Instructions for the iPhone Auto Lock
The iPhone's Auto-Lock feature, combined with the Passcode feature, prevents unauthorized people from accessing your business data. The feature enables you to set the iPhone to automatically lock after a specific length of inactivity. When the Auto-Lock feature is used with the Passcode feature, only someone with the passcode can unlock the device after it automatically locks. Additionally, your iPhone is less likely to run out of power during a business call because the Auto-Lock feature conserves the iPhone's battery.
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Tap the "Settings" icon on the iPhone's home screen to open the Settings screen.
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Tap "General" from the Settings list.
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Tap "Auto-Lock" to open the Auto-Lock screen.
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Choose the length of inactivity before the iPhone auto-locks. For example, select "3 Minutes" if you want your iPhone to auto-lock after three minutes of inactivity. A check mark appears next to the length of time you select.
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Press the "Home" button after you make your selection to return to the home screen.
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Tips
- Enable the passcode feature to secure your iPhone. Tap "Settings" and choose "General." Select "Passcode Lock" and tap "Turn Passcode On." Enter the new passcode twice to set the passcode lock.
Warnings
- Information in this article applies to an iPhone 5 running iOS 6. Instructions may vary slightly or significantly with other versions or products.
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