Security
For security, you can set up a screen lock for your Optimus U. It can be a pattern, PIN, or password lock.
- From the home screen, press the Menu Key
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- Touch Settings > Location & security > Set up screen lock.
- You have four security options. Touch the option you prefer:
- None: Disable screen unlock security.
- Pattern: Draw a pattern to unlock the screen.
- PIN: Enter a numeric PIN to unlock the screen.
- Password: Enter a password to unlock the screen.
Pattern lock
- Before enabling pattern lock, it is strongly recommended that you sign in to your Google Account; this will enable you to enter your Google Account password to unlock your phone if you forget your pattern. Touch OK to continue.
- Read the explanation about securing your phone. Touch Next to continue.
- Watch the animation illustrating how to create a pattern. Touch Next to continue.
- Draw an unlock pattern. Make it something you’ll be able to remember. It must connect at least four dots. If you don’t like the pattern you’ve drawn, touch Retry. When you’ve drawn a pattern you’re satisfied with, touch Continue.
- Draw the pattern again and touch Confirm.
- Once your unlock pattern has been set, you will need to enter the pattern any time you wish to unlock the phone. (You’ll still be able to place emergency calls without unlocking the phone.)
PIN lock
- Enter a number of at least 4 characters to use as your PIN, and then touch Continue.
- Enter your PIN again and touch OK.
- Once your PIN has been set, you will need to enter it and touch OK any time you wish to unlock the phone. (You’ll still be able to place emergency calls without unlocking the phone.)
Password lock
- Enter a password of at least 4 characters, and then touch Continue.
- Enter your password again and touch OK.
- Once your password has been set, you will need to enter it and touch OK any time you wish to unlock the phone. (You’ll still be able to place emergency calls without unlocking the phone.)
To change or stop requiring your security method, touch Change screen lock in the Location & security settings menu. You’ll need to enter your pattern, PIN, or password to confirm the change. Touch another option to change the security method.