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HELLOMOTO Feel It, See It, Hear It! Your MOTO Z6w phone is made to be held, and made to be seen! • Make and receive calls over the Internet (instead of a cellular network) through a WiFi CERTIFIED® wireless connection.
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Introducing your new MOTO Z6w GSM wireless phone. Here’s a quick anatomy lesson. Push Bar Push down to close slider. Left Soft Key Play music or go online. Send Key Make & answer calls. Navigation Key Scroll up, down, left, or right.
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Volume Keys Select Key From home screen, go to music player. In menus, select highlighted option. Push Bar Push to open slider. Camera Lens (on back of phone) Voice Key Use voice commands to make calls & perform basic phone functions. Camera Key Mini USB Port Insert battery charger...
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Home Screen Service Provider 10/15/2008 Shortcuts Internet Note: This is the standard home screen and main menu layout. Your phone’s home screen and main menu may be different. To change your home screen shortcuts and main menu appearance, see your Getting Started Guide. Main Menu Press and hold the Ó...
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Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation. MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Motorola, Inc. under license. Java and all other Java-based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Use and Care Use and Care To care for your Motorola phone, please keep it away from: liquids of any kind Don’t expose your phone to water, rain, extreme humidity, sweat, or other moisture. If it does get wet, don’t try to accelerate drying with the use of an oven or dryer, as this may damage the phone.
essentials about this guide This guide shows how to locate a menu feature as follows: Find it: s > Settings > Profiles This means that, from the home screen: Press the center key to open the menu. Press the navigation key Settings, and press the center key Press the navigation key and press the center key...
basics display The home screen appears when you turn on the phone. Service Provider Feature Icons 10/15/2008 Left Soft Shortcuts Internet Key Label Note: Your home screen may look different, depending on your service provider. basics To dial a number from the home screen, press number keys and Press the center key (Note that you can’t press the center key...
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Tip: Want some help? Press the center key open the main menu, select Select a Help topic to find information about phone features. Status indicators appear at the top of the home screen: Signal Strength Indicator – Show the strength of the wireless network connection.
Message Indicator – Indicates you have a new text or voice message. Other indicators can include: = text message message Active Line Indicator – Shows indicate an active call, or when call forwarding is on. Profile Indicator – Shows the alert profile setting: = ring only = ring and vibrate = vibrate only...
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To change text entry mode: From a text entry screen, press Options, then select Text Entry. Select Change Text Modes #. Select one of the following entry modes: text entry modes Ê “word” mode (see page 16) É “abc” mode (see page 17) È...
You can set your phone to complete words based on the characters you enter. To set text completion: Press Options. then select Text Entry. Select Set Text Prediction, then select Offer Completions. Æ Your phone shows when text completion is active.
abc mode Press in a text entry screen to switch to “abc” text entry mode.Your phone shows To enter text, press a keypad key repeatedly to cycle through the letters and number on the key. Repeat this step to enter each letter. For example, if you press one time, your display might show:...
symbol mode Press in a text entry screen until you see display shows the symbol associated with each keypad key. Press up/down repeatedly to see different symbols. To insert a symbol, press its key, or scroll to it and press the center key adjust volume Press the volume keys to: •...
To turn off the handsfree speaker, do any of the following: • End the call. • Press Speaker Off. voice commands You can use voice commands to tell your phone what to do. Note: Not all languages support voice commands. voice dial You can dial a contact list entry by speaking its name, or dial any phone number by speaking its digits.
voice activate phone functions You can use voice commands to open applications and perform many basic phone functions. Press the external voice command key on the side of your phone. The phone prompts you to say a command. Wait for the beep, then say a command from the list: voice commands “contact name”...
entries, numbers (digits) you press, or messages you receive. Find it: s > Settings > Phone Settings > Talking Phone Shortcut: Press and hold the external voice command key on the side of your phone. When the phone prompts you to say a command, say “Talking Phone. ” codes &...
Set the time delay for locking the external keys (2 seconds, 4 seconds, or 8 seconds. The keys lock when you close the slider. The keys unlock when you open the slider. To turn off the automatic lock, select Off. To unlock the external keys when the slider is closed, press Unlock, then press OK.
customize profiles You can quickly change your phone’s alert style or profile to match your activity or environment. Each profile uses a different set of ringtones or vibrations for incoming calls and other events. The alert profile indicator shows at the top of the home screen (see indicators on page 14).
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Find it: s > Settings > Profiles > Alert Style > alert style Press left/right to select the alerts tab volume tab , messages tab Press up/down to scroll to the alert or volume setting you want to change, then press the center Select the setting value you want.
edit or delete profiles To edit a profile: Find it: s > Settings > Profiles Scroll to the profile. Press Options and select Edit. Note: You can’t edit the Silent profile, or change some settings for some profiles. To delete a user-defined profile: Find it: s >...
To turn the display screensaver on or off: Find it: s > Settings > Phone Settings > Display Settings > Screensaver > On or Off Tip: To extend battery life, turn off the screensaver. To show a 12-hour or 24-hour digital clock in the home screen: Find it: s >...
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sounds settings images settings Calendar Alarm—reminds Skins—overall look and you of calendar event feel of phone’s display To apply a theme: Find it: s > Settings > Themes > theme To download a theme, see page 43. To delete a theme: Find it: s >...
Scroll to the image file, sound file, or setting you want, then select it. Press Save to save your theme changes. To reset the standard settings for a modified theme: Find it: s > Settings > Themes > theme Press Options and select Manage. Select Reset.
To adjust the date, press a setting, then press up/down to change it. Press Set to save your settings. To set your time zone: Find it: s > Settings > Phone Settings > Time & Date > Time Zone Select a city in your time zone. Shortcut: Press keypad keys to enter the first letters of the city you want.
calls calls over a WiFi Internet connection You can use your phone to make and receive calls over an Internet connection (instead of a cellular network connection). To use an Internet connection, you must connect to your service provider through a WiFi CERTIFIED®...
Your phone lists available access points. The orange À WiFi signal strength indicator of each WiFi connection. Other indicators can include: Á Ä = saved network point à  = active network connection network connection Scroll to the network access point you want to use, then press the Options key >...
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the first connection fails, the phone connects to the next available network. Tip: From the home screen, press Shortcuts and select Quick Connect to connect to an open access point. saved networks list To see the network connection profiles you’ve saved on your phone: Find it: s Ó...
send network profile To send a network profile to another phone or PC in an SMS text message: Find it: s Ó > WiFi > Saved Networks Scroll to the network and press Options. Select Send To. receive network profile Your phone notifies you when you receive a network profile message from another phone or PC.
Find it: s > Call History Press left/right to select a call list: All Calls, Dialed Calls, Answered Calls, Missed Calls, or Frequent Calls. Press up/down to scroll to a phone number. Icons indicate if the call was incoming outgoing , or missed .
caller ID Calling line identification (caller ID) shows the phone number for an incoming call in your phone’s display. Your phone shows the caller’s name and picture when they’re stored in your contact list, or Incoming Call when caller ID information isn’t available. Note: Picture IDs aren’t available for contacts stored on the SIM card.
emergency number, then press the send key call the emergency number. voicemail Your network stores the voicemail messages you receive. To listen to your messages, call your voicemail number. Note: Your service provider may include additional information about using this feature. When you receive a voicemail message, your phone display shows New Voicemail and the new message indicator...
entertainment music player For basic music player instructions, see your Getting Started Guide. Note: The unauthorized copying of copyrighted materials is contrary to the provisions of the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries. This device is intended solely for copying non-copyrighted materials, materials in which you own the copyright, or materials which you are authorized or legally permitted to copy.
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To set the default file format and bit rate: Insert the music CD in your computer’s CD drive. Launch Windows Media Player 11. Select the “Rip” tab in Windows Media Player 11. Click the “Rip “tab down arrow, select “Format, ” then select “Windows Media Audio”...
Find it: s > Settings > Connections > USB Setting > Memory Card Attach the Motorola Original USB cable to the mini USB port on your phone and to an available USB port on your computer. A Motorola Original USB cable and supporting software may be included with your phone.
Create a folder called “music” in the memory card (which appears as a “Removable Disk” icon on your computer), not in the “mobile” folder. Note: The Fido Music Player requires a “music” folder. To copy the desired files onto the phone or memory card, drag and drop them into the “music”...
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option Artists Find & play music by an artist. Albums Find & play music from a specific album. Genres Find & play music from a specific genre (type of music) such as rock or jazz. Composers Find & play music by a composer. Note: If you receive a call during a song, the music player pauses the song until the call is over.
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While a song is playing, press Options to select music player options: options Hide Hide the music player while music plays. To see the music player again, go to the home screen, then press Manage Show song Properties, such as file name, type, and size.
customize music player Find it: s > Media > Media Finder > Music Library Press Options and select Setup. Then select one of the following options: options Shuffle Play songs in a random order. Equalizer Customize music playback by turning on Bass Boost, Rock, Treble Boost, Vocal Boost, or Vocal Reducer.
window, select it, and enter text as usual (for more information about text entry, see page 14). To bookmark the current Web page, press Options and select Active Page, then select Add Bookmark. To upload a video to a video blog site, see page 48. To download a media file, theme, or Java™...
take photo Find it: s > Media > Camera Remaining Shots Timer Camera Mode (Photo or Video) Press S up/ down to Zoom see camera settings, Options Back left/right to change. Select & adjust camera options. previous screen. Shortcut: From the home screen, press the camera key on the lower right side of the phone (see page 3).
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When the camera viewfinder is active, press Options to set camera options: options Capture Take a photo. Go To My See, edit, and delete stored pictures Media and photos. Video Mode Switch to the video camera. Auto-Timer Set a timer for the camera to take a photo.
videos record video Find it: s > Media > Video Camera Audio Remaining (On or Off) Minutes Camera Mode 1:48:00 (Photo or Video) Press S up/ down to Zoom see camera settings, Options Back left/right to change. Select & adjust video camera options.
When the video camera viewfinder is active, press Options to set video recording options: options Capture Begin video recording. Go To My See, edit, and delete stored videos. Media Picture Mode Switch to the photo camera. Audio On/Off Turn audio recording on/off. Camera Customize camera settings (see page Settings...
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Find it: s > Media > Media Finder > Videos video name Press S to pause/play, stop, or skip 10/15/2008-78KB to previous/ 00:06 00:12 next video. Options Back Select & adjust video camera options. previous screen. Select Captured Videos, Downloaded Videos, All Videos, or By Date.
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options Use Bluetooth/ To send the audio soundtrack to a Use Handset Bluetooth headset, turn on Bluetooth power, then select Use Bluetooth to connect to a recognized Bluetooth headset or search for a new headset. When a Bluetooth audio connection is active, select Use Handset to drop the Bluetooth connection and switch the audio back to the phone.
messages text messages send message A message can contain text and pictures, sounds, or other media objects. You can add multiple pages to a message and put text and media objects on each page. You can send a message to other compatible phones or to email addresses.
• Select one or more entries from your contact list (press to scroll to an entry, and press the center key to select it). • Enter a new number or email address (press Options and select Enter Number or Enter Email). Press Send to send the message.
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advanced message features features send a prewritten text template > Messages > Messages > Templates > Text Templates > text template Press Options and select Send. use a multimedia template Open a multimedia template with pre-installed media: > Messages > Messages > Templates > MMS Templates read new message When your display shows New Message, press Read.
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features browser messages To read messages received by your browser: When your display shows New Message, press View. To activate browser messages and adjust browser message settings: > Messages > Messages Press Options and select Settings, then select Browser Messages. messages features info services...
connections file manager Manage music and sound files, photos, videos, and other files stored on your phone, and on an optional removable microSD memory card. Find it: s > Tools > File Manager Next, select a folder or Memory Card to see its contents. To play a sound file or voice note, or view a photo or video, just scroll to the file and select it.
USB cable into your phone’s mini USB port. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer. Note: A Motorola Original USB cable and supporting software may be included with your phone. These tools are also sold separately. Check your computer to determine the type of cable you need.
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The Motorola Phone Tools software automatically switches your phone to the proper connection setting required to sync your phone. See the Motorola Phone Tools user’s guide for more information. To make data calls through a computer: Find it: s >...
Bluetooth® wireless connections Your phone supports Bluetooth wireless connections. You can connect your phone with an optional Bluetooth headset or Bluetooth car kit to make handsfree calls, or with a set of Bluetooth stereo headphones to listen to music stored on your phone.
Note: If you want to use your Motorola Bluetooth headset with both an audio device and your phone, use your phone’s Bluetooth menus to connect the phone with the headset. If you establish the connection by pressing a button on the...
Pair with the other device (see page 59). On your phone, scroll to the object that you want to copy to the other device. Press Options, then: • For an image or sound file, select Send To, then select Bluetooth. •...
Your phone notifies you when file transfer is complete, and saves the file. send photo to printer You can send a photo to a printer that supports Bluetooth connections. Note: You can print A4, US Letter, and 4x6 size pages. To print another size, copy the image to a linked computer and print it from there.
features switch audio to Bluetooth headset or Bluetooth car kit during call Press Options and select Use Bluetooth. To switch audio back to the phone, press Options and select Use Handset. edit properties of recognized device Scroll to the device name, press Options and select Manage, then select Edit Device.
other features advanced calling To use voice commands for calling, see page 19. features hold a call Press Options and select Hold to put all active calls on hold. mute a call Press Option and select Mute to place all active calls on mute.
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features make another call during a call During a call: Press Options and select New Call. Enter a number to call or press Options and select Browse Contacts. conference call During a call: Press Options and select New Call. Dial the next number and press , then press Options and select Link Calls.
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features international calls If your phone service includes international dialing, press and hold to insert your local international access code (indicated by +). Then, press number keys to dial the country code and phone number. TTY calls Set up your phone for use with an optional TTY device: >...
contacts For basic contact list features, see your Getting Started Guide. features add new contact > Contacts Press Options, then select Create Contact. Press left/right to select the details tab < address tab , ID tab , or notes tab Press up/down to scroll to information you want to enter or change, then press the center...
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features add additional phone number or email address to contact > Contacts Scroll to the contact and press Options, then select Edit. Select the details tab , then scroll up/down to an empty Number or Email field and press the center to select it.
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features set category view > Contacts Press Options and select Filter By. You can display contacts by predefined category (Most Frequent, Email, Family, Friends, Work), or contacts in a category that you create (select Create Category). create group mailing list Assign contacts to a group message list or email list: >...
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features create and use private contacts Identify one or more contacts as private contacts. You must enter your six-digit security code to access the private contacts on your contact list. > Contacts Press Options and select Setup, then select Private Contacts. import contacts to phone memory Import all contacts to phone memory, from the SIM card or from another location:...
features delete contact(s) Delete one or more contacts from your contact list: > Contacts Scroll to the contact and press Options, then select Delete. Press the center key to select the current contact, then press Yes to confirm deletion. To delete multiple contacts, press Options and select Delete, then select Multiple Contacts (instead of the current contact).
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features reset settings Reset default settings for all options except the unlock code, security code, and lifetime timer: > Settings > Phone Settings > Reset > Reset All Settings Note: This option requires you to enter your six-digit security code (see page 21). features delete data Caution: This option erases all information you...
features delete memory card information Caution: This option erases all information you have entered (including contacts and calendar entries) and content you have downloaded (including photos and sounds) stored On your memory card and/or SIM card. After you erase the information, you can’t recover it.
features in-call timer Show call time information during a call: > Settings > Call Settings > In-Call Setup > In-Call Timer Select Display to view call Time, Cost, Total Cost, or Credit Available. Select Beep to set your phone to play an audible tone every sixty seconds during a call, or at intervals you specify.
features voice dial (headset) Enable voice dial with headset send/end key: > Settings > Phone Settings > Headset Settings > Voice Dial network features network settings See network information and adjust network settings: > Settings > Network other features—network features software update Your service provider can send updated phone software over-the-air to your phone.
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features turn off alarm When the display shows an alarm: To turn off the alarm, press Dismiss or To set an eight-minute delay, press Snooze. set calendar default view > Tools > Calendar Press Options, then select Switch View. features add new calendar event >...
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features calendar event reminder When the display shows and sounds an event reminder: To see reminder details, select Open Event. To close the reminder, press Dismiss. send calendar event to another device Send a calendar event to another phone, computer, or device: >...
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features notes Write and store notes on your phone: > Tools > Notes record voice note > Media > Voice Recorder Press the center key to start recording. Press Stop to stop recording. To save the voice note, press Save. To perform various actions on the voice note, press Options.
security features SIM PIN Caution: If you enter an incorrect PIN code three times before the correct code, your SIM card is disabled, and your display shows SIM Blocked. Lock or unlock the SIM card: > Settings > Security > SIM Lock When prompted, enter your SIM PIN code.
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features airplane mode Turn off your phone’s calling features in locations where wireless phone use is prohibited. This lets you use the music player and other non-network features while you are on an airplane, without interfering with airplane communications. > Settings >...
If you have questions or need assistance, we're here to help. Go to www.motorola.com/support, where you can select from a number of customer care options. You can also contact the Motorola Customer Support Center at 1-800-331-6456 (United States), 1-888-390-6456 (TTY/TDD United States for hearing impaired), or 1-800-461-4575 (Canada).
Specific Absorption Rate Data SAR Data This model wireless phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
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The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. 2. The SAR information includes the Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product.
European Union Directives Conformance Statement EU Conformance Hereby, Motorola declares that this product is in compliance with: • The essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC • All other relevant EU Directives 0168 The above gives an example of a typical Product Approval Number.
For instructions on how to obtain a copy of any source code being OSS Information made publicly available by Motorola related to software used in this Motorola mobile device you may send your request in writing MOTOROLA, INC. OSS Management...
Follow Instructions to Avoid Interference Problems Turn off your mobile device in any location where posted notices instruct you to do so. In an aircraft, turn off your mobile device whenever instructed to do so by airline staff. If your mobile device offers an airplane mode or similar feature, consult airline staff about using it in flight.
Symbol Key Your battery, charger, or mobile device may contain symbols, defined as follows: Symbol Definition Important safety information follows. 032374o Do not dispose of your battery or mobile device 032376o in a fire. Your battery or mobile device may require 032375o recycling in accordance with local laws.
For more information about hearing, see our Web site at www.motorola.com/hearingsafety (in English only). Repetitive Motion When you repetitively perform actions such as pressing keys or...
FCC ID in the format FCC-ID:xxxxxx on the product label. Motorola has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. See 47 CFR Sec. 15.21.
Canada Warranty What Does this Warranty Cover? Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola, Inc. warrants its telephones, pagers, messaging devices, and consumer and professional two-way radios (excluding commercial, government or industrial radios) that operate via Family Radio Service or General Mobile Radio Service, Motorola-branded or certified accessories sold for use with these Products (“Accessories”) and...
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Accessories for commercial purposes or subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola, are excluded from coverage. Use of Non-Motorola Products and Accessories. Defects or damage that result from the use of non-Motorola branded or certified Products, Accessories, Software or other peripheral equipment are excluded from coverage.
This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is not transferable. What Will Motorola Do? Motorola, at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or Software that does not conform to this warranty. We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new Products, Accessories or parts.
Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted Motorola software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute copies of the Motorola software. Motorola software may only be copied into, used in, and redistributed with, the Products associated with such Motorola software. No other use, including...
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones Hearing Aids Some Motorola phones are measured for compatibility with hearing aids. If the box for your particular model has “Rated for Hearing Aids” printed on it, the following explanation applies. When some mobile phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise.
Product registration is an important step toward enjoying your new Motorola product. Registering permits us to contact you for product or software updates and allows you to subscribe to updates on new products or special promotions. Registration is not required for warranty coverage.
United States of America and Canada. The Governments of the United States of America and Canada may restrict the exportation Caring for the Environment by Recycling This symbol on a Motorola product means the product Recycling Information should not be disposed of with household waste.
Privacy and Data Security Privacy and Data Security Motorola understands that privacy and data security are important to everyone. Because some features of your mobile device may affect your privacy or data security, please follow these recommendations to enhance protection of your information: •...
If you choose to use your mobile device while driving, remember the following tips: • Get to know your Motorola mobile device and its features such as speed dial and redial. If available, these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the road.
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• Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when your car is not moving or before pulling into traffic. If you must make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.