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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FRANCE SIMS (pc)  

International Code for France is 33;
Fixed and mobile numbers start with a 0;

It’s a good practice to save and dial all your numbers in the international format: 003317610028170 or + 3317610028170

The format is + or 00, then country code, and then number (mobile and landline without a 0) 
This international format can be used to dial while in France to eliminate any errors. 

To make any international call:

Press the 00, dial the Country code, Area code, Phone number and press Send  For example, in order to call to the US (our office)

(00 twice),1 (country code), 415(Area code), 9290400 (Phone number), Send

or +1 (country code), 415(Area code), 9290400 (Phone number), Send

Other Calling your Mobile Phone:  

Example Mobile No. 017610028170 
Persons calling you would dial 003317610028170 or +3317610028170
Note: Callers would not dial the 0 after the country code 

To answer a call:

Press Send to answer the call

To end a call:

Press End

To adjust the earpiece volume:

Press arrow keys during a call in order to adjust the earpiece volume

To adjust the ringing volume

For ringing vol. Key Menu, 5, 2, select the ringing volume & press ok.

Ringing tone, key Menu 5, 1, select the ringing tone & press ok.

Somebody who tries to reach you from the US, he/she needs to dial 00-33x-xxx-xxxx.

Troubleshooting

Can’t make a call?

- Is your battery charged? --- If not, please charge it.

- Does the handset have a signal? --- If not, please stay clear of any obstructions such as tall buildings.

If it still doesn’t work, please go to Menu, Setting , Phone Setting , Network Selection (6-2-4) and choose “Manual”. Select a network with the strongest signal from a list of the available networks. When leaving the country, make sure to change back to Automatic.

- Does the number“2” appear on the top left corner of your screen? --- If yes, go to Menu, Setting , Call Setting , Phone line in use (6-1-5) and choose “Phone line 1”  

VOICE MAIL INSTRUCTIONS

The Sims cards come with pre-activated Voice mail in French only.

Please do NOT change the personal greeting.  

When you receive new messages your voice mail will notify you by sending you an SMS message. 

Activating Your Voice Mail  

1.         Dial 888

2.         You will be asked to enter and confirm your voice mail code.  Your voice mail code is 1357.

Checking Your Voice Mail

1.         Dial 888

2.          A recorded voice will come on and say if you have a message or not, if you do, then messages will start.  If not, it will give you other options.

3.         After listening to the message you will have a number of options. 

After Listening to Your Message

Press 2 to save the message,

3 to delete the message,

4 to reply to the message,

5 to transfer the message to another voice mail.

To Change Your Personal Greeting

We suggest that you not change the personal greeting and retain the “standard greeting.”

1.         Dial 888.  After listening to your message press 2 for personal options.

2.         Then press 1.

Calling Voice Mail from Abroad

1.         Dial 888.

2.          A recorded voice will come on and say if you have a message or not, if you do, then messages will start.  If not it will give you other options.

3.         After listening to the message you will have a number of options.

To return to the main menu while in voice mail press *.