Nokia 8390 - • PIN codes

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• PIN CODES

The PIN and PIN2 codes are 4- to 8-digit numbers that usually come from
your service provider along with the SIM card. Use the PIN code to protect
your phone and SIM card against unauthorized use. The PIN2 code activates
some of your phone’s functions, such as Call cost limit. See “Manage call
costs” on page 48.

When the phone requires the PIN or PIN2 code, it displays Enter PIN code:
or Enter PIN2 code:.

Enter the code then press OK.

Set PIN code request

You can activate the PIN code request to prevent unauthorized use of your
phone. If you set the PIN code request to On, your phone will ask for the
code each time you turn the phone on.

1

Press Menu 4 8 1 (Settings > Security settings > PIN code request).

2

Enter the PIN code supplied by your service provider, and press OK.

3

Scroll to On and press OK.

To turn off this feature, repeat steps 1 - 3 above, but highlight Off in
step 3.

Change your PIN or PIN2 code

You can change your PIN or PIN2 code to any 4- to 8-digit number.

1

Press Menu 4 8 6 (Settings > Security settings > Change access codes),
scroll to the PIN code you want to change, then press Select.

2

Enter the current PIN code and press OK.

3

Enter the new PIN code and press OK.

4

Enter the new PIN code again to verify, and press OK.

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Manage phone security

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Note: If you make a mistake while entering the code, Code Error
appears. Start again at step 2 and be careful to enter the correct
code. If you enter the wrong code 3 times in a row, the PIN code is
blocked. To unblock the PIN code, you need a Personal Unblocking
Key (PUK).