Password Locking - Motorola MC9500-K User Manual

Unlock Device Window
Figure 3-4
Tap Unlock on the Unlock window.
NOTE You can make emergency calls even when the MC9596-K or MC9598-K is locked. See
Call on page 5-10

Password Locking

Use the Password window to set a password to disable unauthorized access to the MC9500-K.
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 3-5
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:
for more information.
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