5.5 Protecting Your Device

There are two kinds of security on your device. You can protect your phone from unauthorized use by assigning a type of password called a PIN (personal identification number). Additionally, you can prevent unauthorized access to any part of the device by using password protection.

Your first PIN will be given to you by your wireless service provider; you can change the PIN later.

You create your own password when you begin using your device.

To protect your phone with a PIN

1.From the Phone keypad, tap Menu > Options > Phone tab.

2.Tap Require PIN when phone is used.

3.To change the PIN at any time, tap Change PIN.

Tip Emergency calls can be placed at any time, without requiring a PIN.

To protect your device with a password

You can help keep your data more secure by requiring a password every time the device is turned on.

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, if necessary, confirm the password.

If your device is configured to connect to a network, use a strong password to help protect network security.

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.

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HTC WIZA100 To protect your phone with a PIN, Tap Require PIN when phone is used, To protect your device with a password