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15. Securing Your Pocket PC Phone
There are two kinds of security on your device. You can protect your SIM card from unauthorized
use by assigning a
PIN
(Personal Identification Number). Additionally, you can prevent
unauthorized access to any part of the device by using password protection.
Protect your SIM card with a PIN
1.
Tap
Start > Phone
.
2.
On the Phone screen, tap
Menu > Options > Phone
tab.
3.
Tap
Require PIN when phone is used
. To change the
PIN at any time, tap
Change PIN
.
Protect your device with a password
1.
Tap
Start > Settings > Personal
tab
> Lock
.
2.
Select the
Prompt if device unused for
check box,
and in the box to the right, select how long your
device must be idle before a password is required. In
the
Password type
box, select the type of password
you would like to use. Enter the password and
confirm it.
3.
On the
Hint
tab, enter a phrase that will help you
remember your password, but doesn’t allow others
to guess your password. The hint will be displayed
after the wrong password is entered four times.
4.
Tap
OK
. The next time your device is turned on, you
will be prompted to enter your password.
Setting up
your PIN
Setting up password
