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Access Codes
There are several access codes that are used by
your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you
protect the phone against unauthorised use.
When requested for any of the codes explained
below, key in the appropriate code (displayed as
asterisks) and press the
OK
soft key. If you make a
mistake, press the
C
key one or more times until
the incorrect digit is cleared and then continue
entering the correct code.
The access codes, except for the PUK (PIN
Unblocking Key) and PUK2 codes can be changed
using
Security
menu options (
Menu 4.6
). See
page 86 for further details.
Important!
Avoid using access codes resembling
emergency numbers, such as 112, so
that you do not dial an emergency
number accidentally.
Phone Password
The Phone Lock feature uses the phone password to
protect your phone against unauthorised use. The
phone password is supplied with the phone and is
factory set to “00000000.”
To...
Refer to...
Activate/deactivate the
Phone Lock feature
page 87
(menu option
4.6.3
).
Change the phone
password
page 88
(menu option
4.6.4
).
Access Codes
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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).
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. 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 87
(menu option
4.6.1
).
Change the PIN
page 87
(menu option
4.6.2
)