User manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Overview
- Safety precautions
- Getting started
- Using the device
- Getting to know your device
- Configuring the start screens
- Notifications
- Apps
- Downloads
- Fingerprint sensor
- Protection from unwanted interruptions
- Additional functions
- Communication
- Settings
- Device
- Security
- Accounts and location detection
- Apps
- Network connections
- System
- Appendix
- Index
Template Module, Version 2.1, 11.08.2020 / Template Basiseinstellungen: Version 3.1 - 07.07.2020
Security
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Display lock
The display lock protects the device from unauthorised use. When you switch the device on or
enable the display, you are prompted to unlock the device.
The display lock becomes active after a defined time after the device has swit
ched to idle mode.
A pattern, PIN or password is used as the display lock.
Setting up a display lock
Settings Security Screen lock Enter the PIN, pattern or password if you
have already specified a lock Select the method . . .
For Pattern:
Draw the pattern - join together at least four dots Continue Repeat the pattern
Co
nfirm
For PIN:
Enter at least four letters or digits Continue Repeat the PIN Confirm
For Password:
Enter at least four letters or digits Continue Repeat the password Confirm
Settings for the display lock
Settings Security Tap next to Screen lock Make the setting
Showing/hiding the pattern
Only for a display lock with pattern. When entering the pattern to unlock the device, the pattern
is shown as a line by default. You are able to change this for security reasons.
Enable/disable the switch next to Make pattern visible
Setting the time for automatic display lock
The display lock is enabled once the device has been in idle mode for a certain time.
Automatically lock Select the duration of idle mode
Enabling the display lock when switching on and off
Enable/disable the switch next to Power button instantly locks
It is also possible to use a fingerprint as a display lock ( p. 31). In this case, the
display lock set up serves as the alternative method.
None . . . No security
Swipe . . . The display can be unlocked by swiping over the screen
The settings for Automatically lock and Power button instantly locks can be
cancelled with Smart Lock.