About Passwords - Dell Latitude D620 ATG User Manual

1 gold contact pad
3. Slide the smart card into the smart card slot until the card is completely seated in its connector. The smart card will protrude approximately 1/2 inch from
the slot. The smart card slot is located below the PC Card slot.
If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again.
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 Features
Password
Primary Protects the computer from unauthorized access
l
Administrator Gives system administrators or service technicians access to
l
computers for repair or reconfiguration
Allows you to restrict access to system setup in the same way a
l
primary password restricts access to the computer
Can be used instead of the primary password
l
Hard drive Helps protect the data on your hard drive or external hard drive (if
l
one is being used) from unauthorized access
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 not use the names of family members or pets for
l
passwords.
It is recommended that you do not write down passwords. If you do write it down, however, ensure that the password is stored in a secure place.
l
Do not share passwords with other people.
l
Ensure that people are not watching you when you type your password(s).
l
2 smart card (top)