114 Lock ScreenSettingsLock ScreenChoose a method for unlockingyour screen. Different Screen Lockshave different levels of security andoptions.Set a Screen LockIt is recommended that you secure your device usinga Screen lock.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.2. Tap Lock screen.3. Tap Screen lock to select a screen lock and levelof security:• Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. Thisoption provides no security.• Pattern: Create a pattern that you draw onthe screen to unlock your device. This optionprovides medium security.• PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking thescreen. This option provides medium to highsecurity.• Password: Create a password for unlockingthe screen. This option provides high security.• Fingerprint: Use fingerprint recognitionto unlock the screen. This option providesmedium to high security.• None: Do not lock the screen.4. Select your notification preferences, if you choosea secured lock screen option:• Show content• Hide content• Do not show notificationsNote: Fingerprint recognition uses the uniquecharacteristics of each fingerprint to enhance thesecurity of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprintsensor confusing even small areas of two differentfingerprints is very low. But, in rare cases, the sensormay recognize a fingerprint that is similar to aregistered fingerprint.
