Security
Software Guide 3–17
Using the Smart Card Reader
Select notebooks models are equipped with an embedded Smart
Card Reader. On these models, the driver for your Smart Card
Reader is preinstalled. No action is necessary to install the driver.
The Smart Card Reader is used with industry-standard Smart
Cards designed to work with Windows 2000 and Windows XP
Professional operating systems.
Smart Cards are available from a variety of manufacturers and
service providers. Smart Cards can provide functions such as
protecting a Windows user account and securing online
transactions. Card capabilities depend on the Smart Card itself as
well as the Smart Card application being used.
In addition, you can use a personal digital certificate with the
Smart Card Reader. To do so, ensure that the personal digital
certificate and software you purchase are compliant with the
Microsoft PC/SC Smart Card standard.
Safeguarding your Smart Card Reader
The HP ProtectTools Smart Card Manager utility can be used
with selected notebooks to provide a way to safeguard your Smart
Card Reader. This utility allows you to restrict unauthorized
access to your Smart Card and Smart Card Reader. To download
this utility and find out more about ProtectTools, visit the HP Web
site at
http://www.hp.com/products/security.
For instructions on using HP ProtectTools Smart Card Manager,
refer to the Help menu in the utility. This utility and Web site are
available in English only.
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