Secure your W890i with automatic key locking

For added security, you can set your phone to lock with a numerical code.

Make your Sony Ericsson W890i lock itself automatically to protect you from accidental phone calls and unauthorised usage if your phone is lost or stolen

It can be a pain when buttons on your Sony Ericsson W890i get pressed when in your pocket or bag. You can force your W890i to lock the keypad by pressing * then Lock keys or you can set it to automatically lock after a short time.

Enter the main menu by pressing the centre button, then select Settings (Figure 1)
Scroll down and select Security (Figure 2)
Highlight and select Automatic keylock (Figure 3). Then select On to activate it

For added security, you can set your phone to lock with a numerical code. This means that if you should lose your phone, it will require a passcode to be switched on again.

In the Security menu choose Phone Lock (Figure 4), you have three options: On, Automatic and Off (Figure 5) . 'On' means that you will be required to enter the passcode every time the phone is switched on, whereas ‘Automatic’ will only require a password if the SIM is changed.

To activate any of these functions:

Hit the centre button to enter the main menu, then select Settings
In the Settings menu click on Security
In the Security menu select Locks
Then choose Phone Protection and Protection
Choose the protection level by selecting from On, Automatic and Off
You’ll be required to enter your passcode to continue (Figure 6), then you’ll see a confirmation message