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Security
The Security settings allow you to determine the security level for your tablet.
Encryption
To require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your tablet each time you power it on or encrypt the data on your SD card each time it is connected:
1.From the Settings screen, touch Security.2.You must first set up a screen lock type, if you have not already done so. For more information, refer to “Lock Screen” on page 139.
3.Touch Encrypt device. For more information, read the displayed help screen.4.Touch Encrypt external SD card to enable the encryption on SD card data that requires a password be entered each time the microSD card is connected.
Tip: Make sure your battery is charged more than 80 percent. Encryption may take an hour or more.
Set Up or Change Password
Use this option to set up your password when one is first required or change your current password.
1.From the Settings screen, touch Security ➔ Set up/ change password.2.Enter a new password and touch Confirm.3.Enter the new password again and touch Confirm.Set Up SIM Card Lock
To prevent another person from using your SIM card to make unauthorized calls or from accessing information stored on your SIM card, you can protect the information by using a PIN code.
When enabled, your tablet asks for a PIN number each time you use the tablet. Using this option you can also change your SIM PIN number.
1.From the Settings screen, touch Security ➔ Set up SIM card lock.2.Touch Lock SIM card, enter your SIM PIN code, then touch OK.141