Nokia E72 - Lock the device

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Lock the device

The lock code protects your device against unauthorised

use. The preset code is 12345.
To lock the device, in the home screen, press the power

key, and select

Lock phone

.

To unlock your device, select

Unlock

>

OK

, enter the lock

code, and select

OK

.

To change the lock code, select

Menu

>

Ctrl. panel

>

Settings

and

General

>

Security

>

Phone and SIM

card

. Enter the old code and then the new code twice. A

minimum of 4 characters is required, and numbers,

symbols, and upper and lower case letters can be used.
Keep the lock code secret and in a safe place separate from

your device. If you forget the lock code and your device is

locked, your device will require service. Additional charges

may apply, and all the personal data in your device may

be deleted. For more information, contact a Nokia Care

point or your device dealer.

You can also lock the device remotely by sending a text

message to the device.

Lock your device remotely

1. To enable remote locking, select

Menu

>

Ctrl.

panel

>

Settings

and

General

>

Security

>

Phone

and SIM card

>

Remote phone locking

>

Enabled

.

2. Enter the text message content. It can be 5-20

characters, and both upper and lower case letters can

be used.

3. Enter the same text again to verify it.
4. Enter the lock code.
5. To lock the device remotely, write the predefined text,

and send it to your device as a text message. To unlock

your device, you need the lock code.