To download the PC Companion application from your phone

1Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable.

2When prompted, follow the instructions in the phone to launch the installation of PC Companion on the computer.

PC Companion can also be downloaded from PC Companion.

To download software updates using a USB cable connection

1Install the PC Companion application on the computer you are using, if it is not already installed.

2Connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable.

3Computer: Launch the PC Companion application. After a few moments, PC Companion detects your phone and searches for new phone software.

4Phone: When notifications appear in the status bar, follow the on-screen instructions to carry out the relevant software updates.

To update your phone using an Apple® Mac® computer

1Install the Bridge for Mac application on the Apple® Mac® computer you are using, if it is not already installed.

2Using a USB cable, connect your phone to the Apple® Mac® computer.

3Computer: Launch the Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments, Bridge for Mac detects your phone and searches for new phone software.

4Computer: If a new phone software update is detected, a popup window appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to carry out the relevant software updates.

The Bridge for Mac application can be downloaded from Bridge for mac.

Locking and protecting your phone

IMEI number

Every phone has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. You should keep a copy of this number. If your phone is stolen, your network provider can use your IMEI number to stop the phone from accessing the network in your country.

To view your IMEI number

Turn off your phone, then remove the battery cover and battery to view your IMEI number.

Open the phone dialer on your device and enter *#06#*.

To view your IMEI number in the phone

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status.

3Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number.

SIM card protection

The SIM card lock only protects your subscription. Your phone will still work with two new SIM cards. If one of the SIM card lock is on, you have to enter a PIN (Personal Identity Number). If you enter your PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, your SIM card will become blocked. You need to enter

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