Mini Sim Cards - Motorola StarTAC 160 Service Manual

StarTAC 160 (GSM)

Mini SIM CARDS

Introduction
The Motorola GSM StarTAC 160 is designed
to work with the mini size Subscriber Iden-
tity Module (SIM). The Mini SIM card slides
into the phone sideways. The Mini SIM card
contains all the personal data required to
access GSM services. Data held by the Mini
SIM card includes:
• International Mobile Subscriber Identity
• Temporary Mobile Subscriber Identity
• Home system
• Services subscribed to
• PIN and unblocking codes
• Call barring codes
The Mini SIM card may also be capable of
storing phone numbers and names.
Mini SIM Card Insertion/Removal
The Mini SIM card must be inserted into the
unit correctly so that the card can be read,
and the data checked for validity, before
operation on the system will be enabled. The
card contains all of the user's personal iden-
tification numbers and details of the system
the phone operates on.
Figure 5: Inserting Mini SIM Card
Card Slot
Mini SIM Tray
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Back of Mini SIM
(Interface contacts on
Mini SIM facing away
from tray.)
The Mini SIM card is placed in the tray and
the tray slid into the side of the phone.
Ensure that the Mini SIM card sits correctly
in the tray before trying to insert the tray
into the phone. The tray should be
competely and securely seated in the slot on
the side of the phone.
To remove the Mini SIM tray from the unit,
pull the sliding Mini SIM tray sideways
away fron the phone. The User Guide
contains full information about inserting
and removing the Mini SIM card.
Security Information
To stop unauthorized personnel using your
Mini SIM card, the option of using a
Personal Identity Number (PIN) is available.
When enabled the option requires (on
power up) a verification number to be
entered via the unit's keypad, before the
card can be used. Three attempts to enter the
correct PIN may be made. If after the three
entries the correct PIN has not been entered,
the card becomes blocked. To unblock the
card an unblocking/super PIN code must be
entered. Ten attempts to enter the correct
unblocking code are permitted, if after ten
attempts the correct code has not been
entered, the Mini SIM card is corrupted and
becomes useless.
Another option available for the Mini SIM
card is call barring. If subscribed to, the call
barring of incoming and/or outgoing calls
may be accomplished by entering a special
key sequence. The key sequence includes a
"barring code", which determines the type
of restriction incorporated, and a password
to validate the request. The initial password
is provided when you subscribe to the
service. The password can be changed by
entering a set key sequence.
A valid standard sized Mini SIM card can be
used in any working GSM transceiver,
regardless of the manufacturer, which is
compatible with the standard size Mini SIM
card.
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