Initializing The Smart Card - HP Compaq NX6315 Getting Started Manual

Initializing the smart card

You must initialize the smart card before using it.
To initialize the smart card:
1. Insert the smart card into the reader.
2. Select Start > All Programs > HP ProtectTools Security Manager.
3. In the left pane, click Smart Card Security, and then click Smart Card.
4. In the right pane, click Initialize.
5. Type your name in the first box in the Initialize the smart card dialog box.
6. Set and confirm the smart card PIN in the appropriate boxes. The PIN must be between 4 and 8
numeric characters.
CAUTION
forget your smart card PIN, it may be impossible to operate the computer. The smart card
will be locked and made unusable unless the smart card PIN is entered correctly within 5
attempts. The count for these attempts resets after the correct PIN is entered.
7. Click OK to complete the initialization.
ENWW
To avoid losing access to the computer, do not forget the smart card PIN. If you
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