Expanding Your Computer 4-7Using Smart Cards (Optional)Depending on the model, your computer has a smart card slot foradditional security feature, providing tamper-proof storage of user andaccount identity. A smart card is a type of plastic card embedded with acomputer chip that stores and transacts data between you (user) and thecomputer.You need to install third-party smart card software to take advantage ofthe smart card feature.Inserting and Removing a Smart CardTo insert a smart card:1. Locate the smart card slot on the right of the computer and open thecover.2. Slide the smart card, with its label and embedded computer chipfacing down into the slot.3. When a new card is seated, use the third-party smart card software toallow your computer to read it.ComputerChip