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Your Phone
Backlight
The display and keypad are illuminated by a
backlight. When you open the flip cover, press any
key or hold down one of the volume keys with the
flip cover closed, the backlight comes on. It turns off
if no key is pressed within a given period of time,
depending on the
Backlight
option in the
Phone
menu. The backlight remains on at all times when
the phone is connected to a car kit (optional).
To specify the length of time for which the backlight
is active, set the
Backlight
menu option (
5-1-5
); see
page 84 for further details.
Service Light
There are several cases in which the service light
flashes.
• When in service.
To activate or deactivate the service light, set the
Service Light
menu option (
5-1-6
); see page 85.
To select the colour of the service light, set the
Service Colour
menu option (
5-7
); see page 103.
• When an SMS message is received (the light is
orange).
• When the alarms rings (the light is white).
• When you receive a call (the light is green by
default).
To change the colour, set the phonebook
Colour
option; see page 39.
Getting Started
Installing the SIM Card and the Battery
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a SIM card loaded with your
subscription details (PIN, optional services available
and so on).
• Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small
children.
• The SIM card and its contacts can be easily
damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful
when handling, inserting or removing the card.
• Before installing the SIM card, always make sure
that the phone is switched off before removing the
battery.
1. If necessary, switch off the phone by holding
down the
key until the closing animation is
displayed.
2. Remove the battery. To do so:
➀
Press and hold down the catch above the
battery on the back of the phone
➁
Slide the battery away, as shown
➀
➁
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