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WELCOME It begins with a vision. A bold new design delivering superior craftsmanship and meticulous detail. Vertu represents the crafting of an enduring object to be worn alongside a fine watch or beautiful necklace. Representing a fusion of engineering, design and technology, nothing of this kind has been achieved before.
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To ensure that you are reading the most recent The following conventions are used in this version of this manual, we suggest that you visit the Reference Manual: Vertu.com website and download the latest M enu Represents text that appears version. Alternatively you can contact Vertu on your Vertu phone’s display,...
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Your service provider may also have requested that certain features be disabled or not activated in your Vertu phone. If so, they will not appear on your menus. Contact your service provider for more information. SHARED MEMORY Some of the data features in your Vertu phone share memory.
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C O N N E C T I N G T O O T H E R D E V I C E S user guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible devices. Ensure your Vertu phone is switched on and in E M E R G E N C Y C A L L S service. Press the...
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S G E T T I N G S T A R T E D 1 9 > C H A N G I N G T H E S E C U R I T Y C O D E 1 9 >...
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P R O F I L E S A N D S E T T I N G S A D D I T I O N S 3 5 > P R O F I L E S 5 1 > G A L L E R Y 3 5 >...
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6 8 > C R E A T I N G A T O - D O L I S T 6 8 > D E L E T I N G A T O - D O L I S T 6 8 >...
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01 GETTING STARTED key – press and hold for a > P O W E R few seconds to switch on and switch off. Earpiece. > key – press and hold > C O N C I E R G E until is displayed.
T H E B A T T E R Y A N D S I M C A R D If your Vertu phone was purchased at a Vertu store, the battery and SIM card should have been installed already. Otherwise, follow the procedure below to install your SIM card and battery.
Press and hold the > key (01) for a P O W E R few seconds until the display activates to switch on your Vertu phone. For information about removing the battery, refer to “Removing the Battery” on page 57.
If your battery requires charging, a If your Vertu phone was purchased at a Vertu store, B a t t e r y l o w message is displayed when you first switch on your the time and date should already be set for you.
(Bluetooth and GPRS), calls, and security settings. If the battery is removed from your Vertu phone for longer than two hours, you may Allows you to manage your C o n t a c t s need to set the time and date again.
Active function icons Connectivity icons Active function icons appear on the top of the Connectivity icons appear on the top-left of the display and indicate the functions that are display and indicate the functions that are currently currently enabled. enabled. The keypad is locked.
PROGRESS INDICATOR The following progress indicator may appear when ANSWERING C ALLS your Vertu phone is processing information or When you receive an incoming call, by default, a waiting for a response from the network, for ringing tune is played and a call message is example when sending a text message.
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SPEAKER PHONE The speaker phone uses the internal speaker in your Vertu phone to allow you to have a hands-free IN C ALL FUNCTIONS phone call or allow people around you to While you are in a call, several functions are participate in conversation.
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E M E R G E N C Y C A L L S > add another new participant to the Your Vertu phone, like any wireless IMPORTANT! conference call. phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions.
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UNLOCKING THE KEYPAD Press followed U nlo ck > You can lock the keypad on your Vertu phone to by the key within two prevent the keys being operated accidentally, for seconds. A confirmation example when it is in your pocket or bag.
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To key in a character, press a key once or N U M B E R In addition to standard numeric entry, your Vertu several times, depending on which character you phone supports two methods for entring text and require. The table below lists the characters numbers.
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Basic Text Input Example To use predictive text input: Press the key until the icon is displayed To write the word ‘Vertu’ using basic text input in a > with the appropriate text input mode for case. text message: Press the...
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S C R E E N S A V E R The screen saver is designed to maintain the quality of your Vertu phone's display throughout its lifetime. It ensures that the contents of your display are regularly updated and avoids leaving any pixels (such as those that form the charge or signal strength icons) in a constantly active state.
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THE SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY Clock – shows the current time. > For this component to display properly, the correct local time must be set. Signal strength gauge – shows > the signal strength at your current location. The coloured fill level shows the percentage of maximum signal.
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When the PIN code function is active, you need to key in the PIN code each time you switch on your Vertu phone. The PIN code is supplied with your SIM card or is available from your service provider. If you used your SIM card in another phone previously, the code will be the same.
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When outgoing calls are barred, calls may be possible to the emergency number programmed When fixed dialing is enabled, calls may be into your Vertu phone, for example 112, 911 or possible to the emergency number programmed other official emergency number.
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A C C E S S C O D E S number. The following access codes are used provide To enable or disable a closed user group: increased protection for your Vertu phone and your From the stand-by display, press M enu >...
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Your PIN code must be activated before you can change it. CHANGING THE SECURITY CODE To change your PIN code: The security code helps protect your Vertu phone From the stand-by display, press M enu from unauthorised use. You need to key in the >...
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To change your barring password: CHANGING THE PIN2 CODE Your PIN code is used to protect the advanced From the stand-by display, press M enu > user functions of your SIM card such as fixed Scroll to and press S e t t i n g s S el ec t dialling lists.
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FONT SIZE message (for example, 120/2) are shown in the top Your Vertu phone supports different font sizes for right corner of the display. viewing your messages. Your font size setting affects how both messages being composed and While receiving linked messages, you can start messages received.
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From the stand-by display, press M enu > is an indication that the text message has been sent by your Vertu phone to the M es sa g es menu is shown, press S e l e c t >...
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Tex t m e s s ag e s is highlighted, press S e l e c t > All text messages stored in your Vertu phone are Scroll to and press My folde rs S e l e c t >...
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When you write or reply to a text message, your updated to reflect the change. Vertu phone uses a sending profile that defines how the phone will handle the message sending To remove a contact from your distribution list: interaction with your service provider.
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If more than one message profile set is supported Scroll to and press O v e r w ri t i n g i n I n b ox > > by your SIM card, select the set you want to S e l e c t change and press S e l e c t...
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Due to the complexity of entering all of the the Order Settings link from your CD-ROM to take above settings manually, it is strongly you directly to the appropriate page on the Vertu recommended that you use the automatic web site to obtain the settings for your phone.
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to set the default time To insert an additional slide, highlight D e f a u l t s l i d e t i m i n g S li d e in mm:ss format for each slide (equivalent of a then press .
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O p e n s o u n d c li p O p e n c al . your Vertu phone to the message centre. n o t e O p e n b u s . c a rd...
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Vertu web site to obtain the settings for your Scroll to and press O t h e r s e t t i n g s S ele c t phone.
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to define a signature that to specify the I nc l u d e s i g n a t u re G P R S a c c e s s p o i n t is automatically added to the end of each e-mail, access point that will process your login/ when you write your message.
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E-MAIL FOLDERS DOWNLOADING AND READING E-MAIL All e-mail messages stored in your Vertu phone are To download your e-mail messages: organised in folders. From the stand-by display, press M enu >...
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To p i c i n d e x activate index reception. Before you can use the voice mail access features of your Vertu phone, you need to define your voice — Enables you to To p i c s...
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The call register can only store information about VIEWING CALL DURATION INFORMATION calls that are received by your Vertu phone. If you To view the length of the most recent call or to view do not have a signal or if your calls are blocked, any the total duration for all calls: incoming calls will not be stored.
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To reset the call duration timers: DATA CONNECTION DURATION To view the information about the duration of the From the stand-by display, press Menu > recent and all GPRS data sessions: Scroll to the Call register menu then press > From the stand-by display, press Menu Select...
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PERSONALISING A PROFILE easily. You can customize the default profiles to adjust All other settings related to how your Vertu phone your Vertu phones characteristics best suit your operates are managed by through the settings own preferences and situation.
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Alert for change your security settings, and restore factory want your Vertu phone to alert you for when you default settings. receive a call from someone added to a Refer to theChapter 02 "Security" on page 16 specified group.
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. Confirm your Done changes when prompted. This is a network service. You can set your Vertu phone to update the date and time from the Voice commands network when you turn the phone on. If the clock in your phone is 30 seconds or more off the network Some of your Vertu phone’s key functions can be...
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Anykey answer When a call is diverted your Vertu phone does not give any indication of an incoming call. Anykey answer allows you to answer an incoming call by briefly pressing any key except the...
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Cancel Check st atus the current setting, then press Select Depending upon the location where your Vertu To use the call waiting feature: phone was purchased, it may provide support for multiple languages. When you have a call in progress and you receive >...
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Predictive text input cannot be used for entering Memory status welcome note text. You can check the amount of memory used and To change your welcome note: currently available in your Vertu phone. From the stand-by display, press Menu > To display your phone’s memory status:...
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Select Start-up tone You can set your phone to play (or not to play) the exclusive Vertu start-up tone when the phone is switched on. To change your start-up tone setting: From the stand-by display, press Menu >...
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Contact names and numbers can be stored in the phone memory or on the SIM card, or both, but COPYING BETWEEN MEMORIES only one memory can be used at a time. Your Vertu phone defaults to the phone memory. The copying feature allows you to copy names and...
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Move original Select to delete the original SIM card memory capacity is defined by your SIM card, not by your Vertu phone. For more numbers from the phone memory. information contact your service provider. With the message Copy Contacts >...
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C O N T A C T N U M B E R A N D T E X T T Y P E S There are several ways to access a contact, giving (Phone memory only) you flexibility to use your Vertu phone in the way The first number added to a contact is that suits you best.
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S E T T I N G T H E C O N T A C T S V I E W menu. Your Vertu phone can display your Contacts in three different ways: ENDING TEXT MESSAGES...
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When you receive a business card a message ENDING BUSINESS CARDS appears on the display. An audible alert sounds if your Vertu phone is set up for audible alerts. To send a business card: To display a received business card: From the stand-by display, press a S C R O L L >...
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VOICE TAGS Your Vertu phone can make a call to a contact if a HANGING SPEED DIAL NUMBERS voice tag that has been added to that contact. You To change speed dial numbers from within a can have up to 25 voice tags programmed in.
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Press and say the voice tag. Start SING VOICE TAGS > Press when you have finished recording Quit To make a voice tag call: > the voice tag. Press and hold the down VO L U M E key on the >...
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Key in the name for the new caller group and ADDING CALLER GROUP DETAILS TO A > press CONTACT A message confirms that the caller group has been To open a contact and add caller group details: renamed. From the stand-by display, press a S CR O L L >...
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Select a caller group and press Caller Select E D I T I N G C O N T A C T S groups Key in the text and press To edit contact details: A message confirms that the contact From the stand-by display, press a S C R O L L >...
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FOLDERS 07 ADDITIONS To browse the folders in your Vertu phone: From the stand-by display, press M enu > Scroll to A d d i t io n s and press Se lect > G al l e r y...
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FOLDER FILES M E D I A To use the files in your folders: Your Vertu phone supports playback of a variety of From the stand-by display, press multimedia content using its internal media player. M enu > You can also create new media files using the...
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VOICE RECORDER MEDIA EQUALISER You can use the voice recorder function to make a The equaliser enhances the sound quality when short (up to 3 minutes) voice recording. By default, using the media player by amplifying or attenuating recordings are saved to the folder.
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Your phone supports Java applications. Make sure list and press the key. S E N D that the application is compatible with your Vertu If the selection is a single application, the phone before you download it. application starts. Otherwise, a list of...
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This feature is a network service. Contact your service provider for more information. EXTRAS Your Vertu phone is supplied with three additional Because mobile Internet content is designed to be utility applications: viewed from your phone, your service provider is now your mobile Internet service provider as well.
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When you disconnect an accessory cable from indicator. your Vertu phone, hold and pull the connector at the end of the cable, not the cable itself. Place the earpiece in > your ear.
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However, you should always check that electrical rating of the AC If your Vertu phone is not charging, try the outlet is appropriate for the charger before you following: attempt to plug it in.
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If you do not re-insert the battery or insert another > With the back of your Vertu phone facing you, > battery right away, insert the plastic placeholder position the back cover release key (01) very (05) originally supplied with your Vertu phone carefully into the slot of the locking screw (02).
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Charging and discharging adaptor body. Unplug the charger from the AC outlet and your Vertu phone when not in use. Do not leave your Vertu phone connected to a charger. Overcharging the battery may shorten its lifetime. If left unused, a fully charged battery will lose its charge over time.
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You will need to install Vertu PC Suite in order to use your Vertu phone as a modem. For more The headset will not operate if the headset information on installing Vertu PC Suite refer to connector is plugged into the back of the “Installing Vertu PC Suite”...
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Bluetooth Enabled PC Requirements Your phone and the computer are now paired and have an active connection. Switching off either To pair your Vertu phone and your computer via a device will break the connection. To re-establish Bluetooth connection, your computer must have...
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Vertu phone and a compatible computer. INSTALLING VERTU PC SUITE To access your Vertu phone via a Bluetooth connection from your computer, your computer must have the appropriate Bluetooth technology equipment and software installed prior to installing Vertu PC Suite.
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A L A R M C L O C K selecting one of your Vertu ringing tones. From the stand-by display, press Menu You can set your Vertu phone to sound an alarm at > a desired time. The alarm will sound even if your Scroll to...
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Options from the Contacts list. Key in Name Time Your Vertu phone has a calendar where you can and select an alarm type if required. add notes about meetings, calls, birthdays, memos and reminders. To create a Birthday note key in the >...
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Press Options MOVING NOTES > Scroll to and press Week view Select You can move a note to a different date and time. > A grid displays the week and shows any notes. > To move a note: From the stand-by display, press Menu DELETING NOTES >...
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With the required day highlighted, press With highlighted, press Select to Day notes > > display the notes. Options Scroll to the required note and press Options With Day notes highlighted, press Select to > > display the notes. Scroll to and press Send note Select...
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A message confirms that the time has been set. Selecting a time format Selecting a time zone Your Vertu phone can display the time in 12 hour You can select time zones from GMT-12 to or 24 hour format. GMT+12. There are 34 time zones to choose from.
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A message confirms that the To-do note is > saved. Your Vertu phone can delete notes automatically. To change the priority, view the to-do note and Notes can be deleted after one day, one week or select the deadline option. You can also mark one month.
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To delete one note: (network service). If you have saved data on the From the stand-by display, press Menu > remote Internet server, you can synchronise your Vertu phone by starting the synchronisation from Scroll to and press Organiser Select >...
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SYNCHRONISATION SETTINGS You can receive the synchronisation settings as a configuration message from the service provider or you can key them in manually. To key in the synchronisation settings manually: From the stand-by display, press Menu > Scroll to and press Organiser Select >...
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PACEMAKERS 10 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a hand-held wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
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For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not You can use your Vertu phone in the rain, but do > place objects, including both installed or portable not submerge it in water.
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Damage caused to your Vertu phone by failing to observe these care instructions is not covered by the warranty. Contact with sharp objects.
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INDEX CALL REGISTER 33 dialled numbers ACCESSING CONTACTS 44 missed calls ACCESSORIES 56 received calls charger CALL SETTINGS 38 headset CALLER ADD DETAIL 50 ADD NUMBER 50 CALLER GROUP ADD VOICE TAG 50 Alert for ADDING A VOICE COMMAND 37 CALLER GROUP NAMES 48 ADDING CONTACTS 43 CALLER GROUPS 49...
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text messages Other folders text types Outbox voice tags Saved items Saved messages CONTACTS MENU 45 Sent items CONTACTS VIEW Templates setting text message COPYING CALENDAR NOTES 66 FOLDERS COPYING CONTACTS 42 gallery FORWARDING CALLS 38 CREATING NOTES 68 CREATING TO-DO LIST 68 GALLERY 51 , ?? GPRS CONNECTIVITY 37...
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MISSED CALLS 33 RECORD calls REJECTING CALLS 8 settings MODEM, USING YOUR PHONE AS 59 REMOVING battery MOVING CALENDAR NOTES 65 RENAMING MULTIMEDIA MESSAGES profiles erasing multiple REPEATING CALENDAR NOTES 65 reading sending RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS 41 MULTIMEDIA MESSAGES 25 RING TONE 35 MY FOLDERS 23 RING VOLUME 35...
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Organiser to-do list TURNING OFF THE ALARM 63 UNLOCKING, KEYPAD 11 USING A VOICE COMMAND 37 VERTU CONCIERGE 11 VIBRATING 35 VIEW CONTACT NUMBER 50 VIEW NAME 50 VIEWING CALENDAR NOTES 64 VIEWING CONTACTS 45 VIEWING NOTES 68...
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