Getting Started - 27
your local recycling center for proper disposal methods. Never 
dispose of batteries in a fire because they may explode.
Extending Battery Life
• Turn off your status light
The status light uses power. To turn it off, see page 32.
• Turn off your display backlight
The backlight uses power. To turn it off, see page 32.
• Turn off the screen saver
Using an animated screen saver reduces your phone’s talk 
and standby time. To turn it off, see page 105.
• Minimise keypad-intense functions
Activities that require intensive keystroke use (such as playing 
a game or using messaging) reduce your phone’s talk and 
standby time.
Turning Your Phone On
Do This To
1 Open your phone expose the keypad
2 Press and hold 
P
turn on your phone
3 If necessary, enter 
your SIM card PIN 
code and press 
(
+
)
unlock your SIM card
Caution: If you enter an 
incorrect PIN code three 
times in a row, your SIM 
card is disabled and your 
phone displays 
 
. 
See page 132.
Power
key
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