Blackberry 5820 - HANDHELD User Manual page 256

Options
The Options screen appears and your password is changed.
To disable password protection
If you disable your password, the Lock screen no longer appears after the
specified amount of idle time. You do not need to type your password to open the
Security screen or to connect your handheld to your desktop.
Note: If you disable password protection, you can continue to use the keyboard lock
feature to lock your handheld against accidental input. Refer to "Locking the keyboard"
on page 235 for more information on the keyboard lock feature.
1. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. The Options screen appears.
2. Click Security. The Security screen appears.
3. In the Password field, press the Space key.
4. Click the trackwheel to view the menu, and then click Save. A dialog box
appears that prompts you to type your password.
5. Type your password, and then click the trackweel.
The Options screen appears and your password is disabled.
To perform Security Self Tests
The Security Self Test application verifies that cryptographic algorithms are
implemented properly on your handheld. It runs automatically after your
handheld reinitializes and notifies you of the status of applications on the
handheld.
If the tests pass, a dialog box appears on your screen to indicate that the tests were
successful. If the tests fail, a dialog box appears on your screen to indicate which
tests failed.
To perform the Security Self Tests manually, complete the following steps:
1. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. The Options screen appears.
2. Click Security. The Security screen appears.
3. Click the trackwheel to view the menu, and then click Verify Security
Software. The Verifying Security Software dialog box appears.
4. After the application completes the verification process is complete, click OK.
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