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Access Codes
102
PIN
The
Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to 8
digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorised
use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card.
If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in
succession, the code is disabled and cannot be used
until you re-enable it by entering the PUK (see
below).
PUK
The 8-digit PUK (
PIN Unblocking Key) is required
to change a disabled PIN. The PUK may be supplied
with the SIM card. If not, or you have lost it,
contact your service provider.
To re-enable your PIN:
1. Key in the PUK and press the
OK soft key.
2. Enter a new PIN of your choice and press the
OK soft key.
3. When the
Confirm New PIN message is
displayed, key in the same code again and press
the
OK soft key.
If you enter an incorrect PUK ten times in
succession, the SIM card becomes invalid. Contact
your service provider for a new card.
To...
Refer to...
Activate/deactivate the
PIN Check feature
page 85
(menu option
6.1).
Change the PIN
page 86
(menu option
6.2)
Access Codes
103
PIN2
The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM
cards, is required to access specific functions, such
as setting the maximum cost of a call. These
functions are available if supported by your SIM
card.
If you enter an incorrect PIN2 three times in
succession, the code is disabled and you cannot
access the functions until you re-enable it by
entering the PUK2.
To change the PIN2, refer to page 88 (menu option
6.7).
PUK2
The 8-digit PUK2 (
PIN Unblocking Key 2), supplied
with some SIM cards, is required to change a
disabled PIN2. If you lose the code, contact your
service provider.
To re-enable your PIN2:
1. Key in the PUK2 and press the
OK soft key.
2. Enter a new PIN2 of your choice and press the
OK soft key.
3. When the
Confirm PIN2 message is displayed,
key in the same code again and press the
OK
soft key.
If you enter an incorrect PUK2 ten times in
succession, you will not be able to access the
functions requiring the PIN2. Contact your service
provider for a new card.