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Security
Protecting your SIM card with a PIN
Add another layer of security for HTC Wildfire S by assigning a PIN (personal identification number) to your SIM.
Make sure you have the default SIM PIN provided by your mobile operator before continuing.
1.From the Home screen, press 
, and then tap Settings > Security.
2.Tap Set up SIM card lock, then select Lock SIM card.
3.Enter the default SIM card PIN, and then tap OK.
4.To change the SIM card PIN, tap Change SIM PIN.
Emergency calls can be placed at any time without requiring a PIN.
Restoring a SIM card that has been locked out
If you enter the wrong PIN more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, your SIM card will become
You need a PUK code to restore access to HTC Wildfire S. This code may have been provided by your mobile operator when you received your SIM card.
1.On the Phone dialer screen, enter the PUK code, and then tap Next.
2.Enter the new PIN you want to use, and then tap Next.
3.Enter the new PIN again, and then tap OK.
Protecting HTC Wildfire S with a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password
Protect your personal information and prevent others from using HTC Wildfire S without your permission by setting a screen lock pattern, PIN or password.
Your screen lock will be asked every time HTC Wildfire S is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain period of time.
1.From the Home screen, press 
, and then tap Settings > Security.
2.Tap Set up screen lock.
