78 Managing Your Pocket PC Phone
5.5 Protecting Your Pocket PC Phone
There are two kinds of protection that you can set for your device:
•
You can protect your SIM card from unauthorized use by assigning
a PIN (personal identifi cation number). Your fi rst PIN will be given to
you by your wireless service provider; you can change the PIN later.
•
Additionally, you can prevent unauthorized access to any part of the
device by using password protection. You can help keep your data
more secure by requiring a password every time the device is turned
on. You create your own password when you begin using your device.
To protect your SIM card with a PIN
1.
On the Phone screen, tap
Menu > Options > Phone
tab.
2.
Select the
Require PIN when phone is used
check box.
3.
To change the PIN at any time, tap
Change PIN
.
Tip
Emergency calls can be placed at any time, without requiring a PIN.
To 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, if necessary, confi rm
the password.
If your device is confi gured to connect to a network, use an
alphanumeric password for increased security for your device.
3.
On the
Hint
tab, enter a phrase that will help you remember your
password, but does not 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 the device is turned on, you will be prompted
to enter your password.
