12 1998 Nokia Mobile Phones. All Rights Reserved.3. Getting StartedBefore you can use your phone, you must place a SIM card in the phone, install the bat-tery, and charge the battery.Inserting a SIM CardThe phone can only be used with a validminiature plug-in SIM card. You obtainthe card from your network operator orservice provider.N OTE : Keep all miniature SIM cards out ofsmall children’s reach.1 If the phone is on: Before inserting theSIM card, switch off the phone (press) and wait for a few seconds beforeremoving the battery.• The SIM card and its contacts can beeasily damaged by scratches orbending, so be careful when youhandle, insert or remove the card.2 To remove the battery: Press the catchon the top of the battery (1), slide thebattery towards the bottom of thephone (2), and lift the battery upwards(3).3 Release the SIM card holder by slidingthe catch in the OPEN direction.4 Lift the holder to vertical position.5 Slide the card carefully into the holder.Ensure that the bevelled corner is up-permost (see picture) and the gold con-tacts of the card face into the phone.
