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Device Security
Device Security
This section will familiarize you with your device’s security settings. With several
options available, you can customize your device to meet your personal needs.
Accessing the Security Menu
All of your device’s security settings are available through the Security menu.
1. Press Start > More > More > Settings > More... > Security.
Using Your Device’s Lock Feature
Locking Your Device with a Password
When your device is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to
911 or special numbers. (See "Using Special #s" on page 49.)
When you lock your device, it requires a password to return to normal operation.
When a password is set up, the device can be locked immediately or configured to
lock when the screen goes blank.
1. Press Start > More > More > Settings > More... > Security.
2. Select Device Lock and press .
3. Select “Prompt if device unused for” and press . (Enabling this
option activates the remaining fields.)
4. Select each field and enter the required information:
• Time: select the amount of unused time (idle) required before you are
prompted for a password.
• Password type: to choose from one of the following PIN types:
• Simple PIN: must be at least four characters in length and
cannot contain a simple sequence such as 0000, 1111, or
1234.
•
Strong alphanumeric: must be at least seven characters in
length and must contain at least one character from each of
the following categories: uppercase/lowercase letters,
numerals, symbols. Examples of strong alphanumeric
passwords are sb?8A!3 and %$VH5hW.
• Password: use the keypad to enter the desired password.
• Confirm password: use the keypad to re-enter the same password.
5. Press Done (left softkey) > Yes (left softkey) to store these settings.