Chapter 4. Fingerprint Reader Settings In The Bios; Setting Up The Fingerprint Reader In The Bios; Changing The Bios Settings For The Fingerprint Reader - Lenovo Preferred Pro User Manual

Chapter 4. Fingerprint reader settings in the BIOS

This section provides information about the fingerprint reader settings in the BIOS.

Setting up the fingerprint reader in the BIOS

To set up the fingerprint reader in your computer BIOS, do the following:
1. Set a power-on password or a hard disk drive password, or both.
2. Turn off the computer and then turn it on.
3. When prompted, swipe your finger over the fingerprint reader.
4. Type your power-on password, your hard disk drive password, or both as requested. The enrolled
fingerprint is now associated with your power-on password, your hard disk drive password, or both.
The first time you start the computer, you will need to log on to the system by swiping your finger over the
reader once and entering your password to associate the two. The next time you start the computer, you
can log on to the system by swiping your finger over the reader once.
Attention: If you always use your fingerprint to log on to the system, you may forget your BIOS password.
Write down your password and keep it in a safe place. If you forget your password and cannot swipe your
finger, you cannot start the computer or change the password. For optimal performance, enroll more
than one fingerprint.
If you forget your power-on password, you must take your computer to a Lenovo service representative
to have the password erased.
If you forget your hard disk drive password, Lenovo will not reset your password or recover data from the
hard disk drive. You must take your computer to a Lenovo service representative to have the hard disk drive
replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service.

Changing the BIOS settings for the fingerprint reader

Note: The information in this topic applies to certain ThinkPad
The Fingerprint submenu under the Security menu of the BIOS Setup Utility program offers the following
choices:
• Predesktop authentication: Enables or disables the fingerprint authentication before the operating
system is loaded.
• Security Mode: Specifies the settings of the security mode.
To change the settings of the fingerprint reader, do the following:
1. Print these instructions.
2. Save all open files and exit all applications.
3. Turn off the computer and then turn it on.
4. When the "To interrupt normal startup..." message is displayed on the lower left side of the window,
press F1. The BIOS Setup Utility window opens.
5. Using the cursor keys, move to Security and press Enter. The Security menu opens.
6. Using the cursor keys, move to Fingerprint and press Enter. The Fingerprint menu opens.
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