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Access Codes
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Access Codes
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, see page 132 (
Menu
6.6.8
).
PUK2
The 8-digit PUK2 (
P
IN
U
nblocking
K
ey
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. Enter 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 displays,
enter 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.
PIN
The
P
ersonal
I
dentification
N
umber 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).
To
See
activate/deactivate page
129.
the PIN Check feature
(
Menu 6.6.1
).
change the PIN
page 129.
(
Menu 6.6.2
).
PUK
The 8-digit PUK (
P
IN
U
nblocking
K
ey) 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. Enter 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
displays, enter 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.