How to lock and password protect access to BlackBerry PlayBook

It is always advisable to use a lock- password for your BlackBerry PlayBook when it is not in use. Doing so will forbid any unknown or unidentified individual from checking your data and will keep the contents safe.

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Acquaint yourself with the following steps to setup a Lock-password for your BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet,

Step1- Assuming your tablet is in the Sleep-mode swipe from the top frame to the bottom frame to switch it on. Now, tap the Settings icon on the right-top, adjacent to the battery-power indicator.

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Step2- Choose the ‘Security’ menu under ‘Settings’ which will suggest you to setup a ‘Password’ that will control access to your device.

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Step3- Tap the ‘ON’ button to confirm the Password enabling.

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Step4- In the new ‘Set Password’ window that will open up; enter the desired password in the ‘New Password’ field. Re-type the password in ‘Confirm Password’ field and tap the ‘OK’ button.

Step5- Now select the ‘Lock After’ time by tapping on drop down arrow and choosing the desired time limit.

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If you are of the view that the existing password is difficult for you to remember then change the password. Always choose a password that is easy for you to remember but harder for others to guess. Enter the new password by tapping on the ‘Change Password’ button and typing in a new password.

This is how you can add and set a lock-password to add extra security to your BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet.

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Hemant Saxena

The author Hemant Saxena is a post-graduate in bio-technology and has an immense interest in following technology developments. Quite by nature, he is an avid Lacrosse player.

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