Alcatel OT-305 User Guide - Page 10

IP2801_305_505_508_UM_EASY_Eng_GB_24_100125:303-360-363-383_UM_GB_14-04-09 2010-1-25 Tina10:01 Page 17 Inserting/Removing the the SIM card You must insert your SIM card (1) to make phone calls. Place the SIM card with the chip facing downwards and slide it into its housing. Make sure that it is correctly inserted. To remove the card, press it and slide it out. Charging the battery Connect the battery charger (1) Check with your network operator to make sure that your SIM card is 3V compatible. The old 5 Volt cards can no longer be used. Please contact your operator. 17 • The charging may take about 20 minutes to start if the battery is flat. • Be careful not to force the plug into the socket. • Make sure the battery is correctly inserted before connecting the charger. • The mains socket must be near to the phone and easily accessible (avoid electric extension cables). • When using your telephone for the first time, charge the battery fully (approximately 3 hours). You are advised to fully charge the battery ( ). The charge is complete when the animation stops. Only use Alcatel chargers. 2.2 Power on your phone Hold down the key until the telephone powers on, type in your PIN code if necessary and then confirm with the key. The main screen is displayed. If you don't know your PIN code or if you have forgotten it, contact your network operator. Do not leave your PIN code near your telephone, and store your card in a safe place when not in use. If cell broadcast messages are displayed, use the key to browse through them in full or press the right softkey to return to the main screen. While the phone is searching for a network, "Searching/Emergency" will be displayed. 2.3 Power off your phone Hold down the key from the main screen. 18