44The Basics

Disabling the Screen Lock

1.From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Lock screen.

2.Tap Select screen lock.

3.Confirm your unlock information (if necessary).

4.Tap None.

Changing Your Screen Lock

1.From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Lock screen.

2.Tap Select screen lock.

3.Confirm your unlock information (if necessary).

4.Tap the desired screen lock option.

5.You’re prompted to enter your screen lock.

6.Enter a Backup PIN and tap Continue. Then confirm your Backup PIN and tap OK.

NOTES You have 5 opportunities to enter your unlock pattern, PIN, or password. If you used all of the opportunities, you can try again after 30 seconds.

     If you have set up a Microsoft Exchange account, you might only be able to use a password.

If you can't remember your unlock sequence, tap Forgot pattern? in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen, then you can unlock the phone using your Google Account (if you created it on the phone) or your Backup PIN that you created when you set up the screen lock sequence.

-Enter your Google Account username and password, then tap Sign in.

-Enter your Backup PIN, tap Done at the bottom right corner of the keypad, then tap OK.

Security lock timer

If a security lock is enabled, you can set the delay time after the screen darkens due to inactivity before the screen automatically locks and requires you to enter your unlock sequence.

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Verizon G2 manual Disabling the Screen Lock, Changing Your Screen Lock, Security lock timer