Installing a Smart Card

You can install a smart card in the computer while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the card.

To install a smart card:

1Hold the card so that the gold contact pad is facing upward and pointing toward the smart card slot.

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2Slide the smart card into the smart card slot until the card is completely seated in its connector. The smart card protrudes approximately .5 inch from the slot. The smart card slot is located below the PC Card slot.

If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again.

Passwords

NOTE: Passwords are disabled when you receive your computer.

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