Hiding your data
You can store important information, such as documents, pictures, videos, and email accounts in a virtual
"safe" on your phone, where they are protected from unauthorised access. Information stored in the safe
cannot be seen while the safe is closed.
Note
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In order to use this feature, you must first configure the screen lock (see "Locking the screen"
(page 66)).
Opening the safe
1.
Tap [Data Security] in the Home screen or [App List].
2.
Enter the correct unlock method.
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All files in the safe will be visible.
Note
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If you used an IC card to lock the phone, note that the phone cannot detect IC cards if the phone's
NFC feature is turned off. To confirm the setting, tap
[Wireless & networks], and then turn on the [NFC] checkbox if necessary.
Closing the safe
1.
Tap [Data Security] in the Home screen or [App List].
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If you are prompted to unlock the phone, the safe is already closed.
2.
Tap [Lock].
Adding a file to the safe
1.
While using an app that is compatible with this feature, select the desired file.
2.
Press
.
Tap [Share] ® [Security Box].
3.
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If the safe is closed, enter the correct unlock method.
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This procedure varies depending on the app being used.
4.
Tap [Store].
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The file will now be visible only when the safe is open.
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To remove a file from the safe, open the safe, then repeat this procedure and select [Remove].
Adding an email account to the safe
You can add an email account to the safe by creating the account while the safe is open.
1.
Tap [Data Security] in the Home screen or [App List].
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If the safe is closed, enter the correct unlock method.
2.
Tap [Secure Email].
3.
Create a new email account.
Protecting phone settings with a terminal password
A terminal password (phone password) is required when changing certain settings.
Configuring the terminal password
1.
From the Home screen, press
2.
Tap [Settings] ® [Location & security] ® [Set phone password].
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If the terminal password has already been set, you will be prompted to enter the current terminal
password.
.
in the Home screen, tap [Settings] ®
Phone security
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