LG E975 Optimus G User Guide

4. Using an unlock pattern

Set an unlock pattern to secure your phone. Touch

Apps tab > Settings > Lock

screen > Select screen lock > Pattern. This opens a screen that will guide you

through how to draw a screen unlock pattern. You have to create a Backup PIN as a

safety measure in case you forget your unlock pattern.

Caution: Create a Google account before setting an unlock pattern and

remember the Backup PIN you created when creating your pattern lock.

WARNING

Precautions to take when using pattern lock.
It is very important to remember the unlock pattern you set. You will not be

able to access your phone if you use an incorrect pattern 5 times. You have 5

opportunities to enter your unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you have used

all 5 opportunities, you can try again after 30 seconds.

When you can’t recall your unlock Pattern, PIN, or Password:
< If you have forgotten your pattern >
If you logged in to your Google account on the phone but failed to enter the correct

pattern 5 times, press the

Forgot pattern? button at the bottom of the screen. You are

then required to log in with your Google Account or you have to enter the Backup PIN

which you entered when creating your Pattern Lock.
If you have not created a Google account on the phone or you forgot Backup PIN, you

have to perform a hard reset.
< If you have forgotten your PIN or Password >
If you forget your PIN or Password, you will need to perform a hard reset.

Caution: If you perform a hard reset, all user applications and user data will be

deleted.

NOTE: If you have not logged into your Google Account and have forgotten

your Unlock Pattern, you will need to enter your Backup PIN.

Important notice