Securing Your Computer: Dell Latitude ATG D620 User's Guide
Using 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.
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.
Installing a Smart Card
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:
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