Security Settings - HTC EVO Shift 4G TC U250 User Manual

Security Settings

Protecting Your Device with a Screen Lock
You can increase the security of your device by
creating a screen lock. When enabled, you have to
draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen, enter the
correct PIN, or enter the correct password to unlock the
device's control keys, buttons, and touchscreen.
To create and enable the screen unlock pattern:
1. Press > and tap
.
screen lock
2.
Tap .
Pattern
3.
Read the information on the screen and tap
4.
Study the example pattern on the screen, and then
tap Next .
5.
Draw the screen unlock pattern by connecting at
least four dots in a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal
direction. Lift your finger from the screen when
finished.
50 2B. Settings
Settings > Security > Set up
Next
Note: You must slide your finger on the screen to create the
pattern and not tap individual dots.
6.
The device records the pattern. Tap
7.
When prompted, draw the screen unlock pattern
again, and then tap
Tip:
Clear the Use visible pattern
want the unlock pattern to display on the screen when
you unlock it.
Note:
To change your unlock screen pattern, press
, and then tap
unlock pattern
If you fail to draw the correct unlock pattern on the
screen after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait
.
for 30 seconds before you can try again.
To create and enable a screen unlock PIN:
1. >
Press
.
screen lock
2.
Tap .
PIN
3.
Enter a PIN, tap
to confirm it.
Continue
Confirm .
check box if you do not
Settings > Security > Change
.
and tap
Settings > Security > Set up
, and then enter your PIN again
OK
.
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