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Motorola Droid Maxx User Manual

Motorola Droid Maxx
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Motorola Droid Maxx Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display5.0 inches
RAM2 GB
Storage32 GB
Rear Camera10 MP
Front Camera2 MP
Battery3500 mAh
Network TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Announced2013, July
StatusDiscontinued
Dimensions137.5 x 71.2 x 8.5 mm (5.41 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
Weight167 g (5.89 oz)
SIMMicro-SIM
Display TypeSuper AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Display Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
CPUDual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 320
Memory Card SlotNo
Video1080p@30fps
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFCYes
RadioNo
USBmicroUSB 2.0
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Talk TimeUp to 48 h (3G)
ColorsBlack
Processor1.7 GHz dual-core
Operating SystemAndroid 4.2.2
Display Size5.0 inches
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot

Summary

At a glance

First look

Introduces the DROID MAXX with its performance and design features.

Tips & tricks

Provides tips for starting the phone and understanding the low battery LED.

Start

Assemble & charge battery

Instructions for inserting the SIM card and charging the smartphone.

Tips & tricks

Provides tips on SIM tray and power/sleep key usage.

Battery life

Tips & tricks

Offers advice on reducing battery consumption by managing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and display brightness.

Wireless Charging

Register

Guides users through the setup wizard and Google account registration process.

Old phone to new phone

Transferring data from old Android smartphone

Instructions for transferring data using Motorola Migrate app.

Tips & tricks

Mentions continuing phone usage during migration and migrating later.

Home screen & apps

Quick start: Home screen & apps

Introduces the home screen as the starting point for exploring apps.

App & widget list

Describes how to view all apps and widgets by tapping Apps.

Resizing widgets

Details how to resize widgets by touching, holding, and dragging.

Help and Search

Accessing help resources

Instructs users on how to access help resources for tutorials and support.

Using the Google Search box

Explains how to use the Google Search box for text or voice searches.

Voice recognition training

Guides users to train the smartphone to recognize their voice via Touchless Control.

Status & notifications

Icons for messages or events

Explains icons on the left of the status bar for messages/events.

Icons for smartphone status

Lists icons indicating network strength, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, etc.

Motorola Connect

Connecting smartphone to computer

Details connecting the smartphone to a computer for call, contact, and message management.

Accessing Motorola Connect settings

Provides the path to access Motorola Connect settings.

Take Care of your apps

Uninstall apps

Details the process of disabling or uninstalling apps.

Show app data usage

Guides users to check apps consuming the most data via Settings.

Control & customize

Touch navigation

Highlights the use of touch gestures and keys for navigation.

Quick settings access

Explains accessing quick settings via the status bar for common controls.

Screen lock methods

Describes unlocking the screen using patterns, PINs, or facial recognition.

Volume keys and customization

Volume key functions

Explains the use of volume keys for ringer, earpiece, and media.

Text entry features

Guides on using voice entry for text messages, including punctuation.

Ringtone and notification settings

Guides on choosing ringtones or notifications via Settings.

Motorola Assist and Accessibility

Automating tasks with Motorola Assist

Introduces Motorola Assist for automating tasks like replying to texts while driving.

Understanding accessibility features

Explains accessibility features for enhanced usability.

Using voice commands

Introduces voice commands for dialing, browsing, and sending texts.

Calls

Making and managing calls

Explains how to make a call by dialing or swiping left.

During-call screen behavior

Describes the screen going dark during calls to avoid accidental touches.

Recent calls list management

Explains how to view, call, text, or store recent calls.

Contacts

Creating new contacts

Instructs on creating a new contact.

Editing and deleting contacts

Guides on editing or deleting existing contacts.

Organizing contacts into groups

Guides on creating and managing contact groups for faster access.

Messages

Creating and attaching to messages

Instructs on creating a new message and attaching pictures, videos, or files.

Voice entry for messages

Explains using voice input for messages.

Email management

Managing email accounts

Guides on checking email, sending responses, photos, and websites.

Adding Gmail and other email accounts

Explains adding Gmail and other email accounts via Settings.

Type and Text Entry

Text input methods

Explains entering text by tapping or tracing letters.

Cut, copy & paste features

Explains how to cut, copy, and paste text content.

Socialize

Connecting via Google+

Introduces connecting via Google+ for sharing thoughts and photos.

Uploading photos to social networks

Guides on uploading photos to Google+ from the gallery.

Browse

Navigating webpages

Guides on navigating to a webpage by entering the address.

Managing browser bookmarks

Guides on bookmarking and accessing webpages in the browser.

Safe surfing practices

Explains incognito browsing and clearing browser data.

Photos & videos

Taking photos with Quick Capture

Introduces taking photos with Quick Capture using wrist gestures.

Camera features and modes

Explains focusing, slow motion, panorama, and geo-tagging.

Viewing and sharing photos/videos

Explains viewing and sharing photos/videos from the gallery.

Play Music and Play Books

Music playback controls

Explains controlling music playback from the home screen or hiding the player.

Reading books and accessing features

Guides on turning pages and accessing book features.

Locate & navigate

Finding addresses and getting directions

Guides on finding an address and getting directions to a place or address.

Saving and managing addresses

Guides on saving and viewing saved addresses.

Google Maps™ Navigation

Turn-by-turn spoken directions

Explains receiving spoken turn-by-turn directions via Google Maps Navigation.

Connect & transfer

Connecting devices and networks

Introduces connecting accessories, computers, and networks.

Bluetooth device connection

Guides on connecting Bluetooth devices like headsets and keyboards.

Wi-Fi network connection

Explains how to connect to Wi-Fi networks.

Data usage and NFC

Data usage monitoring

Provides options for viewing and managing mobile data usage.

NFC for instant content sharing

Introduces NFC for instant sharing of content by touching devices.

Wireless display

Mirroring screen to HDTV

Guides on mirroring the smartphone screen to an HDTV wirelessly.

Accessing wireless display settings

Provides the navigation path to Wireless display settings.

Protect your smartphone

Screen lock security methods

Highlights Screen lock as the primary protection method.

Face unlock feature

Guides on using facial recognition to unlock the smartphone.

SIM card security setup

Guides on setting a SIM card PIN for startup.

Backup & Restore

Google account data backup

Explains Google account backup for contacts, events, and other data.

Managing sync settings

Guides on selecting data for Google account synchronization.

Troubleshooting

Crash recovery procedures

Explains rebooting the smartphone if it becomes unresponsive.

Safety, Regulatory & Legal

Battery safety guidelines

Provides warnings and guidelines for safe battery usage and handling.

Driving safety precautions

Lists crucial safety guidelines to follow while driving.

Eyestrain and health precautions

Offers advice to reduce eyestrain and avoid potential health issues.

FCC Notices and Software

FCC Class B digital device compliance

States compliance with FCC Class B digital device limits for interference.

Warning against OS alteration

Strongly advises against altering the operating system due to potential damage.

Motorola Limited Global Warranty

Warranty applicability and exclusions

States warranty applicability and lists items/conditions not covered.

Software warranty limitations

Excludes all software, provided 'AS-IS' without warranty.

Motorola liability limitations

Limits Motorola's liability for damages, including indirect or consequential.

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