Security Cable Lock; About Smart Cards; Installing A Smart Card - Dell Latitude D630 XFR User Manual

10.1

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. See "
location of the security cable slot.
NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot on your computer.
10.2 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.
10.2.1

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.
10.2.2

Installing a Smart Card

There are 2 models of smart card reader available for the XFR D630 notebook. The standard reader does not allow the
smart card to be fully inserted into the notebook. The enclosed reader does allow for the full insertion of the smart card
which allows for the protective hinged door to be closed.
10.2.2.1 Installing a Smart Card Into the Standard Smart Card Reader
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 into the standard smart card reader:
1. The smart card reader is located behind the Audio/Wi-Fi door. Lower the hinged door on the left side of the
notebook that protects the smart card reader slot. See Figure 10-1 below.
Figure 10 1 Smart Card Location
1 Smart card slot
2. Hold the card so that the gold contact pad is facing upward and pointing toward the smart card slot. See Figure
10-2 below.
Figure 10 2 Smart Card
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