Lock Screen And Security - Samsung Galaxy S6 edge User Manual

Lock Screen and Security

Secure your device and protect
your data with Lock Screen and
Security settings.
Set a Screen Lock
1. From a Home screen, tap
> PERSONAL.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Screen lock
type to select a screen lock and level of security:
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Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This
option provides no security.
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Pattern: A screen unlock pattern is a tap
gesture you create and use to unlock your
device. This option provides medium security.
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PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the
screen. This option provides medium to high
security.
•
Password: Create a password for unlocking
the screen. This option provides high security.
•
Fingerprints: Use fingerprint recognition
to unlock the screen. This option provides
medium to high security.
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None: Never use a Lock screen.
3. If choosing a secured lock screen option, select
your notification settings:
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Show content
•
Hide content
•
Do not show notifications
4. Choose a screen lock option:
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Show information: Show the dual clock, or
information such as the weather information,
on the lock screen.
Settings
Apps > Settings
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Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when
unlocking the screen. (This option is available
with Swipe only.)
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Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock
functions such as Secured lock time, and
Smart lock.
Note: Options vary based on the screen lock type.
Fingerprints
Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to
entering passwords in certain apps.
You can also use your fingerprint to verify your
identity when logging in to your Samsung account.
Register a Fingerprint
You can register up to 3 fingerprints. A password will
also be set up as an alternative to your fingerprint.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> PERSONAL.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints.
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To add a fingerprint, tap Add fingerprint and
follow the instructions to register a fingerprint
and password.
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To rename a fingerprint, touch and hold the
fingerprint, and then tap RENAME.
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To delete a fingerprint, touch and hold the
fingerprint, and then tap REMOVE.
Apps >
Settings
Lock Screen and Security