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
Gigaset GS3 / LUG AU-IE-UK-International en / A31008-XXXXX-XXXX-X-XXXX / settings.fm / 12/10/20
Template Module, Version 2.1, 11.08.2020 / Template Basiseinstellungen: Version 3.1 - 07.07.2020
Security
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Unpinning the screen
From the navigation bar, slowly drag from the bottom upwards . . .
SIM card lock
The SIM card lock prevents unauthorised use of the device. For every locked SIM card, the PIN
must be entered when the device is started.
The PIN lock is enabled when the device is purchased. The PIN is available from your mobile
network
operator.
Settings Security SIM card lock When there are two SIM cards, select the
provider of the SIM card from the header
Enabling/disabling the SIM card lock:
Enable/disable the switch next to Lock SIM card Enter the valid PIN OK
Changing the PIN:
Change SIM PIN Enter the valid PIN OK Enter the new 4-digit PIN OK
App permissions
When downloading an app from Google Play, specify the functions and data to which this app
has access, e.g. to contacts or your location.
You can check and change permissions for apps on your
device. With App permissions
management, you have quick access to all permissions granted to apps on the device.
Permissions when installing apps
Many apps downloaded from Play Store request access to particular information before
installation. For apps developed for Android 6.0 and higher, you can grant or deny permissions
on initial use.
Enabling/disabling permissions for apps on the smartphone
Settings Apps & notifications . . . All installed apps are listed
Setting the permissions for an app:
Select the app for which you want to change the permissions Permissions . . . All
meaningful permissions for the app are displayed Select the required authorisations
Select Allow/Deny
Cancel frozen screen without lock: The frozen screen is cancelled immediately.
Cancel frozen screen with lock: The idle screen is shown. If you want to continue using
the phone, unlock the display again.