Security Settings - Gigaset SL930A Manual

Security settings

Security settings
Protect your telephone against unintended or unauthorised activities. Certain functions, such as
loading certificates, require that your telephone is protected with a PIN/password.
You can find the security settings at:
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Application screen
When the PINs and passwords are entered, the last character entered is displayed in
plain text. If nothing is to be displayed, please deactivate the following setting:
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Settings
Secure connection
The handset recognises unsecure connections to the base station that could be overheard by
third parties.
To check the security of the connection of an external call:
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When initiating a call, or when a call is under way, press and hold anywhere in the status bar.
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If Secure connection to base. is displayed, the connection is secure.
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If No secure connection to base. is displayed, the encryption may be deactivated, e.g. for
repeater mode (
Screen security
The screen lock prevents unintended or unauthorised triggering of functions by touching the
display. The screen lock is activated when the handset switches to idle status (
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Application screen
There are different security levels. Select the desired option.
None
The display is not locked.
Slide
Touch the lock icon and drag right to unlock the display.
Pattern
The display is unlocked when you connect at least four points on the display in a set order.
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Tap Next to determine the pattern.
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Connect at least 4 points using your finger.
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Next Enter the pattern once more.
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If you do not want the pattern to be displayed when it is input:
Deactivate Make pattern visible option.
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Settings
Security
page 40).
Settings
Security.
Make passwords visible.
Security Screen lock.
Confirm.
page 36).