Lock Screen And Security - Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 nook User Manual

Lock Screen and Security

Secure your device and protect
your data with Lock Screen and
Security settings.
Set a Screen Lock
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Screen lock
type to select a screen lock and level of security:
•
Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This
option provides no security.
•
Pattern: A screen unlock pattern is a tap
gesture you create and use to unlock your
device. This option provides medium security.
•
PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the
screen. This option provides medium to high
security.
•
Password: Create a password for unlocking
the screen. This option provides high security.
•
Fingerprints: Use fingerprint recognition
to unlock the screen. This option provides
medium to high security.
•
None: Never use a Lock screen.
3. If you choose a secured lock screen option,
select your notification settings:
•
Show content
•
Hide content
•
Do not show notifications
Settings
Apps >
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4. Choose a screen lock option:
•
Show information: Show the dual clock, or
information such as the weather information,
on the lock screen.
•
Notifications: Show notifications on the Lock
screen.
•
Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when
unlocking the screen. (This option is available
with Swipe only.)
After setting a Pattern, PIN, Password, or
Fingerprints screen lock type, additional options are
available:
•
Secure lock settings: Set the following
secure lock functions:
-
Make pattern visible: Display the pattern
as you draw it. (This option is available with
Pattern only.)
-
Lock automatically: Set the time after the
screen is turned off to enable the screen
lock.
-
Lock instantly with power key: Tap ON/
OFF to enable or disable locking the
screen immediately when pressing the
Power key.
-
Smart Lock: Set your tablet to stay
unlocked when you have trusted devices
connected or when it's in a trusted place.
Note: Options vary based on the screen lock type.
Lock Screen and Security