Insert the SIM card and charge the battery
Learn how to insert the SIM card, and how to charge the battery.
Insert the SIM card
This device is designed to be used with a mini-UICC SIM card, also known as a micro-SIM card only. A micro-SIM card is smaller than the standard SIM card.
Do not attach any stickers to your SIM card.
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To open the cover of the micro-USB connector, press the left end of the cover.
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To unlock the SIM card holder, slide the holder to the left. Carefully pull out the holder.
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Make sure the contact area is facing up, and insert the SIM card into the SIM card holder.
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Insert the SIM card holder back into the phone. To lock the SIM card holder, slide the holder to the right.
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Close the cover of the micro-USB connector.
Remove the SIM card
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Open the cover of the micro-USB connector.
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To unlock the SIM card holder, slide the holder to the left. Carefully pull out the holder.
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Pull the card out.
Charge the battery
Your battery has been partially charged at the factory, but you may need to recharge it before you can switch on your phone for the first time.
If the phone indicates a low charge, do the following:
You do not need to charge the battery for a specific length of time, and you can use the phone while it is charging.
When the battery is charging, the charging indicator flashes slowly. When the battery is full, the charging indicator is continuously on.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the charging indicator is displayed or before any calls can be made.
Related topics
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See Prolong battery life .
Charge the battery over USB
Battery low, but you don't have a charger with you? You can use a compatible USB cable to connect your phone to a compatible device, such as a computer.
You can use USB charging when a wall outlet is not available. Data can be transferred while charging the device. The efficiency of USB charging power varies significantly, and it may take a long time for charging to start and the device to start functioning.
You can use your phone while it's charging.
To avoid breaking the charger connector, be careful when connecting or disconnecting the charger cable.
About the battery
Your phone has an internal, nonremovable, rechargeable battery. Use only Nokia approved chargers designated for this phone. You can also use a compatible USB data cable to charge your phone.
Authorised retail points may also offer a battery replacement service.
To check the condition of the battery, select 
and Device > Battery .
You can set your phone to automatically activate power saving mode when the battery charge level is low. Select and Device > Battery > Power saving mode , and activate Automatic.
When power saving mode is activated, you may not be able to modify the settings of certain applications.
Related topics
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See Charge the battery .
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See Prolong battery life .