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13. Making Your Pocket PC Phone More Secure
There are two kinds of security on your device. You can protect your SIM card from
unauthorized use by assigning a
prevent unauthorized access to any part of the device by using password protection.
Protect your SIM card with a PIN
1.
Tap Start > Phone.
2.
On the Phone screen, tap Menu > Options > Phone tab.
3.
Tap Require PIN when phone is used. To change the PIN at any time, tap Change PIN.
Protect your device with a password
1.
Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Password.
2.
Select the Prompt if device unused for check box, and in the box to the right,
select how long your device must be turned off before a password is required. In the
Password type box, select the type of password you would like to use. Enter the
password and confirm it.
3.
On the Hint tab, enter a phrase that will help you remember your password, but
doesn't allow others to guess your password. The hint will be displayed after the wrong
password is entered four times.
4.
Tap OK. The next time your device is turned on, you will be prompted to enter your
password.
Setting up your PIN
PIN
Prompt if device unused for
Prompt if device unused for check box, and in the box to the right,
(Personal Identification Number). Additionally, you can
Setting up password
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