AT&T 8525 PDAs & Smartphones User Manual


 
80 Managing Your Pocket PC Phone
To protect your SIM card with a PIN
1. On the Phone screen, tap Menu > Options > Phone tab.
2. Tap Require PIN when phone is used.
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 turned off
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, confirm the password.
If your device is configured 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.
Notes
Each time a wrong password is entered, the device response time
gets longer until the device appears to be not responding.
If you forget your password, you must follow the instructions in this
user manual to clear the memory before you can access your device.
To change your password
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Lock. You will be
prompted to enter your current password.
2. In the Password box, enter your new password.
3. On the Hint tab, enter a phrase that will help you remember
your new 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.