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(and PUK 2) is a code that helps you unlock your phone when you have forgotten the PIN (PIN 2).
If you have entered the PIN incorrectly three times in a row enter the following from
<* <* 0 5 <* SIM PIN1 Unblocking Key
Then enter the new number.
<* New SIM PIN1
Enter the new number again to confirm.
<* New SIM PIN1 #>
Card Lock (SIM PIN)
The card lock protects your SIM Card. When the card lock is active, you will always be prompted to enter your PIN at
To Enable the SIM PIN Lock
1.Press SOFT LEFT, 1 to enter Setup menu.
2.Press 2 for Security menu, then press 2.
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3. Press 2 to select Enable.
4.Enter the 4 digit phone PIN and press YES. The message ‘ SIM PIN Enabled’ will be shown on the screen and the phone will return to the Setup menu.
To change the SIM PIN
You can only change the SIM PIN when it is enabled.
1.Press YES from the Phone PIN Options Menu to enter a new PIN. The display will show the message Enter Old SIM PIN.
2.Enter the old PIN digits and press YES. The display will show Enter
New SIM PIN.
3.Enter the new PIN digits and press YES. You may enter between 4 and 8 digits. The display will then show the message Confirm New
SIM PIN.
4.Enter the new PIN digits again and press YES. The display will show
New SIM PIN Accepted before returning to the Setup Menu.
If you make a mistake when confirming the PIN, the message SIM PIN Confirmation Error will be shown and you will be asked to
When the PIN has been successfully confirmed, the phone will return to the Setup Menu.
NOTE:
If you enter the old PIN incorrectly, the message SIM PIN Error will be shown. If it is entered incorrectly three times, you will be notified that the PIN has become blocked.
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