Sony Xperia Z Ultra - Screen lock

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Screen lock

There are several ways to lock the screen. The security level of each lock type is listed

below in order of weakest to strongest:

Swipe

– no protection, but you have quick access to the Home screen

Pattern

– draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device

PIN

– enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device

Password

– enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device

It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you

forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and

messages.

If you have set up a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) account on your Xperia™

device, the EAS security settings may limit the lock screen type to only a PIN or password.

This occurs when your network administrator specifies a specific lock screen type for all EAS

accounts for enterprise security reasons. Contact the network administrator of your company

or organization to check what network security policies are implemented for mobile devices.

To change screen lock type

1

From your Homescreen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Settings > Security > Screen lock.

3

Follow the instructions in your device and select another screen lock type.

To create a screen lock pattern

1

From your Homescreen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern.

3

Follow the instructions on your device.

If your lock pattern is rejected five times in a row when you try to unlock your device, you must

wait 30 seconds and then try again.

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To change the screen lock pattern

1

From your Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Settings> Security > Screen lock.

3

Draw your screen unlock pattern.

4

Tap

Pattern and follow the instructions on your device.

To Create a Screen Lock PIN

1

From your Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN.

3

Enter a numeric PIN, then tap

Continue.

4

Re-enter and confirm your PIN, then tap

OK.

5

Follow the instructions on your device.

To Create a Screen Lock Password

1

From your Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Settings > Security > Screen lock > Password.

3

Enter a password, then tap

Continue.

4

Re-enter and confirm your password, then tap

OK.

5

Follow the instructions on your device.

To Activate The Swipe Unlock Function

1

From your Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Settings > Security > Screen lock.

3

Draw your screen unlock pattern, or enter your PIN or password if one of these

screen lock types is enabled.

4

Tap

Swipe.