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Insert the SIM card and battery

Always switch the device off and disconnect the charger before removing the battery.

Important:

To prevent damage to the SIM card, always remove the battery before you insert or remove the card.

To prevent the battery from coming loose, place the device so that the back cover is facing up.
Place your finger in the grip, and lift the back cover up. You do not need to press a button to release the back cover.
To release the SIM card holder, slide the holder to the left (1), and lift the right end of the holder up (2). Make sure that the bevelled corner on the card is facing up, and that the contact area on the card is facing the connectors on the device (3). Close the holder (4), and slide it to the right to lock it into place (5).
Align the contacts of the battery with the corresponding connectors on the battery compartment, and insert the battery in the direction of the arrow.
To replace the back cover, direct the locking catch toward its slot, and press down until the cover locks into place.

Insert the memory card

Use only compatible MicroSD cards approved by Nokia for use with this device. Nokia uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with this device. Incompatible cards may damage the card and the device and corrupt data stored on the card.

The memory card can be safely inserted or removed even when the device is switched on. When you open the back cover, the device cannot access the memory card, to protect the data on the card. When you replace the back cover, the memory card is accessible again.

A memory card may be already inserted in the device. If not, do the following:

To prevent the battery from coming loose, place the device so that the back cover is facing up.
Place your finger in the grip, and lift the back cover up. You do not need to press any button to release the back cover.
To release the memory card holder, slide the holder towards the battery (1), and lift up the end of the holder (2). Insert a compatible memory card into the holder (3). Make sure the contact area on the card is facing the connectors on the device. Close the holder (4), and slide it back to lock it into place (5).
Replace the back cover. Keep the device facing down when replacing the cover. Make sure the cover is properly closed.

Charge the battery

Your battery has been partially charged at the factory. If the device indicates a low charge, do the following:

Charge the battery using the charger

Connect the charger to a wall outlet.
Connect the charger to the micro USB connector of the device.
When the device indicates a full charge, disconnect the charger from the device, then from the wall outlet.

The notification light blinks when the device is charging. The notification light stays lit when the battery is fully charged.

You do not need to charge the battery for a specific length of time, and you can use the device while it is charging. If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the notification light starts blinking or before any calls can be made.

Charge the battery using the USB cable

You can charge your device using a compatible USB device, for example a computer, when a wall outlet is not available. You can also transfer data while charging the device.

Connect a compatible USB cable between a compatible USB device and your device.

Depending on the type of device that is used for charging , it may take a while for charging to start.
If your device is switched on, USB mode options are displayed. Select Mass storage mode or PC Suite mode to make sure that your device receives enough power from USB charging.

The notification light blinks when the device is charging. The notification light stays lit when the battery is fully charged.

If the battery is completely discharged, allow some time for charging before using your device.

If your device is on and you have many applications running, the device can consume more power than it receives from USB charging. Close some of the applications and data connections, or use the charger that came with the device.

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