Setup guide

3. Initialize (format) the smart card.
a. Launch the smart card initialization tool, or it may be displayed when you insert the smart
card into the reader (for example: Start > Programs > ActivIdentity > ActivClient > PIN
initialization tool).
b. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a PIN.
c. Note the unlock code for future reference.
4. Create a key pair and certificate.
a. Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP
ProtectTools Administrative Console.
b. Click Credentials, click Smart Card, and then click the Administration tab.
c. Be sure that Initialize the smart card is selected.
d. Enter your PIN, click Apply, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
After the smart card has been successfully initialized, you need to register the smart card.
Registering the smart card
After initializing the smart card, administrators can register the card as an authentication method in
HP ProtectTools Administrative Console:
1. Under Central Management, click Setup Wizard.
2. In the Welcome! screen, click Next.
3. Enter your Windows password, and then click Next.
4. In the SpareKey page, click Skip SpareKey Setup (unless you want to update the SpareKey
information), and then click Next.
5. In the Enable security features page, click Next.
6. In the Choose your credentials page, be sure that Smart card is selected, and then click Next.
7.
In the Smart card page, enter your PIN, and then click Next.
8. Click Finish.
Users can also register a smart card in Security Manager. For more information, see the Security
Manager for HP ProtectTools software Help clicking the blue ? icon at the top right of the Smart card
page.
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