Turning my mobile phone on and off

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Follow these easy instructions to turn your mobile phone on and off. Remember, you need to insert your SIM into your mobile phone before turning it on.

Step 1 of 5

Turn on your mobile phone

Tap On/Off until your mobile phone is turned on.

Step 2 of 5

Enter PIN

The PIN is used to protect your SIM from unauthorised use. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked.

Slide your finger right on the display.

Tap Unlock.

Step 3 of 5

Enter PIN

The PIN is used to protect your SIM from unauthorised use. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked.

Key in your PIN and tap OK.

If your SIM is rejected:

Contact your mobile phone store or your service provider.

Step 4 of 5

Turn off your mobile phone

Tap and hold On/Off.

Step 5 of 5

Turn off your mobile phone

Drag the arrow right to turn off your mobile phone.

Swipe right for the next step

Tap anywhere to dismiss

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