Nokia 6200 - • Access codes

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Security code

The security code controls access to features such as the security level and
is supplied with the phone. The preset code is 12345.

Note: If you enter the wrong security code five times in succession,
you will not be able to enter a code for five minutes, even if you
power off the phone between incorrect entries.

CHANGE YOUR SECURITY CODE
Once you change the security code from its preset of 12345, keep the new
code secret, and in a safe place separate from your phone.

1

Press Menu 4-8-6-1 (Settings > Security settings > Access codes >
Change security code
). After a brief pause, you are prompted to enter
the current security code (default is 12345).

2

Enter the current security code and press OK. You are prompted to
enter the new security code.

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3

Enter the new security code (up to 10 characters) and press OK.
You are asked to re-enter the new security code for verification.

4

Enter the new security code again and press OK. A message appears
in the display confirming your security code has been changed.

PIN code

The PIN code protects the SIM card from unauthorized access. The PIN code
can be 4-8 digits in length. After three successive incorrect entries the PIN
code is blocked and you will be asked to enter the personal unblocking key
(PUK) code. See “Personal unblocking key (PUK) codes” on page 40.

Note: The PIN code must be obtained from your wireless provider.
The PIN code is typically provided with your SIM card.

PIN CODE REQUEST
Enable your phone to request the PIN code upon power-up. This provides
extra security in case your phone is lost or stolen.

1

Press Menu 4-8-1 (Settings > Security settings > PIN code request).
After a brief pause, you are prompted to enter the current PIN code.

2

Enter the PIN code and press OK.

3

Scroll to On and press OK. A message appears in the display
confirming your selection.

CHANGE YOUR PIN CODE
Before you can change your PIN code, you will need to enable PIN code
request
. See “PIN code request” immediately preceding this section.

1

Press Menu 4-8-6-2 (Settings > Security settings > Access codes >
Change PIN code
). After a brief pause, you are prompted to enter the
current PIN code.

2

Enter the current PIN code and press OK. You are prompted to enter
the new PIN code.

3

Enter the new PIN code and press OK. You are prompted to re-enter
the new PIN code for verification.

4

Enter the new PIN code again and press OK. A message appears in the
display confirming your PIN code has been changed.

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PIN2 Code

The PIN2 code is required for features such as fixed dialing. If you enter
an incorrect PIN2 code three times in succession, the PIN2 code is blocked
and you will have to enter the PUK2 code.

Note: The original PIN2 code must be obtained from your
wireless provider.

CHANGE YOUR PIN2 CODE

1

Press Menu 4-8-6-3 (Settings > Security settings > Access codes >
Change PIN2 code
). You are prompted to enter the current PIN2 code.

2

Enter the current PIN2 code and press OK. You are prompted to enter
the new PIN2 code.

3

Enter the new PIN2 code and press OK. You are asked to verify the
new PIN2 code by entering it again.

4

Enter the new PIN2 code again and press OK. A message appears in
the display confirming you have changed the PIN2 code.

Personal unblocking key (PUK) codes

PUK and PUK2 codes are used to restore blocked PIN and PIN2 codes.
Both PUK and PUK2 codes are eight characters in length and cannot
be changed. PUK and PUK2 codes must be obtained from your
wireless provider.

Important: If you enter an incorrect PUK or PUK2 code 10 times
in succession, the message SIM rejected appears in the display and
the SIM card can no longer be used. You must contact your wireless
provider for a new SIM card.

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