User Guide - Windows 7

3. Pull the card out of the slot.
Using smart cards (select models only)
NOTE: The term smart card is used throughout this chapter to mean both smart cards and Java™
Cards.
A smart card is a credit card-sized accessory that carries a microchip containing memory and a
microprocessor. Like personal computers, smart cards have an operating system to manage input
and output, and they include security features to protect against tampering. Industry-standard smart
cards are used with the smart card reader.
A PIN is needed to gain access to the contents of the microchip. For more information about smart
card security features, access Help and Support by selecting Start > Help and Support.
Inserting a smart card
1. Hold the card label-side up, and gently slide the card into the smart card reader until the card is
seated.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on to the computer using the smart card PIN.
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