AT&T Motivate User guide

AT&T Motivate

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User Guide

Getting started . . ... ......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................ . . 9

Introduction . . ... . . ......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

About the user guide ................................................... .10

Set up your phone . . ... ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... ........... 11

Parts and functions ..................................................... .11

Battery use ............................................................ .13

Install a SIM/SD Card ................................................... . 15

Turn your phone on and off .............................................. .19

Use the touch screen ................................................... .20

Basic operations . . ... ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................ . 21

Home screen and Apps list .............................................. .22

Phone settings menu ................................................... .25

Po

rtrait and landscape screen orientation ................................. .26

Capture screenshots ................................................... .27

Applications .......................................................... .28

Phone number ........................................................ .34

Airplane mode ........................................................ .35

Enter text ............................................................. .36

Google account ....................................................... .39

Lock and unlock your screen ............................................ .42

Home screen basics .................................................... .43

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Customize the Home screen ............................................. .49

Contents

Complete the setup screens ............................................. .19

Making connections . . ... ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................... 51

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Phone . . ... . .......................... ..................... . . . . . . . . . 52

Make a call ............................................................ 52

Call settings ............................................................60

Contacts . ... . . .......................... ................... . . . . . . . . . 61

Add a contact ..........................................................61

Edit a contact ..........................................................67

Delete a contact ........................................................68

Share a contact ........................................................69

Messaging . . . ... . . ......................................... . . . . . . . . . . 70

Text and multimedia messages ...........................................70

Gmail .................................................................75

Internet and social networking ... ..... ..... . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... 79

Chrome browser ........................................................79

Facebook Lite ..........................................................80

Connectivity . . ... ....... ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................... . . . 81

..........................81

Wi-Fi ...................................................................83

Bluetooth ..............................................................83

Apps and entertainment . . ... .... ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... 89

Camera and video . . ... . . .... ..................... . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Camera overview ....................................................... 90

Take photos and record videos 92

Camera settings ........................................................94

View pictures and video using Gallery Go .................................. 95

Edit photos .............................................................98

Share pictures and videos ............................................... 100

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Advanced Messaging ................................................... 73

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Calendar ............................................................ . 101

Navigation apps ...................................................... . 105

Google Search ........................................................ 108

Calculator ........................................................... .111

Clock ............................................................... .114

Entertainment and activities ... ..... ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... . 120

YouTube ............................................................. .120

Settings . . ... . ......................... ........................ . . . . . . . 122

Basic settings . . ... ......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................... . . 123

Network & internet . . ... ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... ......... . 126

Wi-Fi ................................................................. .126

Wi-Fi Calling ......................................................... . 129

Mobile network ....................................................... .130

Data usage .......................................................... .130

Hotspot & tethering .................................................... .131

Airplane mode ....................................................... .133

VPN (Virtual Private Netw

orks) ........................................... .133

Private DNS ........................................................... .134

Connected devices . . ... ... ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... ......... . 135

USB ................................................................. .135

Pair new device ....................................................... .136

Connection preferences ............................................... .136

Bluetooth ............................................................ .136

Printing .............................................................. .139

Files received via Bluetooth ............................................. .139

Productivity . . ... ........ .... ...................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

. . ... .... ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... ......... . . 140

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.......................................................... .141

Screen time .......................................................... .141

Default apps ......................................................... .142

Permission manager ................................................... .142

Special app access ................................................... .142

Battery . . ... . ......................... ..................... . . . . . . . . . 143

........................................ .144

Battery Saver ......................................................... .144

Battery Manager ...................................................... .145

Battery percentage ................................................... .146

Last full charge ....................................................... .146

Screen usage since full charge ......................................... .146

Display . . . . . ....... ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... ..... . . . . . . 147

Brightness level ....................................................... .148

Night Light ........................................................... .148

Adaptive brightness ................................................... .148

Wallpaper ........................................................... .148

Dark theme .......................................................... .148

Screen timeout ....................................................... .148

Auto-rotate screen .................................................... .148

Font size ............................................................. .149

Display size ........................................................... . 149

Lock screen display ................................................... .149

Sound . . ... . . . ........................................... . ... . . . . . . . 150

Media volume ........................................................ .151

Call volume

.......................................................... .151

Recently opened apps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Screen saver .......................................................... 149

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Ring volume .......................................................... .151

Alarm volume ........................................................ .151

Vibrate for calls ....................................................... .151

Do Not Disturb ........................................................ .151

Shortcut to prevent ringing ............................................. .151

Phone ringtone ....................................................... .151

.............................................. .152

Default alarm sound ................................................... .152

Other sounds and vibrations ............................................ .152

Storage . . . . . . . ......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

SD card .............................................................. .154

Privacy . . ... . . . .......................................... . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Permission manager ................................................... .156

Show passwords ...................................................... .156

Lock screen .......................................................... .156

............................................. .156

Google location history ................................................ .156

Activity controls ....................................................... .156

Ads ................................................................. .156

Usage & diagnostics ................................................... .157

Location . ... . . ......................... ................... . . . . . . . . . . 158

Recent location requests ............................................... . 159

App permission ....................................................... .159

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning ........................................... .159

Emergency Location Service ............................................ .159

Google Location Accuracy ............................................. . 159

Google Location History ................................................ .159

Storage manager ...................................................... 154

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Security . ... . . ......................... .................... . ... . . . . . 160

Google Play Protect ................................................... . 161

Find My Device ....................................................... . 161

Google Play system update .............................................161

Screen lock .......................................................... . 162

Smart Lock ........................................................... . 164

Device admin apps ................................................... . 164

SIM card lock ......................................................... . 164

Encryption & credentials ............................................... . 165

Trust agents .......................................................... .165

Screen pinning ....................................................... .165

Accounts . ... . . ......................... .................. . . . ... . . . . 166

Add account ......................................................... . 166

Automatically sync data ............................................... .166

Accessibility . . ... ....... ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................... . . . 167

Real-Time text call ..................................................... . 167

Volume key shortcut ................................................... .168

Text-to-speech output ................................................. .168

D

isplay .............................................................. .168

Interaction controls .................................................... .169

Audio & on-screen text ................................................. .170

Experimental ......................................................... .170

Digital Wellbeing & parental controls ... ..... ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Your Digital Wellbeing tools ............................................. .171

Ways to disconnect ................................................... .171

Reduce interruptions .................................................. .171

Show icon in the app list ............................................... .171

Google Location Sharing ............................................... .159

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Google . . . . . . . ......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

System . . ... . ......................... ..................... . . . . . . . . . 172

Languages & input .................................................... .172

Gestures ............................................................. .174

Date & time .......................................................... .175

Backup .............................................................. .175

Reset options ......................................................... .176

About phone . . ... ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......................... 177

Getting help . . ... . . ......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

For assistance . . ... ......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................... . . 179

Troubleshooting ...................................................... . 179

........................................................ .181

Licenses ............................................................. .182

Copyright information ................................................. .182

Safety and use . . ... ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............... .......... . 183

Important health information and safety precautions ... ..... ... . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Electrical safety ....................................................... 184

Safety precautions for proper grounding installation ....................... 184

Safety precautions for power supply unit ................................. .185

RF Exposure Information (SAR) .......................................... .197

Hearing Aid Compatibility ..... ........ . . . . . . . . .............. ...... .... 198

Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......................................176

Warranty ..... ....... ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... ...... .... 199

Regulatory agency identiﬁcation ..... ....... .... . . . . . .

. . ...... ...... .... 196

Electrical safety ....................................................... .190

Protect your phone .................................................... .191

FCC Regulations ...................................................... .196

Parental controls ...................................................... .171

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Getting started

The topics in this section will introduce you to your phone, help you get set

up with service, provide an overview of the phone screen, and get you

started with basic phone operations.

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Introduction

The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new

phone.

About the user guide

Thank you for purchasing your new AT&T Motivate™ Smartphone. The following

topics explain how best to use this guide to get the most out of your phone.

Before using your phone

Read the Safety Information Guide that came with your device thoroughly for

proper usage.

Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions.

Descriptions in the user guide

Note that most descriptions in this guide are based on your phone’s setup at

the time of purchase. Unless otherwise noted, instructions begin from the

phone’s Home screen, which is displayed by pressing the Home button

.

Screenshots and key labels

Screenshots and other illustrations in this user guide may appear differently

on your phone.

from your phone’s display.

Other notations

In the user guide, the phone may be referred to either as “phone,” “device,”

or “handset.” A microSD™ or microSDHC™ card is referred to as an “SD card”

or a “memory card.”

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Set up your phone

The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your

.

Parts and functions

These topics illustrate your phone’s primary parts and key functions.

Headset port

Front

camera

Proximity

and light

sensor

Touch

screen

Microphone

USB Type-C

charging

port

Rear camera

Flash

Speaker

Volume

keys

Power

key

Back

removal

notch

Note: Your phone’s screens and app layouts are subject to change. This user

guide uses sample images only.

Receiver

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CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.

Rear camera

Part Description

Flash

• Brighten photos taken indoors or at night.

• Use as a ﬂashlight to see in dark areas.

Front camera

Take pictures and record videos while facing the

screen.

Headset port

Plug in a headset (sold separately) to listen to

music or for convenient, hands-free conversations.

Microphone

Transmit your voice electronically for a call, voice

recording, or Google

®

Assistant.

Power key

• Press to turn the screen on or off.

• Press and hold to turn the phone on or off.

• Press along with the Volume down key to take a

screenshot.

Proximity and light sensor

A sensor will automatically dim or brighten the

screen according to the environment.

Take pictures and record videos.

Receiver

Hear the caller and automated prompts.

Speaker

Listen to calls, automated prompts, and music.

Touch screen

• View information needed to operate your phone.

• Access your phone’s features and applications.

USB charging port

Connect the USB Type-C cable (included) for

charging, or connect other accessories.

Volume keys

Adjust the volume for ringtones, media,

notifications, and system sounds.

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Battery use

The following topics explain how to care for your phone’s battery.

Battery cautions

Storage: Avoid storing or leaving the device with no charge remaining.

Saved information and settings may become lost or changed, or the

device’s battery may become unusable. Charge once every six months

before storing or leaving unused for a long period of time.

Bulges: Depending on use, bulges may appear near the end of

battery life. This does not affect safety.

Replacement: The performance of the device's battery will decrease

over time. It needs to be r

eplaced if operating time shortens noticeably.

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Charge the battery

Follow these instructions to charge your phone using either the included

AC adapter or via USB connection on your computer.

Charge using the AC adapter

1. Connect one end of the data cable to the USB Type-C port located on the

bottom of your phone.

2. Connect the other end to the power adapter.

3. Connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet to fully charge your

phone.

• Use the power adapter that comes with your phone; using other

adapters may damage

your phone.

• Charging your phone with a USB cable connected to a laptop will take

longer than with the power adapter.

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Insert a Nano SIM card

1. Insert a ﬁngernail into the small slot

at the bottom right corner of the

device and ﬁrmly peel back the

ﬂexible cover to remove it.

• The phone will power off automatically when the battery is too low.

Charge the phone if this happens. When the battery is critically low, the

phone may need a few minutes to build a charge before turning back

on. Playing games or performing other activities while charging may drain

the battery and cause it to power off.

• The battery will gradually discharge if it is left unused for a long period of

time. Before using the phone again, you must recharge it in order to

power on and use your phone normally.

Note: Only use approved accessories, chargers, cables and batteries. The

accessories and battery included with your device are designed to maximize

battery life. Using other accessories may void your warranty and may cause

damage to your device.

Install a SIM/SD Card

Your device uses a nano SIM card. A SIM card is pre-installed, but you may

be able to use your previous SIM card. Contact your service provider for

more details.

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2. On the back of the phone, slide the Nano SIM card into the SIM card slot

at the top left with the gold contacts facing down.

Note: To eject a SIM card, slide the SIM removal lever to the right and

remove the SIM card.

SIM

SIM eject lever

Insert SIM card

Eject SIM card

Insert a microSD card

With the back cover of the phone

removed, slide the SD memory card

into the SD slot with the gold contacts

facing down to.

Note: Replace the cover on the back

of the phone and ensure proper

assembly by pressing and clicking

around the cover's edges.

Insert

SD card

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Mount an SD card

1. With an SD card inserted, swipe up from the Home screen to access Apps

and tap Settings .

2. Tap Storage > SD CARD.

3. Tap MOUNT on the prompted screen.

Unmount an SD card

Always unmount an SD card before removing it from your phone to avoid

.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings .

2. Tap Storage > .

Your SD card is now safely unmounted. To use this SD card again, you will

need to remove (see below) and mount it again.

Remove an SD card

2. On the back of the phone, slide the microSD card out of the SD card slot at

the top right.

1. Insert a ﬁngernail into the small slot at the bottom left corner of the device

and ﬁrmly peel back the ﬂexible cover to remove it.

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Format an SD card

you format it on your phone.

Note: . Make sure to

.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings .

2. Tap Storage > SD CARD.

3. Tap Menu > Storage settings.

4. Select Format or Format as internal, then tap FORMAT SD CARD .

All data on the SD card will be erased, and the card will be formatted for use

on your phone.

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Turn your phone on and off

The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off.

Power

key

Complete the setup screens

Once your service has been activated, you will need to run Setup. The Setup

Wizard will appear to guide you through the basic settings on your device.

You will be prompted to select the language you want to use, set up your

Wi-Fi connection, enter your name, set a screen lock method, sign in to your

Google™ account, select location services, and more.

Follow the remaining instructions to ﬁnish your phone setup.

Turn your phone on

1. Press and hold the Power key

until the device turns on.

Turn your phone off

1. Press and hold the Power key.

2. Tap Power off.

Restart your phone

1. Press and hold the Power key.

2. Tap Restart.

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Note: To activate Auto-rotate mode, swipe up from Home screen to access Apps and

tap Settings > Display > Advanced > Auto-rotate screen, and slide the

switch to the On position. You can also activate it by dragging the Status bar

down and tapping Auto-rotate .

Use the touch screen

Your phone’s touch screen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.

Tap or touch

Tap or touch with

your ﬁnger to type

characters into the

on-screen keyboard,

select and open

applications and

settings, or press

on-screen buttons.

Touch and hold

Touch and hold an

item to view

available options (for

example, a contact

or link in a Web

page) or to move

icons or widgets.

Swipe or slide

Quickly drag your

ﬁnger vertically or

horizontally across

the screen to swipe

or slide.

Drag

Touch and hold your

ﬁnger with slight

pressure, then move

your ﬁngers slowly

across the screen to

drag. While

dragging, do not

release your ﬁnger

until you have

reached the target

position.

Pinch and spread

Use your thumb and

foreﬁnger in a

pinching motion on

your screen to zoom

out, or spread them

to zoom in when

viewing a picture or

a web page. (Move

ﬁngers inward to

zoom out and

outward to zoom in).

Rotate*

Rotate the phone

sideways to automatically

change the screen

orientation from portrait to

landscape. When

entering text, you can turn

the phone sideways to

bring up a bigger

keyboard. See “Touch

screen keyboards” on

page 36 for more details.

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