Security, Device lock, Disable/enable sim pin – Kyocera E4000 User Manual

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Phone settings

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Security

The phone and SIM card are protected
against misuse by several security codes.

Device Lock

This option lets you enable a password
lock to your smartphone if it is left
unused for a certain time.

1. Check

Prompt if device unused for

and scroll to select a time in minutes
or hours.

2. Enter a password in

Password

, and

then enter it again in

Confirm

password

.

3. Select

(

Done

) to save the

setting.

Disable/Enable SIM PIN

The PIN is the password provided by
your network operator and is usually
requested each time the phone is
switched on. You can deactivate this
feature but you then risk unauthorized
use of your SIM card. Some network
operators do not permit deactivating the
PIN control.

1. Select

Disable

/

Enable SIM PIN

.

2. Enter PIN and confirm with

(

Done

).

Change SIM PIN

You can change the PIN to any 4- to 8-
digit number you find easier to
remember.

1. Select

Change SIM PIN

(available

when SIM PIN is enabled).

2. Enter current PIN code in

Old PIN

.

3. Enter new PIN code in

New PIN

.

4. Re-enter new PIN code in

Confirm

new PIN

. Confirm with

(

Done

).

Keep these confidential numbers in a
safe place where you can access them
again if required.

Device
Lock

Protects your phone from
unauthorized use.

Must be entered at the first
security setting.

PIN

(Personal Identification
Number) Protects your
SIM card from
unauthorized use.

PIN2

This is needed to set the
charge detail display and to
access additional functions
on special SIM cards.

PUK

(Personal Unblocking Key)
Used to unlock SIM cards
after the wrong PIN has
been entered three
consecutive times.

• The SIM card will be locked if you enter

the PIN incorrectly three times in a row.
You have to enter the PUK for the SIM
card in order to unlock it. Please
contact your network operator to
obtain a PUK.

• If the PUK has been lost, please contact

your network operator.

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