4 security, Setting a password, Certificates – RoverComputers RoverPC P7 PDA User Manual

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3.4 Security

Setting a Password

A password can safeguard your Pocket PC against unauthorized use. Follow this
procedure to set a password:

1. Tap

Settings

Personal

tab

Password

icon.

2. Check the Prompt if device unused item and select a value to set the time for

the Pocket PC to prompt for password after idling.

3. Select the type of password you would like to use. You can set a four-digit

password or a long password containing a combination of at least seven
characters, digits or punctuation

4. Tap the digits or characters to set your password.

5. To keep a hint for yourself in case you forget your password, tap the Hint

tab and enter your hint.

6. Tap

OK

.

NOTE: You need to clear the memory of your Pocket PC if you eventually forget the

password. (See section 7.2.)

Certificates

Certificates help establish your identity when you are logging onto a secured
network, such as a corporate network. Certificates also help establish the
identity of other computers, such as servers, with which you connect. This helps
prevent unauthorized users from accessing your Pocket PC and information.

You can store two types of certificates on your Pocket PC:

Personal Certificates establish your identity.

Root Certificates establish the identity of servers with which you connect.

Your Pocket PC may include a set of preinstalled certificates. To manage and
view certificates, follow this procedure:

1. Tap

Settings

System

tab

Certificates

.

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