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2C. Settings
2.
Tap
Set up screen lock
to set the method by which
you unlock your phone. Select one of the following
options:
䡲
None
to disable the screen unlock security
feature.
䡲
Pattern
to create a dynamic pattern by moving
your finger in specific directions across the
screen.
䡲
PIN
to use a 4-digit, numeric PIN code (up to 16
characters).
䡲
Password
to use a 4-digit, alphanumeric
password (up to 16 characters).
Your Device’s Screen Lock Feature
Locking Your Screen
When your device is locked, you can only receive
incoming calls or make calls to 911.
䊳
Press
. Locking the screen prevents
accidental screen touches from activating phone
functions.
Unlocking Your Screen
1.
Press
to awaken the device.
2.
Touch and drag the lock icon across the screen.
Your Device’s Unlock Pattern Feature
You can increase security for your Galaxy Prevail™ by
creating a screen unlock pattern (disabled by default).
When enabled, you must draw the correct unlock
pattern on the screen to unlock and regain access to
the Galaxy Prevail™.
Creating an Unlock Pattern
1.
Press
>
and tap
>
Location & security
.
2.
Scroll down to the menu list and tap
Set up screen
lock > Pattern
.
3.
Read the information on the screen and tap
Next
.
4.
Review the onscreen tutorial on pattern creation,
and then tap
Next
.
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