User guide

2 - 12 MC31XX Series Mobile Computer User Guide
Keypad Locking
Locking the MC31XX turns off keyboard and touch screen functionality. This is helpful when the MC31XX is turned
on and you want to prevent accidental key presses.
To lock the device, tap the Device unlocked icon. The icon changes to locked.
Figure 2-17 Device Locked/Unlocked Icons
To unlock the device and free it for use, tap Unlock.
Figure 2-18 Unlock Device Window
Tap Unlock on the Unlock window.
Password Locking
Use the Password window to set a password to disable unauthorized access to the MC31XX.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Lock icon > Password tab.
Figure 2-19 Password Window - Password Tab
Device Unlocked Icon Device Locked Icon
NOTE If the device is configured to connect to a network, use a strong (difficult to figure out) password
to help protect network security. Password cracking tools continue to improve and the
computers used to crack passwords are more powerful than ever.