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Securing Your Computer
NOTE: For information on how to secure your computer while traveling, see "Traveling With Your Computer" on
page 89.
Security Cable Lock
NOTE: Your computer does not ship with a security cable lock.
A security cable lock is a commercially available antitheft device. To use the lock, attach it to the security
cable slot on your Dell™ computer. For more information, see the instructions included with the device.
NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot on your computer.
Smart Cards
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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Hold the card so that the gold contact pad is facing upward and pointing toward the smart card slot.