Use The Fingerprint Reader; Use Software Security Solutions - Lenovo ThinkCentre M720e User Manual

Notes:
• If the supervisor password is forgotten, it might not be removed by clearing CMOS depending on your
BIOS settings.
• If the hard disk password is forgotten, Lenovo cannot remove the password or recover data from the
storage drive.

Use the fingerprint reader

If you use a keyboard with a fingerprint reader on it, fingerprint authentication can replace your passwords
and enables you to log in to your computer simply and securely.
Enroll your fingerprints
Open the Start menu and then click Settings ➙ Accounts ➙ Sign-in options. Then, follow the on-screen
instructions to finish the enrollment.
During the enrollment, the fingerprints are associated with the Windows password automatically. It is
recommended that you enroll more than one fingerprint in case of any injuries to your fingers.
Log in with your fingerprint
If the fingerprint reader indicator blinks in amber, the authentication is not successful.
Associate your fingerprints with your power-on password and hard disk password
1. Turn off and then turn on the computer.
2. When prompted, scan your finger on the fingerprint reader.
3. Enter your power-on password, hard disk password, or both as required. The connection is created.
When you start the computer again, you can use your fingerprints to log in to the computer without entering
your Windows password, power-on password, or hard disk password. To change the settings, go to the
BIOS menu.
Attention: If you always use your fingerprint to log in to the computer, you might forget your passwords.
Write down your passwords, and keep them in a safe place.
Maintain the fingerprint reader
To ensure that the fingerprint reader works correctly, do not:
• Scratch the surface of the reader with anything hard.
• Use or touch the reader with a wet, dirty, wrinkled, or injured finger.

Use software security solutions

This section provides software solutions to secure your computer and information.
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Chapter 4 Secure your computer and information
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