Securing Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide
Passwords
About Passwords
NOTE:
Passwords are disabled when you receive your computer.
A primary (or system) password, an administrator password, and a hard drive password all prevent
unauthorized access to your computer in different ways. The following table identifies types and features
of passwords available on your computer.
Type of Password Features
Primary
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Protects the computer from unauthorized access
Administrator
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Gives system administrators or service technicians access to computers for
repair or reconfiguration
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Allows you to restrict access to system setup in the same way a primary
password restricts access to the computer
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Can be used instead of the primary password
Hard drive
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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.
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.
When using passwords, observe the following guidelines:
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Choose passwords that you can remember, but not ones that are easy to guess. For example, do
not use the names of family members or pets for passwords.
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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.
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Do not share passwords with other people.
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Ensure that people are not watching you when you type your password(s).
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