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Lock your handheld, Unlock your handheld, Perform security self tests – Blackberry 7230 User Manual

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Handheld options

BlackBerry Wireless Handheld

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Lock your handheld

1. On the Home screen, click the Lock icon. Your handheld is

locked.

Unlock your handheld

1. On the Lock screen, roll the trackwheel. The Handheld is locked

dialog box appears.

2. Click Unlock. A dialog box appears.

3. In the Enter Password field, type your password.

4. Click the trackwheel. Your handheld is unlocked.

Perform Security Self Tests

The Security Self Test application verifies that security software is
implemented properly on your handheld. The tests run
automatically when your handheld restarts. To perform the tests
manually, complete the following steps:

1. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. The Options screen

appears.

2. Click Security. The Security screen appears.

3. Click the trackwheel. A menu appears.

4. Click Verify Security Software. A dialog box indicates whether

the tests passed or failed.

Warning: If you type your password five times incorrectly, you are prompted

to type blackberry before you can continue. On subsequent password

attempts, the characters that you type are displayed in the Enter Password

field.
If you type your password eight times incorrectly, you are prompted to type

blackberry again before you can continue.
If you type your password ten times incorrectly, all information is erased

from your handheld for security reasons.