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S I G N A T U R E   T O U C H
U S E R  G U I D E  V E R S I O N  1 . 0

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  • Page 1 HANDMADE IN ENGLAND S I G N A T U R E   T O U C H U S E R  G U I D E  V E R S I O N  1 . 0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Apps precautionary advice Personalising your phone Baidu App Search Widgets Manage and restore apps Shortcuts Close apps Ringtones Uninstall apps Wallpapers Vertu Services Assign sounds to actions About Vertu Services Display settings © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 Calendar Why have I got no connectivity? Connectivity Why is my internal storage less than WLAN advertised? Bluetooth How do I protect my phone from unauthorised use? © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4 Safety text Additional care and maintenance Manufacturer's Limited Warranty Software application notices for the phone Environmental Export and controls Copyright and trademark notices SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) notice - RM-980C Declaration of Conformity © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Contact Vertu Customer Service by either pressing the Vertu key or through the Vertu Certainty app. Refer to the user guide on your phone from the Vertu Certainty app, or on the Vertu website at http://www.vertu.com/help-and-support/user-guides-and-downloads.aspx. Use the setup wizards available on the phone to help you with registration to create an email account.

  • Page 6: Safety

    Protect your hearing To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. Exercise caution when holding your device near your ear while the loudspeaker is in use. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 7: Your Phone

    The package contents may vary slightly in accordance with the materials used in your particular phone and with regional regulations. Features and keys Front    Earpiece speaker    Headset connector Notification light    Volume up key    Volume down key    Front camera    Ambient light sensor    Microphone    Loudspeaker (Stereo) © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.
  • Page 8 Your phone Back    LED flash    MicroUSB connector    Vertu key    Power key/screen lock    Noise-cancelling microphone    Main camera    Quarter turn latch    Back cover © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 9: Antenna Locations

    Avoid touching the antenna areas while the antennas are in use. Contact with antennas affects the communication quality and may reduce battery life due to higher power levels during operation. Headset Use the headset provided to connect to your phone. Alternatively, you can connect any compatible headsets. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 10: Change The Volume

    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. Touch to open the standard Android sounds settings view. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting started Insert the SIM card Your Signature Touch 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.

  • Page 12: Charge The Phone

    Then connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your Vertu mains charger. Important: Use only chargers, cables and accessories supplied by Vertu. If the phone indicates a low charge, do the following: 1.

  • Page 13: Switch The Phone On Or Off

    If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the charging indicator is displayed or before you can make any calls. The phone can not 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.

  • Page 14: Touch Screen Actions

    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.

  • Page 15: Start-Up Process

    1 Vertu registration If you are a new Vertu customer you will be asked to create a Vertu account. If you already own a Vertu phone you can simply log in to your existing account with your Vertu username and password.

  • Page 16: Use Your Phone When It Is Locked

    You can lock the screen either by pressing the Power key or by simply leaving the screen to time out. For more information on different screen lock types, see "Screen lock" on page 38. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 17: Explore

    You can also quickly control your WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS, mobile data, USB connectivity and display options from the status and notification bar. Touch Home to close the status notification bar. Tip: Flick the notification left or right to clear it from the list. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 18: Status And Notification Icons

    USB connected Active call Downloading Missed call Uploading New voicemail Preparing SD card Calendar reminder Background data sync New SMS Alarm set New MMS Silent New chat Vibrate New email Aeroplane mode on © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 19: Clock Widget

    Apps and touch WIDGETS at the top of the screen. 2. Flick left to view all widgets. 3. To select a widget, touch and hold it, and then drag it to the home screen. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 20: Favourites Tray

    Apps. Touch and hold the app, and drag it to the favourites tray. Aeroplane mode To turn off all the wireless connections on your phone, press and hold the Power key > Aeroplane mode. Tip: Aeroplane mode helps to conserve battery power. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 21: Apps

    Apps Apps About apps Your Signature Touch 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 ...

  • Page 22: Manage And Restore Apps

     >   > Settings > Auto-update over WLAN only. Important: Choose your apps carefully from trusted sites, or you can rely on Vertu recommended apps. See "Apps precautionary advice" on page 21 and "Recommended apps" on page 21. Note: All the apps provided in Baidu App Search are free to download, but your service provider may charge you for data usage.

  • Page 23: Vertu Services

    Please contact Vertu Customer service if you wish to use the service. In this section of the app, you can also see the status of your warranty.
  • Page 24 Finally there is a link to our Recommended apps section to support you with other data protection issues, such as anti-virus and malware, remote lock/track and wipe, and various elements of data backup. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 25: Calls

    2. To make the call, touch Note: To enter the + character, used for international calls, touch and hold 0. 3. To end the call, touch © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 26: Call The Last Number Dialled

    To listen to your voicemail messages, from the home screen touch Phone, and then touch and hold 1 on the dial pad. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 27: Divert Calls To Another Number

    3. Dial the next number, or select it from contacts or favourites. 4. When the next number answers, touch Merge calls. Note: Conference calls are a network service. For details, contact your service provider. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 28: 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. All rights reserved.

  • Page 29: Add Contacts

    1. From the home screen, touch Apps >  Messaging. 2. Touch the message entry, and then touch  > Add to People. 3. Touch CREATE NEW CONTACT, and then enter the contact details. 4. Touch DONE. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 30: Mark Contacts As Favourites

    For details on exporting contacts stored on your old phone to your SIM card, refer to the user documentation supplied with your previous phone. Then, to import these contacts stored on your SIM card to your Signature Touch, touch Apps > ...

  • Page 31: Messaging And Email

    Manage messages  >   >  To delete a message, touch and hold to select it, and then touch the trash can at the bottom. To change your messaging options, touch Apps >  Messaging >   > Settings. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 32: Corporate Email Setup

    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 Apps >  Email. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 33: Music

     >   >  Supported file types Your Signature Touch phone will play the following audio file formats: AMR, WB-AMR, AAC, AAC+, MP3, MP4, WAV, AU, WMA(10), M4A, OGG, EVRC, EVRC-B, and EVRC-WB/NB. Get music Note: When you connect your phone for first time, your computer may prompt you that drivers are being installed.
  • Page 34 When you see in the status and notifications bar, a song is playing. Flick down to see details. Touch the song to return to the music controls. Turn off the music Touch © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 35: Maps And Navigation

    Tip: To enable the voice broadcast of traffic information, touch Setting > Personal traffic radio station settings > On. Tip: To download offline maps, touch Setting > Offline Map and select the maps to download. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 36: Personalising Your Phone

     to silence your phone and activate vibrate mode. Touch  to silence your phone without activating vibrate. Touch   to reactivate your ringtone. To activate the ring and vibrate option, touch Apps >  Settings > Sound > Vibrate when ringing. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 37: Wallpapers

    Auto-rotate To set whether the screen rotates automatically in certain apps, touch Apps >  Settings >  Display > Auto-rotate screen. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 38: Screen Lock

    To automatically use the network date and time, touch Automatic date & time or Automatic timezone. Language and region settings To set your menu language and region, touch Apps >  Settings > Language & input >  Language. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 39: Social Networks

    Weibo. 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 Signature Touch from Baidu App Search. To download a social networking app, from the home screen touch Apps > ...

  • Page 40: Managing Accounts

    Corporate and Email. Touch an account to add it. Enter your user name and password, and then follow the prompts to set up your account. To delete an account from the phone, touch the account name >   > Remove account. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 41: Browser

    Browser Browser About the web browser To browse the web with your Signature Touch, you must have either a cellular or WLAN data connection. Home  >   >  URL address bar. Touch to return to the previous page. Touch to go forward in the list of visited pages.

  • Page 42: Connect To The Internet

    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.

  • Page 43: Camera

    Camera Camera About camera You can use your Signature Touch 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.  >   >  Touch to show options for settings Capture a photo or video Current photo type.

  • Page 44: Camera Settings

    "film strip" of your recent photos and videos. Flick right or left to move between videos. Touch to see the sharing options. To return to the live camera view, flick right to move to                   the far left of the film strip. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 45: Video Settings

    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.

  • Page 46: Gallery

    All your photos and videos are shown in Albums. Touch an album and then touch  > Group by and select an option from Locations, Times, People or Tags to show how the album is displayed. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 47: Create A Folder

    Touch a photo, and then touch   > Set picture as > Contact photo or Wallpaper. Take a screen shot To take a screen shot, press and hold the power key and volume down key at the same time. To see the screen shot, touch Apps >  Gallery > Screenshots. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 48: Office Tools

    To delete an event, touch it to open it, and then touch the trash can To see multiple calendars, touch  > Calendars to display. Select the check boxes next to the calendars you want to see, touch Calendars to sync > OK. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.
  • Page 49  > 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.

  • Page 50: Connectivity

    PC, and print files with a compatible printer. To turn Bluetooth on, touch OFF and drag it to the right. To turn Bluetooth off, touch ON and drag it to the left. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 51: Set Your Phone To Sync With Your Computer

    When your phone has connected, the Bluetooth indicator   is shown in the status bar. The Signature Touch has been equipped to support accessories with aptX® capabilities. Tip: Switch Bluetooth off when not in use to conserve battery power. Warning: Obey all local laws. Always keep your hands free to operate the vehicle while driving.

  • Page 52: Copy Between The Phone And A Pc

    4. Follow the prompts on your computer to sync your digital media files. When the sync has finished, disconnect the USB cable. Note: Always use the Vertu microUSB cable supplied with your phone. Copy between the phone and a PC Note: When you connect your phone for first time, your computer may prompt you that drivers are being installed.
  • Page 53 See "Recommended apps" on page 21 for details of other apps that use NFC. Secure payment The NFC feature in your Signature Touch is SIM-based secure element compliant. This means that you can use your phone for cashless, secure payments, provided that you have a suitable SIM card.

  • Page 54: Phone Management

    Pictures, videos, touch and hold a folder or file, and then touch  > Delete. Tip: You can view your phone memory and cloud memory usage by using the Vertu Certainty app. See "About Vertu Services" on page 23 for more information.

  • Page 55: Data Roaming Settings

    The IMEI number is used to identify valid phones in the network. This number can also be used to block a stolen phone. You may be required to give this number to Vertu Customer service. To see your IMEI number, from the home screen touch Apps > ...

  • Page 56: Master Reset

    A master reset returns your phone to the factory settings and erases all the data from the phone. To perform a master reset, from the home screen touch Apps >  Settings > Backup & reset >  Factory data reset. Warning: You may want to back up your data before performing a master reset. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 57: Tips And Tricks

    To quickly access the phone settings from the home screen, drag down the notification bar from the top of the screen. Touch the icon in the top right corner and then touch © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 58: Extend Battery Life

    Also, you can download battery-management apps that let you to control how and when your phone uses features that have the most impact on your battery's power. Visit Vertu Recommended apps for our latest suggestions on applications for battery and power management.

  • Page 59: Faqs

    Turn off the connectivity options for WLAN and Bluetooth™. To quickly adjust the settings, drag down the notification bar and touch the icon in the top right corner. Then touch any active © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 60: How Can I Reduce My Data Costs, Especially When Abroad

    It is important that you install these drivers on your computer. 1. Connect the microUSB cable from your phone's microUSB connector to a USB connection on your computer. 2. From the home screen, check that appears in the status bar. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 61: How Do I Setup An Email Account On My Phone

    For details on exporting contacts stored on your old phone to your SIM card, refer to the user documentation supplied with your previous phone. Then, to import these contacts stored on your SIM card to your Signature Touch, touch Apps > ...

  • Page 62: How Do I Change The Font Size On My Phone

    Settings >  Storage. How do I protect my phone from unauthorised use? You can choose from a number of different lock options to protect your Signature Touch. To select a lock type, touch Apps >  Settings > Security > Screen lock and select from Slide, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN or Password.

  • Page 63: How Can I Clear The Log Of My Calls Or The List Of People I Have Contacted Frequently

    Why does my phone get warm? Your Signature Touch may occasionally get warm when it is used for an extended period, being charged, or has been exposed to extreme heat. In these instances you should power off your phone (press and hold the Power key, and then touch Power off) for a few minutes.

  • Page 64: Accessories

    AC outlet is appropriate for the charger before you attempt to plug it in. The battery for your Signature Touch requires charging at regular intervals. The battery does not have to be completely discharged before you can charge it.

  • Page 65: Wired Stereo Headset

    (MTP), between your phone and a PC. Wired stereo headset Your Signature Touch phone is supplied with a wired stereo headset, which includes a microphone and integrated volume controls. Connect this to the headset connector on the phone. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 66: Specifications

    13 MP main camera with AF and twin LED flash HD front camera 64 GB of internal memory High-fidelity stereo 11mm x 15mm loudspeakers with Dolby®Digital Plus support A-GPS and compass Gyro and accelerometer for orientation and game play © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.
  • Page 67 WLAN hotspot (tethering and portable hotspot) Applications Calculator, Calendar, Camera, Clock, Downloads, Email, Gallery, Messaging, Movie Studio, Music, People, Phone and Settings. Baidu Browser Baidu App Search, Baidu Input, Baidu Search and AutoNavi Maps. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 68: Care Of Your Phone

    Direct exposure to strong light, heat and humidity Contact with items and substances that may stain or scratch the surfaces If your Signature Touch phone gets wet, it is essential that you dry it as soon as possible with a soft, absorbent cloth.

  • Page 69: Exotic Leathers

    Care of your phone Exotic leathers Vertu recommends that you occasionally wipe the exotic leather in the direction of the scales with a slightly damp soft cloth, avoiding excessive pressure. If your phone accidentally gets wet, it is essential that you dry it as soon as possible with a soft, absorbent cloth.

  • Page 70: Precious Stones

    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.

  • Page 71: Safety And Warranty

    FCC’s wireless hearing aid compatibility rules ensure that consumers with hearing loss are able to access wireless communications services through a wide selection of handsets without experiencing disabling radio frequency (RF) interference or other technical obstacles. © 2014 Vertu Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.
  • Page 72 Consult your service provider or Vertu Customer Service for information on hearing aid compatibility. If you have questions about return or exchange policies, consult Vertu Customer Service.
  • Page 73 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.
  • Page 74 Standard SIM cards are not supported. The use of an incompatible SIM card or an adaptor not supplied by Vertu may damage the card or the phone, and may corrupt data stored on the card.

  • Page 75: Additional Care And Maintenance

    Additional care and maintenance The Product in the sales package contains one or more sophisticated electronic devices. Vertu therefore strongly encourages you to familiarise yourself with the instructions provided with and for these devices.

  • Page 76: Manufacturer's Limited Warranty

    (statutory) rights under the applicable national laws; or ii) any of your rights against the seller of the Product. Vertu warrants to you, the Purchaser of the Product, that, during the warranty period, Vertu, or a Vertu- authorised service company, will, in a commercially reasonable time, remedy defects in materials, design and workmanship free of charge, by repairing or, should Vertu in its discretion deem it necessary, replacing the Product in accordance with this Limited Warranty (unless otherwise required by law).
  • Page 77 If you wish to make a claim under this Limited Warranty, please return your Product, or the affected part (if it is not the entire Product), to a Vertu-authorised service company. For further details on how to make 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.)
  • Page 78 Vertu in respect of defects in your Product. To the extent permitted by applicable law(s), Vertu does not assume any liability for loss of or damage to or corruption of data, for any loss of profit, loss of use or functionality of the Product, loss of business, loss of contracts, loss of revenues or of anticipated savings, increased costs or expenses or for any indirect loss or damage, consequential loss or damage, or special loss or damage.

  • Page 79: Software Application Notices For The Phone

    All parts of the Product or other equipment that Vertu has replaced shall become the property of Vertu. If the Product 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.
  • Page 80 You can deactivate such geotagging in the camera settings. Some location content is generated by third parties and not by Vertu. Some of this content may be inaccurate and subject to local availability.

  • Page 81: Environmental

    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.
  • Page 82 If you want Vertu to recycle your Product at the end of its life, please either return it to the point from which you purchased it (if known), or return it to Vertu’s headquarters. Alternatively, should you purchase a replacement Product from another supplier, the new supplier is obliged to take back the original Product and recycle it appropriately.

  • Page 83: Export And Controls

    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. Vertu operates a policy of continuous development. Therefore, Vertu reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this document without prior notice.
  • Page 84 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.

  • Page 85: Declaration Of Conformity

    5250–5350 MHz, and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to licence-exempt LAN devices. Declaration of Conformity We, Vertu, declare under our sole responsibility that the following are in conformity with the provision of Council Directive 1999/5/EC: Model VERTU Signature Touch, type RM-980C; Model Vertu V Collection Wired Headset type WH-4V &...

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