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Turn use of lock code on or off

The lock code protects the contents of your tablet from unauthorised use. When the lock code is turned on, it needs to be keyed in every time you turn on your tablet and when it has been in sleep mode.

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
  • 1
    Find "Screen lock"
    • Slide your finger down the display starting from the top right edge of your tablet.
    • Press Settings.
    • Press Security.
    • Press Screen lock.
  • 2
    Select option
    • You can create several types of lock codes. The following steps show two examples:
    • Create lock code using a pattern, go to 2a.
    • Create lock code using a PIN, go to 2b.
  • 3
    2a - Create lock code using a pattern
    • Press Pattern.
    • Press and drag a point to connect at least four points.
    • Press Continue.
    • Repeat the selected lock code to confirm.
    • Press Confirm.
  • 4
    2b - Create lock code using a PIN
    • Press PIN.
    • Key in the required lock code and press Continue.
    • Key in the lock code again and press OK.
  • 5
    Turn off use of lock code
    • Press None.
  • 6
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the home icon to return to the home screen.