Select notebooks models are equipped with an embedded Smart
Card Reader. On these models, the driver for the 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, a personal digital certificate can be used with the
Smart Card Reader. To do so, ensure that the personal digital
certificate and software purchased are compliant with the
Microsoft PC/SC Smart Card standard.
