HTC Dash EXCA160 - Manual (Page 71)

Managing your Phone 71
4.5 Protecting Your Phone
You can protect your phone from unauthorized use by requiring a PIN
(personal identification number) in order to make calls. Your default PIN is
1234.
Additionally, you can also lock the keypad/keyboard or the entire phone.
To enable the SIM PIN
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Settings > Security >
Enable SIM PIN.
2. Enter the PIN, and select Done.
Note To cancel without enabling the SIM PIN, press HOME.
To disable the SIM PIN
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Settings > Security >
Disable SIM PIN.
2. Enter the PIN, and select Done.
To change the SIM PIN
Be sure to make a note of your personal identification number (PIN). When
the SIM PIN is enabled, you must provide this PIN to unlock the phone.
1. Select Start > Settings > Security > Change SIM PIN.
2. In Old PIN, enter the current PIN.
3. Enter and confirm the new PIN, and select Done.
To lock the keypad and keyboard
Locking the keypad and keyboard turns off its functionality. This is a helpful
feature if, for example, the phone is turned on and in your pocket, and you
want to prevent accidental keypresses.
On the Home screen, press and hold (
). Once the keypad and keyboard
are locked, the left SOFT KEY label changes to Unlock.
Tip To quickly lock the keypad and keyboard, press POWER briefly to display the
Quick List, and select Key lock.
Note You can still receive calls and make emergency calls when the keypad and
keyboard are locked.