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Access Codes
There are several access codes that are used by
your phone and its SIM card. These codes help
you protect the phone against unauthorised use.
When requested for any of the codes explained
below, key in the appropriate code (displayed as
asterisks) and press the OK soft key. If you
make a mistake, press the key one or
more times until the incorrect digit is cleared
and then continue entering the correct code.
The access codes, except for the PUK and PUK2
codes can be changed using Security menu
options (Menu 5.6). See page 95 for further
details.
Important! Avoid using access codes
resembling emergency numbers,
such as 999, so that you do not dial
an emergency number accidentally.
Phone Password
The Phone Lock feature uses the phone
password to protect your phone against
unauthorised use. The phone password is
supplied with the phone and is preset to
“00000000” at the factory.
To Refer to
activate/deactivate the Page 96.
Phone Lock feature (Menu 5.6.3).
change the phone Page 96.
password (Menu 5.6.3.3).
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Access Codes
PIN
The Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to
8 digits) protects your SIM card against
unauthorized use. It is usually supplied with the
SIM card.
If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in
succession, the code is disabled and cannot be
used until you re-enable it by entering the PUK
(see below).
To Refer to
activate/deactivate page 95.
the PIN Check feature (Menu 5.6.1).
change the PIN page 96.
(Menu 5.6.2).
PUK
The 8-digit PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) is
required to change a disabled PIN. The PUK may
be supplied with the SIM card. If not, or you
have lost it, contact your service provider.
To re-enable your PIN:
1. Enter the PUK and press the OK soft key.
2. Enter a new PIN of your choice and press the
OK soft key.
3. When the Confirm New PIN message is
displayed, enter the same code again and
press the OK soft key.
If you enter an incorrect PUK ten times in
succession, the SIM card becomes invalid.
Contact your service provider for a new card.