Device and SIM card security
Select >
Settings
>
Settings
>
General
>
Security
.
To change the PIN code, select
Phone and SIM card
>
PIN
code
. The new code must be 4 to 8 digits long. The PIN code
protects your SIM card against unauthorised use and is
provided with the SIM card. After three consecutive incorrect
PIN code entries, the code is blocked, and you need to use the
PUK code to unblock it before you can use the SIM card again.
To set the keypad to lock automatically after a defined period,
select
Phone and SIM card
>
Keypad autolock period
.
Settings
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To set a time-out period after which the device is
automatically locked and can be used only if the correct lock
code is entered, select
Phone and SIM card
>
Phone
autolock period
. Enter the length of the time-out period in
minutes, or select
None
to deactiveate the autolock feature.
When the device is locked, you can still answer incoming calls,
and calls may still be possible to the official emergency
number programmed into your device.
To change the lock code, select
Phone and SIM card
>
Lock
code
. The default lock code is 12345. Enter the current code
and then the new code twice. The new code must be 4-255
characters long. Alphanumeric (uppercase and lowercase)
characters can be used. The device notifies you if the lock
code is not properly formatted.