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Connect accessories, computers, networks, and more.

Connect with Wi-Fi

Turn Wi-Fi power on/off

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Network & internet , then tap the switch to turn it on

When Wi-Fi is on, your phone automatically reconnects to available networks it has used before.

Note:

You can also turn Wi-Fi on and off in Quick settings .

Connect to networks

To find networks in your range:

1 Swipe up > Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi.

2 With Wi-Fi turned on, tap a found network to connect to it. When connected, you’ll see in the status bar.

Note: If you see a question mark in the Wi-Fi status indicator , swipe the status bar down, tap the network, and enter the network’s password.

Wi-Fi hotspot

Your can make your phone a Wi-Fi hotspot to provide portable, convenient Internet access to other Wi-Fi enabled devices. Your phone turns off Wi-Fi and uses the mobile network for Internet access. This feature may require an additional subscription service from your service provider.

Find it: Swipe up > Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering > Wi-Fi hotspot

Note: These steps may vary depending on your network.

To set up security:

• Hotspot name: Enter a unique name for your hotspot.

• Hide my device: Hide your hotspot from other devices.

• Security: Select the type of security you want: None or WPA2-Personal . For

WPA2-Personal , enter a unique password (8 characters) that others will need to access your Wi-Fi hotspot.

Note: To change your hotspot password or turn off hotspot automatically, tap

Advanced .

Connect with Bluetooth wireless

Turn Bluetooth power on

To turn Bluetooth on, swipe the status bar down and touch . Touch and hold it to open Bluetooth settings.

Note: Your phone automatically turns on Bluetooth power when you connect to a paired device.

Tip: To extend battery life or stop connections, turn Bluetooth off when you’re not using it.

Connect devices

The first time you connect a Bluetooth device, follow these steps:

1 Make sure the device you are pairing with is in discoverable mode (for details, refer to the guide that came with the device).

2 Swipe up > Settings > Connected devices > Pair new device .

3 With Bluetooth turned on, tap a found device to connect it (if necessary, tap Pair or enter a passkey like 0000 ). You can tap to rename the device and choose what the device will be used for.

When the device connects, the Bluetooth connected indicator appears at the top of the screen.

To automatically disconnect or reconnect a device, just turn the device off or on.

Note: Using a mobile device or accessory while driving may cause distraction and may be illegal. Always obey the laws and drive safely.

Transfer files

» Photos or videos: Open the photo or video, then tap > Bluetooth .

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» Contacts: Swipe up > Contacts , tap a person, then tap Menu > Share >

Bluetooth .

Bluetooth tethering

To share your phone’s internet connection via Bluetooth, swipe up > Settings

> Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering and tap the switch to turn on Bluetooth tethering.

Share files with your computer

Note: Copyright—do you have the right? Always follow the rules. See “Content

Copyright” in the legal and safety information on your phone.

USB

To load music, pictures, videos, documents, or other files from your computer, connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable. To change the type of USB connection, swipe the status bar down and tap Android System > USB Preferences > File transfer .

Tip: Make sure to connect the phone to a high power USB port.

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.

» For Microsoft® Windows®: On your computer, choose Start > Windows Explorer. Your phone will appear as a connected drive where you can drag and drop files. For more instructions or driver files, visit www.motorola.com/support .

» For Apple™ Macintosh™: Use Android File Transfer, available at www.android.com/ filetransfer .

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

A VPN lets you access files on a secured network (like an office network with a firewall).

Contact the network administrator for VPN settings, and any additional apps or requirements.

To enter VPN settings, swipe up > Settings > Network & internet > Advanced >

VPN . Tap to add a new VPN. Choose the type of VPN and enter settings from the network administrator. Select the VPN name to connect.

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Share your data connection

Your computer can access the Internet through your phone’s mobile network—you just need a USB cable.

Note: Your phone turns off Wi-Fi and uses the mobile network for Internet access. This feature may require an additional subscription service from your service provider.

1 Connect your phone 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.

2 On your phone, swipe up > Settings , and make sure Wi-Fi is off.

3 In Settings , tap Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering , then tap the USB tethering .

To stop the connection, tap USB tethering again, then disconnect your phone from your computer.

Print

To print your photos, documents, and more from your phone, check if your printer’s manufacture has an app on Google Play. Then swipe up > Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Printing to get started.

You can also send your photos, docs, and more to any Android device in your cloud or to Google Drive. Just download the Cloud Print app from Play Store.

Sync to the cloud

One account with access to everything, everywhere—phone, tablet, computer.

Sync your Google account

When you log in to the same Google account, all devices can get to all the same apps, movies, books, and music from Google Play—plus you share the same Gmail, Google

Calendar™, and Google Mobile™. To add Google accounts to your phone, swipe up >

Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google .

Phone & tablet

Your Android phone and tablet can work together to help you get the most out of both:

» Transfer media and files: Copy files to your phone and transfer them to other

devices—see Transfer files .

» Phone hotspot: If you have a Wi-Fi tablet, turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot to let your tablet access the Internet anywhere—see

Wi-Fi hotspot

.

» Bluetooth® accessories: If you have a Bluetooth keyboard or other accessories to use with your tablet, remember you can use them with your phone too. To connect them, see

Connect with Bluetooth wireless .

Cast your screen to a TV

To cast (mirror) your screen on a TV, showing all apps and screens you use on your phone, you’ll need to use a TV with Chromecast built-in, or plug a Chromecast™ device into your TV’s HDMI port.

1 Make sure your phone and TV/Chromecast device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

2 On your phone, swipe up > Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Cast .

3 Tap the name of the TV/Chromecast device to connect.

Note: To stop casting, on the casting notification, tap > Disconnect .

Use a memory card

You can move pictures, videos, audio, and other media files from internal phone storage to a microSD card (sold separately).

Note: Your phone supports microSD cards up to 512 GB. Use a Class 10 (or higher) microSD card for best results.

Move files from your phone to a memory card

To move files to a microSD card (sold separately):

1 Swipe up > Settings > Storage , then tap the SD card name.

2 Touch and hold a folder or a particular item, then tap Menu > Move to...

Mount or unmount memory card

To mount an microSD card, just put it in your phone (see

Insert the SIM and microSD cards

) .

To unmount your microSD card (so you can take it out of your phone), swipe up >

Settings > Storage . Then tap next to the microSD card name.

Caution: Do not remove a microSD card while your phone is using it or writing files to it.

Airplane mode

Use airplane mode to turn off all your wireless connections—useful when flying. Swipe the status bar down and tap Airplane mode .

Note: When you select airplane mode, all wireless services are disabled. You can then turn Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth power 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.

Mobile network

You should not need to change any network settings. Contact your service provider for help.

To see network settings options, swipe up > Settings > Network & internet >

Mobile network.

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