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Getting Started 19
Securing Your Phone
By default, the phone locks automatically when the screen
times out, or you can lock it manually. You can unlock the
phone using one of the default Unlock screens, or for
increased security, use a personal screen unlock pattern, a
Personal Identification Number (PIN), or a password.
For more information about creating and enabling a Screen
unlock pattern, see
“Lock screen”
on page 157.
Note:
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual
start with the phone unlocked, at the Home screen.
Locking the phone manually
Press the
Power/Lock
key on the top right
side of the phone.
Unlocking the phone
For information on unlocking your phone, see
“Unlocking
Your Phone”
on page 15.
Unlocking with a Personal Screen Unlock Pattern
1.
Press
Home
to wake the screen.
2.
Draw your personal unlock pattern on the screen.
For more information, refer to
“Lock screen”
on page 157.
Unlocking with a Password
1.
Press
Home
to wake the screen.
2.
Enter your Password.
3.
Press
OK
.