Samsung SGH-a885 Series User Manual page 116

For more information on setting the Backlight time settings, see
"Backlight Time" on page 110.
Security
The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone
by others and to restrict the types of calls.
Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of
your phone.
From Idle mode, touch
Lock Phone
When the Lock Phone feature is enabled, the phone is locked and
you must enter the 4 to 8 digit phone password each time the
phone is switched on.
Note: You will be prompted to create a password the first time this feature is
enabled.
To change the phone password, see "Change Phone Password"
on page 114. Once you enter the correct password, you can use
the phone until you switch it off.
Touch On or Off from the Lock Phone field.
Lock SIM Card
When the Lock SIM Card feature is enabled, your phone only
works with the current SIM. You must enter the lock code to unlock
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the SIM so you can use a different SIM card. Once you have
entered the lock code, you are asked to confirm your password.
Touch On or Off from the Lock SIM Card field.
Note: This lock code is typically the last four digits of the current phone
number or can be obtained from your service provider.
Check PIN code
When the Check PIN code feature is enabled, you must enter your
PIN each time you switch on the phone. Consequently, any person
who does not have your PIN cannot use your phone without your
approval.
Touch On or Off from the Check PIN Code field.
Note: You can obtain your PIN from your service provider.
Lock Applications
Using this menu, you can lock your applications and media
contents (apps, messages, images, and sounds) from being
accidentally accessed, altered or deleted. Once you lock the
contents, you must enter the phone's password to access the
associated menus.