Security; Pin Protect; Protecting The Radio With A Pin Code; Changing Pin Codes - Motorola MTP8550Ex Feature User Manual

4.9

Security

This sub-menu stores all your security settings.
4.9.1

PIN Protect

This feature allows you to enable PIN code authentication at the next power on. This code protects
your radio against unauthorized use.
If you are unable to unlock the radio, you can only send or receive Emergency Calls and adjust the
volume level with the Rotary Knob.
NOTICE: If the radio uses a SIM Card PIN code and you are unable to unlock the radio, you
cannot take any action.
4.9.1.1

Protecting the Radio with a PIN Code

Procedure:
1 From the home screen, press Menu → Security → PIN Protect.
2 Select On.
3 Enter 4-digit PIN code. By default it is 0000 (four zeros).
NOTICE: To increase security, set your own PIN code.
Postrequisites: Each time you turn on the terminal, PIN code is required.
4.9.1.2

Changing PIN Codes

Procedure:
1 From the home screen, press the Menu key.
2 Select Security → Change Code.
3 Radio prompts for the Old Code. Enter currently used 4-digit security code (default setting is
0000).
4 If the entered code matches the old code, radio prompts for the new code twice.
Your radio displays Code Accepted.
4.9.2

Setting Keypad Lock

The keypad lock/unlock can be invoked from the radio menu, or by using a predefined menu shortcut.
By default, the Power and Emergency buttons are always operative when the keypad is locked.
Procedure:
Do one of the following:
• Press Menu, and then * key.
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