Note: Except for making emergency calls, your phone will not function without the SIM card.
To prevent unauthorized use of your phone, your SIM card is protected by a PIN that you enter each time the phone is powered on. You can change the PIN or turn off the requirement that it be entered.
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.
2Select On or Off.
3Enter the current SIM PIN.
SIM Card Security
Note: The default SIM PIN is 0000. Change your PIN to prevent fraudulent use of the SIM card (see “Changing the PIN”).
4Press A under Ok.
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” on page 14.
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 screen, enter the current SIM PIN.
3Press A under Ok.
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