Managing Applications3.10 Chapter 3 Managing ApplicationsLocking Your HandheldYou can turn off and lock your handheld with a password to protect information. You must then enter the password when youturn on your device to gain access to the information on it.If you forget the password, you must perform a hard reset to resume using your handheld. Performing a hard reset deletes allthe records in your handheld; however, you can restore all synchronized data at the next HotSync® operation. See “Performing aHard Reset” in Chapter 1 for more information.To lock your handheld with a password:1. Assign a password, as described in “Assigning and editing passwords” earlier in this chapter. A password is requiredbefore using the Turn Off & Lock option.2. Tap Turn Off & Lock Device. The System Lockout dialog box appears.3. Tap Off & Lock. You device is turned off and is locked.To turn on and unlock your handheld:1. Turn on your device.2. Enter your password at the prompt; then tap OK.Recovering From a Forgotten PasswordIf the Off & Lock option is not active, and you forget your password, you can delete the forgotten password from your handheld.Deleting a forgotten password also deletes all entries and files marked as Private.IMPORTANT: If you synchronize with your computer before deleting a forgotten password, your handheldrestores private entries the next time you perform a HotSync operation, but does not restore the forgottenpassword.To delete a forgotten password:1. From the Applications Launcher, tap the Security icon.2. From the Security dialog box, tap Forgotten Password.3. Tap Yes to confirm deleting the forgotten password.
