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9. Securing your Phone
There are several levels of security on your phone. You can protect your phone from unauthorized use by requiring a type of password called a PIN (personal identification number) in order to make calls. Your first PIN will be given to you by your wireless service provider. Additionally, you can lock the entire phone to prevent unauthorized access.
To enable the SIM PIN (Personal Identification Number)
1.On the Home screen, click Start > Settings > Security
2.Click Enable SIM PIN
3.Enter your PIN and click Done
Note To cancel without enabling the SIM PIN, press HOME.
To disable the SIM PIN
1.On the Home screen, click Start > Settings > Security
2.Click Disable SIM PIN
3.Enter your PIN, and click Done
To lock the keypad
Locking the keypad turns off keypad functionality. This is a helpful feature if, for example, the phone is turned on and in your pocket, and you want to prevent accidental keypresses.
Press the POWER button briefly to display the Quick List then select Key lock. Once the keypad is locked, the left SOFT KEY label changes to Unlock
Note You can still receive calls and make emergency calls when the keypad is locked.