l Use the setup wizardsavailable on the phone to help you with things such as registration, or to
create an email account.
Compliance information
You can find compliance information on a label that is located in the SIM compartment. For instructionson
accessing the SIM compartment, see "Insert the SIM cardor memory card" on page 10. The information
displayed includes the IMEI number and product name. To view all of the compliance information for your
Constellation, select Regulatory Info. from the Quicksettings. To access Quicksettings, use two fingers
to swipe down from the top of the screen.
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 instructions in restricted
areas.
Road safety comes f irst
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, which could affect
performance.
Qualified service
Onlyqualified personnel may install or repairthis 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
loudspeakerisin use.
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.
Your Constellation phone is dual-SIM compatible. The SIM tray in your phone can hold up to two nanoSIM
cards, or one nanoSIM card and one microSD memory card.
Important: Do not insert another type of SIM card or memory cardinto your phone, as it will not be
compatibleand may damage the cavity.
To insert a SIM cardor memory card into your phone:
1.
Insert the suppliedSIM ejector tool into the hole on the SIM tray. Gently push the tool until the SIM
tray pops out of your phone.
2. Pullthe SIM tray fullyout of your phone.
3.
Place the nanoSIM card, with the metal contact facing down, in the first compartment of the SIM
tray.
4. If you want to insert a microSD memory card or another nanoSIM card, place it in the second
compartment of the SIM tray. Ensure the metal contact is facing down.
5. Carefully insert the SIM tray into your phone until it clicks into place.
Tip: If you insert two nanoSIM cards into your phone, you can choose how to use them. For
example, you can use SIM1 for calls and messaging, and SIM2 for mobile data. To choose
settings for your nanoSIM cards, touch
Apps>Settings>SIM settings.
Charge the phone
The internal battery needs activating prior to first use, and it is recommended to charge the battery at this
point as it may not have been supplied with a fullcharge. Connect the supplied USB data cable into the
charging port at the bottom 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:
1.
Connect the supplied wall charger to the wall outlet and then insert the USB connectorinto your
phone.
2. When the battery is fullycharged, disconnectthe charger from the phone and then from the wall
outlet.
Note:
l You can use the phone while it is charging.
l If the battery is completelydischarged, it may take several minutes before the charging indicatoris
displayed or before you can make any calls.
l The phone cannot be activated using the Vertu WirelessCharging Pad.
You can also charge your phone by connecting it to your computer using the USB cable, or by placing it on
the optional Vertu WirelessCharging Pad.
Note: Your phone charges quickerwhen connected to the wall charger.
Battery Saver mode
If the batteryis running low and you are unable to charge your Constellation, you can use the Battery Saver
feature. Thisextends battery life by limiting your device's power consumption. Your phone's performanceis
reducedwhen Battery Saver is switched on, and email and other apps may not update until you open
them.
To enable Battery Saver, swipe down with two fingers on any screen and touch Battery saver.
When Battery Saver is enabled,displays on the status bar. Battery Saver automatically turns off when
you charge the phone.
You can also set up your Constellation to automaticallyswitch on Battery Saver when the battery charge
dropsbelow 15% or 5%. To enable automatic BatterySaver, touchApps>Settin gs>Battery
saver>Turn on autom atically.
Switch the phone on or off
Switch on: Press and hold the Power key untilthe phone vibrates.
Switch off: Pressand hold the Power key, and then touch Power off.
Note: Always remember to power off your phone before removing and inserting a SIM card. Thisaction will
ensure that your network connectivity is restored.
In the unlikely event 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.
1. Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds until you feel your phone vibrate.
2. Choose your preferred language.
3. Select a Wi-Fi network from the displayed list. You can choose to Skipthis step.
4.
Enter the wirelesspassword when prompted, and then touch CONNECT . If you can see a Wi-Fi
symbolon the top line of your display, the password is accepted.
Note: If you are using domesticWi-Fi, the password is usually found on the back of the router.
5.
If you have an existing Android device, choose whether to import your current setup.
Note:If you have been using an Androiddevice with NFC capability, you can use Tap & Go to
import your previous setup onto your new Constellation. Simply turn on NFC on your Android
device then touch the backs of both phones together until you hear an alert tone. Once the alert
has sounded follow the instructionson your Android to allow the Bluetooth data transfer.
6. Sign in to your Google account, or create a new account if you do not have one.
7. Checkwhich Google services are enabled. You can disable any services you do not need.
8. If required, add another email account to your phone.
9. Choose how to protect your phone. You can set up fingerprint recognition, or use a PIN, pattern or
password.
10. If you saved your previous Android setup to your Google account, choose whether to import your
data and apps.
ThiscompletesWi-Fi setup and Google registration.
2 Vertu registration
If you are a new Vertu customer you 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 will give you accessto unique privilegesand benefits relevant to you.
Tip: Forquickaccessto the range of exclusive services, press the Vertu key.
3 Recommended Apps
Formore on the apps that Vertu recommend, see "Recommended Apps" on page21.
4 Transfer contacts
Transfer contacts to your phone with your Gmail™ account, your SIM card or your iCloud account.
Forinformation on transferring contacts, see "Transfer contacts" on page32.
The home screen acts as a gateway to the functionson your phone while also providing you with all the
latest information:
Status and notification bar
Widget
Apps menu
Favourites tray
Back, Home and Recent
Apps
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 displayedin the top left of the
screen. To see your notifications, touch the bar and drag down. Touch a notification to open it.
If you do not want to be interrupted by your phone, you can use Do Not Disturb mode to avoid unwanted
calls, hide message notificationsand silence Calendar alerts.
To change settings for Do Not Disturb mode, touch
Apps>Settings>Soun d &Notification>Do not disturb. You can choose the types of interruptions to allow, and set up rulesto
activate Do Not Disturb mode automatically.
To activate Do Not Disturbmode, swipe down with two fingers on any screen and touch Do not disturb.
Notifications
When your phone is locked, notificationsof received messages, missed callsor event alertsdisplay on
thescreen.
To dismissthe notifications, swipe them to the side.
If you want to hide notifications on a locked screen, touchApps>Setting s>Sound &
Notification>When device is locked.
Clock widget
The clockwidget on the home screen displays the following information:
l Analogue clockwith a digital date indicator
l Alarms set for the next 12 hours
l Free and busy periods, taken from the calendar, around the clock bezel
l Local time. If you are roaming, the clock displaysboth the local time and the time at your home
location.
l Periods of silence for when you do not want to be disturbed by notifications. These periods appear as
a red rim on the clockwidget.
l Periods of priority for when you only want to be disturbed by priority notifications. These periods
appear as a grey rim on the clock widget.
To set an alarm, touch the centre of the clock.
To display an appointment, touch the edge of the clock and then touch the pop-up to open the
appointment. To clearthe appointment, touch the screen.
You can use the three icons on the bottom of your screen to navigate between screens and apps.
Back
Home
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 that you have used most recently.
Add widgets to the home screen
Widgetsare apps that providelive content such as news, weather forecastsand messages.
To add widgets to the home screen:
1. Touch and hold an empty spot on the home screen and touch WIDGETS.
2. 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.
Tocheckyour widgets, touch and hold an empty spot on the home screen and touch WIDGETS.
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 favouritestray, touch and hold the app then drag to Remove at the top of
thescreen.
To add an app to the favourites tray, touch
tray.
Apps. Touch and hold the app, and drag it to thefavourites
Quick settings
Quick settings is a convenient settings menu that you can accessat any time on your Constellation, even
when the phone is locked. Using quick settings, you can access Wi-Fi settings, Aeroplane mode, main
device Settings and more.
To accessQuicksettings,swipe down with two fingerson any screen.
Tip: Touch Flashlight to switch on the camera flash and use it as a flashlight. Touch it again
toswitchit off.
Sharing your Constellation
You can easilyshare your Constellation with others without revealing your personal information by using
the Multiple User feature. Simply swipe down from the locked display, touch the
and then select Add guest. Under this profile, the SMS Message function will be disabled and the Guest
willnot be able to access your messages, contacts, photos, installed applicationsor Vertu Services. The
voice callfunction is disabledbut can be enabled if you so choose.
To revert back to your own user profile, simply follow the same steps and select your personalprofile.
Tip: You can choose to enable or disable the phone functionality in the Guest profilebyswitching
to your own profile and selecting MORE SETTINGS>Guest
>Turn on phone calls.
on the top-right corner
Warning: Disabling the phone functionalitywillprevent outgoing calls but incoming callscan still be
received.
If the Constellation is to be shared on a longer term basis, we recommend you use the Add User profile.
Thiswillprompt the phone setup sequence to provision the new user’s accounts. If you choose, phone call
and SMS Message functionscan be enabled.
Your Constellation gives you accessto a wide range of useful apps.
Apps
To accessyour apps, touch
To close the apps screen, touch
To view your most recently used apps, touch
Apps from the home screen. Scroll up and down to see all your apps.
Home.
Recent apps.
Recommended Apps
>>>Recommended Apps
Recommended Apps provides you with a single,trusted destination where you can quickly and simply
browse and install the apps you use every day. The selection of apps displayedhas been chosen based on
your country, ensuring that they are relevant to you.
Google Play™
>>
The Google Play Store app willhelp 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 priceto buy.
Once installed, the new app is displayed in the apps screen.
To view a list of your downloaded apps, touch
apps is displayed, and these apps are available to download again.
Important: Choose your apps carefully from trusted sites, or you can rely on Vertu Recommended
Apps.
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 simply visiting My Apps. For more information on My Apps, see "Manage
and restoreapps" on page22. You can also re-installapps from the My Android™ Apps section of
play.google.com.
Apps>Settings>Apps. A list of your downloaded
To protect your phone from the threat of spyware, phishing, or viruses, it is important that you choose your
apps carefully.For Vertu-recommended securityapps, see "Recommended Apps" on page 21.
l 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.
l 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.
l Some apps may contain inappropriate content for children.
Update apps
If you receive an over-the-airnotification of an update on your phone for a Google Play™ app, you can
follow the instructionsto 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 install an app. To change
Tip: To conserve data usage and only update your apps over Wi-Fi, touchApps>
Play Store>>Settings>Auto- update apps>Auto-update over Wi-Fi on ly.
Manage and restore apps
To manage your apps, touchApps>Settings>Apps.
Touch an app to see its details (such as accesspermissionsand file size), and then touch to select options
such as force the app to stop, uninstall, or cleardata.
To restore apps that you have previouslyinstalled from 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
Many of your apps will continue to run in the background after you have closed them. To quicklyopen
recently used apps, touch
Tip: To remove an app from this list,flick it left or right.
Your unique Vertu experience starts with registration. Once you have successfully registered your phone
you are able to access the privileges and benefits by pressing the Vertu Key.
Vertu Concierge
Concierge offers 24-hour worldwide assistance, recommendations and prioritybookings.They facilitate
your every request, from finding the perfectgift to accessing 'money-can't-buy' events, experiences and
everything in between. Your Concierge willfulfil every request using theirunique expertiseand inside
knowledge.
It's simple to stay in touch with a choice of live chat, email or telephone, depending on your personal
communication preference. And so you're always up to date, you can find your requests at the touch of
abutton.
Note: Vertu Concierge requiresa subscription. For more details, contact Vertu Customer Service.
Vertu Life
Vertu Life offersaccess to a world of opportunity with privileged accessto curated experiencesand global
events, hand-picked for the discerning taste of Vertu users.
Enjoy privileged access to 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.
Vertu Setup
Vertu Setup provides peace of mind for your Vertu and your data, delivering a host of integrated security
features and servicesthrough our expert partners and best-in-class technology.
Vertu Setup also includes:
l The abilityto lock, wipe, find and ring your Vertu phone at any time via the Lost Phone service. This
servicedoes not require set up and is activated once you have registered your Vertu phone. In the
event of losing your Vertu phone, simplylog in to your account on vertu.com from another device.
l Vertu Sync whichallows iCloud users to easily synchronise theiriCloud contactsand calendar with
their Vertu phone. See "Transfercontacts" on page 32 for more details.
* For partner services and duration please see the specification for your phone.
Vertu Support
Our renowned Vertu Customer Service is always availableshould you require any assistance with your
Vertu. Call or email Vertu Customer Service from within the Vertu Support app, or browse the phone user
guide and FAQsdirectlyon your phone. With our Remote Assist technology we can support you
immediatelywherever you are to keep you and your Vertu going.
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'snative text input format, for example, QWERTY, in both portrait
and landscape modes.
Text box
Shift
Keyboard for numbers and symbols
Space
Speech-to-text dictation
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 increase the selection. To cut or copy the text, touch CUT or COPY. To paste the
text, touch the point where you wish to insertit, and 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 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.
Formany languages, your phone lets you spell out words by sliding a finger tip acrossthe keyboard. As you
move between keys, your movements are traced by a blue trail acrossthe keyboard and the word you have
spelt out appears in the middle of the stripabove the keyboard. To end a word and insert a space, lift your
finger. The phone automatically inserts spaces between words.
To change the language on your keyboard, touchApps>Settings>Language & input and
select another option from Keyboard & in put methods.
Note: The keyboard options available willchange 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 installan additional keyboard dictionary. Under Keybo ard & input methods, touch GoogleKeyboard>Dictionary>Add- on dictionaries>a listed dictionaryoption.