About Passwords - Dell Latitude D620 User Manual

Securing Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide
Passwords

About Passwords

NOTE: Passwords are disabled when you receive your computer.
A primary (or system) password, an administrator password, and a hard drive password all prevent
unauthorized access to your computer in different ways. The following table identifies types and features
of passwords available on your computer.
Type of Password
Primary
Administrator
Hard drive
NOTE: Some hard drives do not 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 smart cards, data encryption programs, or PC Cards with encryption features.
When using passwords, observe the following guidelines:
Choose passwords that you can remember, but not ones that are easy to guess. For example, do
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not use the names of family members or pets for passwords.
It is recommended that you do not write down passwords. If you do write it down, however, ensure
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that the password is stored in a secure place.
Do not share passwords with other people.
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Ensure that people are not watching you when you type your password(s).
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Features
Protects the computer from unauthorized access
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Gives system administrators or service technicians access to computers for
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repair or reconfiguration
Allows you to restrict access to system setup in the same way a primary
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password restricts access to the computer
Can be used instead of the primary password
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Helps protect the data on your hard drive or external hard drive (if one is
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being used) from unauthorized access