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How to Lock an iPhone

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One of the fun things about the iPhone is the interactive screen. All you have to do is touch it to call people, check your e-mail or check sports scores. But you may be wondering what happens if your phone brushes against something in your pocket or purse and it'll accidentally call someone. Well, not to worry. You can actually lock your iPhone so you can't accidentally use it.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Find a button on the top called the sleep/wake button. The button's a tiny black button on the right side of the phone. It's not actually on the screen part of the phone, but on the silver part.
Step 2

Press it and your iPhone will lock.
Step 3

Unlock your iPhone by noting the locked screen. You'll see a small bar at the bottom of the iPhone with instructions to slide the bar to the right to unlock your phone actually on the screen.
Step 4

Slide your finger along this bar to unlock your phone.
Step 5

Remember, you can still get phone calls and text messages even when you've locked your iPhone.

Tips & Warnings

After a certain amount of time your iPhone will lock itself.
Lock your iPhone to save the battery. Since iPhones do so much on the screen, the battery will run down quickly. Lock your iPhone so the screen doesn't stay on or you accidentally end up using it as your phone rests in your pocket or purse.

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