USER GUIDE BY MOTOROLA
Congratulations More DROID BIONIC™ by Motorola • Updates: Smartphone updates, computer software, user guides, online help, and more at www.motorola.com/support. • Answers: Touch DROID BIONIC by Motorola doesn’t just raise the bar—it gives the bar altitude sickness. With tons of advanced features, you'll be able to do nearly everything with your smartphone—video, web browsing, multimedia, and more. • Surf the web with a blistering fast dual-core 1 GHz processor.
Your smartphone Contents the important keys & connectors Let’s go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Touchscreen & keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Apps & updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Let’s go Caution: Please read “Battery Use & Safety” on page 54. let’s get you up and running Tip: To save battery life, see “Battery tips” on page 23. Assemble & charge Set up & go 1 Cover off The first time you turn on your smartphone, a setup wizard guides you through signing in to your Google™ Gmail™ account. If you don’t have one, don’t worry, the wizard will help you create one. 2 SIM in After you log in to Gmail, you can set up social networking, or you can do it later.
Note: If you have an existing Google Gmail account, your contacts from that account are synced to your smartphone. Touchscreen & keys Wi-Fi connect Touchscreen on/off If 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. Your touchscreen is on when you need it and off when you don’t.
Touch tips Key tips It’s all in the touch: Menu, home, back, & search • 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. Displaying 297 contacts In case of emergency A Touch & hold to show options. Abe Baudo Allie Smyth Abe Baudo Touch Home to close any menu or app and return to the home screen.
Adjust volume Quick tips Press the volume keys to change ring volume (in the home screen) or earpiece volume (during a call). If you’re not sure what to do next, try one of these: When playing music or video files, press the volume keys to adjust media volume. Rotate the screen When you turn your smartphone, the touchscreen can rotate to stay right-side up: Find it: Menu > Settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen 6 Touchscreen & keys To...
Home screen Note: Your home screen might look a little different. quick access to the things you need most The home screen extends left and right to give you more room for adding shortcuts, widgets, and more. Flick the home screen left and right to see more panels or to add widgets or shortcuts. Quick start: Home screen The home screen gives you all your latest information in one place. It’s what you see when you turn on the smartphone or touch Home from a menu.
Calendar, Social Networking, Social Status, or Universal Inbox widgets). Search Touch Search , then use the window that appears. There’s more about social networking widgets in “Your social networking account” on page 20. • To resize widgets, touch and hold a corner until you feel a vibration, then drag. • To add something or change your wallpaper, touch and hold an empty spot until you see the Add to Home screen menu.
network (full signal) 3G (fast data) Apps & updates network (roaming) 4G (fastest data) get the app you want network (no connection) GPS active Wi-Fi in range Wi-Fi connected Bluetooth® on Bluetooth connected USB connected sync Quick start: Apps & updates downloading warning active call missed call airplane mode microSD card new text message alarm set new email calendar new voicemail music vibrate speakerphone on sound off call mute battery (charging) battery (full charge) T
Browse & install apps Manage & restore apps Get 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. From the home screen, touch Menu Apps. Find it: > Market > Manage Touch an app in the list, then touch Uninstall (for apps you downloaded), Clear cache, or other options. New apps that you install are added to the app menu.
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. review carefully any and all terms and conditions applicable to those applications and services including those related to any location-based services for any particular privacy policies, risks or waivers. • Certain apps may not provide completely accurate information.
• 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. Calls it’s good to talk Quick start: Calls Dialing options From the home screen, touch Dialer. Recent Calls List Touch an entry to call. Dialer Recent Contacts Favorites Most Recent Julie Smith Mobile 1-555-555-5555 1 hour ago Return Call Backspace Delete digits you entered.
In-call options Connected 00:12 Verizon Wireless Call Timer Tip: You can touch Home or Back to leave the active call display. To reopen it, touch Home Dialer. > Kristine Kelley Mobile (555) 555-7931 Chicago, IL Make & answer calls To make a call, touch touch . Dialer, enter a number, then Tip: If the screen is locked, drag End Call Hang up. Dialpad Enter numbers during a call. Add call End call Dialpad Bluetooth Mute Speaker Speakerphone Turn the speakerphone on or off.
Recent calls Find it: Your phone number 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.
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. Contacts Cool down Quick start: Contacts In 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.
Transfer contacts Call or email contacts Get all your contacts, all in one place. Here’s a few helpful hints: Find it: • 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 your Gmail account on your computer and select “Help”.
Create contacts Find it: > Edit or delete contacts Contacts > Contacts Find it: Select a picture for the contact. Google contact from youraccount@gmail.com > Contacts Touch the contact, then touch Menu or Delete contact. > Edit contact Synchronize contacts Add more name details. Sara Walker Add another number. Phone Home Remove this number. Email When you change one of your contacts, your smartphone automatically updates your other social networking accounts.
Messaging sometimes it’s best to text, or IM, or email . . . Quick start: Messaging Find it: > Messaging > Universal Inbox Check for messages now. Universal Inbox (1) Anna Medina 2:50 PM Copy Revisions Hi Paul, Please take a look at the ... Jim Somers Create messages. Message Type 2:45 PM Meeting invitation Meeting is set for next Thursday at ... Mary Morgan 2:41 PM Message List Touch to open a message. Touch & hold to move, delete, & more. freelancers Paul, We’re going to need help w...
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 messaging To add email accounts, touch > Add account. > Account Manager My Accounts • 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.
Social networking my life, your life Your social networking account Integrate and sync all your contacts, emails, and social networking 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’ Gallery. online albums. Touch > Add accounts You can add your Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, or other accounts to your social networking account.
Text entry Swype™ text entry keys when you need them Enter words with one continuous motion. Just drag your finger over the letters in the word. Touchscreen keypad Anne Done You can open a keypad on your screen by touching a text box. To close the keypad, touch Back . w@ q Text Box Touch to open touchscreen keypad. Dinner at Bistro Fanta Done q 1 w a 2 e 3 r 4 t 5 y 6 u 7 i 8 o s d f g h j k z x c v b n m ?123 Open a keypad for numbers & symbols. .
Multi-touch keyboard To... Enter 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.” Paste cut or copied text at cursor location Touch and hold location to paste, then touch Paste. Delete character to left of cursor Touch Delete delete more). To add a word to your dictionary, touch and hold the word, then select Add “word” to dictionary.
Tips & tricks Battery tips a few handy hints Want to extend your battery life? Try these: General tips • To select a battery mode that suits your smartphone use, touch Menu > Settings > Battery & data manager > Battery mode. • Screen brightness changes as your smartphone senses the current lighting conditions. • To return to home screen, touch Home • To see recently dialed numbers, touch > Recent.
• Copy media to phone—Copy a picture from one smartphone to another. Digital living connect and enjoy Note: Copyright—do you have the right? Always follow the rules. See “Content Copyright” in your legal and safety information. • Share media—Allow other devices to access media files on your smartphone. Without downloading any media from your smartphone, other people can view your pictures or videos, or play your songs, on their own devices.
Note: Photos are stored in your phone’s internal memory, unless you switch it to the microSD memory card. Photo resolution can be set to 8MP or Widescreen (6MP). Photos & videos see it, capture it, share it! Photos Tip: Press the volume keys to zoom in and out on the viewfinder image. Take & share photos Take that family photo, and post it online for everyone to see. Find it: Camera Switch between front & back cameras. See your last photo. Zoom in/out. Take photo.
Panoramic photos In 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 one large image.
Your phone stores the video, and shows a thumbnail image of the video in the corner of the screen. To see the video you just took, touch the thumbnail. Then: Videos Record & share videos Find it: Camcorder > Watch your last video. Zoom in/out. • To play the video, touch Switch between front & back cameras. Record video. . • To send the video in a message or post it online, touch . For more info on sharing your video, see “Share photos & videos” on page 29.
Camcorder settings View photos & videos In the viewfinder, drag the tab in the lower-left corner of the screen (or touch Menu ) to adjust camcorder settings: Find it: Options Settings • Widescreen > Gallery View all of your photos and your friends’ photos/videos from different media sites like Picasa™, Flickr, PhotoBucket, and Facebook™. You can add comments to others’ photos, and see comments that others have posted.
Note: To see the controls when a video is playing, touch the display. Music when music is what you need... Share photos & videos Find it: > Gallery > photo or video Touch , then choose how you want to share—like Bluetooth, Email, Text Messaging, an online album, and more. Quick start: Music Find it: Artists Manage photos & videos Find it: > Gallery > photo or video Touch Menu , then select Edit, Delete, Add to album, Set as (photo), or Map (video). Touch More for additional options.
Set up music stereo headphones or speakers (see “Bluetooth® wireless” on page 41). 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.
Music player controls Play music Touch a song or playlist to start playing music. To... Play/pause Touch / . Open Playlist Select previous/next song Touch / . Shuffle On/Off Fast forward/rewind Touch and hold Repeat All/Current/Off View playlist Touch . Shuffle on/off Touch . Repeat all/current/off Touch . Adjust volume Press side volume keys. View library Touch Menu Manage speakers Touch Menu > Audio effects. Add to playlist Touch Menu > Add to playlist.
Web To... Use as notification Touch Menu > Use as notification. Delete Touch Menu > Delete. Hide, wake, turn off Quick start: Browser h t tp: / / w w w . Find it: Browser http://www.google.com/... Touch 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.
Connect Browser options Your smartphone uses the mobile phone network (over the air) or a Wi-Fi connection to automatically access the Web. Touch Menu Note: Your service provider may charge to surf the Web or 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. For more info, see “Wi-Fi” on page 39.
Personalize add your personal touch • Weather: Change temperature units or add locations. To add locations, touch , enter a city, and touch Search. When you open the weather widget, flick left to see other locations you added. 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.
Note: Some apps are designed so that your smartphone can “animate” them by rotating, fading, moving, and stretching one or more images. Wallpaper Apply a new wallpaper: 1 Touch and hold an empty spot on your home screen. 2 Touch Wallpapers. Date & time 3 Touch Gallery, Live wallpapers, or Wallpapers, and choose a wallpaper.
Navigation Google Maps™ toss away your maps where you are, where you’re going Your phone comes with Google Maps™ Navigation, a navigation system with voice guidance that shows you the way. Quick start: Maps Find it: > Find it: Maps > Navigation Turn-by-turn directions. You’ll never wonder where to turn. 3-d lane guidance. Preview your route and destination. You can look around to see landmarks and turns. Find places. chicago, il elein Center the map on your current location.
Google Maps offers powerful, user-friendly mapping technology and local business information—including business locations, contact information, and driving directions. For help, touch Menu > More > Help. Tip: Want to know what’s in your immediate area? Try Places to see listings Google Places™. Touch > for Restaurants, ATMs, Gas Stations, and more based on your current location. 2 Touch Select from Contacts, then touch a contact. Or, touch Add via email address, then enter an email address.
Hide your location Webtop application 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. extend your capabilities Turn off Google Latitude Touch Menu Touch Menu > Latitude to show your list of friends. > Settings > Sign out of Latitude. Webtop application instantly extends the capabilities of your DROID BIONIC™ by Motorola smartphone.
When you’re done using the webtop application, just 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, you’ll see App Shortcuts. You can open multiple Firefox browsers. • At the top right of the screen, you’ll see icons for status and Settings. For help in the webtop application, open Settings > Help at the top right of the screen.
Turn Wi-Fi on or off Find it: Menu > Wi-Fi > Settings > Wireless & networks Note: To extend battery life, turn off Wi-Fi power when not in use. Wi-Fi search & connect When 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 networks available notification to select and connect to a network.
To set up and add encryption to your Wi-Fi hotspot: Find it: > Mobile Hotspot > Configure Mobile Hotspot Bluetooth® wireless lose the wires Touch a setting to modify it: Quick start: Bluetooth wireless • Network SSID—Enter a unique name for your hotspot and touch Next. Find it: Menu > Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings • Security—Select the type of security you want, and touch Save: WEP, WPA, or WPA2. Enter a unique password.
Connect new devices Reconnect devices Note: This feature requires an optional accessory. To automatically reconnect your smartphone with a paired device, simply turn on the device. To connect with a new device, you need to pair with it. You only need to do this once for each device—to 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.
Memory card & file management copy photos, music, and more Memory card Note: Your music, photos, and other files are automatically stored on your smartphone’s internal memory. You can set individual applications (camera, camcorder, etc.) to store files on the microSD card. Delete or share files on your smartphone Find 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.
Tools stay on top of things networked printers for you. You can even save your favorite printers and geo-tag their location for future use. Print a document or file ZumoCast Stream 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.
Alarm clock Find it: Alarm & Timer > To turn on an alarm, touch the check box. Alarm Timer When an alarm sounds, select Dismiss to turn it off or touch the screen to snooze for five minutes. To add an alarm, touch Menu > Add alarm, then enter alarm details. To enable or disable an alarm, touch the check box. 7:00 AM PM > 12345 8:30 AM PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:00 AM PM Calculator To switch between basic and advanced functions, touch Menu > Advanced panel or Basic panel.
• Text entry: Touch a text entry field to open the touchscreen keypad. Touch , then say what you want to type. Tasks Find it: > Tasks To add a task, touch . Touch an icon to view your tasks by due date, priority, and more. Tasks Tasks Overdue Starred By priority Due today Tip: Speak naturally, but clearly. Use the microphone in a similar way to a speakerphone, so no need to shout or hold the phone close to your mouth. To change your voice settings, see “Voice settings” on page 47.
Tip: Navigate through your apps and menus to hear how voice readouts work on your phone. To change your voice settings, see “Voice settings” on page 47. Caller ID When you want to hear who’s calling: • Read out loud: Have your caller announced—touch Menu > Settings > Call settings > Caller ID Readout. • Text-to-speech: Touch Menu > Settings > Voice input & output > Text-to-speech settings. From here, you can set options like speed and language.
that Automatic brightness is unchecked so you can set your own level. Touchscreen & keys All these touch features are great, and sometimes it’s 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. Hearing aids To help get a clear sound when using a hearing aid or cochlear implant, your phone may have been rated for use with hearing aids.
• Position: During a call, hold the phone to your ear as normal, and then rotate/move it to get the best position for speaking and listening. Apps Want more? No problem. Android Market™ provides access to thousands of apps, and many provide useful accessibility features. Find it: > Market Select a category or touch Search you want. to find the app Tip: Choose your apps carefully, from trusted sites like Market, as some may impact your phone’s performance.
Management Security stay in control help keep your smartphone safe Wireless manager Find 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 connections off—useful when flying. Press and hold Power > Airplane mode. Note: When you select airplane mode, all wireless services are disabled.
> Location & security > Change screen lock, then select the lock type: • Pattern lock—draw a pattern to unlock. • PIN—enter a numeric PIN to unlock. • Password lock—enter 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 pattern To set the lock pattern, touch Menu > Settings > Location & security > Change screen lock > Pattern lock.
Forgot your pattern or passcode? If you forget your pattern or passcode, contact your service provider. Reset To reset your smartphone to factory settings and erase all 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.
Troubleshooting we’re here to help Crash recovery In the unlikely event that your smartphone stops responding 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 & Repairs If 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.
Safety, Regulatory & Legal Battery Use & Safety The following battery use and safety information applies to all Motorola mobile devices. If your mobile device uses a non-removable main battery (as stated in your product information), details related to handling and replacing your battery should be disregarded—the battery should only be replaced by a Motorola-approved service facility, and any attempt to remove or replace your battery may damage the product.
Third Party Accessories Use of third party accessories, including but not limited to batteries, chargers, headsets, covers, cases, screen protectors and memory cards, may impact your mobile device’s performance. In some circumstances, third party accessories can be dangerous and may void your mobile device’s warranty. For a list of Motorola accessories, visit www.motorola.
Glass Parts Some parts of your mobile device may be made of glass. This glass could break if the product receives a substantial impact. If glass breaks, do not touch or attempt to remove. Stop using your mobile device until the glass is replaced by a qualified service center. Operational Warnings Obey all posted signs when using mobile devices in public areas. Symbol Definition Do not dispose of your battery or mobile device with your household waste. See “Recycling” for more information.
RF Energy Interference/Compatibility Nearly every electronic device is subject to RF energy interference from external sources if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for RF energy compatibility. In some circumstances, your mobile device may cause interference with other devices. Follow Instructions to Avoid Interference Problems Turn off your mobile device in any location where posted notices instruct you to do so.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See 47 CFR Sec. 15.19(a)(3).
• Get to know your Motorola mobile device and its features such as speed dial, redial and voice dial. If available, these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the road. • When available, use a handsfree device. If possible, add an additional layer of convenience to your mobile device with one of the many Motorola Original handsfree accessories available today. • Position your mobile device within easy reach.
• Other information —Your device may also transmit testing and other diagnostic (including location-based) information, and other non-personal information to Motorola or other third-party servers. This information is used to help improve products and services offered by Motorola. If you have further questions regarding how the use of your mobile device may impact your privacy or data security, please contact Motorola at privacy@motorola.com, or contact your service provider.
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones 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.
press Menu Key > Settings > About phone > Legal information > Open source licenses. In addition, this Motorola device may include self-contained applications that present supplemental notices for open source packages used in those applications. Export Law Assurances This product is controlled under the export regulations of the United States of America and Canada.
Altered Products. Products or Accessories with (a) serial numbers or date tags that have been removed, altered or obliterated; (b) broken seals or that show evidence of tampering; (c) mismatched board serial numbers; or (d) nonconforming or non-Motorola housings, or parts, are excluded from coverage. Communication Services.
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