Blackberry 8900 manual Security basics

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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 allowed password attempts, your device deletes all your device data for security reasons.

Set a device password

1.In the device options, click Password.

2.Set the Password field to Enabled.

3.Type a password.

4.Press the Menu key.

5.Click Save.

To turn off the BlackBerry® device password, set the Password field to Disabled.

Change the device password

1.In the device options, click Password.

2.Click Change Password.

Lock the device

To perform this task, you must have set a BlackBerry® device password.

Press the Lock key on the top of your device.

To unlock your device, press the Lock key again. To unlock your device, on the Lock screen, click the trackball. Click Unlock. Type your device password. Press the Enter key.

Lock the keyboard

If you do not set a BlackBerry® device password, you can lock your keyboard to avoid making calls and pressing keys accidentally. Press the Lock key on the top of your device .

To unlock the keyboard, press the Lock key again. If you have set a BlackBerry device password and the security timeout has exceeded, you are prompted to type your password.

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