Nokia 2270 manual Change your security code, Phone Lock, Learn about the lock code

Security and system settings

Change your security code

1Press Menu 4-5-2-4 (Settings > Security settings > Access codes > Change security code) and press Select.

2Enter the existing (or default) security code and press OK.

3Enter the new five-digit security code and press OK.

4Reenter the new five-digit security code for verification, then press OK.

Your phone displays the confirmation message Security code changed.

Important: If you change your security code and do not remember the new code, contact your service provider. Once you change your security code, the default code is no longer valid.

• PHONE LOCK

This feature protects your phone from unauthorized outgoing calls or unauthorized access to information stored in the phone. When phone lock is activated, Phone locked is displayed each time you turn your phone on or off.

After pressing either Contacts or Menu, you must enter your lock code. Once your lock code has been accepted, your phone will function normally.

Important: Call not allowed is displayed if you attempt to place a call while phone is locked.

Important: When the phone is locked, calls may be possible to the emergency number programmed into your phone (for example, 911 or other official emergency number).

Learn about the lock code

In addition to a security code, your phone also has a lock code. You will need the lock code to activate and deactivate the phone lock feature, or to change your lock code.

The default lock code is 1234. If you enter an incorrect lock code five times in a row, your phone will prompt you for the security code (see page 54).

CHANGE YOUR LOCK CODE

1Enter Menu 4-5-2-3 (Settings > Security settings > Access codes > Change lock code) and press Select.

2Enter the current (or default) lock code and press OK.

3Enter the new lock code and press OK.

4Reenter the new lock code for verification, then press OK.

Important: When you change your lock code, make sure you store it in a safe place, away from your phone. Avoid entering access codes similar to emergency numbers to prevent accidental emergency calls.

ACTIVATING AND DEACTIVATING PHONE LOCK

1Press Menu 4-5-2-1 (Settings > Security settings > Access codes > Phone lock).

2Enter the lock code, then press OK.

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