Securing Your Phone - Samsung Galaxy S III User Manual

Securing Your Phone

Use your phone's screen lock features to secure your phone.
To set a personal screen lock, use the Lock screen settings.
For more information, see "Lock Screen" on page 177.
For other settings related to securing your phone, see
"Security" on page 179.
Locking the Phone
By default, the phone locks automatically when the
screen times out.
– or –
Press the
Note: Swipe is the default screen locking method. To change
your screen lock, see "Lock Screen" on page 177.
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Power/Lock Key.
Unlocking the Phone
Unlock the phone using one of the default unlock screens or
use a Screen lock option for increased security.
Press the
drag your finger across the screen.
Tip: Special notification icons display for missed calls or new
messages. Drag a missed call or message icon to view
the message or call log.
Warning! Please note that a touch screen responds best to a
light touch from the pad of your finger. Using
excessive force or a metallic object when pressing
on the touch screen may damage the tempered
glass surface and void the warranty.
Power/Lock Key, then touch and