Security; Security Basics - Blackberry Pearl 8230 User Manual

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Security basics

About the device password
If you type your BlackBerry® device password incorrectly, you might be prompted to type blackberry before you can continue. When you try
to type your password again, the characters that you type appear on the screen.
If you exceed the number of allowed password attempts, your device deletes all your device data for security reasons.
Set a device password
1. In the device options, click Password.
2. Set the Password field to Enabled.
3. Click Set Password.
4. Type a password.
5. Press the Menu key.
6. Click Save.
To turn off the BlackBerry® device password, set the Password field to Disabled.
Change the device password
1. In the device options, click Password.
2. Click Change Password.
Lock the device
To perform this task, you must have set a BlackBerry® device password.
On the Home screen or in the application list, click Lock.
To unlock your device, on the Lock screen, click the trackball. Click Unlock. Type your device password. Press the Enter key.
Lock your device when you insert it in the holster or close the flip
If you set your device to lock when you close the flip, notification details, such as the sender and subject line in a message, do not appear on
the external display.
1. In the device options, click Password.
2. Perform any of the following actions:
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