Security 54Section 5: SecurityLocking Your PhoneWhen you lock your phone, it requires a password to return tonormal operation. When a password is set up, the phone can belocked immediately or configured to lock when the screen blanksout.Setting Up a Lock1. From the Today screen, tap the right soft key function MainMenu ➔ Settings ➔ Lock .2. Tap the check box next to Prompt if device unused for.3. Tap the Minutes drop down menu and select the amount ofunused time required before you are prompted for apassword if the phone becomes idle.4. Tap the Password type box and select one of the followingoptions:• Simple PIN: This password must be at least four charactersin length and can not contain a simple sequence such as:000, 1111, or 1234.• Strong alphanumeric: This password must be at least sevencharacters in length and contain at least three of thefollowing: uppercase/lowercase letters, numerals, andpunctuation.5. Tap the Password box and use either the alphanumerickeypad or the virtual QWERTY keyboard to enter yourpassword. Re-enter the password in the Confirm box.6. Tap , then tap Yes to confirm.Setting Up a Password HintAnother way to make sure you don’t accidentally forget yourpassword is to use the Hint feature.ok
