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Settings
Item
Description
Other
security
settings
Set up SIM card
lock
Make passwords
visible
Set whether to display the entered
characters on the password entry screen.
Security policy
updates
Update and enhance security of the
terminal.
Send security
reports
Send security report via Wi-Fi to analyze
security threat.
Device
administrators
Set whether to enable Device
administrators.
Storage type
Show the location for credential storage backup.
View security
certificates
Show security certificates.
User certificates Show user certificates.
Install from
device storage*
2
Install certificates from the system memory
(terminal) or microSD card.
Clear credentials Delete all certificates and passwords such
as VPN setting information.
Trust agents*
1
Perform selected actions when trusted
devices are connected.
Pin windows
Set whether to pin certain applications to
the terminal screen. Turn this ON and will
be displayed in the most recently used app
thumbnails.
Usage data access Set the apps whether or not to allow the
terminal's usage histories to be read.
Notification
access
Set whether to allow applications to read
notifications.
Do not disturb
permission
Show the application to have the authority
to change settings of "Do not disturb".
*1 Display differs depending on the "Screen lock type".
*2 To clear installed certificate, tap "Clear credentials" to clear it
from credential storage. Operation of "Clear credentials" clears all
certificate in the credential storage.
Setting unlock method for the screen lock
You can set to require entering unlock pattern, PIN or password set in
advance on the touch screen etc. for unlocking the screen lock.
1
From the Home screen, → "Setting" → "Lock screen and
security" → "Screen lock type"
2
Select unlock method → Enter according to the onscreen
instructions
• Set "PIN" with 4- to 16-digit number; set "Password" with 4 to 16
characters including alphabets.
• If "Notifications on lock screen" screen appears, follow the onscreen
instructions.
Information
• To set the screen lock to OFF, from the Home screen,
→ "Settings"
→ "Lock screen and security" → "Screen lock type" → Enter the set
unlocking method → "None".
• When you incorrectly enter the unlock pattern, PIN, or password 5
times, a message indicating to retry in 30 seconds appears.
- If you forget PIN, password, or backup PIN, access from a PC to
Find My Mobile web page and perform "Unlock my screen" to unlock
screen. For details, refer to the Find My Mobile web page. → P.122