12. Security features

• Lock the keypad (Keyguard)

The keypad lock (Keyguard) disables your keypad to prevent accidental key presses (for example, when your phone is in your pocket or purse).

Note: Keyguard does not prevent unauthorized use of your phone.

To lock the keys, press Menu, then .

To unlock the keys, press Unlock, then .

Note: Connecting your phone to a car kit automatically disables Keyguard.

• PIN and PUK codes

The following table summarizes how different types of security codes are used in your phone.

Code

Purpose

For more

information

 

 

 

 

 

Security code

Required by several phone

See entries for call

 

features. If phone security is

timers, calling card,

 

on, the phone requests the

phone book, and

 

security code the first time

phone security.

 

you use it after installing a

 

 

new SIM card.

 

 

 

 

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Nokia 8290 manual Security features, Lock the keypad Keyguard, PIN and PUK codes