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
instructionson 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.
Read these simple guidelines.Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. Read the complete user
guide for further information.
Switch of f 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 instructions in restricted
areas.
Road safety co mes first
Obey all locallaws. Always keep your hands free to operate the vehicle while
driving. Your first consideration while driving should be road safety.
Interference
Allwirelessdevices may be susceptibleto interference, whichcould affect
performance.
Qualified service
Onlyqualified personnel may installor 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
loudspeakeris in use.
Avoidtouching the antenna areas while the antennas are in use. Contact with antennas affects the
communication quality and may reduce batterylife due to higher power levels during operation.
Headset
Use the headset provided to connectto your phone. Alternatively, you can connect any compatible
headsets.
Your Constellation V phone is designed to be used with a nanoSIM card. However, a microSIMdrawer is
available from Vertu retailstores if you wish to use a microSIM card.
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 cardor your phone, follow these steps carefully:
1.
Take the SIMejector tool supplied in the sales pack, and insert the pointed end in the hole in the
outer edge of the SIMdrawer.
2.
Push gently until the drawer pops out, and then pull out the drawer fully out from the drawer slot.
Place the SIMcard, with the contactsface down, into the drawer.
4. Push the drawergently back into the drawer slot until it clicksinto place.
Charge the phone
The internal battery needs activating priorto 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.
Important: Use only chargers, cablesand accessoriessupplied by Vertu.
If the phone indicatesa low charge, do the following:
1.
Connect the supplied wall charger to the wall outlet and then insert the micro-USB connectorinto
your phone.
2. When the battery is fullycharged, disconnect the charger from the phone and then from the wall
outlet.
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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.
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 wall charger.
Extend battery life
Fortips on how to extend batterylife, see "Extend battery life" on page 67.
Switch the phone on or off
Switch on : Press and hold the Power key until the phone vibrates.
Switch of f: Pressand hold the Power key, and then touch Po wer off.
In the unlikely event that your phone stops responding, reboot it. To reboot, pressand 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 will
ensure that your network connectivity is restored.
Place two fingerson an item, such as a photo or web page, and then slideyour fingers apart to zoom in or
together to zoom out.
Or, simplydouble 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. This is highly recommended as a Google account willgive you accessto Google Play™ and other
Google apps.
Once you've logged in, all your Gmail™ contactsare syncedto your Constellation V, ready for use.
Gmail providesthe primarymeans for backing up the contacts, emails and calendars associated with your
account.
2 Vertu registration
If you are a new Vertu customeryou will be asked to create a Vertu account. If you already own a Vertu
phone you can simplylog in to your existing account with your Vertu username and password.
Completing Vertu registration willgive you accessto unique privileges and benefits relevant to you.
Tip: For quick accessto the range of exclusive services, pressthe Vertu key.
The home screen acts as a gateway to the functions on your phone while also providing you with all the
latest information:
Status and notification bar
Widget
Apps menu
Favourites tray
Status and notification bar
Status information, such as time, networksignal strength and battery level indicator, is displayed at the top
right of the screen.
Any notifications, such as new messages or calendarappointments, 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 displayoptions
from the status and notification bar.
Touch Hometo close the status notification bar.
Tip: Flickthe notification left or right to clearit from the list.
The clockwidget on the home screen displaysthe following information:
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Analogue clock with a digitaldate indicator
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Alarmsset for the next 12 hours
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Free and busy periods, taken from the calendar, around the clockbezel
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Local time. If you are roaming, the clock displays both the localtime 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 clearthe appointment, touch the screen.
Add widgets to the home screen
Widgetsare apps that provide live content such as news, weather forecastsand messages.
To add widgets to the home screen:
1.
TouchApps and touch WIDGETS at the top of the screen.
2. Flick left to view all widgets.
3. To selecta 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 automaticallydownload other associated widgets. To
checkyour widgets, touchApps and then touch WIDGETS.
Favourites tray
The favourites tray appears at the bottom of the home screen. Use it to access your 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 theApps shortcut from the favourites tray.
To add an app to the favouritestray, touchApps. Touch and hold the app, and drag it to the favourites
tray.
Your Constellation V gives you access to a wide range of useful apps.
To accessyour apps, touchApps from the home screen. Flick left or right to see all your apps.
To close the apps screen, touch Home.
To view your most recentlyused apps, touch Recent apps.
Recommended apps
>>
Recommended apps providesyou with a single, trusted destination where you can quicklyand simply
browse and install the apps you use every day. The selection of apps displayed has been chosen based on
your country, ensuring that they are relevant to you.
Google Play™
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The Google Play Store app will help you with just about anything.
Scroll to 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 is displayed in the apps screen.
To view a list of yourdownloaded apps, touchApps >Settings> Apps. A list of your
downloaded apps is displayed, and these apps are available to download again.
To conserve data usage and only update your apps over Wi-Fi, touchApps >Play Store>
>Settin gs>Auto-update apps>Aut o-update over Wi-Fi only.
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 purchases are tied to your Google account and can be installed an unlimited amount of
times on any device. So, for example, if you remove 'My Favourite Game' to save memory, you can reinstall
it at a later date with no charge by simplyvisiting My Apps. For more information on My Apps, see "Manage
and restore apps" on page23.You can also re-install apps from the My Android™ Apps section of
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, simply uninstall it. For more information, see "Uninstallapps" on page 24.
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Before you get Android apps on Google Play, check the ratings and comments. If you aren't
convinced by the legitimacy of an app, don't install it.
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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 yourphone for a Google Play™ app, you can
follow the instructions to download and installthe update software or you can opt to dismissthe
notification.
The Allow automatic updating setting is often activated by default when you install an app. To change
this setting, touchApps >Play Store> Settings>Auto -u pdate apps.
Tip: To conserve data usage and only update your apps over Wi-Fi, touchApps >Play
Store> >Settin gs>Auto-update apps>Aut o-update over Wi-Fi only.
Manage and restore apps
To manage your apps, touchApps >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 previouslyinstalledfrom Google Play Store, touchApps >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 , flick left or right.
Your unique Vertu experience startswith 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 opportunitywith exclusive accessto curated experiences and events. These have been
selected for you using our expertise and influence.
Enjoy privileged access to a private members club in Hong Kong, tickets for the Champions League final or
an invitation to join the stars at the Academy Awards, all dynamically delivered 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. This personalisation 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 allowsyour mind to
travelanywhere on the globe to explore the beauty of what Vertu Life has to offer.
Vertu Concierge
Forthose seeking elevated levels of personal care and attention, Vertu’s dedicated Conciergeis available
on subscription. Delivering personalised recommendations, 24-hour assistance and access to exclusive
events and experiences, this uniquely tailored service is available at the touch of a button, providing you
with an individualConcierge who can make arrangements to suit your life, schedule, needs, and tastes.
Discover more by pressing the Vertu Key.
Vertu Certainty
The concept for Vertu Certainty is to protect you, your phone and your data. The Certainty app isdivided
into three sections.
The first section catersfor your personal securityneeds with the support of our partnershipwith the
ProtectorServicesGroup. You can explorethe unique serviceoffering from PSG, have access to up-todate country-based securityalerts, and directlyrequest a call-back from a PSG expert to discussyour 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 is quickaccess to call or email VertuCustomer service for
any additional support.
Once you have called VertuCustomer service, and provided that Vertu has your consent, the Remote
Assist service enables the TechnicalSupport Team to accessyour Constellation V remotely. The service is
intended to assistyou if you have problems setting up or using your phone. Please contact VertuCustomer
serviceif you wish to use the service. In this section of the app, you can also see the status of your warranty.
The final section of the Certainty app is about protecting your data. Here the applicationshows, 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 quicklink to launch the Google Drive cloud data
application. Finally there is a link to our Recommended apps sectionto support you with other data
protection issues, such as anti-virus and malware, remote lock/trackand wipe, and variouselements of
data backup.
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.
Text box
Shift
Keyboard for numbers and symbols
Speech-to-text dictation
Space
Delete
Cut, copy and paste text
Touch and hold a section of text to select it. Tabs appear, marking the boundariesof the selection. Drag
these tabs to reduce or increasethe selection, and then touchorto 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 touchPaste.
Predictive text
Predictive text input is based on a built-in dictionaryto which you can add new words. It is not available in all
languages, and is active by default. As you start typing a word, your phone suggests possible wordsfor 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 fullstop key.
Gesture typing
Formany 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 spaces between words.
Dictionaries
To view your dictionaries, touchApps >Settin gs > Language & input >Personal
dictionaries.
Touch + to add wordsto your dictionary.
Change the keyboard language
To change the language on yourkeyboard, touchApps >Settings >Language & input and
select another option from KEYB OARD & INPUT METHODS.
Note: The keyboardoptions available willchange 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 installan additional keyboard dictionary. Under KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS, touch
(Google Keyboard) >Add-on dictionaries > a listed dictionaryoption >Install.
To send an incoming callto your voicemail, touchand 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, pressthe Power key or Volume keys.
Call the last number dialled
The call log displaysinformation about the callsyou have made and received. This makes it easy to call
someone again if they are not answering. Simply accessthe call log and quicklyretrieve the number.
From the home screen, touchPhon e >:
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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 frequently called contacts, from the home screen touchPeople >.
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To call, text, email, or view contact information, touch the contact.
Calls
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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, display the list > >touch Clear frequents.
Listen to your voicemail
You can divert your incoming callsto your voicemail(network service). Also, people can leave you a
message, for example, when you have not answered the call.
To listen to your voicemailmessages, from the home screen touchPhon e, and then touch and hold 1
on the dial pad.
Divert calls to another number
If you cannot answer your calls, you can divert incoming callsto another phone number.