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To create and enable the screen unlock pattern

You can increase the security of your phone by creating a screen unlock pattern. When enabled, you have to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen to unlock the phone’s control buttons and touch screen.

1.Press HOME ( ) > MENU, then tap Settings.

2.Tap Security > Set unlock pattern.

3.Read the information on the screen, then tap Next.

4.Study the example pattern on the screen, then tap Next.

5.Draw the screen unlock pattern by connecting at least four dots in a vertical, horizontal and/or diagonal direction.

Lift your finger from the screen when finished.

Note You must slide your finger on the screen to create the pattern and not tap individual dots.

6.The phone records the pattern. Tap Continue.

7.When prompted, draw the screen unlock pattern again, then tap Confirm.

Tip Clear the Use visible pattern check box, if you do not want the unlock pattern to display on the screen when you unlock it.

Note To change your unlock screen pattern, press HOME ( ) > MENU, then tap Settings > Security > Change unlock pattern.

When you fail to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again. If you forgot your screen unlock pattern, tap Forgot pattern. You will be prompted to sign in using your Google Account name and password, and create a new screen unlock pattern before the Home screen displays.

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