Lock the device
The lock code protects your device against unauthorised use.
The preset code is 12345.
To lock the device, in the home screen, press the power key,
and select
Lock phone
.
To unlock your device, select
Unlock
, enter the lock code, and
select
OK
.
To change the lock code, select
Menu
>
Ctrl. panel
>
Settings
and
General
>
Security
>
Phone and SIM card
.
Enter the old code and then the new code twice. The new
code can be 4-255 characters long. Both alphabets and digits
can be used, and both uppercase and lowercase alphabets
are possible.
Write down the new code, and keep it secret and in a safe
place separate from your device. If you forget the lock code
and your device is locked, you must take the device to a Nokia
authorised service facility and additional charges may apply.
To unlock the device, the software must be reloaded, and the
data you have saved in the device may be lost.
You can also lock the device remotely by sending a text
message to the device. To enable remote locking, and to
define the text for the message, select
Menu
>
Ctrl.
panel
>
Settings
and
General
>
Security
>
Phone and
SIM card
>
Remote phone locking
>
Enabled
. Enter the
remote lock message, and confirm the message. The message
must be at least 5 characters long. Write down the text, as
you may need it later.