By using the security settings on your device, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility. This section will familiarize you with your device’s security settings. With several options available, you can customize your device to meet your personal needs.
When your device is locked, your screen turns off and neither the LCD or external keys will accept input. Regaining access requires entering a lock code.
Press 
and touch Main (
) > Settings > Lock.
Touch and drag the Auto Lock slider to the On position.
Read the onscreen information and touch OK.
Enter a new lock code using the onscreen dial pad.
Touch Done.
Re-enter your new lock code and touch Done.
Press 
to turn the device on.
Enter your lock code.
Press 
and touch Main (
) > Settings > Lock > Change Lock Code.
Use the onscreen dial pad to enter your current lock code and touch Done.
Enter your new lock code and touch Done.
Re-enter your new lock code and touch Done.
Use the Security menu to quickly erase selected content you have created or stored in your device.
Press 
and touch Main (
) > Settings > Reset > Delete Contents.
Touch an option:
Delete Contacts to delete all Contacts entries.
Delete Downloads to delete all downloaded content such as games, ringers, and images.
Delete Messages to delete all received Text and Picture messages.
Delete Calendar to delete all calendar events.
Delete Speed Dial to delete all speed dial entries.
Delete Favorites to delete your current list of favorite functions from the Favs list.
Touch a category entry then touch Delete to confirm the deletion.
Resetting the device restores all of the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. Onboard data such as Contacts, History, Scheduler, and Messaging are not affected.
Press 
and touch Main (
) > Settings > Reset > Reset Settings. (A disclaimer is displayed.)
Read the disclaimer, write down the lock code, and touch Proceed.
Enter the lock code provided on the disclaimer by using the onscreen dial pad.
Touch Done to reset the device’s settings.
Resetting the device restores all of the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings and deletes all content stored on the phone.
Press 
and touch Main (
) > Settings > Reset > Reset Settings. (A disclaimer is displayed.)
Read the disclaimer, write down the lock code, and touch Proceed.
Enter the lock code provided on the disclaimer by using the onscreen dial pad.
Touch Done to restore all factory settings.
You can disable certain device services without turning off your device. You can restrict access to all data services, including Web and messaging.
Disabling data services will avoid any charges associated with these services. While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services. You may enable data services again at any time.
New Parental Controls provide restrictions to various device services such as Voice, Messaging, Data, and Camera. These restrictions are governed by an independent Parental Code that is separate from the previously mentioned Lock code.
To enable Parental Controls:
Press 
and touch Main (
) > Settings > Parental Controls.
Move the Parental Controls slider to the On position. (Additional options then appear onscreen.)
If this is your first time to setup these controls, you will be asked to setup a lock code that manages the areas that will be locked via this menu.
Enter a new four-digit code and touch Done.
Re-enter the new code and touch Done.
To disable Parental Controls:
Press 
and touch Main (
) > Settings > Parental Controls.
Move the Parental Controls slider to the Off position.
To disable data services:
Press 
and touch Main (
) > Settings > Parental Controls > Restrictions.
Move the slider to either activate or deactivate an option.
Voice to lock the device and prevent outgoing calls. Incoming calls can still be received.
Messaging to restrict access to the Messaging folder, including all Text and Picture messages.
Web Browser to restrict access to all data features such as Internet, Video Streaming, and other data usage.
Camera to restrict access to both the Camera and Camcorder functionality.
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