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Vertu VM 01 User Manual

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Contents
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Introduc tion 5
Your Aster phone 5 Help and support 5
Safety 6
Safety 6
Your phone 7
Package contents 7 Features and keys 7 Antenna locations 8 Headset 9 Change the volume 9
Getti ng started 10
Explore 16
Apps 20
Vertu Services 23
Text entr y 25
Calls 27
Contacts 30
Mess aging and email 34
Musi c 37
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Maps and navigation 40
Personali si ng y our phone 41
Social networks 44
Managing accounts 45
Brows er 46
Camera 49
Gal ler y 52
Offi ce tools 54
Connectiv ity 56
Phone management 60
Tips and tricks 63
FAQs 65
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How do I transfer musicfrom my computer to my phone? 67
How can I listen to my iTunes music library on my phone? 67
How do I setup an emailaccount on my phone? 68
list of people I have contacted frequently? 70
Access ori es 72
Specific ations 74
Care of your phone 76
Safety and warr anty 79
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Introduction

Introduction

Your Aster phone

This user guide isintended to provide you with detailson how to use the prominent features on your Aster.
To accessthe exclusive privilegesand benefitssuch as Vertu Life, Vertu Concierge, and Vertu Certainty, you must register your phone.
The pictures used in this user guide are provided for illustration purposes only. They may differ from the exact appearance of your Aster.

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 Certainty app, 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 10. The information displayed includes the IMEI number, serial number, product name and 2D barcode.
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Safety

Safety

Safety
Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. Read the complete user guide for further information.
Switc h off in restricted ar eas
Switch the deviceoff when mobilephone use is not allowed or when itmay cause interference or danger, for example, in aircraft, in hospitals or near medical equipment, fuel, chemicals, or blasting areas. Obey allinstructions in restricted areas.
Road safety comes first
Obey all local laws. Always keep your hands free to oper ate the vehicle while driving. Your first consideration whiledriving should be road safety.
Interference
Allwirelessdevicesmay be susceptible to interference, which could affect performance.
Qual ifi ed service
Onlyqualified per sonnel may install or repair this product.
Keep y our device dry
Your device is not water-r esistant. Keep it dry.
Protect your hearing
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levelsfor long periods. Exercise caution when holding your device near your ear while the loudspeaker is in use.
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Your phone

Your phone

Package contents

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Aster phone
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Wallcharger (AC-32V) with regional plugs
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MicroUSB cable 1200mm (CA-225DV)
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V Collection Wired Headset, Type WH-4V/WH-5V
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Polishing cloth
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NanoSIM to microSIM adapter
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Collateral pack, includingQuickStart Guide, and AuthenticityCard
The package contents may vary slightlyin accordance with the materialsused in your particular phone and with regional regulations.

Features and keys

Front
Earpiece speaker
Headset connector
Notificationlight
Volume up key
Volume down key
Front camera
Ambient light sensor
Microphone
Loudspeaker (Stereo)
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Back
Your phone
LED flash
MicroUSB connector
Vertu key
Power key/screen lock
Noise-cancelling microphone
Main camera
Back cover

Antenna locations

Avoidtouching the antenna areas while the antennas are in use. Contact with antennas affects the communication quality and may reduce battery life due to higher power levelsduring operation.
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Your phone

Headset

Use the headset provided to connect to your phone. Alternatively, you can connect any compatible headsets.

Change the volume

Press the volume keys to change the volume of your ringtone or adjust the volume during a call. The Dolby Sound interface appears, use it to adjust the volume and settings on your phone.
Touch to open Dolby sound quickoptions.
Touch to open volume settings panel to customize music, ringtones, notifications, and alarms.
Touch to open the standard Android soundssettingsview.
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Getting started

Getting started

Insert the SIM card

Your Aster phone is equipped to work with a microSIM card. If you are currentlyusing a nanoSIMcard, please use the adapter included in the sales pack.
Important: Use of a nanoSIM card without the adapter may damage the card or your phone and may corr upt data stored on the card.
To avoid damaging the SIM card or your phone, follow these steps carefully:
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Press and slidethe backplate cover to open.
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Next open the SIM door and place your microSIM into the cavityas shown.
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Getting started
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Finally, close the SIM door and lockinto place (pictured). Then close the back cover and slide back.

Charge the phone

The internal battery needs activating prior to first use, and itis 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, cables and accessories supplied by Vertu.
If the phone indicates a low charge, do the following:
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Connect the supplied wallcharger to the walloutlet and then insert the microUSB connector into your phone.
2. When the battery isfully charged, disconnect the charger from the phone and then from the wall outlet.
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Getting started
Note:
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You can use the phone whileit is charging.
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If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the charging indicator is displayed or befor e you can make any calls.
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The phone cannot be activated using the Vertu Wireless Powerpack.
Other ways to charge the bat tery
You can also charge your phone by connecting it to your computer using the USB cable, or by placing it on the optionalVertu WirelessCharging Stand.
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 64.

Switch the phone on or off

Switc h on: Press and hold the Power key untilthe phone vibrates.
Switc h off: Press and hold the Power key, and then touch Power off.
In the unlikelyevent that your phone stops responding, reboot it. T o reboot, press and hold the Power and Volume Down keys, at the same time, until the phone vibrates. This takes approximately10 seconds.
Note: Alwaysremember to power off your phone before removing and inserting a SIM card. This action willensure that your network connectivity is 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 objecton the touch screen.
Touch
To selectan item on the screen, touch it.
Touch and hold
To selectan item and the actions associated with it, touch and hold.
Getting started
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
Placetwo 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, 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. Thisishighlyrecommended as a Google account will give you access to Google Play™ and other Google apps.
Once you've logged in, all your Gmail™contacts are synced to your Aster, r eady for use.
Gmailprovides the primary means for backing up the contacts, emailsand calendars associated with your account.
2 Vertu registrat ion
If you are a new Vertu customer you will be asked to create a Vertu account. If you already own a Ver tu phone you can simply log in to your existing account with your Vertu username and password.
Completing Vertu registration will give you access to unique privilegesand benefits relevant to you.
Tip: F or quick accessto 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20.
4 Transfer contacts
Transfer contactsto your phone with your Gmail™ account or your SIM card.
For information on transferr ing contacts, see "Transfer contacts" on page32.

Use your phone when it is locked

To unlockthe screen, press the Power keyand then touch and drag to .
You can lockthe screen either by pressing the Power key or by simplyleaving the screen to time out.
For more information on different screen lock types, see "Screen lock" on page43.
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Explore

Explore

About the home screen

The home screen actsas a gateway to the functions on your phone while also providing you with allthe latest information:
Statusand notification bar
Widget
Appsmenu
Favourites tray
Back, Home and Recent
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Status and notification bar

Status information, such as time, network signal strength and battery level indicator, isdisplayed 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. T o 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 connectivity and display options from the status and notification bar.
Touch Home to close the status notification bar.
Tip: F lick the notification left or right to clear it from the list.
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Status and notification icons

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Network (fullsignal) New Gmail
No network Wi-Fi connected
GPRS data connection Wi-Fi available
Warning Bluetooth™ connected
+ (fastest data) Bluetoothconnected to an aptX® compatible accessory
Battery (full charge) GPS (location found)
Battery (charging) GPS (searching)
Battery (empty) USB connected
Active call Downloading
Missed call Uploading
New voicemail Preparing SD card
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Calendar reminder Background data sync
New SMS Alarm set
New MMS Silent
New chat Vibrate
New email Aeroplane mode on
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Clock widget

The clockwidget on the home screen displaysthe 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, ar ound the clockbezel
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Local time. If you are roaming, the clockdisplays both 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. T o clear the appointment, touch the screen.

Back, home and recent apps

You can use the thr ee icons on the bottom of your screen to navigate between screens and apps.
Back
Home
Recent apps
Touch Backto go back to your previous screen.
Touch Home to move an app to the background and return to the home screen. T ouch and hold Home to go to the search screen.
Touch Recent apps to view a list of the apps you have used most r ecently.

Add widgets to the home screen

Widgets are apps that provide live content suchas news, weather forecasts and messages.
To add widgets to the home screen:
1. Press and hold the home screen.
2. Touch WIDGETS .
3. To select a widget, touch and hold it, and then dr ag it to the home screen.
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Explore
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. T he 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, touch and hold the home screen and then touch WIDGETS.

Favourites tray

The favourites tray appears 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.

Aeroplane mode

To turn off allthe wirelessconnections on your phone, press and hold the Power key>Aeroplane mode.
Tip: Aer oplane mode helps to conserve battery power.

Voice actions

With voice actions you can set an alarm, call friends, and more justby speaking clearly into your phone.
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Voice diall ing: on the home screen, touch and then say “Call” and then a contactname or phone number.
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Voice c ommands : on the home screen, touch and then say a command, such as "Open Calendar".
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Apps

Apps

About apps

Your Aster 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 apps screen, touch Home .
To view your most recently used 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™

> >
The Google Play Store app will help 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 is displayed in the apps screen.
To view a list of your downloaded apps, touch Apps> Settings >Apps. A list of your downloaded apps is displayed, and these apps are available to download again.
To conserve data usage and onlyupdate your apps over Wi-Fi, touch Apps> Play Store> > Settings >Auto-update apps>Auto-update over Wi-Fi only.
Important: Choose your apps carefullyfrom trusted sites, or you can rely on Vertu recommended apps. See "Apps precautionary advice" on page 21 and "Recommended apps" page 20.
Your application purchasesare 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 reinstallit at a later date with no charge by simplyvisiting My Apps. For more information on My Apps, see "Manage and restore apps" on page21.You can also r e-installapps fr om the My Android™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 isimportant that you choose your apps carefully.F or Vertu-recommended security apps, see "Recommended apps" on page 20.
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Some apps drain your phone of phone memory and battery more than others. If you find that an app isdraining your phone, simplyuninstall it. For more information, see "Uninstall apps" on page 22.
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Before you get Android apps on Google Play, check the ratings and comments. If you aren't convinced by the legitimacyof 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 your phone for a Google Play™ app, you can follow the instructionsto download and installthe update software or you can opt to dismissthe notification.
The Allow automatic updating setting isoften activated by default when you installan app. To change
this setting, touch Apps> Play Store> >Settings>Auto-update apps .
Tip: T o 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.
Apps

Manage and restore apps

To manage your apps, touch Apps> Settings>Apps>All.
Touch an app to see itsdetails(such as access permissionsand 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 GooglePlayStore, 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 will continue to run in the background after you have closed them. To quickly open
recently used apps, touch Recent apps .
Tip: T o remove apps from thislist , flick left or right.
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Uninstall apps

To delete an app, touch Apps> Settings >Apps>app name>Uninstall.
Apps
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Vertu Services

Vertu Services

About Vertu Services

Your unique Vertu experience starts with registration. Once you have successfullyregistered your phone you are able to access the privileges and benefits by pressing the Vertu Key.
Vertu Life
Enter a world of oppor tunity with exclusive access to curated experiencesand events. These have been selected for you using our expertise and influence.
Enjoyprivileged access to a pr ivate member s club inHong Kong, tickets for the Champions League final or an invitation to join the stars at the AcademyAwards, alldynamicallydelivered through your handset.
Vertu Concierge isheavily integrated into the Life app, meaning that any of the content which interests you can be activated quicklyand simply.
You can also manage your Conciergerequests directly within the Life app.
Vertu Concierge provides expert assistanc e designed to meet your ev ery need, 24/7 v ia voice, email or Liv e Chat.
More than ever before, the content delivered to you within the Life app will be tailored to your interests. In the app you can adjust your profile, including your interests.This per sonalisation will enhance the content that you see when you visit Vertu Life.
Vertu World View puts the exclusive wor ld 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 your phone, and your data. The Certaintyapp isdivided into two sections.
The first 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 callor 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 Aster remotely. The service is intended 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 this section of the app, you can also see the status of your warranty.
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Vertu Services
The second 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. T here is also a quick linkto launch the Google Drive cloud data application. Finally there is a linkto our Recommended apps section to support you with other data protection issues,such as anti-virus and malware, remote lock/track and wipe, and variouselements of data backup.
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Text entry

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 displayedin 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 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 wishto insert it, and
touch the tab that appears. Then touchPaste.

Predictive text

Predictive text input isbased 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 isnot in the dictionary, the phone suggestsan alternative word fr om the dictionary. To add a new word to the dictionary, touch the word you have typed.
Tip: T o see a menu of punctuation marks,touch and hold the fullstop key.
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Text entry

Gesture typing

For many languages, your phone lets you to spell out words by sliding a finger tip acrossthe keyboard. As you move between keys, your movements are traced by a blue trailacross 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,touch Apps> Settings>Language & input>Personal dic tionaries.
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 METHO DS.
Note: The keyboard options available will change depending on your language selection.
If you change the keyboard language and you want to be able to use spellcheck for the new language,
you must install an additionalkeyboard dictionary. Under KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS, touch (Google Keyboard)>Add-on dictionaries >a listed dictionary option>Install.
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Calls

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About calls

> >
Calls
Recent calls
Calls
Options menu

Make and answer calls

To make a call:
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Touch Apps > Phone> dial pad 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: T o voice dial a contact fr om the home page, touch and say “Call” followed by a 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 calls you have made and received. Thismakes it easyto call someone again if they are not answering. Simplyaccess the calllog and quicklyretrievethe number.
From the home screen, touch Phone> :
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To calla 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 touch People> .
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To call, text, email, or view contactinformation, touch the contact.
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To edit, share or delete a contact, or to set a ringtone for a contact, touch the contactand 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 voicemail messages, from the home screen touch Phone, and then touch and hold 1 on the dial pad.
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