Instruction Manual

Section 7: Settings
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Lock Screen
This menu contains features that allows you to configure the device’s security parameters.
Screen Unlock Pattern Overview
To secure data and limit phone access, set the phone to require a screen unlock pattern each time you turn on the
device, or every time the phone wakes up from sleep mode (when the screen automatically turns off).
► From a Home screen, tap Apps
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Settings
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Device tab
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Lock screen
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Screen lock.
The Screen lock menu allows to choose from a variety of locking features such as:
● Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it.
● Signature: Draw your signature on‑screen to unlock the device.
Note: The Signature feature is available with S Pen only.
● Pattern: A screen unlock pattern is a touch gesture you create and use to unlock your device. Follow the
prompts to create or change your screen unlock pattern.
● PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen.
● Password: Create a password for unlocking the screen.
● None: No pattern, PIN, or password is required. The screen will never lock.
Using Swipe
This feature is the least secure locking method and only requires that a user swipe the screen to unlock the device.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps
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Settings
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Device tab
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Lock screen
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Screen lock
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Swipe.
Swipe options
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps
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Settings
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Device tab
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Lock screen.
2. Configure one of the following options.
● Clock widget options allows you to show the dual clock on the lock screen, adjust the Clock size, and show
the date.
● Shortcuts sets shortcuts to appear at the bottom of the Lock screen. Tap the field and choose an available
on‑screen option.
● Personal message allows you to enter a customized personalized message that is displayed on the lock
screen.
● Owner information allows you enter text to display on the lock screen.
● Unlock effect sets the effect you receive when unlocking the device. You can select None, Watercolor, or
Ripple effect.
● Ink effect sets the coloring for the on‑screen ink used in writing/drawing.
● Wake up in lock screen requires that you say a command to wake‑up your phone.
● Action Memo on lock screen allows you to open the Action Memo when double tapping the lock screen with
S Pen.
● Help text shows help information on the Lock screen.
Using a Signature to Unlock
This feature uses a recognized on‑screen signature to unlock the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps
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Settings
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Device tab
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Lock screen.
2. Tap Screen lock
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Signature.
3. Remove your S Pen.
4. From the Register Signature screen, draw a signature or symbol within the drawing area.
5. Wait for the device to notify you that the signature was registered and tap Continue.
6. Repeat the process two more times to confirm the new signature or pattern.
7. Enter a backup PIN and tap Done.
8. Repeat the process to re‑confirm the PIN.
Signature options
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps
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Settings
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Device tab
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Lock screen.
2. Configure one of the following options.
● Clock widget options allows you to show the dual clock on the lock screen, adjust the Clock size, and show
the date.
● Personal message allows you to enter a customized personalized message that is displayed on the lock
screen.
● Owner information allows you enter text to display on the lock screen.
● Make signature visible enables the visibility of the on‑screen signature as you write it.
● Accuracy level adjusts the accuracy level required when entering your signature. Choose from: High,
Medium, or Low.
● Lock automatically sets the timeframe in which the device will automatically lock after the screen turns off
● Lock instantly with power key allows you to either enable/disable the function whereby the device instantly
lock after pressing the power key.
● Action Memo on lock screen allows you to open the Action Memo when double tapping the lock screen with
S Pen.