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Security

Encryption

As a security measure, you can encrypt the contents of your
device or an optional installed memory card (not included),
and require a password each time you turn on the device or
access the memory card.
Encryption may take an hour or more to complete. Start with
a charged battery, and attach the charger until encryption is
complete. Loss of power or other interruption may cause the
loss of some or all data.
Encrypt Device
As a security measure, you can encrypt the contents of your
device and require a password to access the contents each
time you turn it on.
1. From the Home screen, touch
Apps
Settings
Security
.
2. Touch
Encrypt device
to start encryption. Follow the
prompts to complete encryption.
Encrypt External SD Card
As a security measure, you can encrypt the contents of an
optional installed SD card (not included), and require a
password each time you access the card.
1. From the Home screen, touch
Apps
Settings
Security
.
2. Touch
Encrypt external SD
card to start encryption.
Follow the prompts to complete encryption.

SIM Card Lock

Set Up SIM Card Lock
As a security measure, you can choose to lock the SIM card,
and require a PIN to use the device.
1. From the Home screen, touch
Apps
Settings
Security
.
2. Touch
Set up SIM card lock
for these settings:
•Lock SIM card
: Enable to require a PIN be entered to use the
device, then set the PIN.
•Change SIM PIN
: Create a PIN for accessing the SIM card.