8 securing your phone, Locking the keypad, Locking your sx66 – Siemens SX66 User Manual

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3.8 Securing Your Phone

You can customize the level of security you want to have on your SX66 by locking the keypad,

the entire device, or the

SIM

card.

Locking the keypad

The keypad lock turns off the keypad functionality. This is a helpful feature if, for example,

your SX66 is turned off and in your pocket, and you want to prevent accidental keypress.

1. Tap

the

Start

menu

>

Settings

> System

tab

>

Button

Lock

.

2. Select

Lock all buttons except Power button

.

3. To unlock your keypad, tap

Do not lock buttons

.

Locking your SX66

Locking your SX66 prevents access to personal data. When you enable this feature, your

SX66 will automatically lock after a specified time of inactivity. A screen will be displayed

requiring your SX66 "lock password" to be entered before access is granted.

1.

Tap

the

Start

menu

>

Settings

>

Personal >

Password

.

2. To enable this function, select how long your mobile device must be turned off before the

password is required for using the device, by tapping

Prompt if device unused for

.

3.

Select the type of password you would like to use:

Simple 4 digit

or

Strong alphanumeric

.

A strong password must have at least

7 characters

that are a combination of uppercase

and lowercase letters, numerals, and punctuation.

4.

Enter the password, and if necessary, confirm the password.

Locking the SIM card

You can protect your SX66 from unauthorized use by assigning a

PIN

(Personal Identification

Number). Your first

PIN

is assigned by your mobile service provider.

1. On the

Phone

keypad, tap

Tools

>

Options

>

Phone

tab.

2.

Select

Require PIN when phone is used

.

3. To change the

PIN

at any time, tap

Change PIN

.

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