T-Mobile Ameo, User Manual

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104 Managing Your Ameo
5.6 Protecting Your Ameo
There are two kinds of protection that you can set for your Ameo:
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You can protect your SIM card from unauthorised use by assigning a PIN
(personal identification number). Your first PIN will be given to you by T-
Mobile; you can change the PIN later.
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Additionally, you can prevent unauthorised access to any part of the Ameo
by using password protection. You can help keep your data more secure by
requiring a password every time the Ameo is turned on. You create your own
password when you begin using your Ameo.
To protect your SIM card with a PIN
1. On the Phone screen, tap Menu > Options > Phone tab.
2. Select the Require PIN when phone is used check box.
3. To change the PIN at any time, tap Change PIN .
Tip Emergency calls can be placed at any time, without requiring a PIN.
To protect your Ameo with a password
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Lock .
2. Select the Prompt if device unused for check box, and in the box to the
right, select how long your Ameo must be idle before a password is required.
In the
Password type box, select the type of password you would like to use.
Enter the password and, if necessary, confirm the password.
If your Ameo is configured to connect to a network, use an alphanumeric
password for increased security for your Ameo.
3. On the Hint tab, enter a phrase that will help you remember your password,
but does not allow others to guess your password.
The hint will be displayed after the wrong password is entered four times.
4. Tap OK . The next time the Ameo is turned on, you will be prompted to enter
your password.
Notes
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Each time a wrong password is entered, the Ameo response time gets longer
until the Ameo appears to be not responding.