Security functions
Configuring and using SmartCard reader
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Deactivating hard disk protection
Ê
Call
BIOS Setup
and select the
Security
menu.
Ê
Mark the field
Hard Disk Security
and select the
Disabled
entry.
If you do not want to make any other settings, you can exit
BIOS Setup
.
Ê
Select the
Exit Saving Changes
option in the
Exit
menu.
The notebook restarts.
Configuring and using SmartCard reader
Your notebook is equipped with a SmartCard slot and a special chip to read your SmartCards.
Driver installation
You have to install the chip driver before initial use. Insert the "Security Drivers & Tools" CD, on
which this driver is contained. Follow the instructions on the screen.
In addition, you also require the so-called "SmartCard Base Components" to use the SmartCard
reader. If you work with the operating systems Windows 2000 or Windows XP, these components
are already preinstalled. If you work with the operating systems Windows Me, Windows 98 or
Windows NT, you must install the "SmartCard Base Components" from the "Security
Drivers & Tools" CD.
SmartCards
SmartCards are not supplied as standard equipment. You can use all SmartCards that comply with
the ISO standard 7816-1, -2 or –3. These SmartCards are available from various manufacturers.
Under Windows 2000 or Windows XP we recommend the SICRYPT card, as the drivers for this
SmartCard are already preinstalled under Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
With the appropriate software you can use your SmartCard as an alternative to password protection,
but also as a digital signature or for encrypting your e-mails.
With the
Smarty
security software (part of the "Mobile Secure IT Suite") you can assign a password
to your SmartCard.
This enables you to safely log on to the operating system under Windows 2000
and under Windows NT.
We recommend that you always use two SmartCards. Always keep one of the SmartCards in a safe
place if you carry the other SmartCard with you.
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The SmartCard can only be used with a PIN so protection is maintained even when the
SmartCard is lost. After the incorrect PIN is entered three times, the card is blocked.
The first time you use your SmartCard you must enter the preset PIN provided by the
SmartCard manufacturer or your system administrator.
