Dell blcwxfg User Guide - Page 112
Passwords, About Passwords
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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 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 NOTE: Some hard drives do not support hard drive passwords. Securing Your Tablet-PC 112