Sprint Nextel VI-3155I manual Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature, Activate or Deactivate Phone Lock

Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature

Activate or Deactivate Phone Lock

The phone lock feature protects your device from unauthorized outgoing calls or unauthorized access to information stored in the device. When phone lock is activated, Phone locked is displayed each time you turn your device on.

When the device is locked, calls still may be possible to the official emergency number programmed into your device.

1.From standby mode, select Menu > Settings > Security.

2.Enter the lock code, and select OK. See “Changing the Lock Code” on page 63.

3.Select Phone lock and one of the following options:

■Off—immediately turns off the device lock feature.

■Lock now—immediately turns on the device lock feature.

■On power-up—turns on the device lock feature the next time you turn the device on.

If you selected Lock now, you must enter your lock code before the device can function normally. Once the lock code has been accepted, your device functions normally.

Call not allowed is displayed if you attempt to place a call while your device is locked. To answer a call with phone

lock on, select Answer or press .

Your Phone’s Security

Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security 61