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Security
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.
On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Password.
3. Select the Enable check box.
4. Click Set Password.
5. Type a password.
6. Press the
key > Save.
To turn off your BlackBerry® device password, clear the Enable check box.
Change the device password
1.
On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Password > Change Password.
Lock the keyboard
If you are not on a call, you can lock the keyboard to avoid pressing keys accidentally when you are not using your BlackBerry® device. If your
email account uses a BlackBerry® Enterprise Server, depending on the options that your administrator sets, you might not be able to perform
this task. For more information, contact your administrator.
Press the Lock key on the top of your device.
To unlock the keyboard, press the Lock key again.
Lock your device when you insert it in the holster
1.
On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Password.
3. Select the Lock Handheld Upon Holstering check box.
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