Samsung SPH-a500 Series - Manual (Page 83)

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Security
Your phone provides security options, including a user-programmable lock
code and emergency/secret phone number features.
To access the Security menu in standby mode:
1. Press .
2. Enter the 4-digit lock code (normally the lock code is the last 4-
digits of your phone number).
Lock Phone
Locking the phone limits all outgoing calls except calls to 911 emergency and
the three user-programmable emergency/secret numbers.
You can lock the phone manually during use, or set the phone to lock
automatically when it is turned on. When the phone is in Lock Mode, you can
answer incoming calls, but you must unlock the phone to place outgoing calls
(except to emergency and secret numbers).
Locking the phone
The Security menu allows you to lock the phone manually or automatically
when powering on your phone or to leave the phone unlocked.
To lock the phone:
1. Press for Security and enter your current lock code.
2. Press for Lock Phone.
3. Press the to select your option.
• Unlocked: The phone remains unlocked.
• Lock Now: The phone locks immediately and stays locked until the
lock code is entered.
• On Power-Up: The phone locks automatically the next time your
phone is powered on and stays locked until the lock code is
entered.
4. Press to save the setting.