A while back I remember seeing an article on a 3rd party autolock program, and I remember thinking how odd it was since the E50 is equiped with an autolock function.
It also has a keypad lock function, which is a bit more troublesome to use than on previous Nokia’s I’ve owned. But it’s still there nontheless. To use the keypad lock simply depress the on/off button quickly and a pop up menu will appear, then you can scroll down and select “keypad lock”. Simple, now to unlock just depress the left selection key then the * key to unlock the keypad. However I have noticed a flaw in this function, a bit trivial, seems that the screen doesn’t light up upon depressing a key so that you can tell what you are doing.
The autolock is a bit more involved to set up but it works like a charm once it’s set up, however it involves the use of a “security code” which I’m sure most of you are familiar with anyway. If not then you should refer to the “security code” section in the manual. The default code is usually 12345. To access the autolock go to Tools – Settings – Security – Phone and sim – Autolock period. From there you will select the amount of time it takes for the phone to lock, I usually set mine for about 2 minutes. Then it will ask for the security code again, after that your all set. Then after the amount of time you have chosen, the phone will lock and be useless to someone else unless they have the code. But remember to pick a code that you won’t easily forget.
That’s exactlly what i mean, Why would you need that when the phone already has this feature. There’s no need to have an extra program on your phone if the phone comes with it. makes no sense to me….It’s redundant…
Keypad lock and phonelock are two different locking methods.
As you wrote it the S60 3rd Ed. phones have the auto phonelock feature (which needs the security code for unlocking) but lack the auto keylock. That’s why there are already a dozen automatic keypad locker software out for the 3rd edition.
By the way you don’t need to use the power button to get your keypad locked. Tap the same buttons used for unlocking (left function and *). This will also lock the keys.
hi i dunno if anyone is experiencing this, but only after about a month and a half of use of my e 50 black, the two raised bars on the number 5 key, have started showing signs of wear, and have become transparent at the edges, so the keypad light is visible. i have since then put a tape on the entire keypad, as im scared the remaining keys will also start wearing out. has anyone experienced the same???
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That’s exactlly what i mean, Why would you need that when the phone already has this feature. There’s no need to have an extra program on your phone if the phone comes with it. makes no sense to me….It’s redundant…
Keypad lock and phonelock are two different locking methods.
As you wrote it the S60 3rd Ed. phones have the auto phonelock feature (which needs the security code for unlocking) but lack the auto keylock. That’s why there are already a dozen automatic keypad locker software out for the 3rd edition.
By the way you don’t need to use the power button to get your keypad locked. Tap the same buttons used for unlocking (left function and *). This will also lock the keys.
Att. RadyR
exactly…
hi i dunno if anyone is experiencing this, but only after about a month and a half of use of my e 50 black, the two raised bars on the number 5 key, have started showing signs of wear, and have become transparent at the edges, so the keypad light is visible. i have since then put a tape on the entire keypad, as im scared the remaining keys will also start wearing out. has anyone experienced the same???