QTek 8500 User Manual - 4.5 Protecting Your Phone
64 Managing you Phone
4.5 Protecting your Phone
There are several levels of security on your phone. You can protect
your phone from unauthorized use by requiring a type of password
called a PIN (personal identification number) in order to make calls.
Your first PIN will be given to you by your wireless service provider.
Additionally, you can lock the keypad or the entire phone to prevent
unauthorized access.
To enable the SIM personal Identifi cation number (PIN)
1.
On the Home screen, click
Start > Settings > Security
.
2.
Click
Enable SIM PIN
.
3.
Enter your PIN, and click
Done
.
Note
To cancel without enabling the SIM PIN, press HOME.
To disable the SIM PIN
1.
On the Home screen, click
Start > Settings > Security
.
2.
Click
Disable SIM PIN
.
3.
Enter your PIN, and click
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.
Click
Start > Settings > Security
.
2.
Click
Change SIM PIN
.
3.
In
Old PIN
, enter the current PIN.
4.
Enter and confi rm the new PIN, and click
Done
.
Lock the keypad
Locking the keypad turns off keypad 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.