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SIM Card Security
Turning the PIN Requirement On and Off
When the SIM PIN require ment is on, you are
prompted to enter your PI N each time you turn on
your phone.
Note:I f a SIM PIN is required, your phone will
not function until the SIM PIN is entered,
except for making emergency calls.
When the 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.
1From the main menu, sele ct Settings >
Security > SIM PIN.
2Select On or Off.
3Enter the current SIM PIN.
4Press A under Ok.
Unblocking the PIN
If you enter your PIN incorrectly 3 times, your SIM
card is blocked. To unblock your SIM card, you
must contact your service provider to get a PIN
Unblock Code (PUK).
Important: If you unsuccessfully enter the PUK
code 10 times, your SIM card is
permanently blocked and must be
replaced. If this happens, all data is
lost. You will get a message to contact
your service provider. Except for
making emergency calls, your phone
will not function with a blocked SIM
card.
To unblock the PIN:
1Press * # m 1.
2At your service provider representative’s
request, provide the information needed to give
you a PUK code.
3Select Unblock PIN.
4Enter the PUK code.
5Enter a new 4- to 8-digit SIM PIN.
6Re-enter your SIM PIN.
If you entered the codes properly, SIM Unlocked
appears on the display.
Inserting and Removing Your SIM Card
Important: Do not touch the gold-colored areas of
your SIM card.