Expanding Your Computer 4-6Using Smart CardsYour computer has a smart card slot for additional security feature,providing tamper-proof storage of user and account identity. A smart cardis a type of plastic card embedded with a computer chip that stores andtransacts data between you (user) and the computer.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.2. Slide the smart card, with its label and embedded computer chipfacing up into the slot.3. When a new card is seated, use the third-party smart card software toallow your computer to read it.
