T-Mobile KII0160 User Manual - 4.5 Protecting Your Phone
76 Managing your Phone
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 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 phone
Locking the phone 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. Once the phone is locked, the left
SOFT KEY
label changes to Unlock.
You can lock the phone by:
•
Press and hold
for about 2 seconds.
•
Close the keyboard, then select Yes.
Note The Manual lock option must be enabled. See "To set keyboard lock
options" for details.
•
Press and hold the HOME key to open the Quick list, then select Lock.