Before you start
SIM cards
The dual-SIM capability of the XT-PRO DUAL allows you to insert a
mini SIM card for satellite services and a micro SIM card for GSM services.
GSM SIM card slot
Note
The phone can be used with one or two SIM cards, either in the GSM SIM card
slot, in the SAT SIM card slot, or in both.
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User Guide
English
Turning on and connecting to the network
Press and hold
is powered on, the phone will search for the network and acquire location
information. Upon successful registration to the network, the phone will
display the information on the home screen according to your chosen
network mode. When using the phone in satellite mode, please ensure
that the SAT antenna is fully extended and that you have direct line of
sight to the satellite which is not obstructed by high buildings, trees or
mountains. The SAT antenna does not need to be extended when using
the phone in GSM mode.
SAT SIM card slot
SAT only
Note
If the satellite signal icon is flashing, the phone is yet to receive location
information which is required for use in satellite mode. Once the flashing stops,
you will be able to make a call or send a message in satellite mode.
for two seconds and when the Thuraya XT-PRO DUAL
GSM only
SAT & GSM Always on
XT-PRO DUAL