Device and SIM card security
Select >
Settings
>
Settings
>
General
>
Security
.
To change the PIN code, select
Phone and
SIM card
>
PIN code
. The new code must
be 4 to 8 digits long. The PIN code protects
your SIM card against unauthorised use
and is provided with the SIM card. After
three consecutive incorrect PIN code
entries, the code is blocked, and you need
to use the PUK code to unblock it before
you can use the SIM card again.
To set the keypad to lock automatically
after a defined period, select
Phone and
SIM card
>
Keypad autolock period
.
To set a time-out period after which the
device is automatically locked and can be
used only if the correct lock code is
entered, select
Phone and SIM card
>
Phone autolock period
. Enter the length
of the time-out period in minutes, or
select
None
to deactiveate the autolock
feature. When the device is locked, you
can still answer incoming calls, and calls
may still be possible to the official
emergency number programmed into
your device.
To change the lock code, select
Phone
and SIM card
>
Lock code
. The default
lock code is 12345. Enter the current code
and then the new code twice. The new
code must be 4-255 characters long.
Alphanumeric (uppercase and lowercase)
characters can be used. The device notifies
you if the lock code is not properly
formatted.