Samsung SGH-P408 Owner's Manual

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127Access CodesThere are several access codes that are used byyour phone and its SIM card. These codes helpyou protect the phone against unauthorised use.When requested for any of the codes explainedbelow, key in the appropriate code (displayed asasterisks) and press the OK soft key. If youmake a mistake, press the key one ormore times until the incorrect digit is clearedand then continue entering the correct code.The access codes, except for the PUK and PUK2codes can be changed using Security menuoptions (Menu 5.6). See page 95 for furtherdetails.Important! Avoid using access codesresembling emergency numbers,such as 999, so that you do not dialan emergency number accidentally.Phone PasswordThe Phone Lock feature uses the phonepassword to protect your phone againstunauthorised use. The phone password issupplied with the phone and is preset to“00000000” at the factory.To Refer toactivate/deactivate the Page 96.Phone Lock feature (Menu 5.6.3).change the phone Page 96.password (Menu 5.6.3.3).126Access CodesPINThe Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to8 digits) protects your SIM card againstunauthorized use. It is usually supplied with theSIM card.If you enter an incorrect PIN three times insuccession, the code is disabled and cannot beused until you re-enable it by entering the PUK(see below).To Refer toactivate/deactivate page 95.the PIN Check feature (Menu 5.6.1).change the PIN page 96.(Menu 5.6.2).PUKThe 8-digit PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) isrequired to change a disabled PIN. The PUK maybe supplied with the SIM card. If not, or youhave lost it, contact your service provider.To re-enable your PIN:1. Enter the PUK and press the OK soft key.2. Enter a new PIN of your choice and press theOK soft key.3. When the Confirm New PIN message isdisplayed, enter the same code again andpress the OK soft key.If you enter an incorrect PUK ten times insuccession, the SIM card becomes invalid.Contact your service provider for a new card.