Samsung SPH-I325 Device Security, Accessing the Security Menu, Using Your Device’s Lock Feature

Device Security

This section will familiarize you with your device’s security settings. With several options available, you can customize your device to meet your personal needs.

Accessing the Security Menu

All of your device’s security settings are available through the Security menu.

1.Press Start > More > More > Settings > More... > Security.

Using Your Device’s Lock Feature

Locking Your Device with a Password

When your device is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 911 or special numbers. (See "Using Special #s" on page 49.)

When you lock your device, it requires a password to return to normal operation. When a password is set up, the device can be locked immediately or configured to lock when the screen goes blank.

1.Press Start > More > More > Settings > More... > Security.

2.Select Device Lock and press .

3.Select “Prompt if device unused for” and press . (Enabling this option activates the remaining fields.)

4.Select each field and enter the required information:

•Time: select the amount of unused time (idle) required before you are prompted for a password.

•Password type: to choose from one of the following PIN types:

•Simple PIN: must be at least four characters in length and cannot contain a simple sequence such as 0000, 1111, or 1234.

•Strong alphanumeric: must be at least seven characters in length and must contain at least one character from each of the following categories: uppercase/lowercase letters, numerals, symbols. Examples of strong alphanumeric passwords are sb?8A!3 and %$VH5hW.

•Password: use the keypad to enter the desired password.

•Confirm password: use the keypad to re-enter the same password.

5.Press Done (left softkey) > Yes (left softkey) to store these settings.

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