Security - Samsung Galaxy S III User Manual

Pattern Options
• Lock screen widgets: Lock the widgets that are
displayed on your home screens.
• Make pattern visible: See the pattern as you draw it.
• Lock automatically: The screen automatically locks 5
seconds after the screen turns off.
• Lock instantly with power key: When enabled, the
device instantly locks when you press the power key.
PIN and Password Options
• Lock screen widgets: Lock the widgets that are
displayed on your home screens.
• Lock automatically: The screen automatically locks 5
seconds after the screen turns off.
• Lock instantly with power key: When enabled, the
device instantly locks when you press the power key.
149

Security

The Security settings allow you to determine the security
level for your device.
Encryption
To require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your device
each time you power it on or encrypt the data on your SD
card each time it is connected:
1. From a Home screen, touch
Security.
2. You must first set up a screen lock type if you have not
already done so. For more information, refer to "Screen
Lock" on page 147.
3. Touch Encrypt device. For more information, read the
displayed help screen.
4. Touch Encrypt external SD card to enable the
encryption on SD card data that requires a password
be entered each time the microSD card is connected.
Tip: Make sure your battery is charged more than 80 percent.
Encryption may take an hour or more.
Apps Settings