HTC Shift User Guide - Page 62

Security Settings Protecting Your Device with a Screen Lock You can increase the security of your device by creating a screen lock. When enabled, you have to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen, enter the correct PIN, or enter the correct password to unlock the device's control keys, buttons, and touchscreen. To create and enable the screen unlock pattern: 1. Press > and tap Settings > Security > Set up screen lock. 2. Tap Pattern. 3. Read the information on the screen and tap Next. 4. Study the example pattern on the screen, and then tap Next. 5. Draw the screen unlock pattern by connecting at least four dots in a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal direction. Lift your finger from the screen when finished. Note: You must slide your finger on the screen to create the pattern and not tap individual dots. 6. The device records the pattern. Tap Continue. 7. When prompted, draw the screen unlock pattern again, and then tap Confirm. Tip: Clear the Use visible pattern check box if you do not want the unlock pattern to display on the screen when you unlock it. Note: To change your unlock screen pattern, press > , and then tap Settings > Security > Change unlock pattern. If you fail to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again. To create and enable a screen unlock PIN: 1. Press > and tap Settings > Security > Set up screen lock. 2. Tap PIN. 3. Enter a PIN, tap OK, and then enter your PIN again to confirm it. 50 2B. Settings