HTC Hero manual Setting Firmware Download Preferences, Resetting Your Device, 32 2B. Settings

Tip	Clear the Usevisiblepattern check box if you do not want the unlock pattern to display on the screen when you
	unlock it.
	If you want to disable the unlock screen pattern, clear the Require pattern check box. You will be prompted to
	draw the unlock screen pattern.
Note	To change your unlock screen pattern, press	>	, and then tap Settings > Security > Change
	unlock pattern.

When you fail to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again.

Setting Firmware Download Preferences

Firmware updates may be available for your device. You can set the device to automatically download the updates, prompt you before downloading, or never download updates.

To set download preferences:

1.Press > and tap Settings > Security > Firmware download.

2.Tap Auto download, Prompt before download, or Never.

Resetting Your Device

Resetting the device deletes all data, including downloaded applications, and resets the device back to its initial state—the state before you turned on the device for the first time.

Important

Make sure to back up important data you have on the device before you reset your device.

Press > and tap Settings > Security > Factory data reset > Reset phone > Erase everything.

To reset the device using the device keys:

1.With the device turned off, press and hold and , and then press .

2.Release and , and then press the trackball. (All data will be deleted from the device.)

Security Features for Data Services

Enabling and Disabling Data Services

You can disable data services without turning off your device; however, you will not have access to all data services, including Web and messaging. Disabling data services will avoid any charges associated with these services. While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services. You may enable data services again at any time.

To enable or disable data services:

1.Press > and tap Settings > Wireless controls.

2.Select the Mobile network check box to enable data services.

– or –

Clear the Mobile network check box to disable data services

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