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Securing Your Computer: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide, About Passwords
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Back to Contents Page Securing Your Computer: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide About Passwords | Using a Primary Password | Using an Adminstrator Password | Using a Hard-Disk Drive Password | Physically Securing the Computer and the Hard-Disk Drive | Asset Tag Utility About Passwords A primary password prevents unauthorized access to the computer at start-up. An administrator password can be used in place of the primary password. A hard-disk drive password helps prevent the unauthorized access of data on the hard-disk drive, even when the device is placed into another computer. NOTES: All three passwords are disabled when you receive your computer. You need to assign those passwords if you require password security for your computer. Some companies may assign any or all of these passwords before distributing the computer. If you are using the Microsoft® Windows NT® operating system, use the System Setup program to assign all passwords. CAUTION: The password features provide a high level of security for the data in your computer or hard-disk drive. However, they are not foolproof. If your data requires more security, it is your responsibility to obtain and use additional forms of protection, such as data encryption programs or PC Cards with encryption features. If you forget any of your passwords, call Dell. For your protection, Dell's technical support staff will ask you for proof of your identity to make sure that an unauthorized person is not trying to use the computer. Using a Primary Password The primary password allows you to protect the computer from unauthorized access. After assigning a primary password, you must enter it each time you turn on your computer. The following message appears each time you turn on the computer: Please type in the primary or administrator password and press . To continue, type your password and press . NOTE: If no password is entered within 2 minutes, the computer returns to its previous state. If you have assigned an administrator password, you can use it instead of the primary password. The computer does not specifically prompt you for the administrator password.