Dell Latitude C540 - Manual (Page 50)

Passwords
About Passwords
Using a Primary Password
Using an Administrator Password
Using a Hard Drive Password
Assigning an Asset Tag
About Passwords
NOTE: Passwords are disabled when you receive your computer.
A primary password prevents unauthorized access to the computer at start-up. You can use an administrator
password in place of the primary password. A hard drive password helps prevent the unauthorized access to
data on the drive, even when the drive is installed in another computer.
NOTE: Only hard drives purchased from Dell for use with the Dell™ Latitude™ C-Family computers
support the hard-drive password option.
NOTICE: The passwords provide a high level of security for the 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 data encryption programs or PC Cards with encryption features.
If you forget any of your passwords, contact your system administrator or call Dell. 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.
Using a Primary Password
The primary password allows you to protect the computer from unauthorized access.
After assigning a primary password, you must enter it each time you turn on your computer. The following
message appears each time you turn on the computer:
Please type in the primary or administrator password and press .
To continue, enter your password (maximum eight characters).
If you do not enter a password within 2 minutes, the computer returns to its previous state.
If you have assigned an administrator password, you can use it instead of the primary password. The