Expanding Your Computer 4-9Using Smart CardsNOTE: On your computer, the Smart Card reader is a part of the super multi drivemodule. If the super multi drive module is replaced by a secondary battery pack orhard disk drive, you cannot use the Smart Card reader.With an embedded microcontroller, smart cards have the unique ability to store largeamounts of data, carry out their own on-card functions (e.g., encryption and mutualauthentication), and interact intelligently with a smart card reader.To insert a smart card:1. Locate the smart card slot on the left of the computer and open the cover.2. Slide the smart card, with its label and embedded computer chip facing up intothe slot.3. When a new card is seated, use the third-party smart card software to allowyour computer to read it.To remove a smart card:1. Make sure that the third-party smart card software is not accessing the smartcard.2. Pull the card out of the slot.Chip
