swiping your nger over the reader, without typing a password. Thus ngerprint authentication can replace
passwords and enable simple and secure user access.
Enrolling your ngerprint
To use the integrated ngerprint reader, begin by enrolling your ngerprint as follows.
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Start ThinkVantage Fingerprint software. See Fingerprint Software.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to enroll your ngerprint. For details, refer to the Help for the
program.
Swiping your nger over the reader
To swipe your nger over the reader, do as follows:
1. Place the ball of your nger, that is, the central part of the ngerprint, on the small circle above the
reader. Make sure that the entire top joint of the nger is on the reader.
2. Apply light pressure and swipe your nger across the reader in one smooth motion.
Logging on to the system
After you enroll your ngerprint, log on to the system as follows:
1. Turn your computer off and then on again.
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