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98 Securing Your Computer
• Log-in management
• Pre-boot authentication (using a fingerprint reader, smart card, or
password)
•Encryption
• Private information management
Activating the Security Management Software
NOTE: You must first enable the TPM in order for the security management
software to have full functionality.
1
Enable the TPM feature (see "Enabling the TPM Feature" on page 97).
2
Load the security management software:
a
Turn on (or restart) your computer.
b
When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F2> immediately. If you wait
too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see
the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.
c
In the drop-down menu, select
Wave EMBASSY Trust Suite
and press
<Enter> to create the icons for the software components on the
computer desktop.
d
Press <Esc> to exit the setup program.
e
If prompted, click
Save/Exit
.
Using the Security Management Software
For information about how to use the software and the different security
features, see the Getting Started Guide for the software:
Click Start
→
All Programs
→
Wave EMBASSY Trust Suite
→
Getting Started
Guide
.
Computer Tracking Software
Computer tracking software may enable you to locate your computer if it is
lost or stolen. The software is optional and may be purchased when you order
your Dell™ computer, or you can contact your Dell sales representative for
information about this security feature.
NOTE: Computer tracking software may not be available in certain countries.