Passwords; About Passwords - Dell Latitude XT PP12S User Manual

Smart cards are portable credit-card shaped devices with internal integrated
circuits. 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. See "Smart Cards" on page 91 for more information.
A biometric reader is a strip sensor located on your Tablet-PC's display. When
you slide your finger over the reader, it uses your unique fingerprint to
authenticate your user identity and help keep your Tablet-PC secure.
NOTE:
You must purchase optional software in order to configure and use your
biometric reader. See the documentation that ships with the biometric software for
further information.

Passwords

About Passwords

NOTE:
Passwords are disabled when you receive your Tablet-PC.
A primary (or system) password, an administrator password, and a hard drive
password all prevent unauthorized access to your Tablet-PC in different ways.
The following table identifies types and features of passwords available on
your Tablet-PC.
Type of Password
Primary (or system)
Administrator
Hard drive
NOTE:
Some hard drives do not support hard drive passwords.
Features
• Protects the Tablet-PC from unauthorized
access
• Gives system administrators or service
technicians access to Tablet-PCs for repair or
reconfiguration
• Allows you to restrict access to system setup in
the same way a primary password restricts access
to the Tablet-PC
• Can be used instead of the primary password
• Helps protect the data on your hard drive or
external hard drive (if one is being used) from
unauthorized access
Securing Your Tablet-PC
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