Blackberry Sqc1004 Manual

							Security and backup
Passwords and locking
There are several types of locks, PINs, and passwords that you can use to help protect your BlackBerry device.
If you use your device for work, your organization might already have security settings in place, such as requiring a 
password to unlock your device.
BlackBerry ID
A BlackBerry ID is an email address and password that gives you access to BlackBerry websites, apps, and services. If you 
change your 
BlackBerry device, your BlackBerry ID can help you transfer data to your new device. If you turn on 
BlackBerry Protect and your device is ever lost or stolen, someone who finds your device can
						

							BlackBerry Balance and the work space password
If you associate your device with your organization
						

							Keyboard shortcut: Lock your screen
ActionShortcutLock the screen of your BlackBerry device from the home 
screen, the 
BlackBerry Hub, or the Phone app
Press and hold K
Lock your screen
By locking the screen, you can help prevent your BlackBerry device from sending accidental messages or pocket dialing. 
Locking the screen doesn
						

							Settings > Security and Privacy > Device Password. Turn on the Allow Apps to Extend Password Lock Time 
switch.
To unlock your device, press the Power/Lock key. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen. When prompted, enter your 
device password.
Note: Try not to touch the trackpad when you swipe up to unlock the screen. Swipe up from the left side or right side of the 
trackpad.
Lock your device with your work space password
If your BlackBerry device uses BlackBerry Balance technology to separate your work and personal activity, you might be 
able to use the same password for your work space password and your device password, depending on the rules set by 
your administrator.
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.Tap  Settings > Security and Privacy > Device Password > BlackBerry Balance.
3.If prompted, type your work space password.
4.Turn on the Use as my device password switch.
5.Type your device password. Tap OK.
6.Type your work space password. Tap OK.
Unlock your device with a network unlock code
To obtain the unlock codes for your BlackBerry device, contact your service provider.
Your device might be network locked which allows your device to make a mobile network connection with only your current 
service provider. If you plan to travel internationally and you want to use a SIM card from another service provider, you  might need to enter an unlock code.
Tip: To see the current service provider associated with your device, on the home screen, swipe down from the top of the 
screen. Tap 
 Settings > About. In the Category drop-down list, tap SIM Card.
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.Tap  Settings > Security and Privacy > SIM Card.
3.In the Phone Network Lock section, tap a locked item.
4.When prompted, enter the unlock code.
CAUTION: For security reasons, each unlock code can only be entered incorrectly 10 times. If you exceed the number of 
allowed attempts to enter an unlock code, your SIM card will allow emergency calls only. For assistance, contact your 
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							Change or remove your device password
CAUTION: If you can
						

							1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.2.Tap  Settings > Security and Privacy > SIM Card.
3.Turn on the SIM Card PIN Lock switch.
4.Type the SIM card PIN that your service provider gave you.
CAUTION: If you exceed the number of allowed attempts to enter the SIM card PIN, your SIM card will stop functioning. To 
unblock your SIM card, contact your service provider.
Change your SIM card PIN
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.Tap  Settings > Security and Privacy > SIM Card.

						

							Set up BlackBerry Protect on your device
Your BlackBerry ID username must be a valid email address.
To use BlackBerry Protect, your BlackBerry device must be connected to a wireless network.
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.Tap  Settings > BlackBerry Protect.
3.Turn on the BlackBerry Protect switch.
4.If prompted, sign in with your BlackBerry ID.
5.If prompted, confirm that your BlackBerry ID username is a valid email address.
6.To be able to view the current location of your device on a map, tap Location Services. Turn on the Location Services 
switch.
To use the BlackBerry Protect features, go to http://protect.blackberry.com and sign in with your BlackBerry ID.
To turn off BlackBerry Protect, on your device, turn off the BlackBerry Protect switch. Enter the password for your 
BlackBerry ID. Tap Verify.
Troubleshooting: BlackBerry Protect
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							Wipe your device
Before you wipe your BlackBerry device, consider backing up your data on a computer. You can use BlackBerry Link to 
back up your device data. To download the latest version of 
BlackBerry Link to your computer, visit www.blackberry.com/
BlackBerryLink
.
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.Tap  Settings > Security and Privacy > Security Wipe.
3.Do one of the following: