88 Securing Your ComputerNOTICE: Passwords provide a high level of security for data in your computer orhard drive. However, they are not foolproof. If you require more security, obtain anduse additional forms of protection, such as smart cards, data encryption programs,or PC Cards with encryption features.Use the User Accounts option in the Control Panel in the Microsoft ®Windows® operating system to create user accounts or to change passwords.Once you create a user password, you must enter it each time you turn on orunlock your computer. If you do not enter a password within 2 minutes, thecomputer returns to its previous operating state.For more information, see your Windows documentation.About PasswordsNOTE: Passwords are disabled when you receive your computer.A primary (or system) password, an administrator password, and a hard drivepassword all prevent unauthorized access to your computer in different ways.The following table identifies types and features of passwords available on yourcomputer.NOTE: Some hard drives do not support hard drive passwords.NOTE: Passwords provide a high level of security for data in your computer or harddrive. However, they are not foolproof. For security, the Dell Latitude™ D630/630cships with a smart card reader.When using passwords, observe the following guidelines:• Choose passwords that you can remember, but not ones that are easy toguess. For example, do not use the names of family members or pets forpasswords.Type of Password FeaturesPrimary (or system) • Protects the computer from unauthorized accessAdministrator • Gives system administrators or service techniciansaccess to computers for repair or reconfiguration• Allows you to restrict access to system setup in the sameway a primary password restricts access to the computer• Can be used instead of the primary passwordHard drive • Helps protect the data on your hard drive fromunauthorized access
