Securing Your Computer; Security Cable Lock; Using Smart Cards; About Smart Cards - Dell Latitude D620 ATG User Manual

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Securing Your Computer
Dell™ Latitude™ ATG D620 User's Guide
Security Cable Lock
Using Smart Cards
Passwords
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Security Management Software
Computer Tracking Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Security Cable Lock
NOTE: Your computer does not ship with a security cable lock.
A security cable lock is a commercially available antitheft device. To use the lock, attach it to the security cable slot on your Dell™ computer. For more
information, see the instructions included with the device.
NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer.
Using Smart Cards
NOTE: For information on how to secure your computer while traveling, see
NOTE: The smart card feature may not be available on your computer.

About Smart Cards

Smart cards are portable credit-card shaped devices with internal integrated circuits. The top surface of the smart card usually contains an embedded
processor under the gold contact pad. The combination of the small size and integrated circuits make smart cards valuable tools for security, data storage, and
special programs. Using smart cards can improve system security by combining something a user has (the smart card) with something only the user should
know (a PIN) to provide more secure user-authentication than passwords alone.

Installing a Smart Card

You can install a smart card in the computer while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the card.
To install a smart card:
1. If a blank is installed in the smart card slot, remove the blank by pulling it to slide it away from the computer.
NOTE: Save the blank for reuse when a smart card is not installed in the smart card slot.
2. Hold the card so that the gold contact pad is facing upward and pointing toward the smart card slot.
Traveling With Your Computer.