PIN

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

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).

 

To...

Enable/disable
the PIN Check feature

Change the PIN

Refer to page...

78 (menu option 7-1).
 

79 (menu option 7-2).

 

PUK

The 8-digit PUK (Personal 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, proceed as follows.

1. Key in the PUK and press .

2. Enter a new PIN of your choice and press .

3. When the Confirm New PIN message is displayed, key in the same code
    again and press .

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