Nokia 6230 - PIN and PIN2 codes (4 to 8 digits), Module PIN and Signing PIN

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PIN and PIN2 codes (4 to 8 digits), Module PIN and Signing PIN

• The PIN (Personal Identification Number) code protects your SIM card against unauthorised use.

The PIN code is usually supplied with the SIM card. Set the phone to request the PIN code each time
the phone is switched on, see Security settings on page 111.

• The PIN2 code may be supplied with the SIM card and is required to access some functions, such as

call counters.

• The module PIN is required to access the information in the security module. See Security module

on page 152. The module PIN is supplied with the SIM card if the SIM card has a security module in
it.

• The signing PIN is required for the digital signature. See Digital signature on page 154. The signing

PIN is supplied with the SIM card if the SIM card has a security module in it.

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If you key in an incorrect PIN code three times in succession, the phone may display

PIN blocked

or

PIN

code blocked

, for example, and ask you to enter the PUK code.