Using The Fingerprint Reader - Lenovo ThinkPad E450 User Manual

• Set a power-on password as well as a hard disk password for your internal hard disk drive, hybrid drive,
or solid-state drive. Refer to the procedures in "Power-on password" on page 53 and "Hard disk
passwords" on page 56. For security, a longer password is recommended.
• If a Disk Encryption hard disk drive, Disk Encryption hybrid drive, or a Disk Encryption solid-state drive is
installed in your computer, be sure to protect the contents of your computer memory from unauthorized
access by use of drive encryption software.
• Before you dispose of, sell, or hand over your computer, delete the data stored on it. For more information,
refer to "Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive, hybrid drive, or solid-state drive" on page 60.
The hard disk drive, hybrid drive, or solid-state drive built into your computer can be protected by UEFI BIOS.
Disk Encryption hard disk drive, Disk Encryption hybrid drive, and Encryption solid-state drive
Some models contain the Disk Encryption hard disk drive, Disk Encryption hybrid drive, or Encryption
solid-state drive. This feature helps to protect your computer against security attacks on media, NAND flash,
or device controllers by use of a hardware encryption chip. For the efficient use of the encryption feature, set
a hard disk password for the internal storage device.

Using the fingerprint reader

Depending on the model, your computer might have a fingerprint reader. Fingerprint authentication can
replace your Windows password. In this way, you can log on to your computer simply and securely. To
enable fingerprint authentication, enroll your fingerprints first.
Enrolling your fingerprint
To enroll your fingerprints, do the following:
1. Start the Lenovo Fingerprint Manager program. For instructions on how to start the Fingerprint Manager
Pro program, see "Lenovo programs" on page 12.
2. Enter the Windows password as required.
3. Click the icon for the finger that you want to enroll, and constantly swipe your corresponding finger
across the fingerprint reader until the enrollment completes. For more information, see "Swiping your
finger over the fingerprint reader" on page 58.
4. Click Finish. Your fingerprint is enrolled successfully.
Note: It is recommended that you enroll more than one fingerprint in case of any injuries to your fingers.
Swiping your finger over the fingerprint reader
To swipe your finger over the reader, do the following:
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