Dell D630 - LATITUDE ATG NOTEBOOK, User Manual

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Securing Your Computer
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• 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.
• Do not share passwords with other people.
• Ensure that people are not watching you when you type your password(s).
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.
If you forget any of your passwords, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on
page 199). For your protection, Dell technical support staff will ask you for proof
of your identity to ensure that only an authorized person can use the computer.
Using a Primary (or System) Password
The primary password allows you to protect the computer from unauthorized
access.
When you first start your computer, you must assign a primary password at the
prompt.
If you do not enter a password within 2 minutes, the computer returns to its
previous operating state.
NOTICE:
If you disable the administrator password, the primary password is also
disabled.
To add or change passwords, access User Accounts from the Control Panel .
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.
Using an Administrator Password
The administrator password is designed to give system administrators or service
technicians access to computers for repair or reconfiguration. The
administrators or technicians can assign identical administrator passwords to
groups of computers, allowing you to assign a unique primary password.
To set or change administrator passwords, access
User Accounts from the
Control Panel.