Security Settings - Samsung SCH-M828C User Manual

Note: Turning Location on allows the network to detect your position using
GPS technology, making some mobile applications and services easier
to use. Turning Location off disables the GPS location function for all
purposes except 911, but will not hide your general location based on
the cell site serving your call. No application or service may use your
location without your request or permission. GPS-enhanced 911 is not
available in all areas.
To Synchronize your GPS Satellites:
From the Home screen, press
1.
Location & security.
Tap Use GPS satellites. A checkmark indicates activation.
2.
To enable Location using wireless networks:
From the Home screen, press
1.
Location & security.
Tap Use wireless networks. A checkmark indicates
2.
activation.
• This service uses available wireless networks to pinpoint your
location within certain applications such as Google Maps
(page 123).
Tap Agree. Enabling this feature allows Google to collect
3.
anonymous location data whether or not any location
application or other related feature is active or in use.
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Security Settings

Accessing the Security Menu
and tap
and tap
– or –
Tap Disagree to disable the collection of data. Enabling this
feature can utilize more resources and slow performance.
All of your security settings are available through the Security
menu. You can secure your data and limit phone access by
requiring a screen unlock pattern every time you turn it on or
every time it wakes up from sleep mode (screen where the
screen turns off).
From the Home screen, press
1.
Location & security.
Tap Set up screen lock to set the method by which you
2.
unlock your phone. Select one of the following options:
• None to disable the screen unlock security feature.
• Pattern to create a dynamic pattern by moving your finger in
specific directions across the screen.
• PIN to use a 4-digit, numeric PIN code (up to 16 characters).
• Password to use a 4-digit, alphanumeric password (up to 16
characters).
and tap