Security; Security Basics - Blackberry Bold 9700 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 permissible password attempts, your device deletes all your device data for security reasons.
Set a device password
If you forget your BlackBerry® device password, it can't be recovered. You can reset your password without knowing your
current password by deleting all your device data.
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a back-up file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining an up-to-date back-up file on your computer might allow you to recover device data if your
device is lost, stolen or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
1. On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Password.
3. Click Set Password.
4. Type a password.
5. 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 your device
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.
Do one of the following:
• To lock your BlackBerry device, if you have set a device password, on the Home screen or in a folder, click the Password
Lock icon.
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