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Charge the battery ......125 Videos and TV......... 94 About Vertu Portable Power DC-15V Videos ..........94 ...........126 Use Vertu Portable Power DC-15V ..126 Music and audio ......96 Use the vehicle charger ....127 Use the data cable ......128 Music player ........96 Wired stereo headset.......129...
Contact Vertu Technical Support using the Concierge key and select either Call Technical Support or Email Technical Support. • Refer to the user guide on your phone or to the full reference manual on the Vertu website. • Use the setup wizards available on your Vertu Constellation that can help you with >...
Introduction 7 Care of your phone If your Vertu Constellation, or any of the accessories, are not working as they should, contact your Vertu dealer. General care • Always use your Vertu Constellation in the documented manner. Incorrect usage may affect performance.
• Vertu metals are finished to a high standard, and care needs to be taken to maintain their appearance. Therefore, you should avoid contact with sharp objects, metal polishes, and chemicals such as solvents, alkaline and acid solutions, cola-based drinks, and salt water.
Please consult your mobile operator for the use of a SIM card that has a mini-UICC cutout. Follow the instructions carefully, to avoid damaging the SIM card or your Vertu Constellation. Do not attach any stickers to your SIM card.
Vertu vehicle charger, supplied in the sales box. Charge the battery over USB You can use the USB cable to connect your Vertu Constellation to your computer. You can use your phone while it is charging. For example, if it is connected to your computer, you can synchronise your phone.
Set up your phone About registration Vertu aims to provide you with the best possible user experience. To enable us to do this, you are strongly advised to register your Vertu Constellation and activate the services when prompted. Once you do this, you get: •...
Mail for Exchange mailbox. If you decide against this, a list of alternative mail providers is displayed. If you select Vertu.Me from this list, your @vertu.me account is used as your Mail for Exchange mailbox. Alternatively, you can select Other, enter the mail address and password, and, if the associated provider is compatible, select Exchange ActiveSync instead of POP/IMAP.
> Settings and Connectivity > USB > PC Suite. 4 Select 5 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.
English, Italian, German, French, Russian, the relevant Chinese variants, and Arabic. City Brief is available on your Vertu Constellation as an additional home screen, once you have registered the phone. The City Brief notification widget is activated on the default home screen to let you know whenever a new City Brief is available for the location to which you have travelled.
Concierge is a lifestyle assistance service, available globally 24/7 in your preferred language. Your Vertu Constellation comes with 12 months complimentary access to this service, once you have registered your phone. Concierge provides you with access to Vertu Technical Support, which is also available 24/7.
By default the files are synchronised manually on both the phone and PC (or MAC), but synchronisation can be set to automatic if required, giving you total control. The data that has been transferred to Vertu Fortress can be viewed and managed on the web portal at www.vertu.me.
The other home screens. There are two home screens on one side of the default home screen that are dedicated to Vertu Select and City Brief. On the other side, there is one home screen that provides access to the initial mailbox and a row of shortcuts to Vertu's specially curated applications;...
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. Status menu — Swipe down from the notification area to open the status menu which shows events such as available Wi-Fi's, missed calls, and new messages.
You can have a maximum of six home screens at any one time. If you have all six screens, you need to remove one screen before adding another. All home screens other than the default home screen, City Brief, and Vertu Select, are fully customisable, and as such, can be removed.
> Settings and Profiles. Select 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.
, and start entering the contact's first or second name. You can also search by company name. When entering the characters, select each number key once for each letter. For example, to search for Vertu, enter 8, 3, 7, 8, and 8. Call a found contact Select the contact.
International calls. To prevent making international calls, but allow calls to your home country, select International calls except to home country. 3 Select Activate. Call barring affects all calls originating from your Vertu phone. All or some of the outgoing call barring features may not be available, depending on your SIM card or service provider.
> Mail. Select 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.
Once a mailbox has been added to a Vertu mail widget, you have immediate access to your latest unread mail. A default Vertu mail widget is created for you on the home screen to the right of the default home screen. The first mailbox that you create during mail setup is automatically added to this widget.
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. Close a network connection If several applications are using an internet connection, you can use the Connection mgr application to close some or all network connections.
For information about data transmission charges, contact your service provider. The social networking services are third-party services and not provided by Vertu. Check the privacy settings of the social networking service you are using as you may share information with a large group of people.
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.
1 Connect the AV cable to the video input of a compatible TV. The colours of the plugs must match the colours of the sockets. 2 Connect the other end of the AV cable to the AV connector of your Vertu Constellation. You may need to select TV-Out cable as the USB mode.
Copy music from your PC You can copy music files quickly and easily from your PC to your Vertu Constellation. 1 Use a compatible USB data cable to connect your phone to your computer.
The location of speed cameras may be shown on your route during navigation, if this feature is enabled. Some jurisdictions prohibit or regulate the use of speed camera location data. Vertu is not responsible for the accuracy, or the consequences of using speed camera location data.
Update software and applications on your phone You can check if there are updates available for your phone software or for individual applications, and then download and install them to your Vertu Constellation via the network service. You can also set your phone to check for application updates automatically and notify you when important or recommended updates are available.
Select Install Vertu Fortress on your phone If Vertu Fortress is pre-loaded on your phone, the install process should be omitted. 1 Sign into your @vertu.me account at www.vertu.me. 2 Select Vertu Fortress and then select Download Mobile Client and input the address of an email account that you can access on your phone.
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Manage your Vertu Fortress media files You can use the Vertu Fortress Web portal to manage the photos and videos that you have uploaded to the cloud-based server. 1 Sign in to your @vertu.me account at www.vertu.me 2 Select Vertu Fortress.
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Tip: Files removed in this way are not sent to the Recycle Bin on the PC. However, if you keep copies on your PC in a different folder, you can always copy them back to the Vertu Fortress folder and re-synchronise - the files will then be resent to the Web Portal.
Increase available memory so you can add more content While your Vertu Constellation includes a 32 GB fixed memory, there may be occasions when you need to increase the available phone memory, so you can install more applications or add more content.
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.
If you set up a Mail for Exchange mailbox, the automatic device lock feature is automatically activated. Lock your device remotely You can lock your Vertu Constellation remotely to prevent unauthorised use. This is done using a predefined text message. Enable remote locking >...
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.
You can do the following either separately or simultaneously: • Charge your Vertu phone using the integrated USB cable (up to one full charge). • Charge a compatible accessory, such as a Vertu Bluetooth headset, using the auxiliary USB power output (up to one full charge).
Accessories 127 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.
Use the data cable The USB data cable enables you to transfer data between your Vertu phone and a compatible computer. You can also use your phone as a modem for a PC to connect to the internet.
All the volume and music controls, and call handling functions, are contained within your Vertu Constellation. If you use the headset with a device other than your Vertu Constellation, the 3.5 mm adaptor (supplied) may be required. Common accessory settings >...
Content and information stored on the SIM card is not removed. Examine your phone's compliance label If you need to call Vertu or your service provider, you may need specific information listed on your phone label, for example the model and IMEI numbers.
A-GPS with accelerometer and digital compass Key features • Symbian Belle operating system • Personal, business, and Vertu mail, and Mail for Exchange compatibility with one mailbox of user's choice • Auto synchronisation of Contacts and Calendar • Office attachment viewers: Quickoffice and Acrobat Reader •...
Above all, never dispose of the phone in a fire, as the internal battery may explode. Should you wish Vertu to recycle your Product(s) at the end of its life, please either return it to the point from which you purchased your phone (if known), or return it to Vertu’s headquarters.
MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Vertu is under license.
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Such modifications could void your authority to operate the equipment. Your Vertu phone contains 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. Network services and costs Your device is approved for use on the GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, and WCDMA Band I, II, IV, V and VIII networks.
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142 Product and safety information RoHS statement This product (Constellation T, RM-681V) and its accessories do not contain any of the following substances, in accordance with EU RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC: • Lead • Mercury • Cadmium • Hexavalent Chromium •...
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Vertu provides this Limited Warranty to you who have purchased the Vertu Product(s) included in the sales package. Vertu warrants to you that, during the warranty period, Vertu, or a Vertu-authorised service company,...
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If you wish to make a claim under this Limited Warranty, please return the affected Product, or the affected part (if it is not an entire Product), to a Vertu-authorised service company. You can contact a Vertu call centre (national or premium rates may apply) for further details on how to make a claim.
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All parts of the Product(s) or other equipment that Vertu has replaced shall become the property of Vertu. If the Product(s) is found not to be covered by the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty, Vertu and its authorised service companies reserve the right to charge a handling fee.
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