18SIM card and batteryAbout your SIM cardWhen you subscribe to your network operator, you receive a SIM(Subscriber Identity Module) card containing your registrationinformation, PIN code, etc.Like a credit card, it should be kept secure and handled carefully.Do not bend, scratch or expose it to moisture. Avoid staticelectricity.To avoid corrupting your SIM card’s memory, always switch offyour phone before removing or inserting your SIM card.About your batteryYour phone uses a Li-Ion battery. Make sure to use an authorizedbattery and charger only. For more details, please inquire at yournearest dealer.note: Your phone is powered by a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. Unlikeother forms of battery technology, you can recharge your battery whilesome charge remains without reducing your phone’s autonomy due to the“battery memory effect” inherent in those technologies.Installing/removing SIM card and battery1. Remove the battery cover from theunit.-To remove the battery cover, pressand hold the latch, and then slideit to remove.Latch2. Insert the SIM card into the slot. Thegold contacts of the SIM card shouldgo against the metal contacts of thephone.3. Put the connector of the battery into thehole located at the top of the unit andthen insert and press the lower side ofthe battery until you hear the light click.Make sure you align the gold contactsat the battery end with contacts on thephone. If the contacts at the battery arenot properly aligned, damage couldoccur to the phone and the battery.