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
>
Control
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
>
Control 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.