motorola moto G42 Smart Phone User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Motorola
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motorola moto G42 Smart Phone
Let’s get started
Before using your phone, please read the legal, safety and regulatory information provided with your product.
Put in the cards and power on
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Insert the SIM tool into the hole next to the tray to pop out the tray.
Make sure you use the correct size SIM card and don’t cut the SIM card. -
Insert the SIM card(s) with the gold contacts down, then gently push the tray into the slot.
Add a microSD card (optional, sold separately) for additional storage. -
Press and hold the Power button, then follow the prompts to get started.
Help and more
Get answers, updates and info
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Help is here: from the Home screen, swipe up and tap Settings > Help to learn how to use your phone and get support.
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Get more: get software, user guides and more at www.motorola.com/mymotog.
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Get apps: tap Play Store to browse and download apps.
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Uninstall an app: touch & hold the app, then drag it to Uninstall.
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Backup and restore: log in to your Google account to restore contacts, calendar and more.
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Legal information. This guide provides important legal, safety and regulatory information that you should read before using your product. For the complete legal information, from the Home screen swipe up and tap Settings > , then type Legal information, or visit www.motorola.com/device-legal.
Water repellent. Your phone is not waterproof. For more about your phone’s water-repellent design and care, swipe up and tap Settings > Help. -
Battery safety. To prevent possible burning and injury, the battery in your phone should only be removed by a Motorola-approved service centre or similar skilled personnel.
If your phone becomes unresponsive, press and hold the Power button until the screen goes dark and your phone restarts. Charge your phone using a compatible Motorola charger (may be sold separately). Use of other chargers is not recommended. Don’t charge your phone in temperatures below -20°C or above 45°C. Chargers that do not comply with applicable national standards may be unsafe, with a risk of death or injury, and may cause slow charging, product damage or reduced device performance. To view applicable standards and to learn more, see the “Legal information” section of this guide or visit www.motorola.com/device-legal. -
Warning about high volume usage. To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. When your headset volume reaches the high volume threshold, a warning shows. Tap OK to dismiss it, or wait one to five seconds, then press the Volume up button to dismiss the alert and enable the volume to continue to be adjusted.
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Disposal and recycling. For help recycling products and packaging responsibly, visit www.motorola.com/recycling.
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Extreme heat or cold. Don’t use your phone in temperatures below -20°C or above 45°C. Don’t store/transport your phone in temperatures below -20°C or above 60°C.
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Legal disclaimers. Features, services and applications are network dependent and may not be available in all areas; additional terms/charges may apply. Product specifications and other information contained in this guide are believed to be accurate at the time
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Arbitration. Your purchase is governed by a binding arbitration clause. For more information and how to opt out, see the legal guide that came with your phone.
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SAR information (on e-label). To view specific absorption rate
(SAR) values for this phone, from the Home screen swipe up and tap Settings > , then type Regulatory labels, from your phone’s dialpad, type *#07#, or visit www.motorola.com/sar.
Supported frequencies and power (Model XT2233-2). This phone is capable of operation on the following frequencies, subject to location and network availability.
Operating mode| Frequency range MHz/Band| Maximum
nominal transmit power dBm
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Bluetooth| 2400 – 2483.5| 20dBm EIRP
Wi-Fi| 2400 – 2483.5| 20dBm EIRP
Wi-Fi| 5150 – 5250| 23dBm EIRP
20dBm EIRP (Ukraine)
Wi-Fi| 5250 – 5350| 20dBm EIRP
Wi-Fi| 5470 – 5725| 20dBm EIRP
Wi-Fi| 5725 – 5850| 14dBm EIRP
GNSS| 1559 – 1610| N/A
FM| 87.5 – 108| N/A
NFC| 13.56| -22.99 dBuA/m
GSM| 2/3/5/8| 33/30
UMTS| 1/2/5/8| 24
LTE| 1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/
38/40/41
| 23
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Holdings, LLC. Google, Android, Google Play and other related marks and logos
are trademarks of Google LLC. microSD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. USB
Type-C and USB-C are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum. All
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© 2022 Motorola Mobility LLC. All rights reserved.
Product ID: moto g42 (Model XT2233-2)
Manual Number: P201-CG5000-000-A
Protect your phone with
moto care. Visit: motorola.com/motocare
With moto care, extend your warranty coverage up to three years, and take advantage of features like accidental damage protection.
Printed in China
References
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