Dell Latitude D505L User Manual

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PasswordsAbout PasswordsUsing a Primary PasswordUsing an Administrator PasswordUsing a Hard Drive PasswordAssigning an Asset TagAbout PasswordsA primary password prevents unauthorized access to the computer at start-up. You can use an administratorpassword instead of the primary password. A hard drive password helps prevent unauthorized access to dataon the drive, even when the drive is installed in another computer.If you forget any of your passwords, contact your system administrator or call Dell. For your protection, Delltechnical support staff will ask you for proof of your identity to ensure that only an authorized person can usethe computer.The following table identifies types and features of passwords available on your computer.NOTE: Passwords are disabled when you receive your computer.NOTE: Only hard drives purchased from Dell for use with the Dell™ Latitude™ D-Family computerssupport 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, suchas data encryption programs or PC Cards with encryption features.Type ofPasswordFeaturesPrimary z Protects the computer from unauthorized accessAdministrator z Gives system administrators or service technicians access to computers for repairor reconfigurationz Allows you to restrict access to the system setup program in the same way asystem password restricts access to the computerz Can be used in place of the primary passwordHard drive z Helps protect the data on your hard drive or external hard drive (if one is beingused) from unauthorized accessPage 1 of 5Passwords9/19/2003file://C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\rpaxman\Local%20Settings\Temp\~hh5EB8.htm