Security - Samsung Galaxy S III mini User Manual

Pattern Options
• Lock screen widgets: Lock the widgets that are displayed on
your home screens.
• Make pattern visible: See the pattern as you draw it.
• Lock automatically: The screen automatically locks 5 seconds
after the screen turns off.
• Lock instantly with power key: When enabled, the phone
instantly locks when you press the power key.
PIN and Password Options
• Lock screen widgets: Lock the widgets that are displayed on
your home screens.
• Lock automatically: The screen automatically locks 5 seconds
after the screen turns off.
• Lock instantly with power key: When enabled, the phone
instantly locks when you press the power key.
• Auto factory reset: This option is available for the Password
option. If you fail to enter the correct password after 10
attempts, a factory reset will be performed.

Security

The Security settings allow you to determine the security
level for your phone.
Encryption
To require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your phone
each time you power it on or encrypt the data on your SD
card each time it is connected:
1. From the Settings screen, touch Security.
2. You must first set up a screen lock type if you have not
already done so. For more information, refer to "Screen
Lock" on page 153.
3. Touch Encrypt device. For more information, read the
displayed help screen.
4. Touch Encrypt external SD card to enable the encryption
on SD card data that requires a password be entered
each time the microSD card is connected.
Tip: Make sure your battery is charged more than 80 percent.
Encryption may take an hour or more.
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