HTC Hero S Hero S User Guide - Page 179

179 Security Security Protecting HTC Hero S with a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password Protect your personal information and prevent others from using HTC Hero S without your permission by setting a screen lock pattern, PIN or password. Your screen lock will be asked every time HTC Hero S is turned on or when it's idle for a certain period of time. 1. From the Home screen, press 2. Tap Set up screen lock. 3. Tap one of the following: , and then tap Settings > Security. None Disable the screen lock you've previously created. Pattern Set a screen lock pattern by following the onscreen instructions. PIN Set a numeric password of at least four digits. Password Set an alpha-numeric password. 4. On the Security screen, tap Lock phone after, then specify the idle time you can allow before the screen is locked. You can also clear the Use visible pattern or Visible passwords on the Security screen if you don't want your screen lock to display as you enter it onscreen. Changing your screen lock 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Security. 2. Tap Change screen lock. 3. Enter your current screen lock to confirm that you want to change it. 4. Choose a different screen lock type, then enter your new pattern, PIN, or password. Or tap None if you don't want to use a screen lock.