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Keep Your Phone SafeAdded on:5/24/2008 4:28:37 PM
In Cell phones Tips Rated by 1 users
1) Treat your phone as you would any valuable item: Even if you got your handset as a ‘$0 upfront deal’, this does not reflect its true cost. Handsets are expensive - they can cost more than $1000. Be discrete. Keep your mobile on you. Never put it down in a public place or leave it unattended.
Switch to vibrate mode in circumstances where a ring tone might attract the attention of a thief.
2) Use your phone’s security features: Your phone has security features which you can use to stop others using your phone – for example, you can set a Personal Identification Number (PIN) number which must be entered before anyone can use the phone. Read your handset User Guide to find out what features your phone has and use them. Even if your phone isn’t stolen, someone might be tempted to “borrow” your phone and make a few expensive calls without your knowledge.
3) Name it: Some form of personal identification on your phone can deter the would-be thief. Consider engraving your initials on your phone and the battery, and – if you have one – also including your driver’s licence number.
4) Know your IMEI: Every mobile phone has a unique 15-digit electronic serial number, known as the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number. Record your phone’s IMEI number and keep it in a safe place in case your phone is lost or stolen. You can check your IMEI number by dialling *#06#.
5) Insurance: Don’t assume your phone is covered in your (or your parent’s) home contents insurance. Check and consider insuring it separately, if necessary. Remember that even if you got the phone for ‘$0 upfront’, this doesn’t mean it was free – it means the cost was absorbed in the overall contract price. You may not be able to get a replacement phone for $0 upfront.
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