Getting A Blackberry Pin - Blackberry dummies 2 Manual

issues, you still may be impressed by PIN-to-PIN messaging's zippy nature. (It
really is the Ferrari of wireless communication — way faster than e-mail.)
The Code of Silence in an enterprise environment has always been a thorny
issue in companies with strict regulatory requirements. As expected, RIM
addressed this issue with a new feature in later operating systems allowing
BlackBerry Enterprise Server administrators to flip a flag, forcing the device to
forward all PIN-to-PIN messages to the BlackBerry Enterprise Server. A com-
pany can also install on the device third-party applications to report PIN-to-
PIN messages.

Getting a BlackBerry PIN

When you try to call someone on the telephone, you can't get far without a
telephone number. As you may expect, the same principle applies to PIN-to-
PIN messaging: no PIN, no PIN-to-PIN messaging.
In practical terms, you need the PIN of any BlackBerry to which you want to
send a PIN message. (You also need to find out your own PIN so that you can
hand it out to folks who want to PIN-message you.)
The cautious side of you may wonder why on earth you'd give your PIN to
someone. Here's the difference: Unlike a PIN for an ATM account, this PIN
isn't your password. In fact, this PIN doesn't give anyone access to your
BlackBerry or do anything to compromise security. It's simply an ID; think of
it like a phone number.
Here are two quick paths to PIN enlightenment:
✓ From the Message screen: Send your PIN from the Message screen with
the help of a keyword. When you type a preset word, your BlackBerry
replaces what you type with a bit of information specific to your device.
Sound wacky? It's easier than it sounds:
a. Compose a new message.
If you need a refresher on the whole e-mail message and messaging
thing, visit Chapter 7.
b. In the subject or body of your message, type Mypin and add a
space.
See the left side of Figure 8-1. As soon as you type the space,
Mypin is miraculously transformed into your PIN in the format
pin:your-pin-number, as shown on the right side of Figure 8-1.
Isn't that neat? Note: Case doesn't matter here.
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