Sprint Nextel manual Protecting Your Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device, Managing Your PPC-6700

5.5Protecting Your Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device

You can prevent unauthorized access to any part of the device by using password protection. You create your own password when you begin using your PPC-6700.

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 an incorrect password is entered four times.

4. Tap OK.

The next time the device is turned on, you will be prompted to enter your password.

Notes:

Each time an incorrect password is entered, the time the device takes to respond will get longer and longer until the device appears to be not responding.

If you forget your password and cannot access your device anymore, please contact your local authorized dealer to clear memory.

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