Vertu Constellation User Manual

Reference Manual Version 1

2Contents

Contents

Safety..................................................6

Introduction .......................................7

Overview..............................................7

Help and support .................................7

Use the user guide in your phone ........8

Care of your phone ..............................8

Keys and parts...................................10

Get started ...................................... 12

Package contents ..............................12

Insert or remove the SIM card............12

Lock or unlock the keys and screen...14

Charging ............................................14

Set up your phone..............................17

Transfer content from your old phone

.....................................................18

Touchscreen actions .........................19

Change the volume of a call, song, or

video.............................................21

Antenna locations ..............................21

Attach a lanyard.................................22

Headset .............................................22

Switch the phone on or off .................23

If your phone stops responding..........23

Vertu services................................. 24

Vertu City Brief...................................24

Vertu Select .......................................24

Vertu Concierge.................................25

Contact Vertu Concierge ...................25

Contact Vertu Technical Support .......26

Vertu Fortress ....................................26

Remote Assist ...................................26

Vertu Concierge Live .........................26

Home screen................................... 27

Interactive home screen elements .....27

Menu key and soft keys .....................30

Clock .................................................30

Use the calendar................................33

Modify a home screen .......................34

Write text ...........................................37

Display indicators ..............................42

Set the notification light to blink for

missed calls or messages.............43

Flashlight ...........................................43

Use your phone offline .......................43

Search in your phone and on the

internet .........................................44

Personalisation............................... 45

Profiles...............................................45

Calls................................................. 46

Call a phone number..........................46

Search for a contact...........................46

Call a contact .....................................47

Reject a call .......................................47

Mute a call .........................................47

Answer a waiting call .........................47

Make a conference call......................48

Call the numbers you use the most.... 49

Make calls over the internet ...............49

Call the last dialled number................50

Record a phone conversation............50

Turn to silence ...................................50

View your missed calls.......................51

Call your voice mailbox .....................51

Divert calls to your voice mailbox or

another phone number .................51

Prevent the making or receipt of calls

.....................................................52

Allow calls only to certain numbers ....53

Contacts .......................................... 54

About Contacts ..................................54

Save phone numbers and mail

addresses.....................................54

Save a number from a received call or

message.......................................54

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Contact your most important people

quickly ..........................................55

Add a picture for a contact .................55

Set a ringing tone for a specific

contact..........................................55

Send your contact information using

My Card........................................56

Create a contact group ......................56

Send a message to a group of people

.....................................................56

Copy contacts from the SIM card to

your phone....................................57

Office Communicator.........................57

Messaging....................................... 59

About Messaging...............................59

Send a message................................59

Send a message to a contact.............59

Send an audio message ....................60

Receive messages ............................60

View a conversation...........................61

Listen to a text message ....................61

Change language ..............................62

Mail .................................................. 63

About Mail..........................................63

Set up a mailbox ................................63

Set up a Mail for Exchange mailbox...64

Synchronise your mailbox..................65

Read mail ..........................................65

Send a mail........................................66

Open mail from a home screen..........66

Calendar.......................................... 68

About the calendar.............................68

Browse your calendar entries in

different views...............................68

Add a task to your to-do list................68

Add a calendar entry..........................68

Send a meeting request.....................69

Remember a birthday ........................70

Use separate calendars for work and

free time........................................70

Add the location to a calendar entry...70

Connectivity.................................... 72

Define how your phone connects to

the internet....................................72

Wireless LAN.....................................72

Bluetooth ...........................................73

USB data cable..................................76

Store your files on a remote drive ......77

Close a network connection...............77

Internet ............................................ 79

About the web browser ......................79

Browse the web .................................79

Add a bookmark ................................79

Subscribe to a web feed ....................80

Add a web feed to your home screen

.....................................................80

Access your company intranet...........81

Social networks.............................. 82

About Social ......................................82

See your friends' status updates in

one view .......................................82

Post your status to social networking

services ........................................83

Link your online friends to their

contact information .......................83

See your friends' status updates on

the home screen...........................83

Upload a picture or video to a service

.....................................................83

Contact a friend from a social

networking service........................84

Add an event to your device calendar

.....................................................84

Camera ............................................ 85

About the camera ..............................85

Take a picture ....................................85

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Save location information to your

pictures and videos.......................86

Picture and video tips ........................86

Record a video ..................................87

Send a picture....................................87

Your pictures and videos .............. 88

About Photos .....................................88

View pictures and videos ...................88

Edit the pictures you have taken ........89

Video editor .......................................89

Print a picture you have taken............90

Videos and TV................................. 91

Videos ...............................................91

Music and audio ............................. 92

Music player ......................................92

Protected content ..............................94

Record sounds ..................................94

FM radio ............................................95

Maps ................................................ 97

Maps overview...................................97

My position ........................................97

Find places ......................................101

Favourites........................................102

Drive and Walk ................................104

Give feedback on Maps ...................108

Office ............................................. 110

Quickoffice.......................................110

Read PDF documents .....................110

Make a calculation ...........................110

Write notes ......................................111

Translate words from one language to

another .......................................111

Open or create zip files ....................112

Phone management ..................... 113

Keep your phone software and

applications up to date................113

Vertu Fortress ..................................114

Manage files ....................................116

Increase available memory so you

can add more content.................117

Manage applications........................117

Synchronise content ........................118

Copy contacts or pictures between

phones........................................119

Protect your phone ..........................119

Install PC Suite on your PC ..............120

Accessories .................................. 121

Charge the battery ...........................121

About Vertu Portable Power DC-15V

...................................................122

Use Vertu Portable Power DC-15V ..122

Use the vehicle charger ...................123

Use the data cable...........................124

Wired stereo headset.......................125

Common accessory settings............125

Troubleshooting........................... 127

If your phone stops responding........127

Restore original settings ..................127

What to do when the memory is full?

...................................................127

Message indicator blinking ..............127

A contact appears twice in the

contacts list.................................128

Unreadable characters while

browsing the web........................128

Remove all content and restore

settings .......................................128

Examine your phone's compliance

label............................................128

Specifications............................... 131

Protect the environment.............. 133

Save energy.....................................133

Recycle............................................133

Product and safety information .. 134

Index .............................................. 142

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6Safety

Safety

Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. Read the complete user guide for further information.

SWITCH OFF IN RESTRICTED AREAS

Switch the device off when mobile phone use is not allowed or when it may cause interference or danger, for example, in aircraft, in hospitals or near medical equipment, fuel, chemicals, or blasting areas. Obey all instructions in restricted areas.

ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST

Obey all local laws. Always keep your hands free to operate the vehicle while driving. Your first consideration while driving should be road safety.

INTERFERENCE

All wireless devices may be susceptible to interference, which could affect performance.

QUALIFIED SERVICE

Only qualified personnel may install or repair this product.

KEEP YOUR DEVICE DRY

Your device is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.

PROTECT YOUR HEARING

Listen to a headset at a moderate level, and do not hold the device near your ear when the loudspeaker is in use.

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Introduction

Overview

This user guide is intended to provide you with full details on how to use the prominent features on your Vertu Constellation.

When you set up the phone, it is recommended that you complete registration, because you can then activate all Vertu's services, including the additional home screens Vertu Select and City Brief.

The pictures used in this user guide are provided for illustration purposes only. They may differ from those on your actual version of the Vertu Constellation.

Tip: To access Vertu services, select Menu > Vertu.

Help and support

To find out more about using your Vertu Constellation:

• Contact Vertu Technical Support using the Concierge key.

• Refer to the user guide on your phone or to the full reference manual on the Vertu website at http://www.vertu.com/help-and-support/user-guides-anddownloads.aspx.

• Use the setup wizards available on your Vertu Constellation that can help you with registration and mail account creation. Select Menu > Vertu > Sett. wizard.

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Use the user guide in your phone

Select Menu > Office > Tools > User guide.

Open the user guide from an application Select Options > User guide. This is not available for every application.

Search the user guide

When the user guide is open, select Options > Search, and enter a letter or a word in the search field.

Switch between the user guide and an application

Press and hold the menu key to display the list of open applications (including the user guide), swipe left or right, and select the desired application.

Tip: To scroll up and down an open topic, slide your finger quickly up or down the screen, and then release it. The content of the screen scrolls with the speed and direction it had at the moment of release. To stop scrolling, simply tap the screen.

At the end of each topic, there are links to related topics where relevant.

Care of your phone

If your Vertu Constellation, or any of the accessories, are not working as they should, contact your Vertu dealer.

General care

• Always use your Vertu Constellation in the documented manner. Incorrect usage

may affect performance.

• Do not attempt to open or disassemble your Vertu Constellation. The only part you

ever need to open is the SIM door. Your Vertu Constellation should only be serviced by Vertu authorised personnel.

•Do not mishandle or abuse your Vertu Constellation.

• Use only Vertu approved accessories.

• The supplied chargers are only intended for use with your Vertu Constellation. Do

not use them with any other device, as this could result in permanent damage to the phone, battery, or charger.

• Keep your Vertu Constellation and all parts and accessories out of the reach of

small children and pets.

• Do not allow your Vertu Constellation or accessories to come into contact with

liquids or moisture, or dust and dirt.

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• Do not expose your Vertu Constellation to extreme temperatures, as these may cause the battery to stop working temporarily. Performance is particularly limited in temperatures well below freezing.

• Do not apply paint or other similar substances to your Vertu Constellation.

• Only use a soft, clean cloth to clean your Vertu Constellation. Do not use chemicals, detergents, abrasive substances, or any liquids. Use a cotton swab to clean the camera lens.

Interference

• If interference affects the performance of your Vertu Constellation, move away from the source of the interference.

Battery

• Your Vertu Constellation has an internal, non-removable battery. Do not attempt to take it out of the phone. You should not leave it connected to the charger and power source for longer than is necessary.

Materials

Your Vertu Constellation has been crafted from some of the finest materials, and care needs to be taken to keep it in good condition.

• Do not drop, knock, or rub your Vertu Constellation on or against hard surfaces.

• Ceramics and sapphire are very hard materials, but are also brittle and can be scratched by harder materials or objects. They can also be damaged if dropped. Therefore, avoid contact with hard materials such as diamond jewellery, nail files, abrasives, and mineral crystals.

• All leather can be damaged and should be treated with care. Therefore, avoid exposing your Vertu Constellation to extreme temperatures or water and high humidity, and avoid contact with oily substances, make-up, and solvents.

• Vertu metals are finished to a high standard, and care needs to be taken to maintain their appearance. Therefore, you should avoid contact with sharp objects, metal polishes, and chemicals such as solvents, alkaline and acid solutions, cola-based drinks, and salt water. If contact occurs, wipe the surface with a clean, soft cloth as soon as possible.

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Keys and parts

Top

1Power key 2AV connector 3 Ambient light sensor

Front

1 Pillow 2Display 3SIM door 4 SIM door hinge 5 Concierge key 6Lanyard hook 7Menu key 8 Notification light

Back

1Loudspeaker 2Volume keys 3 Camera lens 4 Camera flash 5 Micro-USB connector 6 Backplate showing the Vertu serial number 7 Key lock switch 8 Camera key

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Get started

Package contents

• Vertu Constellation phone

• Leather phone pouch

• Wired stereo headset

• Wall charger (AC-31) with regional plugs

• Vertu Portable Power (DC-15V)

• Vertu vehicle charger (DC-7V)

•Micro-USB cable x 2

•AV cable

• Polishing cloth

• User collateral The package contents may vary slightly in accordance with the materials used in your

particular phone and with regional regulations.

Insert or remove the SIM card

Important: Do not use a mini-UICC SIM card, also known as a micro-SIM card,

a micro-SIM card with an adapter, or a SIM card that has a mini-UICC cutout (see figure) in this device. A micro SIM card is smaller than the standard SIM card. This device does not support the use of micro-SIM cards and use of incompatible SIM cards may damage the card or the device, and may corrupt data stored on the card.

Follow the instructions carefully, to avoid damaging the SIM card or your Vertu Constellation.

Do not attach any stickers to your SIM card.

Insert the SIM card

1 Switch the phone off. 2 Pull the SIM door outwards from the top of the phone.

Tip: You might want to use your fingernail to do this.

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3 Fully extend the door.

4 The SIM drawer automatically slides part way out of the phone. Remove the SIM

drawer.

5 Insert the SIM card, with the contact area facing up (when the phone is looked at

from the back), into the exposed recess of the SIM drawer. Align the card with the slanted corners of the recess.

6 Fully re-insert the drawer, and close the door.

Tip: If you need to activate and set a PIN code (4-8 digits) for the SIM card, select

Menu > Settings and Phone > Phone management > Security settings > Phone and SIM card.

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Lock or unlock the keys and screen

To avoid accidentally making a call, you can lock the keys and screen of your phone. Slide the key lock switch.

Tip: Alternatively, you can press the power key, and select Lock screen and

keys or Unlock.

Set the keys and screen to lock automatically

1 Select Menu > Settings and Phone > Display > Screen/keylock time-out.

2 Define the length of time after which the keys and screen are locked automatically.

Charging

Charge the battery

Your battery has been partially charged at the factory, but you may need to recharge it before you can switch on your phone for the first time. if you use the wall charger, the phone will take about an hour and a half to charge from new.

If the phone indicates a low charge, do the following: 1 Connect the supplied wall charger to the wall outlet, and then to the micro-USB

connector on your Vertu Constellation.

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2 When the battery is full, disconnect the charger from the phone, and then from the

wall outlet.

You do not need to charge the battery for a specific length of time. However, if you use the wall charger with a phone that has a low charge, it may take up to two hours for it to charge fully.

You can use the phone while it is charging. If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the charging

indicator is displayed or before any calls can be made.

Tip: You can also charge your Vertu Constellation using the Vertu Portable Power

and the Vertu vehicle charger, supplied in the sales box.

Charge the battery over USB

You can use the USB cable to connect your Vertu Constellation to your computer. You can use your phone while it is charging. For example, if it is connected to your

computer, you can synchronise your phone. Charging over USB can take longer to start and you may not be able to use the device

immediately. Do not use a non-powered USB hub. Your device charges more quickly when connected to the wall charger.

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Prolong battery life

There are steps you can take to reduce the power consumption of your phone.

• Always charge the battery fully.

•Activate power saving mode.

Activate power saving mode

Press the power key, and select Activate power saving. To deactivate power saving mode, press the power key, and select Deactivate power saving.

Close the applications you are not using

Press and hold the menu key, swipe until the desired application is displayed, and select

Sounds, themes, and effects

• Mute unnecessary tones, such as key tones.

• Use wired headphones, rather than the loudspeaker.

• Change the length of the time-out period after which the device display switches

Set the length of the time-out period Select Menu > Settings and Phone > Display > Light time-out.

Network use

• If you are listening to music or otherwise using your device, but do not want to

• Set your phone to check for new mail less frequently.

• Use a WLAN connection to connect to the internet, rather than a packet data

Set your device to use only the GSM network Select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > Network > Network mode > GSM.

Deactivate Bluetooth when not needed Select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > Bluetooth > Bluetooth > Off.

Stop your device scanning for available WLANs Select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > WLAN > Options > Settings > Show WLAN availability > Never.

Establish a packet data (3G or GPRS) connection only when needed Select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > Admin. settings > Packet data > Packet data connection > When needed.

off.

make or receive calls, activate the Offline profile.

(GPRS or 3G) connection.

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Set up your phone

About registration

Vertu aims to provide you with the best possible user experience. To enable us to do this, you are strongly advised to register your Vertu Constellation and activate the services when prompted. Once you do this, you get:

• Full access to Vertu’s range of personalised services, including Concierge and Vertu Technical Support.

• Additional home screens, including Vertu Select, that offers content individually tailored to your passions, and City Brief, that changes as you travel.

• An @vertu.me mail account that you can access at mail.vertu.me.

• Access to Vertu Fortress.

Tip: To view the personalised services to which you have access following

registration, select Menu > Vertu. You also then have access to options that allow you to rerun the registration application and the setup wizard at any time.

Register your Vertu phone

Normally your Vertu Constellation is registered during the setup process, but you can also register later using any of the following methods:

• Select Menu > Vertu and Registration.

• Select Call Concierge using the dedicated key.

• Register at www.vertu.me.

• Select any of the Vertu services on the phone.

Initial setup

1 Before you switch on your Vertu Constellation, make sure that you have inserted a

valid, active SIM card, and that you are in a location with cellular data connectivity. 2 Start up your Vertu Constellation, and launch the setup wizard. 3 The setup wizard takes you through the registration process. Once you have

entered your details, opted to activate the services, and accepted the terms and

conditions, the Vertu services are immediately available.

If you declined to activate the Vertu services, you can still use the phone. To gain

access to the services later on, go through the registration process again and opt

to activate the services.

If you are already a registered customer, enter your username and password. 4 You are automatically taken through mail setup following the registration process.

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Mail setup

The final part of setup allows you to create mailboxes from a list of mail service providers, including @vertu.me if you have registered.

Select a mail service provider, and enter the requested details. The first mailbox is automatically displayed in the Mail widget on the home screen to the immediate right of the default home screen. This widget gives you quick access to the most recent unread mail. To go to the inbox, select the title bar.

For each subsequent mailbox that you create, you need to add a Mail widget for it on the home screen of your choice.

Tip: To add a new mailbox into an existing Mail widget, select on the top right

of the widget. Select Create new mailbox, and follow the displayed instructions. The new mailbox replaces the previous mailbox inside the widget.

Your Vertu Constellation has full compatibility with Microsoft Exchange Server, allowing you to configure one of your mail accounts as a Mail for Exchange mailbox. This gives you mobile access to the mail, calendar, contacts, and tasks on the account, with the option to keep content fully synchronised.

You are asked during mail setup whether you want your corporate account to be used as your Mail for Exchange mailbox. If you decide against this, a list of alternative mail providers is displayed. If you select Vertu email from this list, your @vertu.me account is used as your Mail for Exchange mailbox. Alternatively, you can select Other, enter the mail address and password, and, if the associated provider is compatible, select Mail for Exchange instead of POP/IMAP.

You can add further mailboxes as required. For each subsequent mailbox that you cr eat e, yo u ne ed t o add a ma il wi dge t to t he c ust omis able hom e sc reen of y our c hoi ce.

Setup wizard

If you wish to change your registration details, or modify any of the settings on your Vertu Constellation, you can run the setup wizard again.

To access the setup wizard, select Menu > Vertu > Sett. wizard.

Transfer content from your old phone

You can use the Phone switch application to copy contacts, calendar entries, and pictures from your previous compatible phone to your Vertu Constellation.

Select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > Data transfer > Phone switch.

You can also use PC Suite to transfer pictures, sound clips, and other media files, as follows:

1 Transfer the required content from your old phone to your PC or Mac using a USB

connection.

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2Install PC Suite on your PC or Mac. 3Make sure that PC Suite locates the required content on your PC or Mac. 4 Select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > USB > PC Suite.

5 Transfer the files from PC Suite on your PC or Mac to your Vertu Constellation.

You can use a USB connection or Bluetooth.

You can also transfer files in the opposite direction when you want to back up the

new files that you create on your Vertu Constellation. If you do not want to use PC Suite to transfer files to and from your PC, and would

rather do it manually, use Mass storage mode. Your Vertu Constellation is then seen as an external drive on the PC or Mac.

When Mass storage mode is selected, you are not able to see or run applications that you have installed on the internal memory card.

Touchscreen actions

To interact with the user interface, tap or tap and hold the touchscreen.

Open an application or other screen element

Tap the application or element.

Access functions quickly

Tap and hold the item. A pop-up menu with available options opens. For example, to send a picture or delete an alarm, tap and hold the picture or alarm, and from the popup menu, select the appropriate option.

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Drag an item

Tap and hold the item, and slide your finger across the screen. The item follows your finger.

Yo u can d rag it ems on the home s cre en or i n the m ain menu, when y ou h ave ac tivat ed editing mode.

Swipe

Place a finger on the screen, and steadily slide your finger in the desired direction.

For example, when you are viewing a picture, to view the next picture, swipe left.

Scroll in a list or menu

Place your finger on the screen, slide it quickly up or down the screen, and then lift your finger. The content of the screen scrolls with the speed and direction it had at the moment of release. To select an item from a scrolling list and to stop the movement, tap the item.

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Zoom in

Place two fingers on an item, such as a picture or web page, and slide your fingers apart.

Zoom out

Place two fingers on the item, and slide your fingers together.

Tip: You can also tap the item twice to zoom in and out from the default zoom

setting.

Change the volume of a call, song, or video

Use the volume keys. You can adjust the volume during a call or when an application is active. The built-in loudspeaker allows you to speak and listen from a short distance without

having to hold the phone to your ear.

Activate or deactivate the loudspeaker during a call

Select

or .

Antenna locations

Avoid touching the antenna area while the antenna is in use. Contact with antennas affects the communication quality and may reduce battery life due to higher power level during operation.

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The antenna area is highlighted.

Attach a lanyard

A lanyard is an accessory that is available separately. Pull out the lanyard hook from the side of the phone using your fingernail, and thread

the lanyard through the hook.

Headset

You can connect a compatible headset or compatible headphones to your phone.

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Switch the phone on or off

Switch on

Press and hold the power key until the phone vibrates.

Switch off

Press and hold the power key.

If your phone stops responding

Press and hold down the power key for about 8 seconds, until the phone vibrates and switches off.

Switch the phone back on if necessary. No content, such as contacts or messages, is deleted.

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Vertu services

Vertu City Brief

Cit y Brief is made up of a series of independently written and uniquely sourced guides to more than 200 key cities around the world. It is available in a variety of languages, including English, Italian, German, French, Russian, the relevant Chinese variants, and Arabic.

City Brief is available on your Vertu Constellation as an additional home screen, once you have registered the phone.

The City Brief notification widget is activated on the default home screen to let you know whenever a new City Brief is available for the location to which you have travelled.

The content of the City Brief home screen changes as you travel, with the relevant guide being presented to you when you arrive at a particular destination, offering suggestions on where to eat, drink and visit during your stay.

City Brief is integrated with Concierge, so you can make phone or mail bookings through Concierge when you see things that are of interest.

City Brief is updated regularly, so you can always be confident the information is accurate and relevant. New destinations are added on a regular basis.

Tip: To change the language in which City Brief is displayed, go to the bottom of

any of the articles and select the Preferences option.

Tip: To deactivate City Brief, select Menu > Settings and Vertu Settings.

Vertu Select

Vertu Select delivers original articles selected to inspire, inform, and entertain you, based on your region, preferences, and passions. It is available in a variety of languages, including English, Italian, German, French, Russian, the relevant Chinese variants, and Arabic.

Written by selected experts, Vertu Select is available on your Vertu Constellation as an additional home screen, once you have registered your Vertu Constellation. The content is often linked to exclusive offers accessed through Concierge.

Tip: To change the language in which Vertu Select is displayed, go to the bottom

of any of the articles and select the Preferences option.

Tip: To deactivate Vertu Select, select Menu > Settings and Vertu Settings.

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Vertu Concierge

Concierge is a lifestyle assistance service, available globally 24/7 in your preferred language.

Your Vertu Constellation comes with 12 months complimentary access to this service, once you have registered your phone.

Concierge provides you with access to Vertu Technical Support, which is also available 24/7.

Your Concierge experience begins with a personalised call, designed to:

• Introduce you to the service.

• Understand your needs.

• Record your preferences. This makes sure that your relationship with Concierge is a rich and rewarding one,

satisfying your needs, and providing you with unique opportunities.

Tip: Concierge Live allows you to monitor the progress of your Concierge

requests.

Contact Vertu Concierge

1 Press the Concierge key on the left side of your phone.

2 Select Call Concierge or Email Concierge.

Tip: If you are unable to contact Vertu Concierge using your dedicated button,

please call Vertu Technical Support for assistance in resolving this.

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Contact Vertu Technical Support

If you require technical help using your Vertu Constellation, contact Vertu Technical Support using the Concierge key. Vertu Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

1 Press the Concierge key. 2 Select Call Technical Support.

Tip: If you are unable to contact Technical Support using the Concierge key, call

+441252867500. For local numbers, go to www.vertu.com.

Vertu Fortress

Your Vertu Constellation comes with 12 months complimentary use of the Vertu Fortress synchronisation service. This backs up the photos and videos on your phone.

The media files are encrypted during transmission using HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure). Data is stored using the 256-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard).

The data is synchronised with a cloud-based server. You can view the data on the Web portal at www.vertu.me.

Vertu Fortress is set to synchronise manually by default, but it can also be set to synchronise automatically.

Remote Assist

Provided that Vertu has your consent, the Remote Assist service enables Vertu's Technical Support team to access your Vertu Constellation remotely.

The service is intended to assist you if you have problems setting up or using your phone.

Please contact Technical Support if you wish to use the service.

Vertu Concierge Live

Vertu Concierge Live allows you to monitor the status of your current requests with Concierge. You can also call Concierge direct from the Concierge Live screen.

To find out the status of your Concierge requests, press the Concierge key, and select Concierge Live.

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Home screen

Interactive home screen elements

About the default home screen

The default home screen acts as a gateway to the functions on your Vertu Constellation:

• The other home screens. There are two home screens on one side of the default

home screen that are dedicated to Vertu Select and City Brief. On the other side, there is one home screen that provides access to the initial mailbox and a row of shortcuts to Vertu's specially curated applications; and another home screen that provides access to the application quick launch widget. These two home screens are customisable so that you can add the applications and shortcuts that you use the most.

You can also add a sixth, blank, home screen that is fully customisable. When you are travelling, and wish to avoid roaming charges, to deactivate Vertu

Select or City Brief, select Menu > Settings and Vertu Settings.

• The three most commonly used profiles – Silent, Offline, and General. To change

the profile, select the profile icon in the top left of the default view, and select a different profile.

• Connectivity and WLANs in the top right of the screen.

• Four shortcuts at the bottom of the screen (and at the bottom of the two

customisable screens) that give you access to Contacts, Calendar, Messaging, and Web.

• Instant notifications of new mail, messages, and missed calls. The default home screen has an interactive clock that automatically detects your

current time and availability, and provides access to your alarms and appointments. If you are away from your regular time zone, the time at home is also shown on the clock face, in digital format. Your current appointments are indicated by the arcs around the clock, and your current alarms are indicated by red markers.

Tip: When you select a quadrant on the clock that contains one or more appointments, the appointments are displayed in a pop-up window. Select the required appointment to access the calendar.

The menu key for the selection of other functions is situated centrally just below the display.

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To access the options relevant to your current screen, select Options. To open the dialler, select Call.

Switch between home screens

Swipe left or right.

indicates your current home screen. Press the dots to return to the default

home screen.

Switch between open applications

You can see which applications and tasks are open in the background, and switch between them.

Press and hold the menu key to open the task switcher, swipe left or right, and select the desired application.

Applications running in the background increase the demand on battery power and use memory. To close an application that you are not using, select

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Tip: To close all open applications, select and hold the task switcher, and from the pop-up menu, select Close all.

Notifications

There are a number of means by which your Vertu Constellation notifies you of missed events.

Notification pane — This is displayed when you select the area in the top right hand corner of the screen. It displays events such as available WLANs, missed calls, and new messages.

Notification pop-up — A Notification pop-up is displayed on the home screen to show missed calls, messages, voice mail, and calendar events.

Notification widget — You can add a Notification widget to one of your home screen views. This displays your missed events.

If you add the Notification widget to your home screen, the Notification pop-up is no longer displayed.

Notification light — This light on the left of the menu key flashes blue when you have a missed call or a new message. To define the events for which the light flashes, select Menu > Settings and Phone > Notification lights > Notification light.

The notification light flashes red when your battery needs recharging. The light flashes green when the battery is charging, and turns a steady green once charging is complete.

Tip: You can set the notification light to become a breathing light when the phone is not being used. Select Menu > Settings and Phone > Notification lights > Standby breathing light > On.

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Menu key and soft keys

The menu key is the physical key situated centrally just below the display.

Press the menu key to access the main menu, or to return to the home screen from an application.

Press and hold the menu key to view which applications are open. There are two context-sensitive soft keys located above the menu key. They display

context options relating only to the current screen. Select the relevant soft key to open a menu or perform an action.

Tip: above the Menu key indicates the number of home screens, up

to a maximum of six. The highlighted dot indicates the current home screen. Press the dots to return to the default home screen.

Clock

Analogue and digital clock

The clock, displayed on the default home screen, does the following:

• Displays time and date in either analogue or digital format.

• Displays alarms set for the next 12 hours (analogue display only).

• Displays free and busy periods taken from the Calendar, around the clock bezel (analogue display only).

• Maintains time using the automatic time feature.

• Displays the local time or, if you are roaming, displays both the local time and the time in your home location.

Work with the clock as follows:

• To set an alarm, tap the centre of the clock.

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