173SettingsLock Screen and SecuritySecure your device and protect your datawith Lock Screen and Security settings.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 and security > Screen locktype to select a screen lock and level of 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.• None: Never use a Lock screen.• Fingerprints: Use fingerprint recognitionto unlock the screen. This option providesmedium to high security.3. Select your notification preferences, if you choosea secured lock screen option:• Show content• Hide content• Do not show notifications4. Tap Set up to set up and use fingerprints tounlock the device in addition to a PIN, pattern, orpassword. Tap Later to skip fingerprints setup.Lock Screen and Security
