Vertu ASTERE User manual

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Contents

Introduction 5

Your Aster phone 5

Help and support 5

Safety 6

Your phone 7

Package contents 7

Features and keys 7

Antenna locations 8

Headset 9

Change the volume 9

Getting started 10

Insert the SIM card 10

Charge the phone 11

Switch the phone on or off 12

Touch screen actions 13

Start-up process 14

Use your phone when it is locked 15

Explore 16

About the home screen 16

Status and notification bar 16

Status and notification icons 17

Clock widget 18

Back, home and recent apps 18

Add widgets to the home screen 18

Favourites tray 19

Aeroplane mode 19

Voice actions 19

Apps 20

About apps 20

Recommended apps 20

Google Play™ 20

Apps precautionary advice 21

Update apps 21

Manage and restore apps 21

Close apps 21

Uninstall apps 22

Vertu Services 23

About Vertu Services 23

Text entry 25

Keyboard entry 25

Predictive text 25

Gesture typing 26

Dictionaries 26

Change the keyboard language 26

Calls 27

About calls 27

Make and answer calls 27

Call the last number dialled 28

Quickly call your favourites 28

Listen to your voicemail 28

Divert calls to another number 29

Make a conference call 29

Contacts 30

About contacts 30

Call, text or email contacts 30

Add contacts 31

Join contacts 31

Edit or delete a contact 31

Save a number from a call or message 31

Mark contacts as favourites 32

Personalise contacts 32

Transfer contacts 32

Messaging and email 34

About messaging 34

Send and read messages 34

Send a message to a group 34

Instant messages 34

Manage messages 35

Corporate email setup 35

Google mail setup 35

Personal email setup 36

Music 37

About music 37

Adding songs or albums to Play Music 37

Play music 38

Contents

Maps and navigation 40

Google Maps™ 40

Google Maps™ with Navigation beta 40

Personalising your phone 41

Widgets 41

Shortcuts 41

Ringtones 41

Wallpapers 42

Assign sounds to actions 42

Display settings 42

Auto-rotate 42

Screen lock 43

Date and time settings 43

Language and region settings 43

Social networks 44

Add an account 44

Delete an account 44

Synchronise contacts 44

Managing accounts 45

Configure sync options 45

Add and delete accounts 45

Backup and restore accounts 45

Browser 46

About the web browser 46

Browse the web 46

Connect to the internet 47

Add a bookmark 47

Widget feeds 47

Privacy and security 47

Downloads 48

Camera 49

About camera 49

Take and share photos 49

Camera settings 50

Record and share a video 50

Video settings 51

Gallery 52

About gallery 52

View and edit photos and videos 52

Share photos and videos 52

View an album 52

Create a folder 53

Assign contact images and wallpaper 53

Take a screen shot 53

Office tools 54

Clock 54

Calculator 54

Calendar 54

Connectivity 56

Wi-Fi 56

Bluetooth 56

Location services 57

Set your phone to sync with your

computer 58

Copy between the phone and a PC 58

Tethering and portable hotspot 59

NFC 59

Phone management 60

System update 60

Free up phone memory 60

Optimise data usage 60

Data roaming settings 61

Back up and restore your phone 61

Set your phone to lock automatically 61

Change your PIN code 61

Access codes 62

Master reset 62

Tips and tricks 63

General tips 63

Extend battery life 64

FAQs 65

Questions 65

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

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 do I find the IMEI number of my

phone? 70

How can I clear the log of my calls or the

list of people I have contacted

frequently? 70

Why does my phone get warm? 70

How do I know how much storage I have

on my phone? 71

How do I set a photo as my wallpaper? 71

Can Istill useGoogle Mapsif I do not

have a data connection? 71

Accessories 72

Battery charger 72

Data cable 73

Wired stereo headset 73

Specifications 74

Care of your phone 76

General care 76

Embroidery 76

Exotic leathers 76

Leather 77

Non-precious metals 77

Precious metals 77

Precious stones 77

Sapphire and ceramics 78

Safety and warranty 79

Safety text 79

Additional care and maintenance 83

Manufacturer's Limited Warranty 84

Software application notices for the

phone 87

Environmental 89

Export and controls 90

SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) notice -

VM-01 91

Declaration of Conformity 92

Contents

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.

Help and support

To find out more about using your phone:

lContact Vertu Customer Service by either pressing the Vertu key or through the Vertu Certainty

app.

lRefer 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.

lUse the setup wizards available on the phone to help you with registration to create an email

account.

Compliance information

You can find compliance information on a retractable metal flap that is located in the SIM compartment.

For instructions on accessing the SIM compartment, see "Insert the SIM card" on page 10. The

information displayed includes the IMEI number, serial number, product name and 2D barcode.

Introduction

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. Always keep your hands free to operate the vehicle while

driving. Your first consideration while driving should be road safety.

Interference

All wireless devices may be susceptible to interference, which could affect

performance.

Qualified service

Only qualified personnel may install or repair this product.

Keep your device dry

Your device is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.

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.

Safety

Your phone

Package contents

lAster phone

lWall charger (AC-32V) with regional plugs

lMicroUSB cable 1200mm (CA-225DV)

lV Collection Wired Headset, Type WH-4V/WH-5V

lPolishing cloth

lNanoSIM to microSIM adapter

lCollateral 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.

Features and keys

Front

Earpiece speaker

Headset connector

Notification light

Volume up key

Volume down key

Front camera

Ambient light sensor

Microphone

Loudspeaker (Stereo)

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.

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.

Touch to open the standard Android sounds settings view.

Your phone

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. Next open the SIM door and place your microSIM into the cavity as shown.

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