Reference Manual Version 1
Contents Contents Overview..............................................7 Help and support .................................7 Use the user guide in your phone ........7 Care of your phone ..............................8 Keys and parts.....................................9 Use the calendar................................33 Modify the home screen ....................34 Write text ...........................................37 Display indicators ..............................
Contents 3 Contact your most important people quickly ..........................................56 Add a picture for a contact .................56 Set a ringing tone for a specific contact..........................................56 Send your contact information using My Card ........................................57 Create a contact group ......................57 Send a message to a group of people .....................................................57 Copy contacts from the SIM card to your phone.......
Contents Save location information to your pictures and videos.......................87 Picture and video tips ........................87 Record a video ..................................88 Send a picture....................................88 About Photos .....................................89 View pictures and videos ...................89 Edit the pictures you have taken ........90 Video editor .......................................90 Print a picture you have taken............
Contents 5 Product and safety information .. 134 Index .............................................. 141 © 2011 Vertu. All rights reserved.
Safety Safety Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. For further information, read the complete user guide. 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.
Introduction 7 Introduction Overview This user guide is intended to provide you with full details on how to use the prominent features on your Vertu Constellation. When you set up the phone, it is recommended that you register, because you then have access to the full range of Vertu's personalised services, and to the full range of home screens, including Vertu Select and Vertu City Brief. The pictures used in this user guide are provided for illustration purposes only.
Introduction Open the user guide from an application Select Options > User guide. This is not available for every application. Search the user guide When the user guide is open, select Options > Search, and enter a letter or a word in the search field. Switch between the user guide and an application Press and hold the menu key to display the list of open applications (including the user guide), swipe left or right, and select the desired application.
Introduction 9 • Only use a soft, clean cloth to clean your Vertu Constellation. Do not use chemicals, detergents, abrasive substances, or any liquids. Use a cotton swab to clean the camera lens. Interference • If interference affects the performance of your Vertu Constellation, move away from the source of the interference. Battery • Your Vertu Constellation has an internal, non-removable battery. Do not attempt to take it out of the phone.
Introduction 2 3 AV connector Ambient light sensor Front 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pillow Display SIM door SIM door hinge Concierge key Lanyard hook Menu key Notification light © 2011 Vertu. All rights reserved.
Introduction 11 Back 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Loudspeaker Volume keys Camera lens Camera flash Micro-USB connector Backplate showing the Vertu serial number Key lock switch Camera key © 2011 Vertu. All rights reserved.
Get started Get started Package contents • Vertu Constellation phone • Leather phone pouch • Wired stereo headset • Wall charger (AC-31) with regional plugs • Vertu Portable Power (DC-15V) • Vertu vehicle charger (DC-7V) • Micro-USB cable x 2 • AV cable • Polishing cloth • User collateral The package contents may vary slightly in accordance with the materials used in your particular phone and with regional regulations.
Get started 13 3 Fully extend the door. 4 The SIM drawer automatically slides part way out of the phone. Remove the SIM drawer. 5 Insert the SIM card, with the contact area facing up (when the phone is looked at from the back), into the exposed recess of the SIM drawer. Align the card with the slanted corners of the recess. 6 Fully re-insert the drawer, and close the door.
Get started Lock or unlock the keys and screen To avoid accidentally making a call, you can lock the keys and screen of your phone. Slide the key lock switch. Tip: Alternatively, you can press the power key, and select Lock screen and keys or Unlock. Set the keys and screen to lock automatically 1 Select Menu > Settings and Phone > Display > Screen/keylock time-out. 2 Define the length of time after which the keys and screen are locked automatically.
Get started 15 2 When the battery is full, disconnect the charger from the phone, and then from the wall outlet. You do not need to charge the battery for a specific length of time. However, if you use the wall charger with a phone that has a low charge, it may take up to two hours for it to charge fully. You can use the phone while it is charging. If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the charging indicator is displayed or before any calls can be made.
Get started Prolong battery life There are steps you can take to reduce the power consumption of your phone. • Always charge the battery fully. • Activate power saving mode. Activate power saving mode Press the power key, and select Activate power saving. To deactivate power saving mode, press the power key, and select Deactivate power saving. Close the applications you are not using Press and hold the menu key, swipe until the desired application is displayed, and select .
Get started 17 Set up your phone About registration Vertu aims to provide you with the very best service possible. To enable us to do this, you are strongly advised to register your Vertu Constellation. Once you do this, you get: • Full access to Vertu’s range of personalised services, including Vertu Concierge and Vertu Technical Support. • Additional home screens, including Vertu Select, that offers content individually tailored to your passions, and Vertu City Brief, that changes as you travel.
Get started Mail setup The final part of setup allows you to create mailboxes from a list of mail service providers, including @vertu.me if you have registered. Select a mail service provider, and enter the requested details. The first mailbox is automatically displayed in the Mail widget on the home screen to the immediate right of the default home screen. This widget gives you quick access to the most recent unread mail. To go to the inbox, select the title bar.
Get started 19 2 3 4 5 Install PC Suite on your PC or Mac. Make sure that PC Suite locates the required content on your PC or Mac. Select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > USB > PC Suite. Transfer the files from PC Suite on your PC or Mac to your Vertu Constellation. You can use a USB connection or Bluetooth. You can also transfer files in the opposite direction when you want to back up the new files that you create on your Vertu Constellation.
Get started You can drag items on the home screen or in the main menu, when you have activated editing mode. Swipe Place a finger on the screen, and steadily slide your finger in the desired direction. For example, when you are viewing a picture, to view the next picture, swipe left. Scroll in a list or menu Place your finger on the screen, slide it quickly up or down the screen, and then lift your finger. The content of the screen scrolls with the speed and direction it had at the moment of release.
Get started 21 Zoom in Place two fingers on an item, such as a picture or web page, and slide your fingers apart. Zoom out Place two fingers on the item, and slide your fingers together. Tip: You can also tap the item twice to zoom in and out from the default zoom setting. Change the volume of a call, song, or video Use the volume keys. You can adjust the volume during a call or when an application is active.
Get started The antenna area is highlighted. Attach a lanyard A lanyard is an accessory that is available separately. Pull out the lanyard hook from the side of the phone using your fingernail, and thread the lanyard through the hook. Headset You can connect a compatible headset or compatible headphones to your phone. © 2011 Vertu. All rights reserved.
Get started 23 Switch the phone on or off Switch on Press and hold the power key until the phone vibrates. Switch off Press and hold the power key. If your phone stops responding Press and hold down the power key for about 8 seconds, until the phone vibrates and switches off. Switch the phone back on if necessary. No content, such as contacts or messages, is deleted. © 2011 Vertu. All rights reserved.
Vertu services Vertu services Vertu City Brief Vertu City Brief is made up of a series of independently written and uniquely sourced guides to more than 200 key cities around the world. It is available in a variety of languages, including English, Italian, German, French, Russian, Japanese, Chinese and Arabic. Vertu City Brief is available on your Vertu Constellation as an additional home screen, once you have registered the phone.
Vertu services 25 Your Concierge experience begins with a personalised call, designed to: • Introduce you to the service. • Understand your needs. • Record your preferences. This makes sure that your relationship with Concierge is a rich and rewarding one, satisfying your needs, and providing you with unique opportunities. Tip: Concierge Live allows you to monitor the progress of your Concierge tasks. Contact Vertu Concierge 1 Press the Concierge key on the left side of your phone.
Vertu services Tip: If you are unable to contact Technical Support using the Concierge key, call +441252867500. For local numbers, go to www.vertu.com. Vertu Fortress Your Vertu Constellation comes with 12 months complimentary use of the Vertu Fortress synchronisation service. This backs up the photos and videos on your phone. The media files are encrypted during transmission using HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure). Data is stored using the 256-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard).
Home screen 27 Home screen Interactive home screen elements About the default home screen The default home screen acts as a gateway to the functions on your Vertu Constellation: • Additional home screens – two to the left of the default view that are dedicated to Vertu Select and Vertu City Brief, and two to the right that provide access to the initial mailbox and the application quick launch widget.
Home screen To access the options relevant to your current screen, select Options. To open the dialler, select Call. Switch between home screens Swipe left or right. indicates your current home screen. Press the dots to return to the default home screen. Switch between open applications You can see which applications and tasks are open in the background, and switch between them. Press and hold the menu key to open the task switcher, swipe left or right, and select the desired application.
Home screen 29 Tip: To close all open applications, select and hold the task switcher, and from the pop-up menu, select Close all. Notifications There are a number of means by which your Vertu Constellation notifies you of missed events. Notification pane — This is displayed when you select the area in the top right hand corner of the screen. It displays events such as available WLANs, missed calls, and new messages.
Home screen Press the menu key to access the main menu, or to return to the home screen from an application. Press and hold the menu key to view which applications are open. There are two context-sensitive soft keys located above the menu key. They display context options relating only to the current screen. Select the relevant soft key to open a menu or perform an action. Tip: above the Menu key indicates the number of home screens, up to a maximum of six.
Home screen 31 • To remove the appointment pop-up, tap the screen again. Switch between analogue and digital display 1 On the default home screen, select the clock. 2 In the Clock panel, tap the image of the clock to toggle the display between digital and analogue format. 3 Select Exit to return to the default home screen, which now shows the clock in the selected format.
Home screen 2 Select Options > Settings > Alarm snooze time, and set the length of time. Tip: You can snooze alarms also by turning your phone face down. Activate turning control for snoozing Select Menu > Settings and Phone > Sensor settings > Silence alarms > On. Select an alarm tone You can select a tone that applies to all alarms. On the default home screen, select the centre of the clock. 1 Select Options > Settings. 2 Select Clock alarm tone and a tone. 3 Select Back > Exit.
Home screen 33 Set a location as the current location Select and hold the location, and from the pop-up menu, select Set as current location. Remove a location Select and hold the location, and from the pop-up menu, select Remove. Automatic time With the Automatic time feature, you do not need to set the time or date manually when you travel to another time zone, provided that the SIM card remains present in the phone.
Home screen 2 Select the calendar to which the entry is to be saved. 3 Select the entry type: • Meeting request (provided that you have synchronised with Mail for Exchange) • Meeting (for important appointments) • Anniversary (for entries that are repeated annually) • To-do note 4 The remainder of the fields are determined by the type of entry specified in the previous step. Complete as required, and select Done. Tip: You can browse your calendar entries in different views.
Home screen 35 3 Select Done. Work with widgets Add a widget to a home screen 1 Move to the customisable home screen to which the widget is to be added. 2 Select Options > Edit Home screen. The + icon above the menu key indicates that Edit mode is active. 3 To add a widget, select the + icon. 4 Select the required widget, which is added to the screen. If there is not enough room, you are asked to remove some existing widgets.
Home screen 4 Select the Shortcuts widget, which is added to the screen. If there is not enough room, you are asked to remove some existing widgets. A single row of four shortcuts appears on the screen. 5 Select the widget and, from the pop-up menu, select Settings. 6 For the required shortcut, select Manage, and define whether the shortcut is to a Application or Bookmark. 7 Select the required application or bookmark. 8 Repeat the previous step to customise further shortcuts.
Home screen 37 2 Select OK. The contact is deleted from the widget, but remains in your contacts list. Write text Enter text using Swype™ The Swype keyboard is displayed by default whenever typed input is required. It is displayed in your country's native text input format, for example, QWERTY, in both portrait and landscape modes. With Swype, you can enter text quickly and easily, using a single, continuous finger movement across the keyboard.
Home screen 7 8 9 Space bar - Swype automatically inserts spaces for you, but you can use this key to insert additional spaces. Enter key - Move the cursor to the next row or text input field. Additional functions are based on the current context. For example, in the web address field of the web browser, it acts as the Go icon. Backspace key - Deletes a character. Change language Press and hold Q, and select the language.
Home screen 39 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Shift and caps lock key - To enter an upper case character when writing in lower case, or vice versa, select the key before entering the character. To activate caps lock mode, select the key twice. Character format key - Switch between numeric and text input formats. Arrow keys - Move the cursor left or right. Space bar - Insert a space. Options key - Cut, copy, or paste text, insert symbols and emoticons, and modify text input settings.
Home screen Enter text with the virtual keypad Use the virtual keypad If you prefer to use the alphanumeric keypad when writing in portrait mode, you can switch from the virtual keyboard to the virtual keypad. 1 Select a text input field. 2 Select > Alphanumeric keypad. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Number keys * - Enter a special character, or when predictive text input mode is activated and the word underlined, cycle through the word candidates. Shift key - Change the character case.
Home screen 41 2 If the next letter is located on the same key, wait until the cursor is displayed or move the cursor forward, and select the key again. Insert a space Select 0. Move the cursor to the next line Quickly select 0 three times. Activate predictive text input with the virtual keypad Predictive text input is not available for all languages. 1 Select > Activate predictive text. 2 To write the desired word, use the keys 2-9. Select each key once for each letter.
Home screen Display indicators General indicators The touchscreen and keys are locked. The phone alerts silently for incoming calls or messages. An alarm is set. You have a missed calendar event. Call indicators Someone has tried to call you. Incoming calls are diverted to another number (network service). Your phone is ready for an internet call. Messaging indicators You have unread messages. If the indicator is blinking, your Inbox folder may be full. You have received new mail.
Home screen 43 A USB cable is connected to your phone. GPS is active. The phone is synchronising. A compatible headset is connected to your phone. A compatible TV-out cable is connected to your phone. A compatible text phone is connected to your phone. Set the notification light to blink for missed calls or messages When the phone notification light blinks, you have missed a call or a message has arrived. Select Menu > Settings and Phone > Notification lights > Notification light.
Home screen When the offline profile is activated, you can still connect to a WLAN to, for example, read your mail or browse the internet. You can also use Bluetooth. Remember to comply with any applicable safety requirements. Search in your phone and on the internet You can search for items, such as messages, pictures, files, music, or videos, that are stored on your phone, and you can also search on the internet. 1 Select Menu > Office > Search.
Personalisation 45 Personalisation Profiles About profiles Select Menu > Settings and Profiles. Your Vertu Constellation has a number of profiles that you can activate and personalise for different events and environments. The most commonly used profiles, General, Silent, and Offline, are shown on the default home screen. You can also add your own profiles. You can personalise each of the profiles in the following ways: • Change the ringtones and message alert tones.
Personalisation 3 Enter a name for the profile. © 2011 Vertu. All rights reserved.
Calls 47 Calls Call a phone number 1 On the home screen, select Call to open the dialler, and enter the phone number. To enter the + character, used for international calls, select * twice. 2 To make the call, press the call key. 3 To end the call, press the end key. Tip: To call a contact, on the home screen, select Call, and start entering the contact's name. Search for a contact You can search for a contact you have saved in the contacts list.
Calls 1 To search for a contact, enter the first letters or characters of the first or second name in the search field. 2 Select the contact. 3 In the contact card, select Voice call. 4 If the contact has more than one phone number, select the desired number. Reject a call When a call arrives, select . To send a message explaining why you cannot answer the call, proceed as below. Send the reject call text message 1 When a call arrives, select Send msg., and edit the message.
Calls 49 Connect the call on hold to the active call Select Options > Transfer. You disconnect yourself from the calls. End an active call Press the end key. End both calls Select Options > End all calls. Make a conference call Your phone supports conference calls between a maximum of six participants, including yourself. Conference calls are a network service. For details, contact your service provider. Video conference calls are not supported. 1 Make a call to the first participant.
Calls Select Menu > Settings and Calling > Speed dialling. Assign a phone number to a number key 1 Select the number key to which you want to assign the phone number. 1 is reserved for the voice mailbox. 2 Select the phone number from your contacts list. Remove or change a phone number assigned to a number key Select and hold the assigned key, and from the pop-up menu, select Remove or Change. Make a call On the home screen, select Call to open the dialler, and select and hold the assigned number key.
Calls 51 Make an internet call to a phone number 1 To open the dialler, on the home screen, select , and enter the number. 2 Select Options > Call > Internet call. Call the last dialled number The call log displays information about the calls you have made and received. This makes it easy to call someone again if they are not answering. Simply access the call log and quickly retrieve the number. In the home screen, select Call to open the dialler, and select .
Calls View your missed calls On the home screen, you can see when you have missed calls. To view the phone number, select Show. The caller's name is displayed if stored in the contacts list. Missed and received calls are logged only if supported by the network, and the phone is switched on and within the network service area. Call back the contact or number Select the contact or number.
Calls 53 Prevent the making or receipt of calls Sometimes you may want to restrict the calls that can be made or received with your phone. With call barring (network service), you can, for example, restrict all outgoing international calls or incoming calls when you are abroad. Select Menu > Settings and Calling > Call barring. To modify the settings, you need the barring password from your service provider. Prevent the making of calls 1 If an internet call service is installed, select Mobile call barring.
Calls 3 Enter the contact name and phone number to which calls are allowed, and select Done. To add a contact from the contacts list to the fixed dialling list, select Add from Contacts and a contact. To send a text message to a SIM contact while the fixed dialling service is active, you need to add the text message centre number to the fixed dialling list. © 2011 Vertu. All rights reserved.
Contacts 55 Contacts About Contacts Select Menu > Contacts. With Contacts, you can save and organise your friends' phone numbers, addresses, and other contact information. Save phone numbers and mail addresses You can save your friends' phone numbers, mail addresses, and other information to your contacts list. Select Menu > Contacts. Add a contact to the contacts list 1 Select Options > New contact. 2 Select a field, and enter the details. Edit contact information 1 Select a contact.
Contacts Save a number or mail address from a received message 1 Select Menu > Messaging. 2 Select Inbox and a message. 3 Select the phone number and Save to Contacts. 4 Select whether you want to create a new contact list entry or update an existing one. Contact your most important people quickly You can set your most important contacts as favourites. Your favourites are at the top of the contacts list, so you can contact them quickly. Select Menu > Contacts.
Contacts 57 Set a ringing tone for a contact 1 Select a contact and Options > Edit. 2 Select the Ringtone field and a ringing tone. Set a ringing tone for a contact group 1 Open the Groups tab. 2 Select and hold the title of a group, and from the pop-up menu, select Ringtone. 3 Select a ringing tone from the list. The ringing tone only applies to the members of the group at the time that the ringing tone is set. Send your contact information using My Card My card is your electronic business card.
Contacts 1 Open the Groups tab. 2 Select and hold a group title, and from the pop-up menu, select Create message. Copy contacts from the SIM card to your phone If you have contacts stored on your SIM card, you can copy them to your phone. You can add more details to contacts that are stored on your phone, such as alternative phone numbers, addresses, or a picture. Select Menu > Contacts. Select Options > SIM numbers > Copy all to phone.
Contacts 59 Log in to Office Communicator Log in where indicated. Your settings are validated, and your Communicator contacts are resynchronised. If you are new to Communicator, select Options > Help. Communicate with a contact 1 Select a contact, and select whether you want to send an instant message or a mail to the contact. 2 Write and send your message. Add a contact 1 From within a conversation, select Options > Invite someone. 2 Enter your search word, and select from the proposed matches.
Messaging Messaging About Messaging Select Menu > Messaging. Messaging requires network support. Tip: To send a message to a known contact, on the default home screen, select , select and hold the contact, and select Send message. You can send and receive various kinds of messages: • Text messages • Audio messages • Multimedia messages that contain pictures and videos • Group messages Send a message Select Menu > Messaging. 1 Select New message.
Messaging 61 1 To search for a contact, enter the first letters or characters of the first or second name in the search field. 2 Select the contact. 3 In the contact card, select Message. 4 If the contact has more than one phone number, select and hold Message, and select the desired number. Send an audio message You can record a sound clip and send it as an audio message. Select Menu > Messaging. 1 Select Options > Create message > Audio message. 2 To record the message, select .
Messaging Save a received multimedia item Select and hold the item, and from the pop-up menu, select Save. The item can be viewed in the corresponding application. For example, to view saved pictures, open Photos. View a conversation You can see the messages you have sent to and received from a particular contact from a single view, and continue the conversation from that view. Select Menu > Messaging. Select Conversations and a contact.
Messaging 63 Change language You can change the phone language and the language in which you write your messages and mails. You can also activate predictive text input. Select Menu > Settings and Phone > Language. Change the phone language Select Phone language. Change the writing language Select Writing language. Activate predictive text input Select Predictive text and the appropriate option. Tip: Swype has its own settings, which you select using Settings > Phone and then Swype.
Mail Mail About Mail Select Menu > Mail. If you are a registered customer, you have been supplied with an @vertu.me mail account. Your Vertu Constellation allows you to configure one of your mail accounts as a Mail for Exchange mailbox. This gives you mobile access to the mail, calendar, contacts, and tasks on the account, with the option to keep content fully synchronised. You are asked during mail setup whether you want your corporate account to be used as your Mail for Exchange mailbox.
Mail 65 For each mailbox that you create, you will need to add a mail widget for it on the customisable home screen of your choice. To open your mailbox quickly, select the widget title bar. Remove a mailbox 1 Select Options > Delete mailbox and the mailbox to remove. 2 When prompted, confirm the removal. 3 If required, remove the mail widget from the home screen. You can view the contents of folders within mailboxes, but this varies depending on the mailbox type.
Mail 6 Select OK once you have read the recommendation about synchronising contacts on one account only. Select the feature or features that you want to synchronise, and select Next. 7 If you want to keep your existing contacts on your phone, select Keep on phone. If you want to delete your existing contacts, select Delete from phone. 8 Once the details have been successfully validated, the mailbox is created.
Mail 67 Open or save an attachment Select the attachment and the appropriate option. If there is more than one attachment, you can save them all at once. Reply to a mail Select Options > Reply. Forward a mail Select Options > Forward. Tip: If there is a web address in a mail and you would like to open the address in the phone browser, select the address. Tip: To open the next or previous mail, use the arrow icons. Send a mail You can write and send mail, and attach files to your mail. Select Menu > Mail.
Mail The procedure below applies if you are adding a mail widget following creation of your initial mailbox. Add a mailbox to a mail widget 1 Add the Vertu mail widget to the required, customisable home screen. 2 Select from the existing mailboxes that you have created, or create a new mailbox. 3 If you selected an existing mailbox, go straight to the next step. If you opted to create a new mailbox, you are taken through the mail wizard and asked to enter the appropriate mail address and password.
Calendar 69 Calendar About the calendar Select Menu > Calendar. With your device calendar, you can do the following: • Keep your schedules organised • Add reminders for anniversaries and other important dates • Keep your to-do list up to date You can have separate calendars for free time and work. Browse your calendar entries in different views You can browse your calendar entries in different views. Select the Calendar shortcut on the default home screen. 1 Select the date.
Calendar 2 Select (Tap to create entry), or if there are existing entries, tap the area below an entry. 3 Fill in the fields. 4 To repeat the calendar entry at regular intervals, select and the time interval. Select Repeat until, and enter the end date. 5 Select Done. Tip: You can also add a calendar entry in the day view. Select and hold the starting time, and drag the arrows to set the duration. Send a meeting request You can create meeting requests, and send them to the participants.
Calendar 71 Remember a birthday You can add reminders for birthdays, anniversaries, and other annual events. The reminders are repeated annually. Select the Calendar shortcut on the default home screen. 1 Select the date. 2 Select (Tap to create entry), or if there are existing entries, tap the area below an entry. 3 Select Meeting > Anniversary as the entry type. 4 Fill in the fields, and select Done. Use separate calendars for work and free time You can have more than one calendar.
Calendar 1 Select (Tap to create entry), or if there are existing entries, tap the area below an entry. 2 Select Add location, and select the location using the Maps application. You can also manually enter the location in the text field. 3 Select Done. © 2011 Vertu. All rights reserved.
Connectivity 73 Connectivity Define how your phone connects to the internet Your phone automatically checks for and connects to an available known network when a network connection is needed. Selection is based on the connection settings, unless there are application-specific settings applied. Select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > Settings. Automatically switch to a known WLAN connection when available Select Switch to WLAN > Known WLANs only.
Connectivity Important: Use encryption to increase the security of your WLAN connection. Using encryption reduces the risk of others accessing your data. Note: Using WLAN may be restricted in some countries. For example, in France, you are only allowed to use WLAN indoors. For more information, contact your local authorities. Connect to a WLAN at home To help save data costs, connect to your home WLAN when you are at home and want to browse the web on your phone.
Connectivity 75 (33 feet) of each other, although the connection may be subject to interference from obstructions such as walls or from other electronic devices. When the phone is locked, only connections to authorised devices are possible. Connect to a wireless headset With a wireless headset you can answer a call even if your phone is not directly at hand, and you can have your hands free, for example, to continue working at your computer during a call. Wireless headsets are available separately.
Connectivity Before remote SIM mode can be activated, your phone and accessory must be paired. Initiate the pairing from the car kit accessory. 1 To activate Bluetooth, select Bluetooth > On. 2 To activate remote SIM mode in your phone, select Remote SIM mode > On. 3 Activate Bluetooth in the car kit accessory. When remote SIM mode is activated, Remote SIM mode is displayed in the home screen.
Connectivity 77 Do not pair with or accept connection requests from an unknown device. This helps to protect your phone from harmful content. USB data cable Copy a picture or other content between your phone and a computer You can use a USB data cable to copy pictures and other content between your phone and a computer. 1 To make sure that Media transfer is set as the USB mode, select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > USB > Media transfer.
Connectivity Tip: When the USB cable is connected, you can change the USB mode in most views. In the top right corner, select . Attach an external memory device Connect a memory stick 1 You need a memory stick with a micro-USB connection. 2 Insert the memory stick into the micro-USB connector on the Vertu Constellation. It appears as an additional drive on your phone screen.
Connectivity 79 Select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > Connection manager. Select and hold the connection, and from the pop-up menu, select Disconnect. In the active data connections view, you can see your current network connections. indicates a packet data connection, and indicates a wireless local area network (WLAN) connection. View details for a connection Select and hold the connection, and from the pop-up menu, select Details.
Internet Internet About the web browser Select Menu > Web. Catch up on the news and visit your favourite websites. You can use your device web browser to view web pages on the internet. To browse the web, you must have an internet access point configured on your device and be connected to a network. Browse the web Select Menu > Web. Tip: If you do not have a flat-rate data plan from your service provider, to save data costs in your phone bill, you can use a WLAN to connect to the internet.
Internet 81 Subscribe to a web feed Using web feeds, also known as RSS feeds or media feeds, you no longer have to visit your favourite websites regularly to find out what is going on. Instead, you can subscribe to web feeds, and get links to the latest content automatically. Select Menu > Web. Web feeds are usually indicated by . Go to a blog or web page that contains a web feed Select > and the desired feed. The web feed is added to the widget catalogue.
Internet and Tip: You can view all your web feeds from the web browser. Select Menu > Web > > Web feeds, and select a feed. Access your company intranet You can use your phone to connect to your company intranet. Select Menu > Office > Intranet. 1 Select Options > Settings. For the relevant settings, contact your system administrator. You must also define a VPN access point. 2 Connect to the intranet.
Social networks 83 Social networks About Social Select Menu > Applications > Social, and sign in to the social networking services that you use. To enhance your social networking experience, get Ovi Social.
Social networks Post your status to social networking services With the Social application, you can post your status update to social networking services. Select Menu > Applications > Social. Write your status update in the text field. Link your online friends to their contact information You can link your online friends' profiles from social networking services to their contact information in your phone.
Social networks 85 Take a picture and upload it 1 Select . 2 Select the option for uploading a picture from the camera. 3 Take a picture. 4 Add a caption and a tag with a comment to a particular section of the picture. Contact a friend from a social networking service When commenting your friend's status is not enough, you can call or send a message to the friend. Select Menu > Applications > Social. 1 Select a friend's profile picture. 2 From the pop-up menu, select View contact info.
Camera Camera About the camera Select Menu > Media > Camera. Tip: To activate the camera, you can also press the camera key. You can use your Vertu Constellation to take pictures or record videos. You can then view or edit the pictures and videos, share them on the internet, or send them to compatible devices. Take a picture Select Menu > Media > Camera. Your phone camera has the full focus feature.
Camera 87 Save location information to your pictures and videos You can set your phone to record the location of a particular picture or video automatically. Select Menu > Media > Camera. Activate the location recording feature Select Options > Settings > Save location info > Yes. It may take several minutes to obtain the coordinates of your location. The availability and quality of GPS signals may be affected by your location, buildings, natural obstacles, and weather conditions.
Camera Record a video Besides taking pictures with your phone, you can also capture your special moments as videos. Press the camera key. 1 To switch from image mode to video mode, if necessary, select . 2 To start recording, press the camera key. A red record icon is displayed. 3 To pause recording, select Pause. If you pause recording and do not press any key within five minutes, the recording stops. To zoom in or out, use the volume keys. 4 To stop recording, press the camera key.
Your pictures and videos 89 Your pictures and videos About Photos Select Menu > Media > Photos. You can watch the videos you have recorded, or browse through the pictures you have taken. You can also view the pictures and videos on a compatible TV. To manage your media files more effectively, add tags to the files, or organise them into albums. View pictures and videos Select Menu > Media > Photos. Browse pictures Swipe up or down. View a picture Select the picture.
Your pictures and videos Switch the view and a view. Select Play a video Select a video. Videos are marked with . Pictures and videos can also be sent to you from a compatible phone or device. You can view a received picture or video directly in Photos. Edit the pictures you have taken With Photo editor, you can add effects, text, clip art, or frames to your pictures. Select Menu > Media > Photo editor and a picture. 1 To insert effects, select the desired option from the extended toolbar.
Your pictures and videos 91 4 To activate editing mode, select a video or picture. In editing mode, you can cut the length of the video or define how long a picture is displayed. 5 Select the sounds to play in the background. 6 To add text or subtitles to your movie, select Add text. 7 Save your movie. Create a slideshow The Video Editor application contains templates for different occasions. You can use them to create slideshows of events, such as anniversaries or parties.
Videos and TV Videos and TV Videos About Videos With the Videos application, you can watch videos on your device. Using a packet data access point to download a video may involve the transmission of large amounts of data through your service provider's network. For information about data transmission charges, contact your service provider. Play a video Select Menu > Media > Videos. Select the video. Use the video player controls Tap the screen.
Music and audio 93 Music and audio Music player About the music player Select Menu > Media > Music player. You can listen to music and podcasts while on the move. Warning: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Play music Select Menu > Media > Music player. 1 Select Options and the desired view. You can browse songs by song or album. In the album view, to browse the album covers, turn your device so it is horizontal, and swipe left or right.
Music and audio Create a playlist If you want to listen to different music for different moods, you can sort your music into playlists, thus creating selections of songs to play in a specific order. Select Menu > Media > Music player. 1 2 3 4 Select Options > Playlists. Select Options > New playlist. Enter a name for the playlist, and select OK. Select the songs to add to the playlist, in the order you want them to play.
Music and audio 95 1 Use a compatible USB data cable to connect your phone to your computer. 2 On your phone, select the notification area in the top right corner, and select > USB > Mass storage. 3 On your computer, use your computer's file browser to locate the folder showing the files on your phone. 4 Copy the music files from your computer to the folder within your Vertu Constellation called Music.
Music and audio FM radio About FM radio Select Menu > Media > Radio. You can listen to FM radio stations using your device - just plug in a headset, and select a station! Find and save radio stations Search for your favourite radio stations, and save them, so you can easily listen to them later. Select Menu > Media > Radio. From the toolbar, select > . To find radio stations, you can use the automatic scanning, or you can set a frequency manually.
Music and audio 97 Listen to a saved station > From the toolbar, select , and select a station from the list. Go to the next or previous saved station Swipe right or left. Alternatively, select or Scan for another available station Swipe up or down. Alternatively, select and hold . or . Listen to the radio using the loudspeaker Select Options > Activate loudspeaker. You still need to have a headset attached. You can make or answer a call while listening to the radio.
Maps Maps Maps overview Select Menu > Maps. Welcome to Maps. Maps shows you what is nearby, helps you plan your route, and guides you where you want to go. • Find cities, streets, and services. • Find your way with turn-by-turn directions. • Synchronise your favourite locations and routes between your phone and the Ovi Maps web service. • Check weather forecasts and other local information, if available.
Maps 99 If you search for or browse to a location, and view details about the location using a service, such as Weather, the information for the location you are currently viewing is displayed. To return to viewing your current location, or to view information for your current location, select . Zoom in or out Select + or -. Tip: To zoom, you can also place two fingers on the map, and slide your fingers apart to zoom in or together to zoom out. Not all phones support this feature.
Maps Change the look of the map View the map in different modes, to easily identify where you are. Select Menu > Maps and Map. Select and from the following: Map view — In the standard map view, details such as location names or motorway numbers are easy to read. Satellite view — For a detailed view, use satellite images. Terrain view — View at a glance the ground type, for example, when you are travelling off-road. 3D view — For a more realistic view, change the perspective of the map.
Maps 101 Use the compass When the compass is activated, both the arrow of the compass and the map rotate automatically in the direction to which the top of your phone is pointing. Select Menu > Maps and Map. Activate the compass Select . Deactivate the compass Select again. The map is oriented north. The compass is active when it is green. If the compass needs calibration, the compass is red. Calibrate the compass Turn the phone around until it beeps or vibrates. The compass has limited accuracy.
Maps To avoid network service costs, you can disable A-GPS, WLAN, and network (cell ID) based positioning in your device positioning settings, but calculating your location may take much longer. For more information about positioning settings, see the user guide of your device. The availability and quality of GPS signals may be affected by your location, satellite positions, buildings, natural obstacles, weather conditions, and adjustments to GPS satellites made by the United States government.
Maps 103 If you have maps of the searched area stored on your device, to avoid data transfer costs, you can also get search results without an active internet connection, but the search results may be limited. View location details Find more information about a specific location or place, such as a hotel or restaurant, if available. Select Menu > Maps and Map > Search. The available options may vary by region. To view all the available place details, you need an active internet connection.
Maps 5 Select Add new route point and the appropriate option. 6 Select Show route > Options > Save route. View a saved place In the main view, select Favourites > Places, the place, and Show on map. View a saved route In the main view, select Favourites > Routes and the route. View and organise places or routes Use your Favourites to quickly access the places and routes you have saved. Group the places and routes into a collection, for example, when planning a trip. Select Menu > Maps and Favourites.
Maps 105 2 Select Share > Share via SMS or Share via Email. A mail or text message containing a link to the location on the map is sent to the recipient. Opening the link requires an active internet connection. Synchronise your Favourites Plan a trip on your computer at the Ovi Maps website, synchronise the saved places and routes with your phone, and access the plan on the go.
Maps Repeat the voice guidance for car navigation In the navigation view, select Options > Repeat. Change the volume of the voice guidance for car navigation In the navigation view, select Options > Volume. Drive to your destination When you need turn-by-turn directions while driving, Maps helps you get to your destination. Select Menu > Maps and Drive. Drive to a destination Select Set destination and the appropriate option. Drive to your home Select Drive home.
Maps 107 Navigation view 1 2 3 Route Your location and direction Information bar (speed, distance, time) Get traffic and safety information Enhance your driving experience with real-time information about traffic events, lane assistance, and speed limit warnings, if available for your country or region. Select Menu > Maps and Drive. View traffic events on the map During drive navigation, select Options > Traffic info. The events are displayed as triangles and lines.
Maps Walk to a destination Select Set destination and the appropriate option. Walk to your home Select Walk home. You can start walking without a set destination. By default, the map is oriented to north. Rotate the map to your walking direction Select . To rotate the map back to north, select . When you select Drive home or Walk home for the first time, you are prompted to define your home location. Change your home location 1 In the main view, select . 2 Select Navigation > Home Location > Redefine.
Maps 109 View the route on the map Select Show route. Navigate to the destination Select Show route > Options > Start driving or Start walking. The route settings affect the navigation guidance and the way the route is displayed on the map. Change the settings for a route 1 In the route planner view, open the Settings tab. To get to the route planner view from the navigation view, select Options > Route points or Route points list. 2 Set the transportation mode to Drive or Walk.
Maps To give feedback, you need to have an active internet connection. After you have sent your feedback for the current version of Maps, the option is no longer available. © 2011 Vertu. All rights reserved.
Office 111 Office Quickoffice About Quickoffice Select Menu > Office > Quickoffice. Quickoffice consists of the following: • Quickword for viewing Microsoft Word documents • Quicksheet for viewing Microsoft Excel worksheets • Quickpoint for viewing Microsoft PowerPoint presentations Not all file formats or features are supported. To buy the editor version of Quickoffice, select Updates and upgrades.
Office 2 Select a function, such as add or subtract. 3 Enter the second number of the calculation. 4 Select =. Save or retrieve the result of a calculation Select Options > Memory > Save or Recall. Write notes About Notes Select Menu > Office > Notes. You can write notes, such as meeting memos, and save received plain text files (TXT files) to the Notes application. Make a shopping list Shopping lists on paper are easy to lose.
Office 113 Open or create zip files You can open and extract files from zip files. You can also create new zip files, to store and compress files. Select Menu > Office > Zip. © 2011 Vertu. All rights reserved.
Phone management Phone management Keep your phone software and applications up to date About phone software and application updates With phone software updates and application updates, you can get new features and enhanced functions for your phone. Updating the software may also improve your phone performance. It is recommended that you back up your personal data before updating your phone software.
Phone management 115 2 To set your phone to automatically check for application updates, select Options > Settings > Auto-check for updates. 3 To install the available application updates, select which updates to install, and select . Vertu Fortress Set up and use Vertu Fortress on your phone Vertu Fortress allows you to upload photos and videos from your Vertu Constellation to the Vertu Fortress cloud-based server.
Phone management 2 Select Vertu Fortress. 3 Select the category of media files to view (photos or videos). Tip: You can rename or delete files of any type, and rotate any photos. Set up and use Vertu Fortress on your PC Vertu Fortress allows you to transfer photos and videos between your Windows PC and the Vertu Fortress cloud-based server. Install Vertu Fortress 1 Sign in to your @vertu.me account at www.vertu.me. 2 Select Vertu Fortress, followed by Download Windows client.
Phone management 117 View the contents of a folder Select the folder. Organise files You can delete, move, copy, or create new files and folders. If you need to backup or upload files, organising them into their own folders eases the transfer. Select Menu > Office > File mgr.. Create a new folder In the folder where you want to create a sub-folder, select Options > New folder. Copy or move a file to a folder Select and hold the file, and from the pop-up menu, select the appropriate option.
Phone management Copy content you want to keep to the mass memory or to a compatible computer. Tip: If expired trial or demo applications are installed, remove them. Manage applications About Application manager Select Menu > Settings and Application manager. You can view details of installed applications, remove applications, and define installation settings. You can install the following types of applications: • Java™ ME applications that have the .jad or .
Phone management 119 With the Sync application, you can synchronise your contacts, notes, and other content between your device and a remote server. After the synchronisation, you have a backup of your important data on the server. Synchronise content between your phone and a remote server You can have your calendar, notes, and other content backed up and available, whether you are working from your computer or from your mobile phone.
Phone management Protect your phone Set your device to lock automatically You can protect your Vertu Constellation against unauthorised use. To do this, you need to define a lock code, and set your device to lock itself automatically when you are not using it. Lock your device manually On the home screen, press the power key briefly, select Lock phone, and enter the lock code. Unlock your device Slide the key lock switch, enter the lock code, and select OK.
Accessories 121 Accessories Charge the battery The wall charger supplied with your Vertu phone should be appropriate for your region. However, you should always check that the electrical rating of the AC outlet is appropriate for the charger before you attempt to plug it in. The battery for your Vertu phone requires charging at regular intervals. The battery does not have to be completely discharged before you can charge it. 1 Connect the charger cable to the micro-USB connector of your Vertu phone.
Accessories • • Vertu Portable Power. Vertu vehicle charger. About Vertu Portable Power DC-15V Vertu Portable Power allows you to charge the batteries in two compatible devices simultaneously when you have no access to an external power source. You can do the following either separately or simultaneously: • Charge your Vertu phone using the integrated USB cable (up to one full charge).
Accessories 123 Use Vertu Portable Power to charge your Vertu phone 1 To switch on your Vertu Portable Power, press and hold down the power button until the charging indicator lights are illuminated. 2 Release the integrated USB cable using the cable management lever. 3 Connect the USB cable to the micro-USB connector on the Vertu phone. 4 When charging is complete, disconnect the phone from the pack and re-house the cable.
Accessories The green indicator light illuminates to show that the charger is connected to the power outlet. A confirmation message is displayed if your Vertu phone is switched on. Some cigarette lighter sockets are only powered when the vehicle ignition is switched on. The vibrating alert is disabled while the charger is connected to your Vertu phone. 3 When the battery is fully charged, the battery charge indicator stops animating.
Accessories 125 When a mode is selected, it is shown as Active. When Mass storage mode is selected, you are not able to see or run applications that you have installed on the internal memory card. Wired stereo headset Your Vertu Constellation is supplied with a wired stereo headset, which includes a microphone. Connect this to the AV connector of your phone. All the volume and music controls, and call handling functions, are contained within your Vertu Constellation.
Accessories Turn the phone lights on when connected to an accessory Select the accessory and Lights > On. The available options may vary. © 2011 Vertu. All rights reserved.
Troubleshooting 127 Troubleshooting If your phone stops responding Press and hold down the power key for about 8 seconds, until the phone vibrates and switches off. Switch the phone back on if necessary. No content, such as contacts or messages, is deleted. Restore original settings If your phone is not working properly, you can reset some settings to their original values. 1 End all active calls and connections. 2 Select Menu > Settings and Phone > Phone management > Factory settings > Restore.
Troubleshooting A contact appears twice in the contacts list Q: I have a contact twice in my contacts list. How can I remove the extra contact? A: You can merge two contacts into one. Select Options > Merge contacts, select the contacts to merge, and select Merge. Unreadable characters while browsing the web If unreadable characters are displayed, select Menu > Web and > > Page > Default encoding and the correct encoding for the character set of the language.
Troubleshooting 129 3 Fully extend the door. 4 The SIM drawer automatically slides part way out of the phone. Remove the SIM drawer. 5 Pull out the compliance label from the SIM drawer recess. Write down any required information and keep it in a safe place. Tip: You might want to pull the label out after first inserting a pin in the hole at the front of the label. Unlike the SIM drawer, the label is not meant to be completely removed.
Troubleshooting Tip: When re-inserting the SIM card, ensure that the contact area is facing up, when the phone is looked at from the back. Align the card with the slanted corners of the recess 7 Fully re-insert the drawer, and close the door. © 2011 Vertu. All rights reserved.
Specifications 131 Specifications Dimensions • Volume: 73 cm3 • Weight: 164-199 g • Length: 118.9 mm • Width: 54.5 mm • Thickness: 12.2 mm Power management • Rechargeable 1200 mAh Li-ion internal battery Operation times are dependent on the SIM card, network settings, and usage. Connectivity • Quadband GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz • WCDMA Bands I, II, IV, V, VIII • HSDPA 10.2 Mb/s, HSUPA 2Mb/s • WLAN 802.11 b/g inc WAPI for PRC • Micro-USB connector • 3.
Specifications • • • • • • • J2ME MIDP 2.0 support Navigation with pre-loaded world maps Audio/Video player FM & Internet radio Dual Time Zone location-aware automatic clock Photo and Video editors Swype predictive text input Accessories • Leather phone pouch • V Collection Wired Stereo Headset • Wall charger (AC-31) with regional plugs • Vertu vehicle charger (DC-7V) • Vertu Portable Power (DC-15V) • Micro-USB cable x 2 • Quick Start guide • Polishing cloth • Authenticity card © 2011 Vertu.
Protect the environment 133 Protect the environment Save energy You do not need to charge your battery so often if you do the following: • Close applications and data connections, such as your WLAN or Bluetooth connection, when not in use. • Deactivate unnecessary sounds. Recycle Vertu complies with European Community requirements for the recycling of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
Product and safety information Product and safety information DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby, Vertu declares that this RM-681V product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at http:// www.vertu.com. © 2011 Vertu. All rights reserved. Vertu and the V logo are registered trademarks or trademarks.
Product and safety information 135 operation.This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canada ICES-003.Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Vertu could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Note: Vertu is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorised modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void your authority to operate the equipment.
Product and safety information Other transfer methods may not transfer the licences which need to be restored with the content for you to be able to continue the use of OMA DRM-protected content after the device memory is formatted. You may also need to restore the licences if the files on your device become corrupted. If your device has WMDRM-protected content, both the licences and the content are lost if the device memory is formatted.
Product and safety information 137 • • 3 4 5 6 7 Insert a SIM card. Remove call restrictions you have activated for your device, such as call barring, fixed dialling, or closed user group. • Ensure your device is not in an offline or flight profile. • If the device screen and keys are locked, unlock them. To clear the display, press the menu key as many times as needed. Select Call. Enter the official emergency number for your present location. Select .
Product and safety information Operating environment This device meets RF exposure guidelines in the normal use position at the ear or at least 1.5 centimetres (5/8 inch) away from the body. Any carry case, belt clip, or holder for body-worn operation should not contain metal and should position the device the above-stated distance from your body. To send data files or messages requires a quality connection to the network. Data files or messages may be delayed until such a connection is available.
Product and safety information 139 Vertu provides this Limited Warranty to you who have purchased the Vertu Product(s) included in the sales package.
Product and safety information 5. This Limited Warranty is not enforceable if the Product(s) has been opened, modified or repaired by anyone other than an authorised service centre, if it is repaired using unauthorised spare parts, or if the serial number(s) of the Product(s), the mobile accessory date code, or the IMEI number, has been removed, erased, defaced, altered or are illegible in any way. This shall be determined by the sole discretion of Vertu. 6.
Index A alarm clock........................................31 alarms...............................................31 alarm tone....................................32 anniversary entries............................71 antennas...........................................21 applications.......................28, 114, 118 audio messages..........................60, 61 B backing up content............................78 barring calls.......................................53 battery charging..................
D J Dashboard.........................................25 data connections...............................78 Bluetooth......................................74 dictionary.........................................112 diverting calls.....................................52 DRM (digital rights management). .....95 Java applications.............................118 E e-mail See mail environmental tips...........................133 external memory................................
downloading maps.....................100 driving routes..............................106 Favourites...................................104 feedback.....................................109 finding locations.........................102 location details...........................103 navigating...........................106, 107 organising places.......................104 organising routes........................104 planning routes...........................108 positioning..................................
personalising................................45 Q Quickoffice......................................111 QWERTY...........................................38 R radio............................................96, 97 RDS (radio data system)..............96, 97 rebooting...................................23, 127 recording calls.............................................51 sounds.........................................95 videos...........................................88 recycling.........................
phone software...........................114 USB charging..............................14, 15 USB connection...................77, 78, 124 user guide...........................................7 V Vertu City Brief..................................24 Vertu Concierge..........................24, 25 Vertu Fortress....................26, 115, 116 Vertu Select.......................................24 videos...............................................92 copying.................................
