i-mate PM10A Securing Your Pocket PC Phone, Locking the keypad, Locking your Pocket PC Phone

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3.9 Securing Your Pocket PC Phone

You can customize the level of security you want to have on your Pocket PC Phone by locking the keypad, the entire device, or the SIM card.

Locking the keypad

The keypad lock turns off the keypad functionality. This is a helpful feature if, for example, your Pocket PC Phone is turned off and in your pocket, and you want to prevent acci- dental keypress.

1.Tap the Start menu > Settings > System tab > Button Lock.

2.Select Lock all buttons except Power button.

3.To unlock your keypad, tap Do not lock buttons.

Locking your Pocket PC Phone

Locking your Pocket PC Phone prevents access to personal data. When you enable this feature, your Pocket PC Phone will automatically lock after a specified time of inactivity. A screen will be displayed requiring your Pocket PC Phone "lock password" to be entered before access is granted.

1.Tap the Start menu > Settings > Personal > Password.

2.To enable this function, select how long your mobile device must be turned off before the password is required for using the device, by tapping Prompt if device unused for.

3.Select the type of password you would like to use: Simple 4 digit or Strong alphanumeric. A strong password must have at least 7 characters that are a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numerals, and punctuation.

4.Enter the password, and if necessary, confirm the password.

NOTE: To unlock your Pocket PC Phone , uncheck Prompt if device unused for.