Device and SIM card 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 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
a number for the time-out in minutes, or select
None
to set
off the autolock period. 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 set a new lock code, select
Phone and SIM card
>
Lock
code
. The preset lock code is 12345. Enter the current code
and then the new code twice. The new code can be 4-255
characters long. Both alphabets and digits can be used, and
both uppercase and lowercase alphabets are possible. The
device notifies you if the lock code is not properly formatted.