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Securing Your Computer

Security Cable Lock

NOTE: Your computer does not ship with a security cable lock.
A security cable lock is a commercially available antitheft device. To use the
lock, attach it to the security cable slot on your Dell™ computer. For more
information, see the instructions included with the device.
NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the
security cable slot on your computer.

Smart Cards and Fingerprint Readers

NOTE: For information on how to secure your computer while traveling, see
"Traveling With Your Computer" on page229.
NOTE: The smart card feature may not be available on your computer.
Smart cards are portable credit-card shaped devices with internal integrated
circuits. Using smart cards can improve system security by combining
something a user has (the smart card) with something only the user should
know (a PIN) to provide more secure user-authentication than passwords
alone. See "Using Cards" on page99more information.
A fingerprint reader is a strip sensor located on a peripheral device for your
computer. When you slide your finger over the reader, it uses your unique
fingerprint to authenticate your user identity and help keep your Dell™
computer secure.
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