HTC One SV User manual - Page 175

175 Settings and security Protecting HTC One SV with a screen lock Protect your personal information and prevent others from using HTC One SV without your permission by setting a screen lock pattern, face unlock, PIN, or password. You'll be asked to unlock the screen every time HTC One SV is turned on or when it's idle for a certain period of time. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Security. 2. Tap Screen lock. 3. Select a screen lock option and set up the screen lock. 4. Tap Lock phone after, then specify the idle time before the screen is locked. You can also clear Make pattern visible or Make passwords visible if you don't want your screen lock to display as you enter it onscreen. Forgot your screen lock pattern? If you've forgotten your screen lock pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unlock HTC One SV. If this fails, you can unlock HTC One SV by entering your Google Account user name and password. 1. On the unlock screen, enter your lock pattern. 2. After the fifth attempt, when you're asked to wait for 30 seconds, tap OK. 3. If the display goes off, press the POWER button to turn the display back on, and then unlock the screen. 4. Tap the Forgot pattern? button when it appears. 5. Enter your Google Account name and password, and then tap Sign in. You'll then be asked to create a new screen lock pattern. If you no longer want to do so, tap None or press .