HTC RHOD210 Protecting Your Device, Protecting your SIM card with a PIN, To set a device password

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13.6  Protecting Your Device

Protecting your SIM card with a PIN

You can protect your SIM card by requiring a PIN (personal identification number) every time the device is turned on. You will not be able to use the phone or the data connection until you enter the correct PIN.

To enable the SIM card PIN

1.Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen.

2.On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab and then tap Communications to open the Comm Manager screen.

3.Tap Phone to open the Phone Settings screen, and then tap PIN Code.

4.Enter 1234 which is the preset PIN, tap OK, and then tap OK again.

Tips	•	To change the PIN, tap Change PIN on the Phone Settings screen.
	•	Emergency calls can be placed at any time, without requiring a PIN.

Protecting your device with a password

You can help keep your data more secure by requiring a password every time the device is turned on.

To set a device password

1.Tap Start > Settings.

2.On the Personal tab, tap Lock.

3.Select the Prompt if device unused for check box, then specify the idle time before the device requires a password.

4.In the Password type box, select the type of password you would like to use.

Tip If your device is configured to connect to a network, use an alphanumeric password for increased security.

5.Enter the password in both the Password and Confirm boxes.