shown as asterisks. When you change a code, enter the current code, then the new code twice.
Device and SIM card security
To change the PIN/UPIN code, select
Phone and SIM card
>
PIN code
. The new code must be 4 to 8 digits long. The PIN/UPIN
code protects your SIM/USIM card against unauthorized use and is provided with the SIM/USIM card. After three consecutive
incorrect PIN/UPIN code entries, the code is blocked, and you need to use the PUK/UPUK code to unblock it before you can use
the SIM/USIM 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.
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To set a new lock code, select
Phone and SIM card
>
Lock code
. The preset lock code is 12345. Enter the old 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.
To set the device to ask for the lock code when an unknown, new SIM card is inserted into your device, select
Phone and SIM
card
>
Lock if SIM card changed
. The device maintains a list of SIM cards that are recognized as the owner’s cards.