Phone Lock - Sony Ericsson V800 Swisscom User Manual

Most SIM cards are locked at the time of purchase. If the
SIM card lock is on, you have to enter a PIN (Personal Identity
Number) every time you turn on your phone.
If you enter your PIN incorrectly three times in a row,
the SIM card is blocked. This is indicated by the message
PIN blocked. To unblock it you need to enter your PUK
(Personal Unblocking Key). Your PIN and PUK are supplied
by Swisscom.
To unblock your SIM card
1. When PIN blocked is displayed, enter your PUK } OK.
2. Enter a new four- to eight-digit PIN } OK.
3. Re-enter the new PIN to confirm } OK.
To edit your PIN
} Settings } the General tab } Locks } SIM lock
} Change PIN.
To turn the SIM card lock on or off
1. } Settings } the General tab } Locks } SIM lock
} Protection and select On or Off.
2. Enter your PIN } OK.
Note: If the message Codes do not match appears, you
entered the new PIN incorrectly. If the message Wrong PIN
appears, followed by Old PIN:, you entered your old PIN
incorrectly.
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Phone lock

The phone lock protects the phone against unauthorized use
if it is stolen and the SIM card is exchanged. It is not on when
you buy the phone. You can change the phone lock code (0000)
to any four- to eight-digit personal code.
Phone lock on
If the phone lock is on, the message Phone locked appears
each time you turn on the phone. You have to enter your code
followed by Yes to use your phone.
Automatic phone lock
If the phone lock is set to automatic, you do not need to enter
your phone lock code until a different SIM card is inserted in
the phone.
Note: It is important that you remember your new code. If you
should forget it, you have to hand in your phone to your local
Sony Ericsson retailer.
To set the phone lock
1. } Settings } the General tab } Locks } Phone lock
} Protection and select an alternative.
2. Enter the phone lock code } OK.
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