Security

You can use a PIN, phone code, and SIM card lock authentication to prevent unauthorized use of the phone.

In addition, you can set limitations on particular outgoing and incoming phone calls.

To protect your phone, the Security menu requires you to enter the phone code (handset code) before you can access the menu to set options. The default phone code is 1234.

To change the phone code, go the Phone Lock option.

PIN Code

A PIN (Personal Identification Number) code is a password provided by a network operator. When PIN code authentication is activated, it will prevent unauthorized use of the SIM card. Unless the correct PIN code is entered when the phone is turned on, the SIM card cannot be used, even if it is inserted in another phone.

If the PIN code is entered incorrectly three consecutive times, this will cause the SIM card to lock down, and a PUK1 code provided by the network operator will be required to unlock it. After unlocking, the PIN code will be automatically set to activate once the phone is turned on.

Phone Lock

Activates/deactivates or changes the phone's startup phone code. The startup phone code prevents unauthorized persons from using your phone. Once the phone code is activated, the phone will be locked down when it is turned on unless this phone code is correctly entered. If an incorrect phone code is entered, your phone

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BenQ S700 user manual Security, PIN Code, Phone Lock