samsung sprint : Security Settings - Changing the Lock Code - Deleting Device Content - Parental Controls

Security Settings

Accessing the Security Menu

All of your phones security settings are available

through the Security menu. You must enter your lock

code to view the Security menu.

1. Press and touch Main ( ) > Settings.

2. Enter your lock code to display the Security menu.

Using Your Devices Lock Feature

Locking Your Device

When your device is locked, your screen turns off and

neither the Display Screen or external keys will accept

input. Regaining access requires entering a lock code.

1. Press and touch Main ( ) > Settings > Lock.

2. Touch and drag the Auto Lock slider to the On

position.

3. Read the onscreen information and touch OK.

4. Enter a new lock code using the onscreen dial

pad.

5. Touch Done.

6. Re-enter your new lock code and touch Done.

Unlocking Your Device

1. Press and hold to turn the device on.

2. Enter your lock code.

Changing the Lock Code

1. Press and touch Main ( ) > Settings > Lock >

Change Lock Code.

2. Use the onscreen dial pad to enter your current

lock code and touch Done.

3. Enter your new lock code and touch Done.

4. Re-enter your new lock code and touch Done.

Deleting Device Content

Use the Security menu to quickly erase selected

content you have created or stored in your device.

1. Press and touch Main ( ) > Settings > Reset

> Delete Contents.

2. Touch an option:

_ Delete Contacts to delete all Contacts entries.

_ Delete Downloads to delete all downloaded content

such as games, ringers, and images.

_ Delete Messages to delete all received Text and

Picture messages.

_ Delete Calendar to delete all calendar events.

_ Delete Speed Dial to delete all speed dial entries.

_ Delete Favorites to delete your current list of favorite

functions from the Favs list.

3. Touch a category entry then touch Delete to

confirm the deletion.

Resetting Your Devices Settings

Resetting the device restores all of the factory defaults,

including the ringer types and display settings.

Onboard data such as Contacts, History, Scheduler,

and Messaging are not affected.

1. Press and touch Main ( ) > Settings > Reset

> Reset Settings. (A disclaimer is displayed.)

2. Read the disclaimer, write down the lock code, and

touch Proceed.

3. Enter the lock code provided on the disclaimer by

using the onscreen dial pad.

4. Touch Done to reset the devices settings.

Resetting Your Device

Resetting the device restores all of the factory defaults,

including the ringer types and display settings and

deletes all content stored on the phone.

1. Press and touch Main ( ) > Settings > Reset

> Reset Phone. (A disclaimer is displayed.)

2. Read the disclaimer, write down the lock code, and

touch Proceed.

3. Enter the lock code provided on the disclaimer by

using the onscreen dial pad.

4. Touch Done to restore all factory settings.

Security Features for Data Services

Using Parental Controls

You can disable certain device services without turning

off your device. You can restrict access to all data

services, including Web and messaging.

Note If Parental Control has been enabled, this will also

need to be entered brefore continuing.

Disabling data services will avoid any charges

associated with these services. While signed out, you

can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail,

and use other voice services. You may enable data

services again at any time.

New Parental Controls provide restrictions to various

device services such as Voice, Messaging, Data, and

Camera. These restrictions are governed by an

independent Parental Code that is separate from the

previously mentioned Lock code.

To enable Parental Controls:

1. Press and touch Main ( ) > Settings >

Parental Controls.

2. Move the Parental Controls slider to the On position.

(Additional options then appear onscreen.)

3. If this is your first time to setup these controls, you

will be asked to setup a lock code that manages

the areas that will be locked via this menu.

_ Enter a new four-digit code and touch Done.

_ Re-enter the new code and touch Done.

To disable Parental Controls:

1. Press and touch Main ( ) > Settings >

Parental Controls.

2. Move the Parental Controls slider to the Off position.

Configuring Restrictions

To disable data services:

1. Press and touch Main ( ) > Settings >

Parental Controls > Restrictions.

2. Move the slider to either activate or deactivate an

option.

_ Voice to lock the device and prevent outgoing

calls. Incoming calls can still be received.

_ Messaging to restrict access to the Messaging

folder, including all Text and Picture messages.

_ Web Browser to restrict access to all data features

such as Internet, Video Streaming, and other data

usage.

_ Camera to restrict access to both the Camera and

Camcorder functionality.

3. Press to return to the previous page.

Changing the Parental Control Code

1. Press and touch Main ( ) > Settings >

Parental Controls > Change Parental Control Code.

2. Enter your current four-digit code into the onscreen

dial pad.

3. Enter a new four-digit code and touch Done.

4. Re-enter the code and touch Done.

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