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Settings
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Security settings
The Security settings allow you to protect your phone and
SIM card from unauthorised use. From the Settings main
view, select
Security
.
Phone and SIM
Security
Following options are available:
•
PIN code request
: When this setting is activated, the PIN
code is requested each time the phone is switched on.
•
PIN code
: The 4- to 8-digit PIN (Personal Identification
Number) code protects your SIM card against unauthorised
use. The PIN code is usually supplied with the SIM card.
After 3 consecutive incorrect PIN code entries, the PIN code
is blocked. If the PIN code is blocked, you need to unblock
the PIN code by entering the PUK (PIN Unblocking Key)
code.
•
PIN2 code
: The 4- to 8-digit PIN2 code, supplied with some
SIM cards, is required to access some functions, such as call
cost counters.
•
Autolock period
: You can set an autolock period, a time-
out after which the phone is automatically locked and can be
used only if the correct
lock
code is entered.
Note
: When the phone is locked, you may be able to call the
emergency number programmed into your phone (e.g.,
112 or other official emergency numbers).
To unlock the phone, in Standby mode, press the
Unlock
soft key, enter the
lock
code, and press the
OK
soft key.
•
Lock code
: You can change the
5
-digit
lock
code used to
lock the phone and keypad to avoid unauthorised use.