card & file management”). Start Initial setup Assemble & charge Create or log in to your Google™ account to get access Set up & go Battery Life to all of your Google services, like Gmail™, Google+™, Initial setup Google Play™, and more.
Home screen & apps quick access to the things you need most To see other pages of shortcuts and widgets, flick the Home screen & apps Quick start: Home screen Quick start: Home screen home screen left or right. The home screen gives you all your latest information in Use &...
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Home screen & apps shortcuts or folders in or out of the favorites tray (except touch the Google search widget on your home screen, Home screen & apps Settings Google Now Quick start: Home screen Apps ) for instant access from any home page. then touch Menu >...
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Browse & install apps vibrate speakerphone on Commands then say what you want to search for, like Create shortcut folders “Motorola accessories” . sound off call muted Recent apps • Text entry: Touch a text entry field to open the Manage &...
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Home screen & apps set options like language, personalized voice Home screen & apps Touchscreen & keys Quick start: Home screen recognition, and censorship. All these touch features are great, and sometimes it’s Use & change your home screen Settings •...
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Home screen & apps Tip: Choose your apps carefully, from trusted sites, like Note: When installing an app, make sure you read the Home screen & apps Play Store Quick start: Home screen , as some may impact your phone’s alerts that tell you what information the app will access.
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After On your computer, go to installing an app, if you're not happy with how much www.motorola.com/myXT621 and check the memory, data, battery or processing power it's using, “Software” links. If an update is available, follow the uninstall it.
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control & customize how it acts & looks control & customize Quick start: Control & customize Unlock & lock touchscreen Quick start: Control & customize To unlock the screen, press the Power key, then touch Touch, hold, drag, or flick to open shortcuts, widgets, Press Unlock and flick to...
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control & customize Home to show the recent apps you used, then touch control & customize Press Quick start: Control & customize an app to open it. Press Power key menu Touch Search for text search, or touch and hold for Speak Press and hold the Power key to turn off your phone voice search.
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Followed by Smartactions™ “Navigate Example: “Directions to 1299 Colusa Quick tips to” words you Example: “Motorola accessories. ” Avenue, Berkeley, California, ” or want to “Navigate to Union Square, San search for Francisco. ” contact name Example: “Mike LeBeau” (opens “Go to”...
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control & customize SMARTACTIONS suggests actions to automate, based control & customize Followed by Quick start: Control & customize on how you use your phone. Press “Send email” One or more of: “To” & contact When you see a suggestion in the status bar, flick the Speak names, “Cc”...
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control & customize control & customize Quick tips Quick start: Control & customize If you’re not sure what to do next, try one of these: Press Speak To... Smartactions™ Quick tips Open a text message, Touch the message, see contact details, or contact, or item.
Calls when you need to talk Calls Quick start: Calls Tips & tricks Quick start: Calls • During a call: Your touchscreen goes dark to avoid Dial numbers, recent calls, or contacts, all from one app. Make, answer & end calls accidental touches.
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Calls above it is covered. Don't use covers or screen Calls Make, answer & end calls Quick start: Calls protectors (even clear ones) that cover this sensor. When you make or answer a call, you have options: Make, answer & end calls Phone Recent calls •...
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Calls Calls Multiple calls & conference calls Phone Touch (if your phone is locked, Quick start: Calls Emergency Call Emergency touch or touch Menu > During a call, you can start other calls, switch between Make, answer & end calls call them, or join them in a conference call: Recent calls...
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Calls Calls Make and answer Direct Connect calls Resume DC Quick start: Calls make a Direct Connect call: You can extend the automatic timeout of a DC call by Make, answer & end calls about 30 seconds. Phone • Touch and enter the Recent calls Settings...
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Make, answer & end calls your home screen, then touch For longer calls, you can switch from a Direct Connect Recent calls Motorola Widgets One Touch DC > call to a phone call if the Direct Connect call recipient has...
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Calls Tip: You can also add Direct Connect numbers to the Calls Missed calls, invites, & alerts Phone Quick start: Calls Block or Allow lists from contacts. Touch > If you receive a Direct Connect or group call, an alert, or Make, answer &...
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. You can also see these contacts at www.gmail.com. Set up my profile For help with transferring contacts, go to Touch to view contact information, call, send a text www.motorola.com/TransferContacts. Abe Baudo message, & more. Allie Smyth Anna Medina Touch a letter to jump to contact names that start with that letter.
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Contacts • To delete the contact, touch it, then touch Menu Contacts Create contacts Delete Quick start: Contacts > People Find it: > Create contacts Contacts from social networks will become hidden if Call, text, or email contacts Touch a text box to type the name and details. When Delete you select .
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> > Share contacts data . Contacts are not stored on your SIM card. Groups For help with transferring contacts, go to www.motorola.com/TransferContacts. 2013.05.16 Share contacts Send a contact with a Bluetooth™ connection, text message, or email: People Find it:...
Messages say it & go Messages Quick start: Messages Tips & tricks Quick start: Messages • Forward, or save Stay in touch with messages and pictures. Read, reply, forward & delete text messages attachments: Open a Text Messaging Create text messages Find it: Apps >...
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Messages Messages Read, reply, forward & delete text Email Quick start: Messages messages Check email accounts, and send responses, photos, Read, reply, forward & delete text messages Text Messaging Find it: Apps > websites, and more. Create text messages Email Text Gmail Email...
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Messages ADD ACCOUNT touch > , then enter details. For • Web browser: In your home screen, touch the Google Messages Quick start: Messages Microsoft™ Exchange server work email accounts, search widget and enter your IM provider’s web site. Read, reply, forward & delete text messages enter details from your IT administrator.
Type keypad when you need it Type Quick start: Type Tips & tricks Quick start: Type • Keyboard adaptation: Your touchscreen keyboard When you touch a text box, like in a message or search, Text entry settings & dictionary changes, depending on whether you’re entering a text you have keyboard options.
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• To choose your display keyboard, touch Send Anne Hotel Motorola input lets you enter text one letter at a time. Select All As you type, your phone suggests words. If you enter To highlight a word, double-tap it. a word that wasn’t one of the suggestions, touch the To highlight more, drag the arrows.
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Socialize your life & your friends Socialize Quick start: Socialize Remove accounts Quick start: Socialize Google+™ makes connecting on the web more like To delete an account (along with its contacts and Remove accounts Settings connecting in the real world. Share your thoughts, links messages on your phone), touch Apps >...
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Browse explore & find Browse Quick start: Chrome™ Tips & tricks Quick start: Chrome™ • Home screen shortcut: In your home screen, touch Chrome Find it: Apps > Web connection the Google search widget at the top and enter a Bookmarks •...
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Browse To download apps or phone updates, see “Apps”. Browse Web connection Quick start: Chrome™ To access the web, your phone uses your Wi-Fi network Web connection Browser options (or your mobile phone network if no Wi-Fi network is Bookmarks connected).
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Browse • Voice search: Touch , then touch Menu > Browse Settings Quick start: Chrome™ to open options. Web connection Bookmarks Downloads Browser options Safe surfing & searching 2013.05.16 Menu More Back Next...
Photos & videos see it, capture it, share it! Photos & videos Quick start: Photos & Videos Tips & tricks Quick start: Photos & Videos • Take a photo: Open the camera, then touch Capture super clear photos and HD videos to savor that Take photos “Wow!”...
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Photos & videos Photos & videos Take photos The perfect shot Quick start: Photos & Videos Camera Find it: Point and click—done. But when you want the perfect Take photos shot or something a little different, play with these Record videos Touch to take a photo (or touch and hold to focus, then camera options:...
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Photos & videos Or these video options: Tip: To select multiple files, open a folder, touch and Photos & videos Quick start: Photos & Videos hold a photo, then touch others. Options Take photos • Zoom: Open a photo, Record videos Settings Video Resolution •...
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Photos & videos Gallery To see the screen capture, touch Apps > Photos & videos Screenshots Quick start: Photos & Videos > Take photos Record videos Movies & TV on Google Play™ The perfect shot Edit, share, or delete photos & videos Find and rent movies to watch on your tablet or Capture your screen computer:...
Music on Google Play™ when life needs a soundtrack Music on Google Play™ Quick start: Music Tips & tricks Quick start: Music • Go back: When you open a song or artist list, touch Music everywhere—stream it, buy it, save it, play it. in the top left to go back.
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Locate where you are, where you’re going Locate Quick start: Locate & navigate Tips & tricks Quick start: Locate & navigate • Find an address: Enter the address in the search box Find an address, find a place, see what’s close by, get Google+ Local™...
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Locate your location is not shared unless you agree to it. After Locate Google+ Local™ Quick start: Locate & navigate you join Google Latitude, you can invite your friends to Google+ Local lets you find the restaurants, cafes, bars, Google+ Local™ view your location, or accept their invitations.
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Work get it done anytime • Add events: From any view, touch Menu > Work Corporate sync event SAVE Corporate sync , enter event details, then touch If you use Microsoft™ Office Outlook on your work Clock • Show, edit, or delete events: Touch an event to open computer, your phone can synchronize email, events, and Calendar...
Connect & transfer wired up or wireless Connect & transfer Quick start: Connect & transfer Tips & tricks Quick start: Connect & transfer • Bluetooth™ devices: To connect a Bluetooth Connect accessories, computers, networks, and more. Bluetooth® wireless Bluetooth headset, keypad, or other device, touch Settings Wi-Fi Networks Find it: Apps...
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Connect & transfer Connect & transfer Bluetooth® wireless Manage devices Quick start: Connect & transfer To manually reconnect your phone with a paired device, Bluetooth® wireless Turn Bluetooth power on/off AVAILABLE DEVICES touch the device name in the list. Wi-Fi Networks Settings Bluetooth Find it: Apps...
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Connect & transfer Connect & transfer Wi-Fi Networks Manage networks Quick start: Connect & transfer To remove a network, touch it in the list, then touch Bluetooth® wireless Turn Wi-Fi power on/off Forget Wi-Fi Networks Settings Wi-Fi Find it: Apps >...
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• Channel—If you notice interference after your transfer files. For more instructions or driver files, visit Connect & transfer Quick start: Connect & transfer hotspot has been active for a while, try different www.motorola.com/myelectrifym. Bluetooth® wireless channels. • For Apple™ Macintosh™: Use Android File Transfer,...
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Airplane mode This may take a few minutes. 2013.05.16 than Microsoft™ Windows™ 7 or With the home screen showing, connect a Motorola Apple™ Macintosh™ OSX, it might require special micro USB data cable from your phone’s micro USB configuration. port to a USB port on your computer. Your phone...
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Connect & transfer Settings Data usage Find it: Apps > > Connect & transfer Sync your Google account Quick start: Connect & transfer Your phone shows a data usage graph, followed by a list When you log in to the same Google account, all devices Bluetooth®...
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Connect & transfer Settings To enter VPN settings, touch Apps > Connect & transfer More... Quick start: Connect & transfer > > . Choose the type of VPN and enter Bluetooth® wireless settings from the network administrator. The network is Wi-Fi Networks stored in the list so that you can select it whenever...
Protect help keep it safe Protect Quick start: Protect Tips & tricks Quick start: Protect • Face unlock: Unlock your phone by looking at it! Make sure your information is protected, in case your Screen lock Settings Security & Screen Lock Touch Apps >...
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Protect Protect Screen lock Can’t unlock? Quick start: Protect Face unlock: If your phone doesn’t recognize your face, To keep your phone secure, you can make the Screen lock you’ll be prompted to enter your backup pattern or PIN touchscreen lock when it goes to sleep. SIM lock code to unlock it.
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Protect Encryption protects the accounts, settings, apps, and Protect Quick start: Protect files on your phone, so that people cannot access them if Screen lock your phone is stolen. SIM lock To encrypt your phone and require a PIN or password Encrypt your phone whenever you turn on your phone: Backup &...
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• Updates: Get phone updates, PC software, online help, guides, and more at www.motorola.com/myXT621. • Accessories: Find optional accessories for your phone at www.motorola.com/mobility. Play Store • Apps: Touch • News: Get the latest news, apps, tips & tricks, videos and so much more—join us on:...
Go to www.motorola.com/repair (United States), where 2013.05.16 you can select from a number of customer care options. You can also contact the Motorola Customer Support Center at 1-800-453-0920 (United States), 1-877-483-2840 (TTY, TDD United States for hearing impaired), or 1-800-461-4575 (Canada).
Battery Use & Safety The following battery use and safety information applies to all Motorola mobile devices. If • Remove the battery and inspect it to confirm that it has a “Motorola Original” hologram; Battery Charging your mobile device uses a non-removable main battery (as stated in your product •...
• Input navigation information. For more information about hearing, see our website at Third Party Accessories • Perform any other functions that divert your attention from driving. http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/nss/AcousticSafety.asp (in English only). Driving Precautions While driving, ALWAYS: Repetitive Motion Seizures, Blackouts & Eyestrain •...
Safety, Regulatory & Legal When you are in such an area, turn off your mobile device, and do not remove, install, or Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Safety, Regulatory & Legal charge batteries, unless it is a radio product type especially qualified for use in such areas and Battery Use &...
This is because, for purposes of system efficiency and to minimize interference on the EU Conformance The following CE compliance information is applicable to Motorola mobile devices that carry network, the operating power of your mobile device is automatically decreased when full...
Safety, Regulatory & Legal For products that support Wi-Fi 802.11a (as defined in your product information): This device is Motorola has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any Safety, Regulatory & Legal restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz (802.11a) Wi-Fi frequency changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Safety, Regulatory & Legal Your mobile device can also use Wi-Fi signals to determine your approximate location, using • Keep software up to date—If Motorola or a software/application vendor releases a Safety, Regulatory & Legal information from known and available Wi-Fi networks.
Operational Warnings materials. by law. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either RF Energy directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents, or cleaning SAR (FCC &...
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Product outside their permitted or intended uses as defined by Motorola, If damage is outside the scope of warranty coverage, repair services may be available, but all including but not limited to as set forth by Motorola in the Products' User Manual, Quick Start Privacy & Data Security costs associated with such out of warranty repair will be your responsibility.
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(such as batteries, antennas, chargers, wired headphones and wireless devices) of the • When the “Product” or “Accessory” had been used in conditions different than normal Battery Charging Motorola trademark, described in the space that for such purpose is established on the back of conditions. Third Party Accessories this Guarantee Policy, which, covers all of the parts, components, accessories and labor of •...
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Driving Precautions accurate at the time of printing. Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any Seizures, Blackouts & Eyestrain information or specifications without notice or obligation.