Samsung SGH-T839HABTMB user manual Setting an Unlock Pattern, Read the instructions then tap Next

Setting an Unlock Pattern

Creating a screen unlock pattern increases security on the phone. When you enable the User visible pattern field, you will draw an unlock pattern on the screen whenever you want to unlock the phone’s buttons or touch screen. When you activate the User tactile feedback field, you feel vibration as feedback while drawing the pattern.

1.Press ➔ and then tap (Settings) ➔ Location and security.

2.Tap Set screen lock ➔ Pattern.

3.Read the instructions then tap Next.

4.Review the onscreen animation procedure for drawing a pattern and tap Next when you are ready to draw a pattern.

5.Draw your pattern by touching your first on-screen point. Then, without removing your finger from the screen, drag your finger over adjacent points until the gray trace line overlaps each point and they are highlighted with a green circle.

6.When you have connected at least four dots in a vertical, horizontal or diagonal direction, lift your finger from the screen and tap Continue.

7.Confirm the new pattern by redrawing it and then tapping Confirm. The Unlock pattern is set.

Changing the Screen Lock Pattern

This feature allows you to change the previously stored unlock pattern and update it if necessary. This process is similar to changing your password from time to time.

1.Press ➔ and then tap (Settings) ➔ Location and security.

2.Tap Set screen lock ➔ Change screen lock.

3.Retrace your current pattern on the screen.

4.Tap Pattern and repeat steps 3 - 7 from the previous section.

Using Visible a Pattern

When enabled, this feature displays the onscreen lock grid that is used to unlock the phone.

Using Tactile Feedback

When enabled, the User tactile feedback option, you will feel vibration as feedback while drawing the pattern.

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