Getting Started - Spice M-5252n User Manual

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Getting Started

What is a SIM card
When registering your mobile phone number, you will have a SIM
card (Subscriber Identity Module) provided by the network
operator.
The SIM card has information reserved for your use. It includes
your phone number, PIN (Personal Identification Number), PIN2,
PUK (PIN Unlocking Key is the password to unlock PIN), PUK2
(password to unlock PIN2), IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber
Identity) number, network information, phone book data, SMS
data and so on. If it is lost, contact your network operator
immediately for help.
PIN code
PIN is the password provided by your network operator. It is
usually 4 digits. When you input the PIN code, the screen displays
"*" to replace the number entered.
PIN is used to access the SIM card. If the PIN protection function
is enabled, the screen will display "Enter PIN" each time the
phone is switched on. You can deactivate this feature but you risk
unauthorized use of the phone. Some network operators do not
permit deactivating the control.
PIN2 code
PIN2 is required for some specific functions provided by the
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