The basics, Security lock timer, Power button instantly locks – LG G Vista User Manual
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The Basics
3. Confirm your unlock information (if necessary).
4. Tap the desired screen lock option.
5. You’re prompted to enter your screen lock, then confirm it.
If necessary, enter a Backup PIN and tap Continue. Then confirm your
Backup PIN and tap OK.
NOTES
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If you've set up a Microsoft Exchange account, you might only be able to use a
password.
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After 5 unsuccessful attempts to unlock your phone, you're prompted to enter a
text phrase to confirm that you're trying to unlock your phone.
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You have 10 opportunities to enter your unlock sequence. After 10 unsuccessful
attempts, your phone will automatically perform a factory data reset and all of your
personal files will be erased. You will be warned after the 9th unsuccessful attempt.
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If you can't remember your unlock sequence, after 5 attempts, tap the Forgot
button (at the lower-right 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 lower-right corner of the keypad) or tap
OK (below your Backup PIN entry).
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.
1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key
(in the
Touch Keys bar) > Lock screen settings
2. Tap Security lock timer, then tap the setting you want to use.
Power button instantly locks
If a security lock is enabled, checkmark the Power button instantly locks
checkbox to override the Security lock timer setting and lock the screen as
soon as you press the Power/Lock Key
(on the back of the phone).
1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key
(in the
Touch Keys bar) > Lock screen settings
2. Checkmark the Power button instantly locks checkbox.