Samsung SGH-X496ZSAGEN - Manual (Page 166)

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SIM Lock
The SIM Lock feature lets you limit open access to your
phone only to your SIM. If someone installs their own
SIM into your phone, they are prompted enter your
SIM Lock password when they turn your phone on.
Note: The SIM Lock password is temporary, that is, your phone retains the
password only while the SIM Lock feature is enabled.
When you disable the SIM Lock, the SIM Lock password is erased.
Enable SIM Lock
1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( ), then
press (for Settings), (for Security), and
for SIM Lock. The following options appear in the
display:
ⅷ Disable — Any SIM can use your phone.
ⅷ
Enable — Your SIM can use your phone. Another SIM causes
your phone to prompt for your SIM Lock password to use your
phone.
2. Use the navigation keys to highlight Enable, then press
the Select (left) soft key ( ) or press key. You are
prompted to enter a new SIM Lock password.
3. Use the keypad to enter the new 4- to 8-digit SIM Lock
password, then press the OK (left) soft key ( ) or press
key.
You are prompted to confirm the new SIM Lock password
by entering it a second time.
4. Use the keypad to enter the new 4- to 8-digit password,
then press the OK (left) soft key ( ) or press key.