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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR GERMAN SIMS  

International Code for Germany is 49;
Fixed and mobile numbers start with a 0;

It’s a good practice to save and dial all your numbers in the international format: 004917610028170 or + 4917610028170

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 Germany 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 004917610028170 or + 4917610028170
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 011-49-xxxx-xxxxx.

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 English.

Checking your messages from your Mobile

In order to listen to your mailbox while in Germany from your mobile phone, please dial +49179.30.00.333 (this number is saved in your sim card as MAILBOX) alternatively you can dial your own number and interrupt the recorded voice with * then enter your mailbox password then follow the recorded instructions. A recorded voice will come on and say if you have a message or not.

Your mailbox password is 0000.  

Checking your messages from fixed phones or other phones in Germany

In order to listen to your mailbox while in Germany from any other phone or landline, please dial 017633 + your telephone number without the first four digits. e.g. if your phone number is 017610027882 dial 017633 10027882.

When you hear the mailbox announcement, interrupt it by pressing the * key. Enter your personal mailbox PIN (the default PIN is 0000) and press the # key. Thus, you will reach the main menu of your mailbox.

Checking your messages anywhere outside Germany

Dial +49176 33 + your telephone number without the first four digits. e.g. if your phone number is 017610027882 dial 017633 10027882.

When you hear the mailbox announcement; interrupt it by pressing the * key. Enter your personal mailbox PIN (the default PIN is 0000) and press the # key. Thus, you will reach the main menu of your mailbox and there you can proceed as normal. Please note: you cannot change the PIN of your mailbox from abroad.

The flow of the menu options in your voicemail is as follows:

Once you have entered the main menu of your voicemail you will be given the following options by the recorded voice:

To Listen press 1: once you press 1 and have listened to the message you will be given the following options:

            To delete the message press 2

            To save the message press 3

            To replay message press 4

            To listen to the phone number form where the message was left press 5

            To transfer the message to another voicemail press 6

To Send a message press 4

Please do NOT change the personal greeting.