Nokia 500

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Protect your phone
Set your phone to lock automatically
Want to protect your phone against unauthorised use? Create a security code, and
set your phone to lock itself automatically when you're not using it.
1 Select   > 
Settings
 > 
Phone
 > 
Phone management
 and 
Security settings
 >
Phone and SIM card
.
2 Select 
Security code
, then type in a security code. A minimum of 4 characters is
required, and numbers, symbols, and upper and lower case letters can be used.
Keep the security code secret and in a safe place separate from your phone. If
you forget the security code and your phone is locked, your phone will require
service. Additional charges may apply, and all the personal data in your phone
may be deleted. For more information, contact Nokia Care or your phone dealer.
3 Select 
Phone autolock period
 > 
User defined
, and set the length of time after
which the phone is locked automatically.
Lock your phone manually
On the home screen, press the power key 
, select 
Lock phone
, then type in the
security code.
Unlock your phone
Press the lock key, type in the security code, then select 
OK
.
If the lock key is out of reach, press the menu key, then select 
Unlock
.
Lock your phone remotely
Forgot your phone at work and want to lock it to prevent unauthorised use? You can
lock your phone remotely using a predefined text message. You can also lock the
memory card remotely.
Enable remote locking
1 Select   > 
Settings
 > 
Phone
 > 
Phone management
 and 
Security settings
 >
Phone and SIM card
 > 
Remote phone locking
 > 
Enabled
.
2 Enter the text message content. It can be 5-20 characters, and both upper and
lower case letters can be used.
3 Enter the same text again to verify it.
4 Enter the lock code.
Send the lock message
To lock the phone remotely, write the predefined text, and send it to your phone as
a text message.
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