Nokia 6290

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General information
■ Access codes
Lock code
The lock code (5 to 10 digits) helps to protect your phone against 
unauthorized use. The preset code is 12345. Change the code, and keep 
the new code secret and in a safe place separate from your phone. To 
change the code and to set the phone to request the code, see 
“Security,” p. 83.
If you enter an incorrect lock code five times in succession, the phone 
ignores further entries of the code. Wait for 5 minutes, and enter the 
code again.
When the device is locked, calls may be possible to the official emergency 
number programmed into your device.
PIN codes
The personal identification number (PIN) code and the universal 
personal identification number (UPIN) code (4 to 8 digits) help to 
protect your SIM card against unauthorized use. See “Security,” p. 83. 
The PIN code is usually supplied with the SIM card.
The PIN2 code (4 to 8 digits) may be supplied with the SIM card and is 
required for some functions.
The module PIN is required to access the information in the security 
module. The module PIN is supplied with the SIM card if the SIM card 
has a security module in it.
The signing PIN is required for the digital signature. The signing PIN is 
supplied with the SIM card if the SIM card has a security module in it.
PUK codes
The personal unblocking key (PUK) code and the universal personal 
unblocking key (UPUK) code (8 digits) are required to change a blocked