Nokia 3590 specifications PUK Codes, Security Code, Change the security code

Manage phone security

5Enter the new PIN code again to verify, and press OK.

Note: If you make a mistake while entering the code, Code Error appears. Start again at step 2 and be careful to enter the correct code. If you enter the wrong code three times in a row, the PIN code is blocked. To unblock the PIN code, you need a Personal Unblocking Key (PUK) from your service provider.

•PUK CODES

The PUK and PUK2 codes are 4- to 8-digit codes that also usually come from your service provider along with the SIM card. The PUK code unblocks a blocked PIN code, and the PUK2 code unblocks a blocked PIN2 code.

If you block your phone, contact your service provider. When you enter the PUK code given by your service provider, the phone prompts you to enter and then confirm a new PIN code.

•SECURITY CODE

Note: The default security code is 12345. Nokia recommends that you change the default code immediately.

You need the security code to access certain phone features. When the	13
phone requires the security code, it displays Security code:

Enter the code then press OK.

If you enter an incorrect security code five times in a row, the phone will not accept the correct code for 5 minutes.

Change the security code

1Press Menu 4 7 6 (Settings > Security settings > Change access codes).

2Scroll to Change security code and press Select.

3Enter the current security code, then press OK.

4Enter the new security code, then press OK.

5Enter the security code again to verify, then press OK.

Important: Keep the code secret and in a safe place, separate from the phone.

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