Initializing The Smart Card - HP Tc4400 - Compaq Tablet PC Reference Manual

Smart Card Security for ProtectTools

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, select Smart Card Security, and then select
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 code must be between 4 and 8 numeric characters.
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7. Click OK to complete the initialization.
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To avoid losing access to the computer, do not forget the
smart card PIN. If you 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.
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