Getting Started 5Section 1: Getting StartedThis section explains how to start using your phone by firstconfiguring your hardware, activating your service, and thensetting up your voice mail.Setting Up Your PhonePrior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM intotheir corresponding internal compartments. The microSD cardslot is also located in this same internal area.1. Remove the battery cover by pressing down on the cover.2. While applying pressure, slide the top portion up and awayfrom the lower portion of the phone.Installing the SIM CardWhen you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided witha plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such asyour PIN, available optional services, and many others features.Important!: The plug-in SIM card information and its contacts can be easilydamaged by scratching or bending, so be careful when handling,inserting, or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reachof small children. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket (as shownon the next page) until the card locks into place.• Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone andthat the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned as shown.