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Lock Screen
Basics
Lock Screen
Pressing the Power key turns off the screen and
locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically
locks if the device is not used for a specified period.
►
To unlock the screen, press the
Power
key and
drag the locked screen upwards.
You can change the way that you lock the screen
to prevent others from accessing your personal
information.
►
On the taskbar, tap
Start
>
Settings
>
Accounts
>
Sign-in options
, and then select
a screen lock method. The device requires an
unlock code whenever unlocking it.
Notes
:
•
If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to
a Samsung Service Center to reset it.
•
You must add a password before you can use the
other lock methods.
Password
Create your Microsoft account password.
►
Tap
Add
, and enter a password, enter the
password again to verify it, and then enter a
password hint.
PIN
A PIN consists of numbers only.
►
Tap
Add
, and enter a password, enter the
password again to verify it, and then enter a
password hint.
Picture Password
A picture password consists of circles, straight lines,
and taps.
►
Tap
Add
, and select an image and draw on the
image to create gestures.
Pattern Log-In
To unlock the screen using a pattern, on the
taskbar:
1. Tap
Start
>
Settings
>
Extras
>
Galaxy
Settings
>
Pattern Log-in
, and then tap
On/Off
to activate it.
2. Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more,
and then draw the pattern again to verify it.