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Basics
Turning on and connecting to the network
Turning the device on and off
Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device.
When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow
the on-screen instructions to set up your device.
To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap
Power off
.
Connecting to the network
When the Thuraya X5-Touch is powered on, the phone will search for the network and
acquire location information. Upon successful registration to the network, the phone will
display the information on the home screen according to your chosen network mode.
When using the phone in satellite mode, please ensure that the SAT antenna is fully
extended and that you have direct line of sight to the satellite which is not obstructed by
high buildings, trees or mountains. The SAT antenna does not need to be extended when
using the phone in GSM mode.
SAT only
GSM only
SAT & GSM