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Manage phone security
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Enter the new security code again and press
OK
. A message appears
in the display confirming your security code has been changed.
The PIN code
The PIN code protects the SIM card from unauthorized access. The PIN code
can be 4- 8 digits in length. After three successive incorrect entries the
PIN code is blocked and you’ll be asked to enter the personal unblocking
key (PUK) code.
Note:
The PIN code must be obtained from your wireless provider.
PIN CODE REQUEST
Enable your phone to request the PIN code upon power-up. This provides
extra security in case your phone is lost or stolen.
1
Press
Menu 4-7-1
(Settings - Security settings - PIN code request).
2
After a brief pause, you’re prompted to enter the current PIN code.
Enter the PIN code and press
OK
.
3
Scroll to
On
and press
OK
. A message appears in the display
confirming your selection.
CHANGE YOUR PIN CODE
Before you can change your PIN code, you’ll need to enable
PIN code
request
. See “PIN code request” immediately preceding this section.
1
Press
Menu 4-7-4-2
(Settings - Security settings - Access codes -
Change PIN code).
2
After a brief pause, you’re prompted to enter the current PIN code.
Enter the PIN code and press
OK
.
3
You’re prompted to enter the new PIN code. Enter the new PIN code
and press
OK
.
4
You’re prompted to re-enter the new PIN code for verification.
Enter the new PIN code again and press
OK
.
A message appears in the display confirming your PIN code has
been changed.