124 SecuritySettingsSecuritySecure your device and protect yourdata with Security settings.Encrypt Your DataRequire a numeric PIN or password to decrypt yourtablet each time you power it on or encrypt the dataon a memory card (not included) each time it isconnected.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.2. Tap Security for options:• Tap Encrypt device and follow the prompts toencrypt all data on your device.• Tap Encrypt external SD card to enable theencryption on SD card data that requires apassword be entered each time the microSDcard is connected.Note: Make sure your battery is charged more than 80percent. Encryption takes an hour or more.Lock Your SIM CardPrevent another user from accessing informationstored on your SIM card by requiring a PIN (PersonalIdentification Number) code.Your device will ask for a PIN number each time youaccess data stored on the SIM card.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.2. Tap Security > Set up SIM card lock.3. Tap Lock SIM card and enter a PIN code.• Tap Change SIM PIN to use a different PIN.View PasswordsDisplay password characters briefly as you type them.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.2. Tap Security > Make passwords visible to enable.
