Setting Up Security - HP iPAQ hx2000 Additional Information

Setting Up Security

You should only need to set up security one time. You can make changes
to any of your security settings at a later time without going through the
setup procedure again.
Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > HP ProtectTools.
1.
2. The security configuration screen displays the message "Do you
want to configure HP ProtectTools security on your device?" Tap
Yes.
On the Lock Settings screen, select your choices for the
3.
following:
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NOTE: Because encryption/decryption can take some time, if you use
your device frequently, you may want to select a longer period of time.
Tap Next.
4.
From the Unlock Settings screen, select the method by which
5.
you want to unlock your HP iPAQ, along with the number of
attempts allowed for each setting:
NOTE: The Fingerprint Reader options are not available on all models.
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Lock device—secures device by requiring your PIN or
password to authenticate access to the HP iPAQ.
Log off—secures device by requiring your PIN or password,
stops running all programs, and encrypts your data. You can
also select the amount of time between when you last used the
device and when the data is encrypted.
Simple 4-digit PIN—enter a minimum four-digit number
Password—enter a combination of numbers and/or letters
of any length
Strong alphanumeric password—enter a minimum of
eight characters including at least one uppercase letter, one
lowercase letter, and one number
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