Access codes, Phone password – Samsung SGH-V205 User Manual
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Access Codes
There are several access codes that are used by
your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you
protect the phone against unauthorized use.
When requested for any of the codes explained
below, key in the appropriate code (displayed as
asterisks) and press the
OK soft key. If you make a
mistake, press the
key until the incorrect digit
is cleared and then continue entering the correct
code.
The access codes, except for the PUK and PUK2
codes can be changed using
Security menu
options (
Menu 6.6). See page 91 for further
details.
Important! Avoid using access codes resembling
emergency numbers, such as 911, so
that you do not dial an emergency
number accidentally.
Phone Password
The Phone Lock feature uses the phone password to
protect your phone against unauthorized use. The
phone password is supplied with the phone and is
factory set to “00000000.”
To...
Refer to...
activate/deactivate the
Phone Lock feature
page 92
(
Menu 6.6.3).
change the phone
password
page 92
(
Menu 6.6.4).
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PIN
The
Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to
8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorized
use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card.
If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in
succession, the code is disabled and cannot be used
until you re-enable it by entering the PUK (see
below).
PUK
The 8-digit PUK (
PIN Unblocking Key) is required to
change a disabled PIN. The PUK may be supplied
with the SIM card. If not, or you have lost it,
contact your service provider.
To re-enable your PIN:
1. Key in the PUK and press the
OK soft key.
2. Enter a new PIN of your choice and press the
OK soft key.
3. When the
Confirm New PIN message is
displayed, key in the same code again and press
the
OK soft key.
If you enter an incorrect PUK ten times in
succession, the SIM card becomes invalid. Contact
your service provider for a new card.
To...
Refer to...
activate/deactivate the
PIN Check feature
page 91
(
Menu 6.6.1).
change the PIN
page 92
(
Menu 6.6.2).