Nokia 500 - Manual (Page 104)

Send the lock message
To lock the phone remotely, write the predefined text, and send it to your phone as a
text message.
To unlock your phone, you need the lock code.
Encrypt your data
Want to protect your data against unauthorized use? You can encrypt data on your
phone using an encryption key.
Select
Menu > Settings > Phone > Phone management > Security settings >
Encryption .
It may take several minutes to encrypt or decrypt your data. During the encryption
process, do not:
•
Use your phone unless you have to
• Switch your phone off
• Remove the battery
If you haven't set your phone to lock itself automatically when not in use, you are
prompted to do so when you encrypt your data for the first time.
Encrypt the phone memory
Select Encryption off .
Decrypt the phone memory
Select Encryption on .
Prepare your phone for recycling
If you buy a new phone, or otherwise want to dispose of your phone, Nokia recommends
that you recycle your phone. Beforehand, remove all personal information and content
from your phone.
Remove all content and restore settings to the default values
1 Back up the content you want to keep to a compatible memory card (if available)
or to a compatible computer.
2 Close all active connections and calls.
3 Select Menu > Settings and Phone > Phone management > Factory settings >
Delete data and restore .
4 If prompted, enter the lock code.
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