››Set a screen lock
You can lock the touch screen with an unlock pattern or password to prevent unauthorised people from using the device without your permission.
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In Menu mode, select Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock.
Select a lock option.
•Pattern: Set an unlock pattern by drawing a pattern to connect at least 4 dot.
•PIN: Set a PIN (numeric) to unlock the screen.
•Password: Set a password (alphanumeric) to unlock the screen.
•Once you set a screen lock, your device will require an unlock code each time you turn it on or unlock the touch screen.
•If you forget your PIN or password, bring your device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Before bringing your device to a Samsung Service Centre, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on your device.
•Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security codes or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.
››Lock your SIM or USIM card
You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card.
1 In Menu mode, select Settings → Location and security → Set up SIM card lock.
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