24 Getting Started
1.12 Lock Screen
The Lock screen is displayed whenever your phone is locked. You can lock your phone to prevent accidental button or touch screen presses when the phone is in your bag or pocket.
Locking your phone
Your phone automatically locks when your phone is password protected, and the set idle time has elapsed. Your phone locks itself and requires the correct password entry to unlock it. For more information about setting a password and idle time for your phone, see “Protecting your phone with a password” in Chapter 13.
You can also lock the phone manually. Tap Start and then tap Lock in the lower left corner of the Start screen, or long press the END key.
Unlocking your phone
When you see the Lock screen, slide the Lock button ( 
) left or right to unlock your phone.
Note If you have set a password for your phone, you will be prompted for the password when you unlock the phone. See “Protecting your phone with a password” in Chapter 13 for information on setting a password.
Checking notifications when the phone is locked
When your phone is locked, you are still notified of missed calls, new messages, and upcoming appointments. The Lock screen shows the next upcoming appointment and the Lock button shows the number of notifications.
To view the notifications
1.On the Lock screen, tap the Lock button ( 
). Notification buttons representing each type of received information, such as missed calls, new email, and new text messages, are then displayed below the Lock button.
2.Slide a notification button right or left to view the respective information. For instance, slide the Missed Call button to access the Call History and view missed calls.
Upcoming appointment
Note If a phone password is set, you are prompted for the password before you can view the notification item. See
“Protecting your phone with a password” in Chapter 13 for information on setting a phone password.
Receiving a call when the phone is locked
You can receive and answer calls even when your phone is locked. For more information about answering calls, see “Answering and Ending Calls“ in Chapter 2.
After you end the call, your phone remains locked and the Lock screen is displayed. You need to unlock to use your phone.
