T-Mobile G1 User Guide R1.0 18 September 8, 2008
Screen lock
While not on a call, to lock your control buttons and screen from accidental touch activation, press
the END CALL button. To unlock your screen, press MENU.
You can increase the security of your phone by setting a screen unlock pattern. Once set, in order to
unlock your screen, you’ll have to draw the correct unlock pattern. You can set your screen unlock
pattern as follows:
1Press HOME, then press MENU and select Settings.
2Select Security & location, then scroll down to the Screen unlock pattern section.
3Select the Require pattern check box.
4Set or change your unlock pattern by selecting either Set unlock pattern or Change unlock
pattern, as applicable.
5Follow the prompts to define your pattern. Note: You must slide your finger along the screen to
create the pattern, not select individual dots. Connect at least four dots.
6When you unlock your screen, if you want your pattern to be hidden as you draw it, clear the
Use visible pattern check box.
Global shortcuts
Use these control button and keyboard shortcuts from anywhere on your phone:
Lock screen and put phone to sleep Press END CALL
Open dialer Press CALL, select Dialer tab
Open voice dialer Press & hold CALL