Acer 6460 Series Laptop User Manual


 
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Using the SmartCard
This software includes the following components: PlatinumPAS™,
PlatinumSecure™ and PlatinumKey™. Together, they provide you with
multiple levels of security.
PlatinumPAS implements the first security measure at the BIOS level and
runs during the BIOS routine check when a computer is powered up or
rebooting. If no SmartCard or Emergency Card is detected, the computer
will stop booting up to prevent any illegal access to the system.
PlatinumSecure enhances the secure logon procedure for your Windows at
the operating system level. It provides user authentication through its
encryption/decryption function using the SmartCard. If your SmartCard is
unavailable, you can use the Emergency Card as a temporary replacement
card.
PlatinumKey auto-authenticate and auto cache with one-click logons to all
password-required websites (patent pending), eliminates the overhead
costs associated with memorizing and typing user IDs and passwords when
surfing the Internet with Microsoft® or Netscape web browsers.
A slot for your SmartCard is located on the left panel of the computer.
This new security feature helps you boot up your computer with all
your settings built right into your SmartCard. You don’t have to
remember your password to access your computer.