Blackberry 7250 User Guide - Page 87

27 Security Set a device password Lock and unlock the device Lock and unlock the keyboard Protect your device content Compress device data Regenerate encryption keys Store passwords Create random passwords Manage passwords Copy passwords Verify security software Clear the device Set owner information Third-party program control Security - frequently asked questions Set a device password 1. In the device options, click Security Options. 2. Click General Settings. 3. Set the Password field to Enabled. 4. Set the other security options. 5. Click the trackwheel. 6. Click Save. 7. Type a device password. 8. Click the trackwheel. 9. Retype the device password. 10. Click the trackwheel. Related topics About the device password (See page 87.) Change the device password (See page 87.) Turn off the device password (See page 88.) About the device password If you type your BlackBerry® device password incorrectly five times, you must type blackberry before you can continue. The next time that you type your password, and on subsequent password attempts, the characters that you type are displayed. If you type your device password incorrectly ten times, all information is erased from your device for security reasons. If your device is integrated with an account that uses the BlackBerry Enterprise Server™, you might not be able to change some security settings. Contact your system administrator for more information. Change the device password 1. In the device options, click Security Options. 2. Click General Settings. 3. Click the trackwheel. 4. Click Change Password. 5. Type your current device password. 6. Click the trackwheel. 7. Type a new device password. 8. Click the trackwheel. 9. Retype the new device password. 10. Click the trackwheel.