How to set up the screen lock on my Samsung Galaxy S III

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You can set a screen lock (password) for your phone. The password will be required to unlock the phone from standby.
1. Touch Apps.
2. Scroll to and touch Settings.
3. Scroll to and touch Security.
4. Touch Screen lock.
5. Touch Password.
6. Enter a password.
7. Touch Continue.
8. Re-enter the password to confirm it.
9. Touch OK.
10. The screen lock (password) has been set.