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  • Page 1 User’s Guide for Precise 100 A Precise 100 Logon 2.1 Windows NT/2000 Fingerprint Identification System Precise 100 A...
  • Page 2 Precise Biometrics. The information in this user’s manual is subject to change without notice. Precise Biometrics shall not be liable for any technical or editorial errors herein, nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this book.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Content Chapter 1 Introduction What’s New in Precise Logon 2.1 Precise 100 A – the Fingerprint Reader Why Use Fingerprint Technology? About Precise 100 Family Possible configuration Icons and Conventions Chapter 2 Installation Minimum System Requirements Preparing Installation Setting the Parallel Port...
  • Page 4 Chapter 5 NOTE: Chapter 5 is for administrators. Users without administrator rights do not have access to the BioManager. The BioManager for Domains Introduction to BioManager for Domains Biometric and Non-Biometric Users Accessing the BioManager Changing Domain About Primary Logon Fingers About Passwords Auto-generated Passwords About the Security Level...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on selecting Precise Biometrics’ Fingerprint Identification System! Using your fingerprint for identification is an easy and secure way to prove your identity. Please read this chapter before you install and use the system. This chapter includes the following information: •...

  • Page 6: Precise 100 A - The Fingerprint Reader

    Thus, a paper copy with a picture of a fingerprint can not grant access to the system. The Precise 100 A fingerprint reader The Fingerprint Identification Process When logging into a system, your fingerprint is compared to a fingerprint template, i.e. a data file containing information about the fingerprint, stored on a hard disk.

  • Page 7: Why Use Fingerprint Technology

    • Simplicity. It is simple to use fingerprints for identification. You do not have to worry about changing or memorising passwords anymore – your fingerprint provides secure identification, year after year. Simply put, with Precise 100 A, you are identified by who you are, not by what you know! Chapter 1 Introduction...

  • Page 8: About Precise 100 Family

    About the Precise 100 Family Precise 100 A Logon – For Windows NT/2000, local or in an NT domain. Fingerprint data is stored on the local hard drive, or server hard drive. For logon to local accounts and/or domain server accounts.

  • Page 9: Icons And Conventions

    Icons and Conventions • Key names on the keyboard appear in italics, for example Caps Lock, Ctrl, Enter. • Names of fields, text boxes and buttons appear in bold type, for example Username, User, OK. • Keys that you should press and hold down together appear as the key names and the plus (+) sign, for example Ctrl + Alt + Delete.

  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation section. Then continue with the Installing the Fingerprint Identification Software section. NOTE: If you are using a Precise 100 A with parallel port connector, it is very important that the parallel port of the PC is set to ECP mode before using the fingerprint reader.

  • Page 11: Minimum System Requirements

    • USB port or Parallel port with ECP support and PS/2 keyboard/mouse port NOTE: If you wish to connect the Precise 100 A PAR reader to a secondary parallel port, this port has to be on the ISA-bus and not the PCI-bus.

  • Page 12: Preparing Installation

    Parallel readers. If you are a using a Precise 100 A USB reader you should skip the following two sec- tions and continue with the Installing the Fingerprint Identification Software section. How- ever, if you are using a Precise 100 A PAR reader, follow the instruction below prior to starting the installation.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Fingerprint Reader To The Computer

    Computer 1. Make sure that the parallel port is set to ECP mode. 2. Turn off the computer. fingerprint reader Precise 100 A pass through PS/2 connector parallel port connector 3. Connect the fingerprint reader to the parallel port at the back of the computer by using the connector.

  • Page 14: Installing The Fingerprint Identification Software

    5. Connect the keyboard/mouse PS/2 connector to the pass-through PS/2 connector. 6. Power on the computer. Continue with the next step – Installing the Fingerprint Identification Software. Installing the Fingerprint Identification Software NOTE: Only users with administrator rights can install the software. The fingerprint identification software, Precise 100 Logon 2.1, is needed to read your fin- gerprints and to save and retrieve information about your fingerprints, accessible domains, etc.

  • Page 15: Installing The Precise 100 Logon 2.1 Software

    NOTE: If the CD does not start automatically, start the CD by clicking Start > Run. Enter D:\MasterSetup.exe, where “D” is the name of your CD drive. Click OK. 3a. If you have a Precise 100 A USB reader, connect the fingerprint reader to your computer. Windows 2000 will detect the new hardware and install the necessary drivers from the CD.

  • Page 16: Precise Demo

    When you are using the Demo, none of your operations will affect your system. Start the Precise Demo by clicking Start > Programs > Precise Biometrics > Demo. Chapter 2 Installation...

  • Page 17: Port Configuration

    This is done in the Precise Biometrics Registry Settings. In the rare case you should experience compatibility problems with other software, you may also need to turn interrupts on or off.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Fingerprint Reader

    Attaching the Fingerprint Reader If preferable, the fingerprint reader can be attached to, for example the side of your mon- itor. Simply use the adhesive tape at the back of the fingerprint reader. The adhesive tape is very durable and will keep the fingerprint reader attached for many years. The finger- print reader can be removed and attached again.

  • Page 19: Using The Fingerprint Reader

    Chapter 3 Using the Fingerprint Reader As with most new technology, it might take some training to feel at home logging on using your fingerprint. When you log on and verify your fingerprint, it is important that you place your finger on the fingerprint reader in a proper way. The following chapter contains some examples of good and bad ways of placing your finger on the fingerprint reader.

  • Page 20: Placing Your Finger Correctly On The Fingerprint Reader

    Placing Your Finger Correctly on the Fingerprint Reader When you place your finger on the fingerprint reader sensor to identify yourself, please remember two things: 1. It is important that you use the correct finger. For example, if you place your left index finger on the sensor, you will not be granted access if the system expects you to use your left middle finger.
  • Page 21 Poor image: rotated fingerprint. Rotated finger Poor image: off-centre fingerprint. Skew finger – too far to the right. Chapter 3 Using the Fingerprint Reader...
  • Page 22 Poor image: off-centre fingerprint. Finger placed too far down on the sensor Good image: fingerprint in the middle, medium pressure to the sensor. Perfectly placed finger Chapter 3 Using the Fingerprint Reader...
  • Page 23 If the placement is correct, but too much or too little pressure is used, the images will look like this: Poor image: Poor image: faint fingerprint caused by insufficient too dark fingerprint caused by exces- pressure. The finger may also be very sive pressure.
  • Page 24 To learn more about how to position your finger on the fingerprint reader, use the Precise Demo. To start the Precise Demo, click Start > Programs > Precise Biometrics > Demo. High electrostatic discharges might damage the fingerprint sensor. If your Precise 100 Reader is used in an environment where there is a high risk of electrostatic discharges when putting the finger on the sensor, it is important to follow the instructions below.

  • Page 25: Fingerprint Reader Maintenance

    Fingerprint Reader Maintenance It is very important that the sensor surface is kept clean. If the sensor is dirty or scratched, there is an increased risk that a fingerprint can not be successfully matched with its corresponding template stored in the database. •...

  • Page 26: Personal Enrolment

    Chapter 4 Personal Enrolment – Administrating Your Own User Account This chapter addresses the process of remotely enrolling a user into the fingerprint data- base system and registering a user’s fingerprint data. This chapter includes the following information: • Administrating your own user account. •...

  • Page 27: Enrolment Via The Windows Security Screen

    Enrolment via the Windows Security Screen When the enrolment wizard is started via the Windows Security screen, the user account of the currently logged-on user is pre-selected. To start the enrolment wizard via the Windows Security screen: 1. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete. The Windows Security screen appears.
  • Page 28 Enter your password and click OK. 2.2. The enrolment wizard starts and the User information screen appears. 3. Here you can view your username, your full name and your description. 4. Click Next. The Reading fingerprints dialog appears. Chapter 4 Personal Enrolment Chapter 4 Personal Enrolment...
  • Page 29 In the Reading fingerprints dialog you can register your fingerprints. 6. To register a fingerprint, follow the instructions below: 6.1. Select the finger to register by clicking in one of the checkboxes. Follow the instructions on the screen. Make sure the selected finger is placed on the fingerprint reader sensor.
  • Page 30 If the administrator has turned off the possibility for users to change pass words in the Windows User Manager, the dialog will look like the one above and there will be no further choices. If users are allowed to change passwords, you can enter your new pass word in the Password and Confirm Password fields.
  • Page 31 If the checkbox Possibility to log on using password appears, you can leave it unchecked to get a random, auto-generated password, which will not be available to you. This means that the only way you can log on is to use your fingerprint.

  • Page 32: The Biomanager For Domains

    Chapter 5 The BioManager for Domains NOTE: Chapter 5 is for administrators. Users without administrator rights do not have access to the BioManager for Domains. The BioManager for Domains (henceforth referred to as the BioManager) is used for administrating biometric user accounts (see Biometric and Non-Biometric Users later in this chapter).

  • Page 33: Introduction To Biomanager For Domains

    Introduction to the BioManager for Domains Using the Biomanager Administrators can: • Choose which domain and user account to administrate • Add and delete users • Register fingerprints • Turn password users into biometric users • Decide whether a biometric user is allowed to use a password as backup •...

  • Page 34: Accessing The Biomanager

    Accessing the BioManager Click Start > Programs > Precise Biometrics > BioManager for Domains. The BioManager screen appears. Changing Domain When the BioManager is started, the domain of the local computer is selected. Change to another domain by clicking User > Select Domain.

  • Page 35: About Primary Logon Fingers

    About Primary Logon Fingers The primary logon finger is the finger normally used to log on. The system assumes that the selected primary logon finger is placed on the fingerprint reader when a user logs into or unlocks a workstation. The fingerprint on the sensor is then compared to the primary logon fingerprint template in the database.

  • Page 36: Auto-Generated Passwords

    Auto-generated Passwords You can specify whether or not users should be allowed to choose to use passwords. 1. Click Start > Programs > Precise Biometrics > BioManager for Domains. The BioManager screen appears. 2. Click Policies > Account. The Account Policy screen appears.

  • Page 37: About The Security Level

    About the Security Level The security level is an important part of the identification system. A higher security level reduces the risk of an unauthorised person logging into an account. An administrator can set the security level for biometric users. The security level is set globally; i.e. the set secu- rity level affects all biometric users in the domain.

  • Page 38: Setting The Security Level

    Setting the Security Level The security level is accessed from the BioManager. 1. Click Start > Programs > Precise Biometrics > BioManager for Domains. The BioManager screen appears. 2. Click Policies > Account. The Account Policy screen appears. Set the security level and click OK. Security level 4 is recommended for most purposes.

  • Page 39: Fingerprint Registration

    Registration of an Existing User in this chapter. Beginning Fingerprint Registration of a New User Log on as administrator. 1. Click Start > Programs > Precise Biometrics > BioManager for Domains. The BioManager screen appears. Chapter 5 The BioManager for Domains...
  • Page 40 2. Click User > New User. The User information screen appears. 3. Type the user’s name in the Username field. 4. Type the user’s complete name in the Full Name field. 5. Type the user description in the Description field. 6.

  • Page 41: Beginning Fingerprint Registration Of An Existing User

    1. Log on as administrator. 2. Click Start > Programs > Precise Biometrics > BioManager. The BioManager screen appears. 3. Double-click on a username. You can also click on a username and then click User >...

  • Page 42: Continue Fingerprint Registration

    Continue Fingerprint Registration When you click Next in the User information screen, the Reading fingerprints dialog appears: 1. Select the finger to register by clicking in one of the checkboxes. Let the user follow the instructions on the screen. Make sure the selected finger is placed on the fingerprint reader sensor.
  • Page 43 3. Click Next when as many fingers as desired have been registered. The Logon information screen appears. 4. Select the primary logon finger. The primary logon finger is the finger that usually will be used to log on or unlock a workstation. 5.
  • Page 44 NOTE: If a current password user is enrolled, the current password will no longer be valid. A new password must be typed, in order for the user to log on with a password as a backup. 7. Click Next. The saving screen appears. 8.

  • Page 45: Checking And Changing A User's Properties

    • Possibility to log on using a password 1. Log on as administrator. 2. Click Start > Programs > Precise Biometrics > BioManager for Domains. The BioManager screen appears. 3. Double-click on a username. You can also click on a username and then click User >...

  • Page 46: Deleting A User

    When a user is removed from the username list, he or she cannot log into the associated account anymore. 1. Click Start > Programs > Precise Biometrics > BioManager for Domains. The BioManager screen appears. 2. Click on the username that you want to delete from the list.

  • Page 47: Logging On

    Placing Your Finger Correctly on the Fingerprint Reader in the Using the Fingerprint Reader chapter. NOTE: In order to log into your domain server account using your fingerprint: • the Precise 100 A must be installed on your workstation • your fingerprints must be registered on the domain server. See the chapters Personal Enrolment and The BioManager for Domains for more information.
  • Page 48 Logging on with a Fingerprint NOTE: You can only log into a domain account using the fingerprint reader once you have enrolled your fingerprints on the domain server. You can only log on with a finger- print that has been enrolled and stored on the hard disk or on a smart card. To log on from the Begin Logon screen: 1.
  • Page 49 1. Click Cancel on the Verify Fingerprint screen. The Fingerprint Logon Information screen will appear. 2. Type your username in the Username field. 3. Select your domain from the Domain pull-down list. 4. Click Verify. The Verify Fingerprint screen appears. 5.

  • Page 50: Logging On With A Password

    Logging on with a Password NOTE: You can only log on using a password if you entered a password when you enrolled and registered your fingerprints. See the chapter Personal Enrolment for details. Once your fingerprints have been registered, any previous password vill no longer be valid.

  • Page 51: Locking And Unlocking

    Chapter 7 Locking Unlocking When you leave your workstation temporarily, it is recommended that you lock it to pre- vent others from using it and accessing your files. The screen saver function can be used to automatically lock the computer. See your Windows documentation for more informa- tion about screen savers.

  • Page 52: Locking A Workstation

    Locking a Workstation To lock the workstation you are working on: 1. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete. The Windows Security screen appears. 2. Click Lock Workstation. The system locks the workstation. You are the only one who can unlock your workstation. An administrator can log you off.

  • Page 53: Unlocking A Workstation

    Unlocking a Workstation Unlocking with a Fingerprint To unlock a workstation from the Workstation Locked screen: 1. Place your primary logon finger on the fingerprint reader sensor. The Verify Fingerprint screen appears. Your primary logon finger will be selected. 2. Keep your finger placed on the sensor as long as the yellow light is flashing.

  • Page 54: Unlocking With A Password

    Unlocking with a Password NOTE: You can only unlock a workstation using a password if you entered a password when you enrolled and registered your fingerprints. See the chapter Personal Enrolment for details. To unlock a workstation from the Workstation Locked screen: 1.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following information: • Fingerprint troubleshooting • Password troubleshooting Fingerprint Troubleshooting If the fingerprint verification fails, the red light on the fingerprint reader is turned on. • Lift your finger and put it back on the sensor. Try to slightly adjust the positioning of your finger.

  • Page 56: Password Troubleshooting

    Password Troubleshooting NOTE: You can only log on using a password if you entered a password when you enrolled and registered your fingerprints. See the chapter Personal Enrolment for details. Once your fingerprints have been registered, any previous password will no longer be valid.

  • Page 57: Uninstalling

    NOTE: The installed Precise 100 Logon 2.1 software is good for use with both Precise 100 A and Precise 100 SC fingerprint readers. If the system is changed from Precise 100 A to Precise 100 SC, the existing software should not be uninstalled.

  • Page 58: Uninstalling The Precise 100 Logon 2.1 Software On Windows 2000

    The Precise 100 Logon 2.1 software is uninstalled. Uninstalling the Precise 100 Parallel Drivers 1. Double-click uninstall.exe. This program can be found in the directory ../Program Files/Precise Biometrics/Parallel Drivers. 2. Restart the computer. The Parallel drivers are uninstalled. Chapter 9 Uninstalling...

  • Page 59: Glossary

    ECP/Enhanced Capabilities Port The Precise 100 A PAR and Precise 100 SC PAR readers communicates with the comput- er via the computer’s parallel port. To make the fingerprint reader and computer communi- cate properly via the parallel port, the parallel port must be set to a mode called ECP –...
  • Page 60 Fingerprint Reader The fingerprint reader is used to read a finger placed on the sensor. The sensor measures the capacitance of the finger pad, which reveals the pattern of the fingerprint. Thus, a paper copy with a picture of a fingerprint can not grant access to the system. Guiding bumps Diode Sensor...
  • Page 61 The fingerprints also include so-called minutiae points. Minutiae points are the points, where a ridge begins, ends or splits. Precise Biometrics’ system identifies a person by looking at loops, arches, whirls and minutiae points, and by measuring global features such as line thickness and curve. These features make every fingerprint unique.
  • Page 62 Sensor The sensor is the black window on the fingerprint reader. The sensor is used to read your fingerprint. Do not “roll” your finger pad when you log on or register a fingerprint. Just press it flat to the sensor. Template See Fingerprint Template Verification...

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