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PIN codes
PIN codes
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PIN codes
The phone and SIM card are protected
against misuse by several security codes.
PIN control
The PIN is the password provided by
your network operator and is usually re-
quested each time the phone is switched
on. You can deactivate this feature but
you then risk unauthorised use of your
SIM card. Some network operators do
not permit deactivating the PIN control.
Activating/deactivating PIN status
1. Select
PIN control
.
2. Enter PIN and confirm with
.
Change PIN
You can change the PIN to any 4- to 8-
digit number you find easier to remem-
ber.
1. Enter current PIN code and confirm
with .
2. Enter new PIN code and confirm
with .
3. Re-enter new PIN code and confirm
with .
Change PIN2
(Display only if PIN2 is available).
Proceed as described under
Change PIN
.
Change phone code
You define the phone code (4 to 8 dig-
its) when you activate a phone-code-
protected function for the first time. It is
then valid for all phone-code-protected
functions.
Keep these confidential numbers in a safe
place where you can access them again if
required.
• The SIM card will be locked if you enter
the PIN incorrectly three times in a row.
You have to enter the PUK for the SIM
card in order to unlock it. Please contact
your network operator to obtain a PUK.
• If the PUK has been lost, please contact
your network operator.
PIN
(Personal Identification
Number) Protects your SIM
card from unauthorised use.
PIN2
This is needed to set the
charge detail display and to
access additional functions
on special SIM cards.
PUK
PUK2
(Personal Unblocking Key)
Used to unlock SIM cards af-
ter the wrong PIN has been
entered incorrectly three
consecutive times.
Phone
code
Protects your phone from
unauthorised use.
Must be entered at the first
security setting.
