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Vertu CONSTELLATION V, RM-851V User Manual

C O N S T E L L AT I O N V
U S ER G U I D E V E RS I O N 1. 0
Contents
Introduction 5
Your Constellation V phone 5 Help and support 5
Safety 6
Safety 6
Your phone 7
Package contents 7 Features and keys 7 Back, home and recent apps 9 Antenna locations 10 Headset 10 Change the volume 11
Getting started 12
Explore 18
Apps 22
Vertu Services 25
Text entry 27
Calls 29
Contacts 32
Messaging and email 36
Music 39
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Maps and navigation 42
Personalising your phone 43
Social networks 46
Managing accounts 47
Browser 48
Camera 51
Gallery 56
Office tools 58
Connectivity 60
Phone management 64
Tips and tric ks 67
FAQs 69
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How do I transfer musicfrom my computer to my phone? 71
How can I listen to myiTunes music library on myphone? 71
How do I setup an email account on my phone? 72
list of people I have contacted frequently? 75
Accessories 77
Specifications 79
Care of your phone 81
Safety and warranty 84
Contents
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Introduction
Your Constellation V phone
This user guide is intended to provide you with details on how to use the prominent features on your Constellation V.
To accessthe exclusive privileges and benefitssuch as Vertu Life and Vertu Certainty, you must register your phone.
The pictures used in this user guide are provided for illustration purposesonly. They may differ from the exact appearance of your Constellation V.
Help and support
To find out more about using your phone:
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Contact Vertu Customer Service by either pressing the Vertu key or through the Vertu Certainty app.
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Refer to the user guide on your phone from the Vertu Certaintyapp, or on the Vertu website at
http://www.vertu.com/help-and-support/user-guides-and-downloads.aspx.
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Use the setup wizards available on the phone to help you with registration to create an email account.
Compliance information
You can find compliance information on a retractable metal flap that is located in the SIM compartment. For instructions on accessing the SIM compartment, see "Insert the SIM card" on page 12. The information displayed includes the IMEI number, serial number, product name and 2D barcode.
Introduction
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Safety
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 hospitalsor near medical equipment, fuel, chemicals, or blasting areas. Obey all instructionsin restricted areas.
Road safety comes first
Obey all local laws. Alwayskeep your hands free to operate the vehicle while driving. Your first consideration while driving should be road safety.
Interference
Allwirelessdevices may be susceptible to interference, which could affect performance.
Qualified service
Onlyqualified personnel may install or repair this product.
Keep your device dry
Your device is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Protect your hearing
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. Exercise caution when holding your device near your ear while the loudspeaker is in use.
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Your phone
Package contents
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Constellation V phone
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Leather phone slip case
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Wallcharger (AC-31) with regional plugs
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MicroUSB cable 1200mm (CA-209DV)
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MicroUSB cable 250mm (CA-210DV)
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Wired stereo headset
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Polishing cloth
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SIM-eject tool
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Collateral pack, including Quick Start Guide, Warranty Booklet, AuthenticityCard and Website Information Card
The package contents may vary slightlyin accordance with the materials used in your particular phone and with regionalregulations.
Features and keys
Front
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Earpiece speaker
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Front camera
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Vertu key
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SIM drawer
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Ambient light sensor
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Notification light
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Navigation icons: Back, Home, and Recent apps
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Microphone
Your phone
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Back
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LED flash
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Volume up key
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Volume down key
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Power key/screen lock
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Noise-cancelling microphone
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Loudspeaker
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Main camera
Top
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MicroUSB connector
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Headset connector
Your phone
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Back, home and recent apps
Three iconson the front of your phone become touch-sensitive when you switch on. You can use these icons to navigate between screens and apps.
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Back
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Home
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Recent apps
Touch Back to go backto your previous screen.
Touch Home to move an app to the background and return to the home screen. Touch and hold Home to go to the search screen.
Touch Recent apps to view a list of the apps you have used most recently.
Your phone
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Antenna locations
Avoid touching the antenna areas while the antennas are in use. Contact with antennas affects the communication qualityand may reduce battery life due to higher power levelsduring operation.
Headset
Use the headset provided to connect to your phone. Alternatively, you can connect any compatible headsets.
Your phone
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Change the volume
Press the volume keysto change the volume of your ringtone or adjust the volume during a call.
Also use the volume keysto adjust the media volume while listening to music or watching videos.
Your phone
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Getting started
Insert the SIM card
Your Constellation V phone is designed to be used with a nanoSIM card. However, a microSIMdrawer is available from Vertu retailstores if you wish to use a microSIM card.
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Important: Use of an incompatible nanoSIM card (or microSIM card in the optional drawer) may damage the card or your phone and may corrupt data stored on the card.
To avoid damaging the SIM card or your phone, follow these steps carefully:
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Take the SIMejector tool supplied in the sales pack, and insert the pointed end in the hole in the outer edge of the SIMdrawer.
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Push gently until the drawer pops out, and then pull out the drawer fully out from the drawer slot.
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Place the SIMcard, with the contacts face down, into the drawer.
4. Push the drawer gently back into the drawer slot until it clicks into place.
Charge the phone
The internal battery needsactivating prior to first use, and it is recommended to charge the battery at this point as it may not have been supplied with a full charge. Connect the supplied USB data cable into the charging port on the side of the phone. Then connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your Vertu mains charger.
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Important: Use only chargers, cables and accessories supplied by Vertu.
If the phone indicates a low charge, do the following:
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Connect the supplied wall charger to the walloutlet and then insert the micro-USB connector into your phone.
2. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the charger from the phone and then from the wall outlet.
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Note:
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You can use the phone while it is charging.
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If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the charging indicator is displayed or before you can make any calls.
Charge the battery over USB
You can also charge your phone by connecting it to your computer using the USB cable.
Note: Your phone charges quicker when connected to the wallcharger.
Extend battery life
For tips on how to extend battery life, see "Extend battery life" on page 68.
Switch the phone on or off
Switch on: Pressand hold the Power key until the phone vibrates.
Switch off: Pressand hold the Power key, and then touch Power off.
In the unlikelyevent that your phone stops responding, reboot it. To reboot, press and hold the Power and Volume Down keys, at the same time, until the phone vibrates. Thistakes approximately 10 seconds.
Note: Always remember to power off your phone before removing and inserting a SIM card. Thisaction willensure that your network connectivityis restored.
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Touch screen actions
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Important: Avoid scratching the touch screen. Never use a pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the touch screen.
Touch
To select an item on the screen, touch it.
Touch and hold
To select an item and the actions associated with it, touch and hold.
Drag
Touch and hold the item, and then slide your finger across the screen.
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Flick
Scrollquicklybetween views or through lists.
Pinch or double-touch
Place two fingers on an item, such as a photo or web page, and then slide your fingers apart to zoom in or together to zoom out.
Or, simply double touch the item to zoom in or out.
Start-up process
1 Google™ registration
If you do not already have a Google account, you willbe prompted to create one during the registration process. Thisishighlyrecommended as a Google account willgive you access to Google Play™ and other Google apps.
Once you've logged in, all your Gmail™ contacts are synced to your Constellation V, ready for use.
Gmailprovides the primary means for backing up the contacts, emailsand calendars associated with your account.
2 Vertu registration
If you are a new Vertu customer you willbe asked to create a Vertu account. If you already own a Vertu phone you can simply log in to your existing account with your Vertu username and password.
Completing Vertu registration willgive you access to unique privileges and benefitsrelevant to you.
Tip: For quickaccess to the range of exclusive services, press the Vertu key.
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3 Recommended apps
For more on the apps that Vertu recommend, see "Recommended apps" on page22.
4 Transfer contacts
Transfer contacts to your phone with your Gmail™ account or your SIM card.
For information on transferring contacts, see "Transfer contacts" on page34.
Use your phone when it is locked
To unlock the screen, touch Home or press the Power key and then touch and drag to .
You can lockthe screen either bypressing the Power key or by simplyleaving the screen to time out.
For more information on different screen locktypes, see "Screen lock" on page45.
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Explore
About the home screen
The home screen acts as a gateway to the functions on your phone while also providing you with all the latest information:
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Status and notification bar
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Widget
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Apps menu
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Favourites tray
Status and notification bar
Status information, such as time, network signal strength and battery level indicator, is displayed at the top right of the screen.
Any notifications, such as new messages or calendar appointments, are displayed in the top left of the screen. To see your notifications, touch the bar and drag down. Touch a notification to open it.
You can also quickly control your Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, mobile data, USB connectivityand display options from the status and notification bar.
Touch Home to close the status notification bar.
Tip: Flickthe notification left or right to clear it from the list.
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Status and notification icons
Network (fullsignal) (and connected to Google Mobile services)
Wi-Fi connected (and connected to Google Mobile services)
Network (fullsignal) Wi-Fi connected
No network Wi-Fi available
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GPRS data connection Bluetooth™ connected
Warning Bluetoothconnected to an
aptX®compatible accessory
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H+ (fastest data) Bluetoothon
Battery (fullcharge) GPS (location found)
Battery (charging) GPS (searching)
Battery (empty) USB connected
Active call Downloading
Missed call Uploading
New voicemail Preparing SD card
Calendar reminder Background data sync
New SMS Alarm set
New MMS Silent
New chat Vibrate
New email Aeroplane mode on
New Gmail
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Clock widget
The clock widget on the home screen displays the following information:
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Analogue clock with a digital date indicator
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Alarms set for the next 12 hours
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Free and busy periods, taken from the calendar, around the clock bezel
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Local time. If you are roaming, the clockdisplaysboth the local time and the time at your home location.
To set an alarm, touch the centre of the clock.
To display an appointment, touch the appropriate quadrant of the clock, and then touch the pop-up to open the appointment. To clear the appointment, touch the screen.
Add widgets to the home screen
Widgets are apps that provide live content such as news, weather forecastsand messages.
To add widgets to the home screen:
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Touch Appsand touch WIDGETS at the top of the screen.
2. Flick left to view all widgets.
3. To select a widget, touch and hold it, and then drag it to the home screen.
To see the widget menu options, open the widget and touch .
To resize certain widgets, such as Calendar, touch and hold the widget and then release it. The widget is then highlighted and you can drag it to the size required.
Note: Downloaded apps from Google Play may automatically download other associated widgets. To
checkyour widgets, touch Apps and then touch WIDGETS.
Favourites tray
The favouritestrayappears at the bottom of the home screen. Use it to accessyour favourite apps quickly.
To remove an app from the favourites tray, touch and hold the app then drag to Remove at the top of the screen.
Note: You cannot remove the Apps shortcut from the favourites tray.
To add an app to the favourites tray, touch Apps. Touch and hold the app, and drag it to the favourites tray.
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Aeroplane mode
To turn off all the wireless connections on your phone, press and hold the Power key>Aeroplane mode.
Tip: Aeroplane mode helps to conserve battery power.
Voice actions
With voice actions you can set an alarm, callfriends, and more just by speaking clearly into your phone.
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Voice dialling: on the home screen, touch and then say “Call” and then a contact name or phone number.
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Voice commands: on the home screen, touch and then say a command, such as "Open Calendar".
Explore
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Apps
About apps
Your Constellation V gives you access to a wide range of useful apps.
To accessyour apps, touch Apps from the home screen. Flickleft or right to see all your apps.
To close the appsscreen, touch Home .
To view your most recently used apps, touch Recent apps .
Recommended apps
> >
Recommended apps provides you with a single, trusted destination where you can quicklyand simply browse and installthe apps you use every day. The selection of appsdisplayed has been chosen based on your country, ensuring that theyare relevant to you.
Google Play™
> >
The Google PlayStore app willhelp you with just about anything.
Scrollto the app you want to install, and then touch Install (if the app is free) or touch the price to buy. Once installed, the new app isdisplayed in the apps screen.
To view a list of your downloaded apps, touch Apps > Settings>Apps. A list of your downloaded apps isdisplayed, and these appsare available to download again.
To conserve data usage and only update your apps over Wi-Fi, touch Apps> Play Store>
>Settings>Auto-update apps>Auto-update ov er Wi-Fi only.
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Important: Choose your apps carefully from trusted sites, or you can relyon Vertu recommended apps. See "Apps precautionary advice" on page 23 and "Recommended apps" page 22.
Your application purchasesare tied to your Google account and can be installed an unlimited amount of times on anydevice. So, for example, if you remove 'My Favourite Game' to save memory, you can reinstallit at a later date with no charge bysimply visiting My Apps. For more information on My Apps, see "Manage and restore apps" on page23.You can also re-installapps from the MyAndroid™ Apps section of play.google.com.
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Apps precautionary advice
To protect your phone from the threat of spyware, phishing, or viruses, it is important that you choose your apps carefully.For Vertu-recommended security apps, see "Recommended apps" on page 22.
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Some apps drain your phone of phone memory and battery more than others. If you find that an app is draining your phone, simplyuninstall it. For more information, see "Uninstallapps" on page
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Before you get Android apps on Google Play, checkthe ratings and comments. If you aren't convinced by the legitimacy of an app, don't installit.
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Some apps may contain inappropriate content for children.
Update apps
If you receive an over-the-air notification of an update on your phone for a Google Play™ app, you can follow the instructions to download and install the update software or you can opt to dismiss the notification.
The Allow automatic updating setting is often activated by default when you installan app. To change
this setting, touch Apps> Play Store> Settings>Auto-update apps.
Tip: To conserve data usage and only update your apps over Wi-Fi, touch Apps >
Play Store> >Settings>Auto-update apps>Auto-update over Wi-Fi only.
Manage and restore apps
To manage your apps, touch Apps> Settings>Apps>All.
Touch an app to see its details (such as access permissions and file size), and then touch to select options such as force the app to stop, uninstall, or clear data.
To restore apps that you have previously installed from Google Play Store, touch Apps >Play
Store> >My apps. A list of your downloaded apps is displayed, and these apps are available to download again.
Close apps
To close an app, touch Home .
Many of your apps willcontinue to run in the background after you have closed them. To quickly open
recently used apps, touch Recent apps .
Tip: To remove apps from this list , flickleft or right.
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Uninstall apps
To delete an app, touch Apps> Settings>Apps>app name>Uninstall.
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Vertu Services
About Vertu Services
Your unique Vertu experience starts with registration. Once you have successfully registered, you can access the privileges and benefits just by pressing the Vertu Key.
Vertu Life
Enter a world of opportunity with exclusive access to curated experiences and events. These have been selected for you using our expertise and influence.
Enjoyprivileged accessto a private members club in Hong Kong, ticketsfor the Champions League final or an invitation to join the stars at the Academy Awards, all dynamicallydelivered through your handset.
More than ever before, the content delivered to you within the Vertu Life app willbe tailored to your interests. In the app you can adjust your profile, including your interests. Thispersonalisation will enhance the content that you see when you visit Vertu Life.
Vertu World View puts the exclusive world of Vertu Life into your hands. A finger touch allows your mind to travel anywhere on the globe to explore the beauty of what Vertu Life has to offer.
Vertu Certainty
The concept for Vertu Certainty is to protect you, your phone and your data. The Certainty app is divided into three sections.
The first section caters for your personal security needs with the support of our partnership with the Protector Services Group. You can explore the unique service offering from PSG, have accessto up-to­date country-based security alerts, and directlyrequest a call-back from a PSG expert to discuss your own security needs.
The second section is about the phone. Here you can read the online user guide, including FAQs and information on how to care for the phone, or there isquickaccess to call or emailVertuCustomer service for any additional support.
Once you have called VertuCustomer service, and provided that Vertu has your consent, the Remote Assist service enables the Technical Support Team to access your Constellation V remotely. The service isintended to assist you if you have problems setting up or using your phone. Please contact VertuCustomer service if you wish to use the service. In thissection of the app, you can also see the status of your warranty.
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The finalsection of the Certainty app is about protecting your data. Here the application shows, in a graphical representation, how much of the internal data storage and how much of your Google Drive™ cloud data storage you are using. There is also a quick link to launch the Google Drive cloud data application. Finally there is a link to our Recommended appssection to support you with other data protection issues, such as anti-virus and malware, remote lock/track and wipe, and various elements of data backup.
Vertu Services
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Text entry
Keyboard entry
To open the touch screen keyboard, touch a text entry box. To enter text, touch the letters on the keyboard. The keyboard is displayed in your country's native text input format, for example, QWERTY, in both portrait and landscape modes.
Tip: You may find it easier to use the keyboard in landscape mode.
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Text box
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Shift
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Keyboard for numbers and symbols
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Speech-to-text dictation
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Space
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Delete
Cut, copy and paste text
Touch and hold a section of text to select it. Tabs appear, marking the boundaries of the selection. Drag
these tabs to reduce or increase the selection, and then touch or to cut or copy. (In a landscape display, touch Edit to view your options.) To paste the text, touch the point where you wish to insert it, and
touch the tab that appears. Then touchPaste.
Predictive text
Predictive text input is based on a built-in dictionary to which you can add new words. It is not available in alllanguages, and is active by default. As you start typing a word, your phone suggests possible words for you to choose. When the correct word is displayed, touch the word. If the word is not in the dictionary, the phone suggests an alternative word from the dictionary. To add a new word to the dictionary, touch the word you have typed.
Tip: To see a menu of punctuation marks, touch and hold the full stop key.
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Gesture typing
For many languages, your phone lets you to spell out words by sliding a finger tip across the keyboard. As you move between keys, your movements are traced by a blue trail across the keyboard and the word you have spelt out appears in the middle of the strip above the keyboard. To end a word and insert a space, lift your finger. The phone automatically inserts spacesbetween words.
Dictionaries
To view your dictionaries, touch Apps> Settings>Language & input>Personal dictionaries.
Touch + to add words to your dictionary.
Change the keyboard language
To change the language on your keyboard, touch Apps> Settings>Language & input and select another option from KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS.
Note: The keyboard optionsavailable will change depending on your language selection.
If you change the keyboard language and you want to be able to use spellcheckfor the new language,
you must install an additional keyboard dictionary. Under KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS, touch (Google Keyboard)>Add-on dictionaries>a listed dictionaryoption>Install.
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Calls
About calls
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Dialler
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Recent calls
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Call
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Make and answer calls
To make a call:
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Touch Apps> Phone and enter the phone number on the dial pad.
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To make the call, touch .
Note: To enter the + character, used for international calls, touch and hold 0.
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To end the call, touch .
Tip: To voice dial a contact from the home page, touch and say “Call” followed bya contact name.
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To answer a call, touch and drag to .
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To send an incoming call to your voicemail, touch and drag to .
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To send an automated text message to the caller, touch , drag to , and then select an appropriate message.
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To silence an incoming call, press the Power key or Volume keys.
Call the last number dialled
The calllog displays information about the callsyou have made and received. This makes it easy to call someone again if they are not answering. Simplyaccess the call log and quicklyretrieve the number.
From the home screen, touch Phone> :
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To call a number, touch the phone icon next to the contact.
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To see call details, touch the contact.
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To clear the list, touch Clear call log.
Quickly call your favourites
To quicklycallyour most frequentlycalled contacts, from the home screen touch People> .
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To call, text, email, or view contact information, touch the contact.
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To edit, share or delete a contact, or to set a ringtone for a contact, touch the contact and then
touch .
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To clear the list of frequently called contacts, displaythe list> > touch Clear frequents.
Listen to your voicemail
You can divert your incoming callsto your voicemail (networkservice). Also, people can leave you a message, for example, when you have not answered the call.
To listen to your voicemail messages, from the home screen touch Phone, and then touch and hold 1 on the dial pad.
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