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d Once the process is complete, the computer either restarts automatically or prompts you to restart your computer. Security Management Software The security management software is designed to utilize four different features to help you secure your computer: • Log-in management • Pre-boot authentication (using a fingerprint reader, smart card, or password) • Encryption • Private information management For information about how to use the software and the different security features, see the Getting Started Guide for the software: Click Start→All Programs→Wave Systems Corp→Getting Started Guide. Computer Tracking Software Computer tracking software may enable you to locate your computer if it is lost or stolen. The software is optional and may be purchased when you order your Dell™ computer, or you can contact your Dell sales representative for information about this security feature. NOTE: Computer tracking software may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: If you have computer tracking software and your computer is lost or stolen, you must contact the company that provides the tracking service to report the missing computer. If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen • Call a law enforcement agency to report the lost or stolen computer. Include the Service Tag in your description of the computer. Ask that a case number be assigned and write down the number, along with the name, address, and phone number of the law enforcement agency. If possible, obtain the name of the investigating officer. NOTE: If you know where the computer was lost or stolen, call a law enforcement agency in that area. If you do not know, call a law enforcement agency where you live. • If the computer belongs to a company, notify the security office of the company. • Contact Dell customer service to report the missing computer. Provide the computer Service Tag, the case number, and the name, address, and phone number of the law enforcement agency to which you reported the missing computer. If possible, give the name of the investigating officer. 70 Securing Your Computer

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Securing Your Computer
d
Once the process is complete, the computer either restarts automatically or prompts you to restart
your computer.
Security Management Software
The security management software is designed to utilize four different features to help you secure your
computer:
•
Log-in management
•
Pre-boot authentication (using a fingerprint reader, smart card, or password)
•
Encryption
•
Private information management
For information about how to use the software and the different security features, see the
Getting Started
Guide
for the software:
Click
Start
→
All Programs
→
Wave Systems Corp
→
Getting Started Guide
.
Computer Tracking Software
Computer tracking software may enable you to locate your computer if it is lost or stolen. The software is
optional and may be purchased when you order your Dell™ computer, or you can contact your Dell sales
representative for information about this security feature.
NOTE:
Computer tracking software may not be available in certain countries.
NOTE:
If you have computer tracking software and your computer is lost or stolen, you must contact the company
that provides the tracking service to report the missing computer.
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
•
Call a law enforcement agency to report the lost or stolen computer. Include the Service Tag in your
description of the computer. Ask that a case number be assigned and write down the number, along
with the name, address, and phone number of the law enforcement agency. If possible, obtain the
name of the investigating officer.
NOTE:
If you know where the computer was lost or stolen, call a law enforcement agency in that area. If you do not
know, call a law enforcement agency where you live.
•
If the computer belongs to a company, notify the security office of the company.
•
Contact Dell customer service to report the missing computer. Provide the computer Service Tag, the
case number, and the name, address, and phone number of the law enforcement agency to which you
reported the missing computer. If possible, give the name of the investigating officer.