Locking and unlocking the screen, Secure your lock screen – LG LG870 User Manual

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Getting to know your phone

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If there is content on your memory card, the folder structure may be different after
formatting as all the files will be deleted.

Locking and unlocking the screen

If you do not use the phone for a while, the screen is turned off and locked
automatically. This helps to prevent accidental touches and saves battery
power.

When you are not using the phone, press the Power/Lock Key

to lock

the screen.

If there are any programs running when you set lock screen, they may still
be running in Lock mode. It is recommended that you exit all programs
before entering Lock mode to avoid unnecessary charges (e.g. phone calls,
web access and data communications).

To wake up your phone, press the Power/Lock Key

. The lock screen

will appear. Touch and slide the lock screen in any direction to unlock your
Home screen. The last screen you viewed will open.

Secure your lock screen

You can lock your screen so that only you can unlock it to access your
phone.

To set a screen lock

# On the Home screen, touch > Apps tab > Settings > Lock

screen > Select screen lock > Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, Pin or
Password

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Precautions to take when using pattern lock.
It is very important to remember the unlock pattern you set. You will not be able to
access your phone if you use an incorrect pattern 5 times. You have 5 opportunities to
enter your unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you have used all 5 opportunities, you can
enter the backup PIN or password or try again after 30 seconds.

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