Click here to watch a video on how to set the 3 dial combination lock. Dial should be on 0,0,0. Slide release button towards dials to confirm lock will release. Use a pointy object and insert into reset button, do not hold it in. Set dial to preferred number ie. 1, 2, 3. Push release button towards the dials to confirm code is set. (If set correctly the reset button should click and release. Test combination code by turning the dials to numbers other than preferred number, then push release buttons. (dials should not release) Use your preferred number then push release button to verify code is set.