Getting Started 13Securing Your PhoneBy default, the phone locks automatically when the screen timesout, or you can lock it manually. You can unlock the phone usingone of the default Unlock screens, or for increased security, use apersonal screen unlock pattern.For more information about creating and enabling a Screenunlock pattern, see “Screen unlock pattern” on page 118.Tip: When you use a Screen unlock pattern to secure your phone, theEmergency call feature is available on the lock screen, to allow you tomake emergency calls even while the phone is locked.For other settings related to securing your phone, see “Location& security” on page 117.Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start with thephone unlocked, at the Home screen.Locking the phone manually Press the Power/Lock Key on the side of the phone.Unlocking the phone1. Press the Power/Lock Keyto wake the screen.2. Touch and swipe left or right toshow the screen that was visiblewhen the phone was locked.Note: You can choose the type of Unlock screen.For more information, For moreinformation, refer to “Unlocking the Screen- general” on page 14.Unlocking with a Personal Screen Unlock Pattern1. Press the Power/Lock Key to wake the screen.2. Draw your unlock pattern on the screen.i500.book Page 13 Friday, October 15, 2010 5:19 PM
