Dell PY760 manual Activating the Security Management Software

dOnce the process is complete, the computer either restarts automatically or prompts you to restart your computer.

Security Management Software

The security management software is designed to utilize four different features to help you secure your computer:

•Log-in management

•Pre-boot authentication (using a fingerprint reader, smart card, or password)

•Encryption

•Private information management

Activating the Security Management Software

NOTE: You must first enable the TPM in order for the security management software to have full functionality.

1Enable the TPM feature (see "Enabling the TPM Feature" on page 109).

2Load the security management software: a Turn on (or restart) your computer.

b When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F2> immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.

c In the drop-down menu, select Wave EMBASSY Trust Suite and press <Enter> to create the icons for the software components on the computer desktop.

d Press <Esc> to exit the setup program. e If prompted, click Save/Exit.

Using the Security Management Software

For information about how to use the software and the different security features, see the Getting Started Guide for the software:

Click Start→All Programs→Wave EMBASSY Trust Suite→Getting Started Guide.

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