Securing Your Computer 75
• 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.
1
Enable the TPM feature (see "Enabling the TPM Feature" on page74).
2
Load 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 EMB AS SY Tr us t Su it e
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
.
Computer Tracking Software
Computer t racking s oftware m ay enable you to loc ate your c omputer if it is lo st or stol en. The so ftware is
optional and may be purchased when you order your Dell™ computer, or you can contact your Dell sales
representative for information about this security feature.
NOTE: Computer tracking software may not be available in certain countries.
NOTE: If you have computer tracking software and your computer is lost or stolen, you must contact the company
that provides the tracking service to report the missing computer.
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
• Call a law enforcement agency to report the lost or stolen computer. Include the Service Tag in your
description of the computer. Ask that a case number be assigned and write down the number, along
with the name, address, and phone number of the law enforcement agency. If possible, obtain the
name of the investigating officer.
NOTE: If you know where the computer was lost or stolen, call a law enforcement agency in that area. If you do not
know, call a law enforcement agency where you live.
• If the computer belongs to a company, notify the security office of the company.