How to Use a SIM Card Reader
You have a fingernail-sized SIM card in your cell phone with all of your contacts' information stored on it. Don't you think it's time to back it up? A nifty device called a USB SIM card reader can help you avoid Murphy's law of losing everything. If you want to make sure your contacts and data stay safe, use a SIM card reader to back it up now.
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Instructions
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Install the USB SIM card reader software on your computer from the CD that comes with your SIM card reader.
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Click "OK" to all pop-ups.
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Reboot for software changes to take effect.
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Log in to your computer.
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Remove the SIM card carefully from your phone.
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Plug your SIM card into the side of the USB SIM card reader.
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Insert the USB SIM card reader into your computer USB port. Wait for Windows to verify the new USB device.
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Double-click on the SIM card reader icon.
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Backup up your contacts, text messages and any photos from your phone SIM card by choosing "Archive now."
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