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Phone lock
The phone lock protects the phone against
unauthorized use if it is stolen and the SIM card is
exchanged. The phone is not locked when you buy
it. You can change the phone lock code (0000) to
any four- to eight-digit personal code.
Phone lock on
If the phone lock is on, the message Phone locked.
appears each time you turn on the phone. Enter
your code followed by OK to use your phone.
Automatic phone lock
If the phone lock is set to automatic, you do not
need to enter your phone lock code until a different
SIM card is inserted in the phone.
To set the phone lock
} Settings } the General tab } Locks } Phonelock
} Protection and select an alternative. Enter the
phone lock code } OK.
To edit your phone lock code
} Settings } the General tab } Locks } Phonelock
} Change Code.
Code memo
You can save security codes for credit cards, for
example, in the code memo storage of your phone
or the code memo function of your phone. Then all
you need to remember is the passcode to open the
code memo. You can save a maximum of 10 codes
in the code memo.
Checkword and security
To confirm that you have entered the correct
passcode for the code memo and to prevent
unauthorized access to your codes, you must
enter a checkword.
When you enter your passcode to open the code
memo, the checkword is shown for a short time.
If the passcode is correct, the correct codes are
shown. If you enter the incorrect passcode, the
checkword and the codes that are shown are also
incorrect.
It is important that you remember your new code.
If you should forget it, you will need to bring your
phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer.
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