Dell D410, PP06S About Passwords, Using a System Password, Using an Administrator Password

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Passwords

Dell™ Latitude™ D410 User's Guide

About Passwords

Using a System Password

Using an Administrator Password

Using a Hard Drive Password

Enabling Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

About Passwords

NOTE: Passwords are disabled when you receive your computer.

A system password, an administrator password, and a hard drive password all prevent unauthorized access to your computer in different ways. The following table identifies types and features of passwords available on your computer.

Type of Password Features

Protects the computer from unauthorized access

System

 

Gives system administrators or service technicians access to computers for repair or reconfiguration

Administrator

Allows you to restrict access to system setup in the same way a system password restricts access to the computer

Can be used instead of the system password

 

 

 

Hard drive

Helps protect the data on your hard drive or external hard drive (if one is being used) from unauthorized access

 

 

NOTE: Only hard drives purchased from Dell™ for use with the Dell Latitude™ D-Family computers support 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, such as smart cards, data encryption programs, or PC Cards with encryption features.

If you forget any of your passwords, contact your system administrator or contact Dell. For your protection, Dell technical support staff will ask you for proof of your identity to ensure that only an authorized person can use the computer.

Using a System Password

The system password allows you to protect the computer from unauthorized access.

After assigning a system password, you must enter it each time you turn on your computer. The following message appears each time you turn on the computer:

Please type in the system or administrator password and press <Enter>.

To continue, enter your password (with no more than eight characters).

If you do not enter a password within 2 minutes, the computer returns to its previous operating state.

NOTICE: If you disable the administrator password, the system password is also disabled.

If you have assigned an administrator password, you can use it instead of the system password. The computer does not specifically prompt you for the administrator password.

Using an Administrator Password

The administrator password is designed to give system administrators or service technicians access to computers for repair or reconfiguration. The administrators or technicians can assign identical administrator passwords to groups of computers, allowing you to assign the system password.

When you set an administrator password, the Configure Setup option becomes available in system setup. The Configure Setup option allows you to restrict access to system setup in the same way that a system password restricts access to the computer.

The administrator password can be used instead of the system password. Whenever you are prompted to enter the system password, you can enter the administrator password.

NOTICE: If you disable the administrator password, the system password is also disabled.

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Dell Latitude D410 Users GuideAbout Your Computer Front ViewDevice status lights Keyboard and wireless status lights Left View Right View USB connectorNetwork connector RJ-45 Audio connectorsModem connector RJ-11 USB connectorsBottom View Video connectorBack to Contents Macrovision Product Notice AppendixFCC Notices U.S. Only FCC Class BAlert Description Alert Standard Format ASFBattery Performance Using a BatteryChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterPower Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerCharging the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsHibernate Mode Click Start→ Shut Down→ Stand byStoring a Battery Replacing the BatteryAbout the Dell D/Bay Using the Dell D/BayBack to Contents Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Adjusting the VolumePlaying a CD or DVD Adjusting the Picture Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerTouch Pad Floppy DrivePage Dell Diagnostics Using the Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionTab Function Back to Contents Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateSwapping Primary and Secondary Displays Click the Settings tab→ Advanced→ Displays tabWhat Is a Driver? Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Drivers and Utilities DriversManually Reinstalling Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities CDClick Roll Back Driver Click PropertiesCreating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreClick System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesUndoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP Enabling System RestoreWindows XP Setup Booting From the Operating System CDBack to Contents Find It Here Finding InformationSelect Drivers & Downloads and click Go Dell Support Website support.dell.comPage Getting Help Online ServicesTechnical Assistance Ftp.dell.comAutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Technical Support ServiceBefore You Call Diagnostics ChecklistContacting Dell Antigua and BarbudaAustralia Sydney Aruba0011 Website support.euro.dell.comColombia China XiamenCosta Rica Czech Republic PragueGermany Langen CorporateGreece GrenadaJamaica Italy MilanWebsite support.jp.dell.com Japan KawasakiMexico Malaysia PenangMontserrat Netherlands AntillesSt. Lucia St. Kitts and NevisSt. Vincent Grenadines002 TaiwanWebsite support.ap.dell.com Thailand Trinidad/TobagoVenezuela Virgin IslandsGlossary Docking device See APR Device driver See driverPage Page NIC See network adapter Page System tray See notification area Video resolution See resolutionBack to Contents Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric KeypadKey Combinations Power Management Speaker FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick CapAbout Passwords PasswordsUsing a System Password Using an Administrator PasswordUsing a Hard Drive Password Enabling the TPM FeatureEnabling Trusted Platform Module TPM Back to Contents Installing a PC Card Using PC CardsPC Card Types PC Card BlanksRemoving a PC Card or Blank Dell QuickSet Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerTurn off your computer MemoryPage Modem Page Mini PCI Card Hard Drive Keyboard Page Display Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Coin-Cell Battery Back to Contents Viewing the System Setup Screens Using the System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screen OverviewChanging Printer Modes Performing a One-Time BootChanging COM Ports Enabling the Infrared SensorPage Using Smart Cards Installing a Smart CardAbout Smart Cards Back to Contents Solving Problems Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Support Utility CD and DVD drive problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsRun Check Disk Verify that the modem is communicating with WindowsError Messages Click Add or Remove Programs Keyboard Problems External Keyboard problemsCheck the external keyboard Lockups and Software Problems Network Problems Memory ProblemsOther software problems Solid blue screen appearsPC Card Problems Power ProblemsRestart the computer and log on to the network again Scanner Problems Printer ProblemsDocking Power While the Computer Is Running Adjust the power properties See Power Management ModesNo sound from the integrated speaker Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from external speakers Verify that the scanner is recognized by Microsoft WindowsVideo and Display Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones Check the touch pad settingsIf the display is difficult to read Adjust the Windows display settingsIf only part of the display is readable Click Appearance and ThemesSpecifications Audio VideoDisplay KeyboardBattery Track StickAC Adapter Environmental PhysicalDell Latitude D410 Users Guide Identifying Your Computer Travelling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer Travel TipsIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Checking Your Wireless Network Card Wireless Local Area NetworkSetting Up a New Wlan What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionDetermining the Wireless Network Device Manager Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkCompleting the Connection to the Wlan Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network CardUsing Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support CenterMicrosoft Windows Classic View Desktop Cleanup Wizard Click Clean Desktop NowTransferring Information to a New Computer Fast User Switching User Accounts and Fast User SwitchingLog Off Windows window, click Switch User Adding User AccountsNetwork Setup Wizard Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkClick Checklist for creating a network Internet Connection Firewall
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