HTC Imagio Lock Screen, Locking your phone, Unlocking your phone, To view the notifications

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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 one of the following occurs:

•The display is turned off (automatically or you have pressed the

END/POWER button and selected display off from the Quick Menu ) and your phone goes to sleep mode. See “Switching to Sleep mode” earlier in this chapter for details.

•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. While on the Home screen, tap Lock, or long press the END/POWER key and select Lock device from the Quick List.

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.