Nokia 8290 - Manual (Page 76)

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Security features
PIN codes
The PIN (Personal Identity Number) and PIN2 codes are 4- to 8-digit
numbers that usually come from your service provider along with the SIM
card. Use the PIN code to protect your phone and SIM card against
unauthorized use. The PIN2 code activates some of your phone’s
functions, such as Call Cost Limit (See “Use call cost limits” on page 56).
When the phone requires the PIN or PIN2 code, it displays Enter PIN code:
or Enter PIN2 code:.
• Enter the code then press OK.
Change your PIN or PIN2 code
You can change your PIN or PIN2 code to any 4- to 8-digit number.
1 Press Menu 4 6 5, then press Select.
2 Enter the current PIN code and press OK.
3 Enter the new PIN code and press OK.
4 Enter the new PIN code again to verify, and press OK.
PIN code If SIM card security is on, the
phone requests the PIN code
every time the phone is
turned on. See “PIN and PUK
codes” on page 66.
PIN2 code Required by several phone
features. See entries for show
call costs, call cost
limit, fixed dialing,
and PIN and PIN2
codes.
System
password Required by the Restrict Calls
feature. See “Restricting
calls++” on page 70.
Code Purpose
For more
information