Nokia E51 - Certificate manager

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Certificate manager

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Digital certificates are used to verify the origins of

software but do not guarantee safety. There are four

different types of certificates: authority certificates,

personal certificates, trusted site certificates, and device

certificates. During a secure connection, a server may send

a server certificate to your device. Upon receipt, it is

checked through an authority certificate stored in your

device. You receive notification if the identity of the server

is not authentic or if you do not have the correct certificate

in your device.
Download a certificate from a web site, or receive a

certificate as an e-mail attachment, or as a message sent

through a Bluetooth or infrared connection. Certificates

should be used when you connect to an online bank or a

remote server to transfer confidential information. They

should also be used if you want to reduce the risk of viruses

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or other malicious software, and to check the authenticity

of software when you download and install software to

your device.

Tip: When you add a new certificate, check its

authenticity.