Motorola i205 manual Turning the PIN Requirement On and Off, Entering the PIN, Changing the PIN

Turning the PIN Requirement On and Off

When the SIM PIN requirement is off, your phone can be used without entering a PIN.

Important: When the SIM PIN requirement is off, the personal data on your SIM card is not protected. Anyone can use your phone and access your personal data.

When the SIM PIN requirement is on, you are prompted to enter your PIN each time you power on your phone.

Note: If a SIM PIN is required, your phone will not

function until the SIM PIN is entered, except for making emergency calls.

1From the main menu, select Settings > Security > SIM PIN.

2Scroll to On or Off.

3Press A under Select.

4Enter the current SIM PIN.

Note: When you receive your phone, the SIM PIN

is 0000. Change your PIN to prevent fraudulent use of the SIM card (see “Changing the PIN”).

5Press A under Ok.

SIM Card Security

Entering the PIN

1When the Enter SIM PIN Code screen appears after you power on your phone, enter your SIM PIN.

2Press A under Ok.

The message SIM Unlocked displays.

Important: If you enter your PIN incorrectly 3 times, your SIM card is blocked. To unblock your SIM card, you must contact Nextel Customer Care. See “Unblocking the PIN”.

Changing the PIN

Note: The SIM PIN requirement must be turned on in order to access this feature.

1From the main menu, select Settings > Security > Change Password > SIM PIN.

2At the Enter Old SIM PIN Code screen, enter the current SIM PIN.

3Press A under Ok.

4At the Enter New SIM PIN Code screen, enter the new 4- to 8-digit SIM PIN.

5Press A under Ok.

6At the Re-enter New SIM PIN Code screen, re-enter the new SIM PIN to confirm.

7Press A under Ok.

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