HID Crescendo C1150 Administration Guide - Manual (Page 73)

HID Global Crescendo C1150 – Administration Guide
November 2013 Page 73 of 115
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6.0 Managing a Smart Card with ActivClient
ActivClient enables the use of PKI certificates and keys, one-time passwords and static
password credentials on a smart card or USB token to secure:
 Desktop applications
 Network logon
 Remote access
 Web logon
 E-mail messages
 Electronic transactions
In addition to smart card middleware (Cryptographic Service Provider and PKCS#11 libraries),
ActivClient includes additional utilities that enable you to manage your smart card, including:
 User Console
 PIN Initialization Tool
 PIN Change Tool
The next sections present common card management operations with ActivClient. See the
ActivClient documentation for complete instructions on installation, management and usage
services.
6.1 Issue a Smart Card with ActivClient
When you receive a blank smart card, you must initialize it using the ActivClient PIN
Initialization Tool.
1. Use one of the following options to launch the ActivClient PIN Initialization Tool:
 From the ActivClient notification area icon:
Right-click on the icon and select PIN Initialization Tool in the menu: