Sharp SGH-I627 Locking the Phone, Security Device Lock and press the key, Locking the SIM Card

Locking the Phone

You can protect your phone using the Device Lock feature. Once the feature is enabled, your phone is automatically locked after the specified period of inactivity.

Note: Even if the phone is locked, you are able to receive calls.

To lock the phone:

1.On the Home screen, select Start ➔ More ➔ Settings ➔

Security ➔ Device Lock and press the key.

2.Select Prompt if device unused for and select a length of

time the phone waits for before locking itself when it is not

in use. Press the key to mark the checkbox.

3.Scroll to the Password type field and select a password type.

•Simple PIN: Use a numeric password. A password must be more than 4 characters.

•Strong alphanumeric: use an alphanumeric password. A password must be more than 7 characters and contain at least 3 of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, or punctuation marks.

4.Enter a password in the Password field.

5.Re-enter the same password in the Confirm password field for confirmation.

6.Press the Done soft key.

7.Press the Yes soft key to confirm your changes.

Locking the SIM Card

When SIM Lock is enabled, your phone works only with the current SIM card. To use another SIM card, you must enter the SIM lock password.

1.On the Home screen, select Start ➔ More ➔ Settings ➔

Security ➔ Enable SIM Lock and press the key.

2.Enter a password for your SIM card and press the Done soft key.

3.Re-enter the password for confirmation and press the Done soft key.

Enabling the SIM PIN

When SIM PIN is enabled, you must enter your PIN supplied with your phone each time you turn the phone on or insert the current SIM card into another device.

Consequently, any person who does not have your PIN cannot use your phone without your approval.

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