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Passwords
Passwords
About Passwords
Using a Primary Password
Using an Administrator Password
Using a Hard Drive Password
Assigning an Asset Tag
About Passwords
NOTE:
Passwords are disabled when you receive your computer.
A primary password prevents unauthorized access to the computer at start-up. You can use an administrator
password instead of the primary password. A hard drive password helps prevent unauthorized access to data
on the drive, even when the drive is installed in another computer.
NOTE:
Only hard drives purchased from Dell for use with the Dell™ Latitude™ D-Family computers
support hard drive passwords.
NOTICE:
Passwords provide a high level of security for data in your computer or hard drive. However,
they are not foolproof. If you require more security, obtain and use additional forms of protection, such
as data encryption programs or PC Cards with encryption features.
If you forget any of your passwords, contact your system administrator or call Dell. For your protection, Dell
technical support staff will ask you for proof of your identity to ensure that only an authorized person can use
the computer.
The following table identifies types and features of passwords available on your computer.
Type of
Features
Password
Primary
Administrator
Hard drive
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Protects the computer from unauthorized access
Gives system administrators or service technicians access to computers for repair
or reconfiguration
Allows you to restrict access to the system setup program in the same way a
system password restricts access to the computer
Can be used in place of the primary password
Helps protect the data on your hard drive or external hard drive (if one is being
used) from unauthorized access
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