SIM CardBefore using your wireless phone you must register with a wireless network service provider to receive a SIM (Subscriber IdentityModule). The SIM card contains a computer chip that stores and tracks your phone number, the services included in your subscription,and your SIM phonebook information. It is stored in a recess in the battery compartment.The phone can not be used (except for 911 emergency calls) until a valid SIM is inserted.(See Flag.) It is possible to transfer your SIMto another compatible phone and access your network services. The screen on your phone displays a message if the SIM card is notinserted properly. (See Flag and Warnings.) If the SIM is already inserted, see Powering On the Phone, page 19.Inserting a SIM Card* Make sure that the power is Off and remove the battery. (1) Release the latch. (2) Lift battery out (as in left picture below) toreveal the SIM location.Slide the SIM card holder (see right picture below) in the battery compartment to open the latch and lift the holder up. Insert the SIMcard into the card holder with the notch on the card lined up as shown.Make sure the SIM is fully inserted in the holder and gently press the card holder into place. Slide the SIM card holder to closethe latch and replace the battery.Removing a SIM Card* Remove the battery and slide the SIM card holder in the battery compartment to open the latch.Lift the holder up to easily pull the SIM card out of the card holder.Gently press the card holder into place and slide the SIM card holder to close the latch.Replace the battery.O Ensure your wireless phone isturned On, the battery is properlycharged, and that the networkconnection has adequate signalstrength before attempting anemergency call. If your battery isempty (see page 17), you can notmake or receive any calls, includingemergency calls.O A message displays if any lockshave been set or the wrong SIM hasbeen inserted. Please follow anyinstructions given, e.g., ‘Return toService Center’.I If the phone, or the SIM, is lostor stolen then you shouldcontact your Service Providerimmediately in order to preventunauthorized use.I Do not bend or scratch yourSIM card.I If the SIM card is not fullyinserted when the battery isreplaced, damage to the SIMcard can occur.16
