HTC Wildfire User Manual - Page 174

174 Your HTC Wildfire user guide Protecting your phone with a screen unlock pattern You can secure your phone by requiring a screen unlock pattern every time your phone is turned on or every time it wakes up from sleep mode (screen is off). 1. From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings. 2. Scroll down the screen, and then tap Security > Set unlock pattern. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions. When prompted, record your screen unlock pattern. Changing unlock pattern settings Under Screen unlock pattern on the Security screen, you'll find this group of settings: Require pattern Use visible pattern Use tactile feedback Clear this check box if you want to disable the screen unlock pattern. You'll be asked to enter your unlock pattern to confirm disabling it. This is selected by default. Clear this check box if you do not want the screen unlock pattern to display as you enter it. Select this to enable vibration as you enter the screen unlock pattern. Changing your screen unlock pattern 1. From the Home screen, press MENU. 2. Tap Settings > Security > Change unlock pattern. Forgot your screen unlock pattern? If you've forgotten your screen unlock pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unlock your phone. If this fails, you can unlock your phone by entering your Google Account user name and password. 1. On the unlock screen, enter your unlock pattern. 2. After the fifth attempt and 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 press the bar on the lock screen and slide your finger down to unlock the screen. 4. Tap the Forgot pattern button in the lower right corner 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 unlock pattern. If you no longer want to do so, tap Cancel.