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Contents Contents Introduction Your Aster phone Help and support Safety Safety Your phone Package contents Features and keys Antenna locations Headset Change the volume Getting started Insert the SIM card Charge the phone Switch the phone on or off Touch screen actions Start-up process Use your phone when it is locked Explore About the home screen Status and notification bar Status and notification icons Clock widget Back, home and recent apps Add widgets to the home screen Favourites tray Aeroplane mode V
Contents Maps and navigation Google Maps™ Google Maps™ with Navigation beta Personalising your phone Widgets Shortcuts Ringtones Wallpapers Assign sounds to actions Display settings Auto-rotate Screen lock Date and time settings Language and region settings Social networks Add an account Delete an account Synchronise contacts Managing accounts Configure sync options Add and delete accounts Backup and restore accounts Browser About the web browser Browse the web Connect to the internet Add a bookmark Widget
Contents How do I transfer music from my computer to my phone? 67 How can I listen to my iTunes music library on my phone? 67 How do I setup an email account on my phone? 68 How do I transfer contacts to my phone?68 How do I set my music as ringtone? 69 How do I change the font size on my phone? 69 How do I check if I have the latest software updates on my phone? 69 Why have I got no connectivity? 69 Why is my internal storage less than advertised? 70 How do I protect my phone from unauthorised use? 70 How
Introduction Introduction Your Aster phone This user guide is intended to provide you with details on how to use the prominent features on your Aster. To access the exclusive privileges and benefits such as Vertu Life, Vertu Concierge, and Vertu Certainty, you must register your phone. The pictures used in this user guide are provided for illustration purposes only. They may differ from the exact appearance of your Aster.
Safety 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.
Your phone Your phone Package contents l Aster phone l Wall charger (AC-32V) with regional plugs l MicroUSB cable 1200 mm (CA-225DV) l V Collection Wired Headset, Type WH-4V/WH-5V l Polishing cloth l NanoSIM to microSIM adapter l Collateral pack, including Quick Start Guide, and Authenticity Card The package contents may vary slightly in accordance with the materials used in your particular phone and with regional regulations.
Your phone Back LED flash MicroUSB connector Vertu key Power key/screen lock Noise-cancelling microphone Main camera Back cover 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. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.
Your phone Headset Use the headset provided to connect to your phone. Alternatively, you can connect any compatible headsets. Change the volume Press the volume keys to change the volume of your ringtone or adjust the volume during a call. The Dolby Sound interface appears, use it to adjust the volume and settings on your phone. Touch to open Dolby sound quick options. Touch to open volume settings panel to customize music, ringtones, notifications, and alarms.
Getting started Getting started Insert the SIM card Your Aster phone is equipped to work with a microSIM card. If you are currently using a nanoSIM card, please use the adapter included in the sales pack. ! Important: Use of a nanoSIM card without the adapter may damage the card or your phone and may corrupt data stored on the card. To avoid damaging the SIM card or your phone, follow these steps carefully: 1. Press and slide the back plate cover to open. 2.
Getting started 3. Finally, close the SIM door and lock into place (pictured). Then close the back cover and slide back. 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 full charge. Connect the supplied USB data cable into the charging port on the side of the phone. Then connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your Vertu mains charger.
Getting started Note: l You can use the phone while it is charging. l If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the charging indicator is displayed or before you can make any calls. l The phone cannot be activated using the Vertu Wireless Powerpack. Other ways to charge the battery You can also charge your phone by connecting it to your computer using the USB cable, or by placing it on the optional Vertu Wireless Charging Stand.
Getting started Touch screen actions ! Important: Avoid scratching the touch screen. Never use a pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the touch screen. Touch To select an item on the screen, touch it. Touch and hold To select an item and the actions associated with it, touch and hold. Drag Touch and hold the item, and then slide your finger across the screen. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.
Getting started Flick Scroll quickly between views or through lists. Pinch or double-touch Place two fingers on an item, such as a photo or web page, and then slide your fingers apart to zoom in or together to zoom out. Or, simply double touch the item to zoom in or out. Start-up process 1 Google™ registration If you do not already have a Google account, you will be prompted to create one during the registration process.
Getting started 3 Recommended apps For more on the apps that Vertu recommend, see "Recommended apps" on page 20. 4 Transfer contacts Transfer contacts to your phone with your Gmail™ account or your SIM card. For information on transferring contacts, see "Transfer contacts" on page 32. Use your phone when it is locked To unlock the screen, press the Power key and then touch and drag to . You can lock the screen either by pressing the Power key or by simply leaving the screen to time out.
Explore Explore About the home screen The home screen acts as a gateway to the functions on your phone while also providing you with all the latest information: 1 1 Status and notification bar 2 Widget 3 Apps menu 2 4 Favourites tray 5 Back, Home and Recent Apps 3 4 5 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.
Explore Status and notification icons G Network (full signal) New Gmail No network Wi-Fi connected GPRS data connection Wi-Fi available Warning Bluetooth™ connected + (fastest data) Bluetooth connected to an aptX® compatible accessory Battery (full charge) GPS (location found) Battery (charging) GPS (searching) Battery (empty) USB connected Active call Downloading Missed call Uploading New voicemail Preparing SD card Calendar reminder Background data sync New SMS Alarm set New M
Explore Clock widget The clock widget on the home screen displays the following information: l Analogue clock with 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 displays both the local time and the time at your home location. To set an alarm, touch the centre of the clock.
Explore To see the widget menu options, open the widget and touch . To resize certain widgets, such as Calendar, touch and hold the widget and then release it. The widget is then highlighted and you can drag it to the size required. Note: Downloaded apps from Google Play may automatically download other associated widgets. To check your widgets, touch and hold the home screen and then touch WIDGETS. Favourites tray The favourites tray appears at the bottom of the home screen.
Apps Apps About apps Your Aster gives you access to a wide range of useful apps. To access your apps, touch Apps from the home screen. Flick left or right to see all your apps. To close the apps screen, touch Home . To view your most recently used apps, touch Recent apps . Recommended apps > > Recommended apps provides you with a single, trusted destination where you can quickly and simply browse and install the apps you use every day.
Apps Apps precautionary advice To protect your phone from the threat of spyware, phishing, or viruses, it is important that you choose your apps carefully. For Vertu-recommended security apps, see "Recommended apps" on page 20. l Some apps drain your phone of phone memory and battery more than others. If you find that an app is draining your phone, simply uninstall it. For more information, see "Uninstall apps" on page 22. l Before you get Android apps on Google Play, check the ratings and comments.
Apps Uninstall apps To delete an app, touch Apps > Settings > Apps > app name > Uninstall. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.
Vertu Services Vertu Services About Vertu Services 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 Life Enter a world of opportunity with exclusive access to curated experiences and events. These have been selected for you using our expertise and influence.
Vertu Services The second section of the Certainty app is about protecting your data. Here the application shows, in a graphical representation, how much of the internal data storage and how much of your Google Drive™ cloud data storage you are using. There is also a quick link to launch the Google Drive cloud data application.
Text entry Text entry Keyboard entry To open the touch screen keyboard, touch a text entry box. To enter text, touch the letters on the keyboard. The keyboard is displayed in your country's native text input format, for example, QWERTY, in both portrait and landscape modes. Tip: You may find it easier to use the keyboard in landscape mode.
Text entry Gesture typing For many languages, your phone lets you to spell out words by sliding a finger tip across the keyboard. As you move between keys, your movements are traced by a blue trail across the keyboard and the word you have spelt out appears in the middle of the strip above the keyboard. To end a word and insert a space, lift your finger. The phone automatically inserts spaces between words.
Calls Calls About calls > > 1 Recent calls 2 Calls 3 Options menu 2 3 1 Make and answer calls To make a call: 1. Touch Apps > 2. To make the call, touch Phone > dial pad and enter the phone number on the dial pad. . Note: To enter the + character, used for international calls, touch and hold 0. 3. To end the call, touch . Tip: To voice dial a contact from the home page, touch name. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.
Calls To answer a call, touch and drag to . l To send an incoming call to your voicemail, touch and drag to l To send an automated text message to the caller, touch appropriate message. l To silence an incoming call, press the Power key or Volume keys. , drag to . , and then select an Call the last number dialled 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.
Calls Divert calls to another number If you cannot answer your calls, you can divert incoming calls to another phone number. From the home screen, touch Phone > > Settings > Call forwarding. Several diverting options, such as Forward when busy and Forward when unanswered can be active at the same time. Note: Call divert is a network service. For details, contact your service provider. Make a conference call To start a conference call: 1. Call the first number. 2. After the call connects, touch . 3.
Contacts Contacts About contacts With contacts, you can save and organise your friends' phone numbers, addresses and other contact information. > > 3 1 Groups 2 2 People 1 3 Favourites 4 Add a contact 5 Options menu 6 Search 4 5 6 Call, text or email contacts > > To call a contact, touch the contact and then touch the phone number. To text a contact, touch the contact and then touch . To email a contact, touch the contact and then touch the email address. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited.
Contacts Add contacts > > > 1. Select an account to back up your contact. Note: If you have not set up an account, like a Google or email account, your contact is only saved to your phone memory. 2. Enter the contact details, and then touch DONE. Tip: Backing up your new contact to an account will also sync it to that account. Join contacts If you have two or more contacts for the same person, maybe a Gmail contact that is also stored on your phone, you can join them. Touch Apps > want to join.
Contacts Mark contacts as favourites You can find and call important contacts more quickly if you mark them as favourites. l To mark a contact as a favourite, touch > > > a contact > . The star changes from white to grey. To remove a contact from your favourites, touch the grey star. l To view the list of your favourites, touch > > . Note: The screen of favourite contacts also includes a list of the people that you have contacted most frequently.
Contacts Then, to import these contacts stored on your SIM card to your Aster, touch Apps > People > > Import/export > Import from SIM card. Note: Transferring contacts with your SIM card may result in some contacts data being lost. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.
Messaging and email Messaging and email About messaging > > You can send and receive various kinds of messages: l Text messages l Multimedia messages that contain photos, videos or audio Send and read messages > > > To send a message: 1. Enter the recipient and then type your message. Touch to Insert smiley or Add subject. Note: To send the message to multiple recipients, add more than one contact in the To field. 2. Touch to send your message.
Messaging and email Manage messages > > To delete a message, touch and hold to select it, and then touch the trash can To change your messaging options, touch Apps > Messaging > at the bottom. > Settings. Corporate email setup From the home screen, touch Apps > Settings > Add account. Select Corporate for work email accounts on Microsoft™ Exchange server. Enter details from your IT administrator. Tip: You need to enter your username and password.
Messaging and email l To manually refresh your mailbox, touch > Refresh. l To view different folders within your mailbox, touch . Personal email setup From the home screen, touch Apps > Settings > Add account. Select Email for your personal email accounts. For account details, contact the account provider. To read and reply to messages on your email accounts, touch © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved. Apps > Email.
Music Music About music > > Google Play Music lets you listen to your current music collection and to buy additional music through Google Play Store. The Music Manager desktop application provides a simple way for you to put your music collection into the cloud, unlocking the potential of the Play Music service. The application scans your computer for music files, including files in your iTunes® library, and makes any discovered tracks and albums available to you in Play Music.
Music To add your music to your Aster phone only To load music on your computer and then load it on your phone, you need the following: l A Microsoft™ Windows™ computer or Apple Macintosh™ computer l A USB data cable Note: When you connect your phone for first time, your computer may prompt you that drivers are being installed. Complete the driver installation before you continue with the following steps. 1.
Music l Go to the music home screen: touch in the top left of the screen. l Add a song to playlist: while the song is playing, touch l Delete a song: in the music library, touch Delete. > Add to playlist > playlist name. next to the song you wish to remove, and then touch Playlists To add a song from the music library to a playlist, touch existing playlist or touch New playlist. and then touch Add to playlist. Choose an Hide the music player Touch Home .
Maps and navigation Maps and navigation Google Maps™ Google Maps is a Google service offering powerful, user-friendly mapping technology and local business information, including business locations, contact information, and driving directions. > > Note: You must enable GPS to use Google Maps. To do this, touch GPS satellites. Apps > > Location access > You can save data from Google Maps to your phone so that a map is available for use offline.
Personalising your phone Personalising your phone Widgets To add widgets to the home screen: 1. Press and hold the home screen, and then select WIDGETS. 2. Touch and hold a widget, and then drag it to one of the home screen panels. To download more widgets, see "Google Play™" on page 20. To customise a widget, touch it to open it, and touch . Shortcuts To add shortcuts to the home screen, touch on the home screen panels.
Personalising your phone Wallpapers To set a new wallpaper for the home screen, touch and hold an empty spot on the home screen, and then touch Wallpapers. Assign sounds to actions l To set sounds for touches on the dial pad, touch touch tones. Apps > l To set volume for ringtones, notifications, media, and alarms, touch Sound > Volumes. l To hear when you lock or unlock the screen, touch lock sounds.
Personalising your phone Screen lock You can make the touchscreen lock when it goes to sleep. This is recommended to protect your phone in case it becomes misplaced or stolen. There are several different lock options. Touch then select the lock type: l Slide: drag to the right to unlock. l Face Unlock: look at your phone to unlock. l Pattern: draw a pattern to unlock. l PIN: enter a PIN code to unlock. l Password: enter a password to unlock.
Social networks Social networks Add an account With the Browser you can keep up to date with your social networking accounts on sites like Facebook™, Twitter™ and Google+™. If you don’t have accounts, go to their websites to set them up. Most social networking accounts offer dedicated apps that can be installed on your Aster from Google Play. To download a social networking app, from the home screen touch Apps > Play Store.
Managing accounts Managing accounts Configure sync options To sync your accounts, from the home screen, touch Sync now. Apps > Settings > a listed account > > To configure your sync options for an account, touch the account and then select the check boxes you want to sync, for example Sync Calendar, Sync Contacts or Sync Gmail. Leave the check box empty for options you do not want to sync. Add and delete accounts To add accounts, from the home screen, touch Apps > Settings > Add account.
Browser Browser About the web browser To browse the web with your Aster, you must have either a cellular or Wi-Fi data connection. > > 1 2 3 4 1 URL bar. 2 Touch a link to select it. Touch and hold for more options. 3 Browser options, such as bookmarks and browser settings. 4 Touch to see a list of previously visited pages. Tip: To zoom in or out, touch the screen twice. Browse the web To browse the web, from the home screen touch To refresh a website, touch Apps > . > Refresh.
Browser Cut, copy and paste text Touch and hold the text to select it. Tabs mark the boundaries of the selected text. Drag these tabs to select the text you want , and then touch icons at the top of the screen to cut, copy or paste your selection. Connect to the internet Your phone uses the cellular mobile phone network (over the air) or a Wi-Fi connection to access the internet. Note: Check your data plan with your service provider.
Browser Downloads To download files in your browser, touch and hold a link or picture, and then touch Save image or Save link. To see the files you have downloaded, from the home screen touch Apps > Downloads. Touch an item to open it. Touch the check box to select an item, and then touch the trash can to delete it. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.
Camera Camera About camera You can use your Aster to take photos or record videos. You can then view or edit the photos and videos, share them on the internet, or send them to compatible devices. > > 1 2 3 1 Touch to show options for settings 2 Capture a photo or video 3 Current photo type. Touch to select another type. Note: The location of the icons will vary depending on the orientation of your phone.
Camera To take a wide panoramic photo, touch > . Move the phone slowly across the scene you want to take. The camera auto-captures multiple shots as you move the camera and joins them together to make one large photo. Share a photo: 1. From the home screen, touch 2. Touch the photo, touch or Apps > Gallery. and then choose how you want to share: by , , , , , . Tip: To share a photo immediately after capture, touch the screen and flick left.
Camera Video settings To see the options, touch the symbol in the top right corner of the screen. Then touch the option you wish to change and slide to a new setting. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.
Gallery Gallery About gallery > > With Gallery you can watch the videos you have recorded or browse through the photos you have taken. To manage your media files more effectively, organise them into albums or folders. View and edit photos and videos > > > photo or video Just touch a photo or video to view it. Tip: To zoom in and out, quickly touch the screen twice. Touch and then select an option: Delete, Slideshow, Edit, Rotate left, Rotate right, Crop, Set picture as, Details or Show on map.
Gallery Create a folder To organise your photos and videos you can create your own folders. 1. Connect your phone to your PC with the USB cable. 2. View your phone’s internal storage on your PC, and then browse to the 'Pictures' folder and create new folders. 3. Drag your photos and videos into the folders. Assign contact images and wallpaper Add a photo for a specific contact, or set your favourite photo as your background image.
Office tools Office tools Clock > > You can use Clock as an alarm clock, a timer, or a stop watch. To view a list your current alarms, touch To add an alarm touch Touch > . To activate an alarm, drag OFF to the right. and then enter alarm details. to change the sound or other settings for an alarm. To change settings that affect all your alarms, touch > Settings. When an alarm sounds, drag minutes.
Office tools To sync your calendar, touch > Calendars to display. Select the check box next to your calendar and touch Calendars to sync > OK. To change your calendar reminder tone, touch > Settings > General settings > Sound. Note: You will need to have added an account for each calendar that is shown. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.
Connectivity Connectivity Important: There may be restrictions on the use of WLANs and Bluetooth technology in some countries. For more information, contact your local authorities. ! Wi-Fi > > > Wi-Fi With Wi-Fi connectivity, you can connect to a Wi-Fi network for a faster internet connection to browse the web or to stream music and videos. To turn on Wi-Fi, touch OFF and drag it to the right. To turn off Wi-Fi, touch ON and drag it to the left.
Connectivity Connect a Bluetooth device To connect with a new Bluetooth device, you need to pair your phone with it. 1. Make sure that the Bluetooth device you are going to pair with is in discoverable mode. For details, see the user guide of the device. 2. Touch > Settings > Bluetooth. 3. Touch OFF and drag it to the right to turn on and scan. If Bluetooth is already on, touch SEARCH FOR DEVICES. 4. Touch a device to connect. You may need to touch OK or to enter the device passkey to connect.
Connectivity To allow apps to use GPS to pinpoint your location, touch GPS satellites. Note: Enabling GPS gives you access to location based services, such as Google Maps™ and Google Maps™ with Navigation beta. Set your phone to sync with your computer Note: When you connect your phone for first time, your computer may prompt you that drivers are being installed. Complete the driver installation. 1. Connect the microUSB cable from your phone's microUSB connector to a USB connection on your computer. 2.
Connectivity Tethering and portable hotspot You can 'tether' your phone to your computer, via a USB cable or a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection, so that the computer can share the phone's internet connection. To read about the tethering options, touch Settings > More... > Tethering & portable hotspot > > Help. NFC Near Field Communication (NFC) allows you to beam information (such as contacts, photos and browser pages) by bringing your phone close to another NFC-capable device (typically back to back).
Phone management Phone management System update If you receive an over-the-air notification of a system update on your phone, you can follow the instructions to download and install the update software or you can opt to dismiss the notification. To check for updates on your phone, touch Apps > Settings > About phone > System updates. Free up phone memory Your photos, videos, and other files are automatically stored in your phone’s internal memory.
Phone management Data roaming settings To change your data roaming settings, from the home screen touch Mobile networks > Data roaming. Apps > Settings > More... > Note: You may incur significant charges if you use data roaming. Check the data roaming conditions with your service provider. Back up and restore your phone To back up your application data, Wi-Fi passwords and other settings to Google servers, touch Apps > Settings > Backup & reset > Back up my data.
Phone management Access codes PIN code (4-8 digits) The PIN code protects your SIM against unauthorised use or is required to access some features. You can set your phone to ask for the PIN code when you switch it on. If you enter the code incorrectly three times in a row, you need to unblock the code with the PUK code. To change your PIN code, see "Change your PIN code" on page 61. PUK or PUK2 code (8 digits) The PUK or PUK2 codes are required to unblock a PIN or PIN2 code.
Tips and tricks Tips and tricks General tips l To quickly view your most recently used apps, touch Recent apps l To see recently dialled numbers, touch l The notification light constantly updates you on the status of your phone. Colour of the light Phone > . . Phone status Steady green Battery full Flashing green Battery charging Steady red Battery low but charging Flashing red Battery low and not charging.
Tips and tricks Extend battery life You can extend the life of the battery by adjusting your phone's settings to manage features that are heavy consumers of battery charge: l Reduce the brightness of your screen or use the automatic brightness option. Touch Settings > Display > Brightness. l To turn off background data transfers, touch the Mobile data power switch to Off. l To turn off the connectivity options for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth™.
FAQs FAQs Questions How can I extend the battery life of my phone? 66 Do I need a Google™ account to use my phone? 66 How can I reduce my data costs, especially when abroad? 66 How do I transfer music from my computer to my phone? 67 How can I listen to my iTunes music library on my phone? 67 How do I setup an email account on my phone? 68 How do I transfer contacts to my phone? 68 How do I set my music as ringtone? 69 How do I change the font size on my phone? 69 How do I check if I have
FAQs How can I extend the battery life of my phone? You can extend the life of the battery by adjusting your phone's settings to manage features that are heavy consumers of battery charge: l Reduce the brightness of your screen or use the automatic brightness option. Touch Settings > Display > Brightness. l Turn off background data transfers. Touch the Mobile data power switch to Off. l Turn off the connectivity options for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth™.
FAQs To set a data usage limit, touch Set mobile data limit and then drag the right side of the red bar up or down. You will be receive a notification when the level set is reached and your mobile data will be automatically turned off. Note: Data usage information is provided to help you manage your usage. The way your service provider measures data may not be the same so check your data charges with your service provider. You can disable data roaming. Touch Home roaming. > > > More...
FAQs Note: The Music Manager application and music purchases from Google Play Store are only available in certain markets. To add your music to the Google Play Music cloud 1. Sign up for your Google Play music library: To get started, sign up for Google Play and download Music Manager. 2. Upload your collection: Sign in to Music Manager and choose where you keep your music. Music Manager then starts uploading automatically. 3.
FAQs 3. From Vertu PC Suite, set up the synchronization options. Select MS Outlook as the target, and then the option to upload phone data to MS Outlook. Select the data you wish to synchronise, which can include contacts, calendars and notes. 4. Run the synchronization process. 5. Once your contacts are uploaded to Outlook, you can subsequently export your contacts to a .csv file. 6. Log into your Gmail account on your PC and click 'Contacts' > 'Import Contacts'. 7. Click 'Browse' and select the .
FAQs When your phone has a strong network connection, the network (full signal) indicator status bar. is shown in the If you lose your Wi-Fi connection, check the Wi-Fi status indicator at the top of your screen for the connection strength. You may be out of range. To scan for Wi-Fi networks, touch Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi. Touch OFF and drag it to the right to turn on. Touch a network in the list, and then touch Connect. You may need to enter Network SSID, Security, and Password details.
FAQs Power key, and then touch Power off) for a few minutes. How do I know how much storage I have on my phone? To view how much storage is available for use, touch storage is shown in the internal storage section. Apps > Settings > Storage. The available You can also view your phone's internal and cloud storage status from the Vertu Certainty app.
Accessories Accessories Battery charger The wall charger supplied with your phone should be suitable 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 Aster requires charging at regular intervals. The battery does not have to be completely discharged before you can charge it. For information on how to charge your phone, see "Charge the phone" on page 11.
Accessories Data cable The USB data cable enables you to transfer data between your Aster phone and a compatible computer. Note: A microUSB cable, 1200 mm (CA-225DV), is supplied. 1. Connect the USB data cable to the microUSB connector of your Aster. Make sure the cable is inserted correctly, with the USB symbol facing up. 2. Connect the cable to a USB port of the computer. The phone starts charging, and a number of USB connection modes are available.
Specifications Specifications Specifications Dimensions l Length: 143.4 mm l Width: 69 mm l Depth: 11.2 mm l Weight: 193.3 g Services l Vertu Certainty, Vertu Life, and Vertu Concierge In-box l Aster phone l Wall charger (AC-32V) with two regional plug heads l MicroUSB data cable 1200 mm (CA-225DV) l Wired stereo headset l Polishing cloth l NanoSIM adaptor l Collateral pack, including Quick Start Guide, and Authenticity Card Operating system l Android™ 4.
Specifications Battery l Internal 2275 mAh Li-ion l Talk time: Up to 15 hours and 30 minutes (WCDMA) l Stand-by: Up to 380 hours Connectivity l Quadband GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz l WCDMA Bands I, II, IV, V, VIII l LTE Bands 1-5, 7,8,17,20, 25 l DC and HSPA+ Release 8, Cat24, 42 Mb/s downlink, Cat6 5.76 Mb/s uplink l LTE FDD Cat4, 150 Mb/s downlink, 5.76 Mb/s uplink l Dual-band WLAN 802.
Care of your phone Care of your phone General care If your Aster phone or any of the accessories are not working as they should, contact your Vertu dealer. l Always use your Aster in the documented manner. Incorrect usage may affect performance. l Do not attempt to open or disassemble your Aster phone. The only part you ever need to open is the SIM door. Your Aster phone should only be serviced by Vertu-authorised personnel. l Do not mishandle or abuse your Aster phone.
Care of your phone l Direct exposure to strong light, heat and humidity should be avoided, as well as contact with items and substances that may stain or scratch the surfaces. l Vertu recommends that you store your handset in a pouch when not in use. Leather Each piece of leather used by Vertu's craftsmen is unique. The natural markings present in the hide should be considered part of the individuality of fine leather. All leather can be damaged and should be treated with care.
Care of your phone We recommend that your Vertu phone is kept in a Vertu leather case when not being used, particularly when placed in handbags and other luggage. If the stones appear to become dull from use, the product can be lightly polished using the Vertu microfibre polishing cloth. Sapphire and ceramics Sapphire and ceramics are very hard materials but are also brittle and can be scratched by harder materials or objects. They can also be damaged if dropped.
Safety and warranty Safety and warranty Safety text The sales package may contain several different products and parts (hereafter known collectively as the “Product”), for example a phone with various chargers. The following simple guidelines are intended to cover all products and parts. Not following the guidelines may result in risks to personal safety or data, damage to the Product, or in non-compliance with legal requirements.
Safety and warranty To define and measure the hearing aid compatibility of handsets, FCC references ANSI C63.19 2007 version and 2011 version; ANSI C63.19 standard specifies testing procedures for determining the M-rating and T-rating of the digital handsets. A handset is considered hearing aid-compatible for acoustic coupling if it meets a rating of M3 or M4, under the ANSI C63.19. A handset is considered hearing aid-compatible for inductive coupling if it meets a rating of T3 or T4, under ANSI C63.19.
Safety and warranty Qualified service Only qualified personnel may install or repair the Product. Batteries, chargers and other accessories If the Product has an internal battery, this is intended to be rechargeable and non removable, being intended for use when supplied with power from the Vertu Mains charger (AC-32V), or from a suitable computer. Do not attempt to remove the battery, as you may damage it.
Safety and warranty IMEI number and compliance number To find the IMEI number, dial the sequence *#06# into the phone. The unique 15-digit IMEI code of your phone is instantly displayed. Write it down and keep it in a safe place so that you can find it if your phone is misplaced or stolen. You can also find the IMEI number by checking the compliance label (refer to the phone’s reference manual to locate this label). WLAN Use encryption to increase the security of your WLAN connection.
Safety and warranty Antennae Avoid touching the antennae unnecessarily while they are transmitting or receiving. Contact with the antennae affects the communication quality and may cause a higher power level during operation and reduce battery life. Backups To keep your important data safe, store it in at least two separate places, such as on your phone and on your PC.
Safety and warranty l In order to protect the ceramics and sapphire, do not drop, knock, or rub your phone on or against hard surfaces. In particular, avoid contact with hard materials such as diamond jewellery, nail files, abrasives, and mineral crystals. l All leather can be damaged and should be treated with care. Therefore, in addition to the avoidance of extreme temperatures or water and high humidity, avoid contact with oily substances, make-up, and solvents.
Safety and warranty a claim, you can contact a Vertu call centre (national or premium rates may apply). (Information about Vertu-authorised service companies and call centres can be found in the sales package, or on local Vertu web pages, where available.
Safety and warranty 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. This Limited Warranty is not enforceable if the Product has been exposed to moisture, to extreme thermal or environmental conditions (or to rapid changes in such conditions), to corrosion, oxidation, spillage of food or liquid, or to influence from chemical products.
Safety and warranty Software application notices for the phone The services on the phone, for example Vertu Life, Vertu Certainty and Recommended apps require a data connection to send up-to-date information to your Vertu phone. If the connection cannot be made, these features will be unavailable or will have reduced functionality. You will need to contact your network service provider for information on the availability of data connectivity when in your home network and when roaming onto other networks.
Safety and warranty A cache is a memory location that is used to store data temporarily on the phone. If you have accessed, or have tried to access, confidential information or a secure service requiring passwords, clear the cache after each use. The input methods and languages supported by handwriting recognition vary by region and may not be available for all languages.
Safety and warranty Passive near field communication device Your phone may contain a Passive Near Field Communication device. This device enables Vertu to verify the authenticity of the phone if it is presented at a Vertu-branded store or Vertu-authorised service company.
Safety and warranty Export and controls The Product may contain commodities, technology or software subject to export laws and regulations from the US and other countries. Diversion contrary to law is prohibited. Copyright and trademark notices Copyright © Vertu 2011-2014. All rights reserved. Vertu and the V logo are registered trademarks. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Safety and warranty SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) notice - VM-01 YOUR VERTU PHONE (MODEL: Aster, TYPE: VM-01, FCC ID: P7QVM-01) MEETS GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES Your phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed to not exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines.
Safety and warranty Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (i) the Product(s) may not cause harmful interference, and (ii) the Product(s) must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Vertu could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Operation on the 5.15–5.25 GHz frequency band is restricted to indoor use only. The FCC requires indoor use for the 5.15–5.
