Vertu Constellation V User manual

C O N S T E L L AT I O N V
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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 8
Back, home and recent apps 9
Antenna locations 10
Headset 10
Change the volume 11
Getting started 12
Insert the SIM card 12
Charge the phone 13
Switch the phone on or off 14
Touch screen actions 15
Start-up process 16
Use your phone when it is locked 17
Explore 18
About the home screen 18
Status and notification bar 18
Status and notification icons 19
Clock widget 20
Add widgets to the home screen 20
Favourites tray 20
Aeroplane mode 21
Apps 22
About apps 22
Recommended apps 22
Apps precautionary advice 22
Baidu App Search 22
Manage and restore apps 23
Close apps 23
Uninstall apps 23
Vertu Services 24
About Vertu Services 24
Text entry 25
Keyboard entry 25
Chinese text entry 25
Predictive text 25
Dictionaries 26
Change the keyboard language 26
Calls 27
About calls 27
Make and answer calls 27
Call the last number dialled 28
Quickly call your favourites 28
Listen to your voicemail 28
Divert calls to another number 29
Make a conference call 29
Contacts 30
About contacts 30
Call, text or email contacts 30
Add contacts 31
Join contacts 31
Edit or delete a contact 31
Save a number from a call or message 31
Mark contacts as favourites 32
Personalise contacts 32
Transfer contacts 32
Messaging and email 33
About messaging 33
Send and read messages 33
Send a message to a group 33
Manage messages 34
Corporate email setup 34
Personal email setup 34
Music 35
About music 35
Get music 35
Set up music 35
Play music 36
Maps and navigation 38
AutoNavi™ Maps 38
Personalising your phone 39
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Widgets 39
Shortcuts 39
Ringtones 39
Wallpapers 40
Assign sounds to actions 40
Display settings 40
Auto-rotate 41
Screen lock 41
Date and time settings 41
Language and region settings 41
Social networks 42
Add an account 42
Delete an account 42
Synchronise contacts 42
Managing accounts 43
Configure sync options 43
Add and delete accounts 43
Browser 44
About the web browser 44
Browse the web 44
Connect to the internet 45
Add a bookmark 45
Widget feeds 45
Privacy and security 45
Downloads 46
Camera 47
About camera 47
Take and share photos 47
Camera settings 49
Record and share a video 49
Video settings 50
Gallery 51
About gallery 51
View and edit photos and videos 51
Share photos and videos 51
View an album 51
Create a folder 52
Assign contact images and wallpaper 52
Take a screen shot 52
Office tools 53
Clock 53
Calculator 53
Calendar 53
Connectivity 55
WLAN 55
Bluetooth 55
Set your phone to sync with your
computer 56
Copy between the phone and a PC 57
Tethering and portable hotspot 57
NFC 58
Phone management 59
System update 59
Free up phone memory 59
Optimise data usage 59
Data roaming settings 60
Back up and restore your phone 60
Set your phone to lock automatically 60
Change your PIN code 60
Access codes 60
Master reset 61
Tips and tricks 62
General tips 62
Extend battery life 63
FAQs 64
Questions 64
How can I extend the battery life of my
phone? 64
How can I reduce my data costs,
especially when abroad? 65
How do I transfer music from my
computer to my phone? 66
How do I setup an email account on my
phone? 66
How do I transfer contacts to my phone? 66
How do I transfer photos from my phone
to my computer? 66
How do I set my music as ringtone? 67
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How do I change the font size on my
phone? 67
How do I check if I have the latest
software updates on my phone? 67
Why have I got no connectivity? 67
Why is my internal storage less than
advertised? 67
How do I protect my phone from
unauthorised use? 67
How do I find the IMEI number of my
phone? 68
How can I clear the log of my calls or the
list of people I have contacted
frequently? 68
Why does my phone get warm? 68
How do I know how much storage I have
on my phone? 68
How do I set a photo as my wallpaper? 68
Accessories 69
Battery charger 69
Data cable 69
Wired stereo headset 70
Specifications 71
Specifications 71
Care of your phone 74
General care 74
Embroidery 74
Exotic leathers 75
Leather 75
Non-precious metals 75
Precious metals 76
Precious stones 76
Sapphire and ceramics 76
Safety and warranty 77
Safety text 77
Additional care and maintenance 81
Manufacturer's Limited Warranty 82
Software application notices for the
phone 85
Environmental 87
Export and controls 89
Copyright and trademark notices 89
SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) notice -
RM-851V 89
Declaration of Conformity 91
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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 access the exclusive privileges and benefits such as Vertu Life 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 Constellation V.
Help and support
To find out more about using your phone:
lContact Vertu Customer Service by either pressing the Vertu key or through the Vertu Certainty app.
lRefer 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.
lUse 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 hospitals or near medical
equipment, fuel, chemicals, or blasting areas. Obey all instructions in restricted
areas.
Road safety comes first
Obey all local laws. Always keep your hands free to operate the vehicle while
driving. Your first consideration while driving should be road safety.
Interference
All wireless devices may be susceptible to interference, which could affect
performance.
Qualified service
Only qualified personnel may install or repair this product.
Keep your device dry
Your device is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Protect your hearing
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.
Safety
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Your phone
Package contents
lConstellation V phone
lLeather phone slip case
lTwo wall chargers (AC-31), each with a Chinese-style plug
lTwo microUSB cables 1200mm (CA-209DV)
lMicroUSB cable 250mm (CA-210DV)
lWired stereo headset
lPolishing cloth
lSIM-eject tool
lCollateral pack, including Quick Start Guide, Warranty Booklet, Authenticity Card and Website
Information Card
The package contents may vary slightly in accordance with the materials used in your particular phone and
with regional regulations.
Your phone
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Features and keys
Front
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Earpiece speaker
2
Front camera
3
Vertu key
4
SIM drawer
5
Ambient light sensor
6
Notification light
7
Navigation icons: Back, Home, and Recent apps
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Microphone
Back
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2
3
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1
LED flash
2
Volume up key
3
Volume down key
4
Power key/screen lock
5
Noise-cancelling microphone
6
Loudspeaker
7
Main camera
Your phone
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Top
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2
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MicroUSB connector
2
Headset connector
Back, home and recent apps
Three icons on 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
2
Home
3
Recent apps
Touch Back to go back to 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 quality and may reduce battery life due to higher power levels during operation.
Headset
Use the headset provided to connect to your phone. Alternatively, you can connect any compatible
headsets.
Your phone
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