User guide
Table Of Contents
- Revision History
- Table of Contents
- About This Guide
- Getting Started
- Introduction
- Unpacking the Mobile Computer
- Features
- Mobile Computer Startup
- Battery Charging
- Spare Battery Charging
- Stylus
- Starting the Mobile Computer
- Waking the Mobile Computer
- Main Battery Removal
- Handstrap Removal and Replacement (MC31XXS/R)
- Handstrap Removal and Replacement (MC3190G)
- Turning Off the Radios
- Operating the MC31XX
- Introduction
- Power Button
- Windows CE Sample Applications Window
- Windows CE Desktop
- Windows CE Status Icons
- Task Manager and Properties
- Windows Mobile 6.1 Today Screen
- Windows Mobile 6.1 Status Icons
- Locking the Mobile Computer (Windows Mobile 6.1 Only)
- Entering Information
- Interactive Sensor Technology
- Connecting a Wired headset
- Using a Bluetooth Headset
- Data Capture
- Imaging
- Resetting the Mobile Computer
- Waking the Mobile Computer
- Using Bluetooth
- Introduction
- Adaptive Frequency Hopping
- Security
- Bluetooth Configuration
- Bluetooth Power States
- Using Microsoft Bluetooth Stack with Windows Mobile 6.1
- Using Microsoft Bluetooth Stack with Windows CE 6.0
- Using Bluetooth StoneStreet One Bluetooth Stack
- Turning the Bluetooth Radio Mode On and Off
- Modes
- Discovering Bluetooth Device(s)
- Available Services
- Bonding with Discovered Device(s)
- Bluetooth Settings
- Accessories
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Technical Specifications
- Keypads
- Windows Mobile 6.5
- Glossary
- Index

Operating the MC31XX 2 - 13
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
2. Select Prompt if device unused for check box to enable password protection.
3. From the drop-down list, select a time value for the protection to take affect after non-use.
4. From the Password type: drop-down list, select either Simple PIN or Strong alphanumeric.
5. For a simple password, enter a four-digit password in the Password field.
For a stronger password:
a. Enter a seven character password in the Password: field. A strong password must contain at least seven
characters and contain at least three of the following: uppercase and lowercase letters, numerals, and
punctuation.
b. Re-enter the password in the Confirm: field.
6. Tap ok.
7. To set a hint to remember the password, tap the Hint tab.
Figure 2-20
Password Window - Hint Tab
8. In the text box, enter a hint for a password reminder.
9. Tap ok.
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.