Remove the battery pack, located under the battery cover on the back of the phone. With the metal contacts facedown, align the notch on the SIM card with the notch on the SIM slot and insert the SIM card. If SIM is inserted correctly, you will not be able to see the metal contacts after inserting the card, because they are facing away from you. Replace the battery pack and battery cover then turn on the phone. If SIM was installed properly, you will be able to begin making calls.

To insert the SIM card in your handset please refer to the handset manual provided by manufacturer, You can either insert the entire card or plug in the chip into your handset, depending on the model. See similar questions...

This means that you have a SIM locked phone and will have to go to your previous carrier to obtain the unlock code. See similar questions...

Ok, when is the iphone actually going to come out (real date not just June)? Also where there be AIM or ichat on this device, or is it just e-mail. Because for a kid, like me, they really want AIM or ichat? Thanks! Now that we’re on the brink of June (release month), there must be some major updates to the iPhone, necessitating an updated FAQ. See similar questions...

If you have SIM contacts you can transfer them over to the phone by using the SIM Manager or if your phone does not have one, the regular Contacts program itself will have an option to copy from SIM to phone. If you have a lot of contacts on your SIM card, you can easily automatically import all SIM contacts by using a small utility like SIMImp. See similar questions...

Yes, you can use your SIM card in most phones providing it is suitable for use on a GSM 1800 network and is not SIM locked. To check if your phone is suitable, please contact customer services on +32 78 78 11 33. See similar questions...

You may never need to do it, but just in case, here's how to install your SIM card and your battery. By the way, SIM stands for "Subscriber Information Module." It's a postage stamp sized silicon wafer that contains your phone number and all the data required to make your phone work. To insert your SIM card and your battery you will need to remove the back cover plate. See similar questions...

Ordinary cell phone service works so that the unique serial number in your phone (its ESN) is used by the cell phone service provider to identify who you are. The wireless service 'knows' that a particular phone's serial number is your phone and knows to send phone calls to that phone when someone dials your phone number. A GSM phone is not directly linked to you. Instead, it has a removable account card, called a SIM (subscriber information module) and this SIM has a unique serial number on it. See similar questions...

If you receive this message, it is an indication that the phone is unable to detect your SIM card properly. Please check your SIM Card to make sure it has been inserted properly. If necessary, remove the SIM card and then re-insert it. If the SIM card is re-inserted and you still receive this message, your SIM card or SIM card reader in your phone may possibly be defective. Please note the error and call 1551 for additional assistance. See similar questions...

On many phones it would be better to store your phone numbers on the sim card. By doing this you can change your sim card to another phone and still have access to your phone book. If your phone does not have enough memory to do this, you can use the phone's internal memory or a combination of both. See similar questions...

This happens because the SIM card holder has been opened during the act of trying to insert your SIM card. For security and safety purposes, the holder must be locked at all times in order for your phone to operate. So, once it is opened, your phone will automatically switch off. See similar questions...

Yes, you will be provided a manual, which will show you how to do that. You'll have to include all the dialing codes, otherwise it will not work properly. After the Rental service is finalized we will make sure that there will be no phone numbers remaining in the phone and in the SIM card. See similar questions...

SMS Studio identifies SIM cards on Nokia Type 1 phones by using the phone number of the SIM card (i.e. the mobile subscriber phone number). You should use your phone to set this phone number, or, if your phone does not have options for this, then you can use ChangePhoneNumber utility available on our download page. See similar questions...

Insert the card into the card slot as shown. (The EVOLT E-500 supports xD-Picture Card media as well as CompactFlash? media.) Push the card gently straight in until it clicks. See similar questions...