Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9

Turn use of lock code on or off - Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9

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The lock code protects the contents of your tablet from unauthorised use. When the lock code is turned on, it needs to be keyed in every time you turn on your tablet and when it has been in sleep mode.

Step 1 of 8

Find "Security"

Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your tablet.
Press Settings.

Step 2 of 8

Find "Security"

Press Security.

Step 3 of 8

Create lock code using a PIN

Press Lock-Screen Password until the function is turned on.

Step 4 of 8

Create lock code using a PIN

Key in the required lock code and press Next.

Step 5 of 8

Create lock code using a PIN

Key in the lock code again and press Finish.

Step 6 of 8

Turn off use of lock code

Press Lock-Screen Password until the function is turned off.

Step 7 of 8

Turn off use of lock code

Key in the lock code and press Finish.

Step 8 of 8

Return to the home screen

Press the home icon to return to the home screen.

Find "Security"

Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your tablet.
Press Settings.
Press Security.

Create lock code using a PIN

Press Lock-Screen Password until the function is turned on.
Key in the required lock code and press Next.
Key in the lock code again and press Finish.

Turn off use of lock code

Press Lock-Screen Password until the function is turned off.
Key in the lock code and press Finish.

Return to the home screen

Press the home icon to return to the home screen.