Activate Your Phone - Samsung Galaxy S4 User Manual

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Insert the battery, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts on
the phone, and gently press the battery into place.
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Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and
there are no gaps around the cover.
2. Plug the USB cable into the Charger/Accessory Jack on the bottom of the phone.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the Charging Head, and then plug the Charging
Head into an electrical outlet to charge your battery. Fully charging a battery may take
up to three hours.
Note: Your phone's battery should have enough charge to turn the phone on and find a signal,
run the setup application, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the
battery as soon as possible.
4. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key to turn the phone on.
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If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for service, and begin the setup
application.
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If your phone is not yet activated, see

Activate Your Phone

Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to
use or you may need to contact your network service provider.
● If you purchased your phone at a store, it is probably activated and ready to use.
● If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new wireless account or a new line
of service, it is designed to activate automatically.
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When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free
Activation screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware
Update screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
Get Started
Activate Your Phone for more information.
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