Lock Screen - Samsung SM-T710 User Manual

Basics

Lock screen

Pressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and
automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period.
The screen is locked with Swipe, the default screen lock method.
Press the Power key or the Home key and swipe in any direction to unlock the screen.
To change the screen lock method, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen and
security → Screen lock type, and then select a method.
When you set a pattern, PIN, password, or fingerprint for the screen lock method, you can
protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device. After
setting the screen lock method, the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it.
• S wipe: Swipe in any direction on the screen to unlock it.
• P attern: Draw a pattern with four or more dots to unlock the screen.
• P IN: Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen.
• P assword: Enter a password with at least four characters, numbers, or symbols to unlock
the screen.
• N one: Do not set a screen lock method.
• F ingerprints: Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen. Refer to
recognition for more information.
If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.
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