Password Locking - Motorola MC31XX Series User Manual

Password Locking

Use the Password window to set a password to disable unauthorized access to the MC31XX.
If the device is configured to connect to a network, use a strong (difficult to figure out) password
NOTE
to help protect network security. Password cracking tools continue to improve and the
computers used to crack passwords are more powerful than ever.
Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Lock icon > Password tab.
1.
Password Window - Password Tab
Figure 2-19
Select Prompt if device unused for check box to enable password protection.
2.
From the drop-down list, select a time value for the protection to take affect after non-use.
3.
From the Password type: drop-down list, select either Simple PIN or Strong alphanumeric.
4.
For a simple password, enter a four-digit password in the Password field.
5.
For a stronger password:
Enter a seven character password in the Password: field. A strong password must contain at least seven
a.
characters and contain at least three of the following: uppercase and lowercase letters, numerals, and
punctuation.
Re-enter the password in the Confirm: field.
b.
Tap ok.
6.
To set a hint to remember the password, tap the Hint tab.
7.
Password Window - Hint Tab
Figure 2-20
In the text box, enter a hint for a password reminder.
8.
Tap ok.
9.
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