Pin Codes; Set Pin Code Request; Change Your Pin Or Pin2 Code - Nokia 6590 User Manual

• PIN CODES

The PIN (Personal Identity Number) and PIN2 codes are 4- to 8-digit
numbers that usually come from your service provider along with the SIM
card. Use the PIN code to protect your phone and SIM card against
unauthorized use. The PIN2 code activates some of your phone's functions,
such as Call cost limit. See "Manage call costs" on page 49.
When the phone requires the PIN or PIN2 code, it displays Enter PIN code:
or Enter PIN2 code:.
Enter the code then press OK.

Set PIN code request

You can activate the PIN code request to prevent unauthorized use of
your phone. If you set the PIN code request to On, your phone will ask for
the code each time you turn the phone on.
1 Press Menu 4 7 1 (Settings > Security settings > PIN code request).
2 Enter the PIN code supplied by your service provider, and press OK.
3 Press (up or down) to highlight On and press OK.
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To turn off this feature, repeat steps 1 through 3 above, but highlight Off
in step 3.

Change your PIN or PIN2 code

You can change your PIN or PIN2 code to any 4- to 8-digit number.
1 Press Menu 4 7 6 (Settings > Security settings > Change access codes),
scroll to the PIN code you want to change, then press Select.
2 Enter the current PIN code and press OK.
3 Enter the new PIN code and press OK.
4 Enter the new PIN code again to verify, and press OK.
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