Access Codes. Samsung SGH-A516

Access Codes

There are several access codes used by your phone and its SIM card.

These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorized use.

When requested for any of the codes listed below, enter the appropriate code (displayed as asterisks) and press the Select soft key. If you make a mistake, press one or more times until the incorrect digit is cleared and then continue entering the correct code.

Except for the PUK and PUK2 codes, access codes can be changed using

the Security menu (see page 147 for details).

Important! Avoid using access codes that are similar to emergency numbers, such as 911, so that you do not accidentally dial an emergency number.

Phone Password

The Phone Lock feature allows you to set a password to protect your phone against unauthorized use.

To activate/deactivate the Phone

Lock feature change the phone password

See

“Lock Phone” on page 148

“Change Phone Password” on page 150

PIN

The Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorized use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card.

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If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession, the code is disabled and cannot be used until you re-enable it by entering the PUK (see below).

See To activate/deactivate the PIN Check feature change the PIN

page 148

page 150

PUK

The 8-digit PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) is required to change a disabled

PIN. The PUK may be supplied with the SIM card. If not, or you have 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 the OK soft key.

3. When the Confirm New PIN message displays, enter the same code again and press the OK soft key.

If you enter an incorrect PUK ten times in succession, the SIM card becomes invalid. Contact your service provider for a new card.

PIN2

The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access specific functions, such as setting the maximum cost of a call.

These functions are available if supported by your SIM card.

If you enter an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, the code is disabled and you cannot access the functions until you re-enable it by entering the PUK2.

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To change the PIN2, see page 150.

PUK2

The 8-digit PUK2 (PIN Unblocking Key 2), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to change a disabled PIN2. If you lose the code, contact your service provider.

To re-enable your PIN2:

1. Enter the PUK2 and press the OK soft key.

2. Enter a new PIN2 of your choice and press the OK soft key.

3. When the Confirm New PIN2 message displays, enter the same code again and press the OK soft key.

If you enter an incorrect PUK2 ten times in succession, you will not be able to access the functions requiring the PIN2. Contact your service provider for a new card.

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