Getting Started 4Activating Your PhoneSection 1: Getting StartedTopics Covered• Activating Your Phone• Switching the Phone On or Off• Setting Up Your Voice MailThis section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring yourhardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail.Activating Your PhoneWhen you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM cardloaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services,and many others features.Installing the SIM CardImportant!: The plug-in SIM card and its contacts information can be easily damaged by scratching orbending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card.Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children.If necessary, switch off the phone by holding down the key until the power-offimage displays.1. Remove the battery cover by pressing the battery lock down until you heara click sound (as indicated).