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Dell Latitude D430 User Manual

Dell Latitude D430
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Securing Your Computer 61
Passwords
NOTE: Passwords are disabled when you receive your computer.
A primary (or 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.
NOTE: Some hard drives do not 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.
When using passwords, observe the following guidelines:
Choose passwords that you can remember, but not ones that are easy to guess. For example, do not use
the names of family members or pets for passwords.
It is recommended that you do not write down passwords. If you do write it down, however, ensure that
the password is stored in a secure place.
Do not share passwords with other people.
Ensure that people are not watching you when you type your password(s).
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 Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 126). 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.
1 PC Card slot 2 smart card 3 smart-card slot
Type of Password Features
Primary (or system)
Protects the computer from unauthorized access
Administrator
Gives system administrators or service technicians
access to computers for repair or reconfiguration
Allows you to restrict access to system setup in the same
way a primary password restricts access to the computer
Can be used instead of the primary password
Hard drive
Helps protect the data on your hard drive or external
hard drive (if one is being used) from unauthorized
access

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Dell Latitude D430 Specifications

General IconGeneral
RAMUp to 2GB DDR2
GraphicsIntel GMA 950
Battery4-cell or 6-cell Lithium Ion
ChipsetIntel 945GMS
ProcessorIntel Core 2 Duo U7600 (1.2 GHz)
Storage60GB, 80GB
Display12.1-inch WXGA (1280x800) LCD
Operating SystemWindows XP Professional
Optical DriveExternal (optional)
Wireless802.11a/b/g
Ports2 x USB 2.0, VGA, Ethernet, Modem, Headphone/Microphone, Docking Connector

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