How to differentiate "MY" iphone!

I have had my 3G iphone for 3 days now and love it! I have read the user's guide and most of this forum. The one thing I can't find is:
If I lose my iphone (gasp) and it is found by others...if they press the home button they will see the earth and the "slide to open" button. Once they "slide to open" they will see the "enter passcode" screen. Is there any way to personalize either of those screens to have my name and address in case some "scrupulous" person wants to return the phone to me? I guess I could take a picture of my business card and make that the wall paper...any other way?
Thanks for any help!
Rick

I like the Business Card - Wallpaper idea.
If you use a case on the iPhone, maybe put a business card in the case, or have a custom case made with your contact information inside it.
With 2.1 if they fail to enter right pass-code 10 times it will auto wipe if you told the iPhone to do so.
This would ensure if they could get into and failed that the data on iPhone would be erased so none of your private info would get out there.
Other then that there is no real way for you to track the iPhone or hope someone returns it unless they are really kind
But the wallpaper idea is a good start.

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