Nokia 6590i Nokia 6590i User Guide in English - Page 126

The PIN code

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Manage phone security CHANGE YOUR SECURITY CODE Once you change the security code from its preset of 12345, keep the new code secret, and in a safe place separate from your phone. 1 Press Menu 4-7-6-1 (Settings > Security settings > Access codes > Change security code). After a brief pause, you're prompted to enter the current security code (default is 12345). 2 Enter the current security code and press OK. You're prompted to enter the new security code. 3 Enter the new security code (up to 10 characters) and press OK. You're asked to re-enter the new security code for verification. 4 Enter the new security code again and press OK. A message appears in the screen confirming your security code has been changed. The PIN code 11 The PIN code protects the SIM card from unauthorized access. The PIN code can be 4 to 8 digits in length. After three successive incorrect entries the PIN code is blocked and you'll be asked to enter the personal unblocking key (PUK) code. Note: Get the original PIN code from your wireless provider. PIN CODE REQUEST Enable your phone to request the PIN code upon power-up. This provides extra security in case your phone is lost or stolen. 1 Press Menu 4-7-1 (Settings > Security settings > PIN code request). 2 After a brief pause, you're prompted to enter the current PIN code. Enter the PIN code and press OK. 3 Scroll to On and press OK. A message appears in the screen confirming your selection. [ 117 ]

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Manage phone security
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CHANGE YOUR SECURITY CODE
Once you change the security code from its preset of 12345, keep the new
code secret, and in a safe place separate from your phone.
1
Press
Menu
4-7-6-1 (Settings > Security settings > Access codes >
Change security code).
After a brief pause, you’re prompted to enter the current security code
(default is 12345).
2
Enter the current security code and press
OK
. You’re prompted to
enter the new security code.
3
Enter the new security code (up to 10 characters) and press
OK
.
You’re asked to re-enter the new security code for verification.
4
Enter the new security code again and press
OK
. A message appears
in the screen confirming your security code has been changed.
The PIN code
The PIN code protects the SIM card from unauthorized access. The PIN code
can be 4 to 8 digits in length. After three successive incorrect entries the
PIN code is blocked and you’ll be asked to enter the personal unblocking
key (PUK) code.
Note:
Get the original PIN code from your wireless provider.
PIN CODE REQUEST
Enable your phone to request the PIN code upon power-up. This provides
extra security in case your phone is lost or stolen.
1
Press
Menu
4-7-1 (Settings > Security settings > PIN code request).
2
After a brief pause, you’re prompted to enter the current PIN code.
Enter the PIN code and press
OK
.
3
Scroll to
On
and press
OK
. A message appears in the screen
confirming your selection.