Gigaset GS180 Manual page 30

Setting up the fingerprint
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Settings
you through the necessary steps
When a display lock is set up:
If a display lock is not yet set up:
Pattern, PIN and password are alternatives to the fingerprint.
The alternative method must be used in the following cases:
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The fingerprint is not recognised after several attempts
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For editing fingerprint settings
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When it has been more than 48 hours since the alternative method was used for
unlocking
Scanning a fingerprint
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Place your finger onto the sensor on the back of the device. Hold the device as you will also
hold it later for unlocking.
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Keep tapping the sensor until the Fingerprint added message is shown. Keep changing the
position of your finger.
Ending the scan:
Add more fingerprints
You can add up to five fingerprints. They are saved as Finger 1 to Finger 5.
Note that all those who add their fingerprints are able to unlock the phone and
authorise purchases with your account.
Fingerprints are stored securely and never outside the device.
Changing a fingerprint name
Assign a suitable name for the fingerprint, e.g. "Index finger left".
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Settings
unlocking (pattern, PIN or password)
field (max. 15 characters)
Using a fingerprint
If an action can be authorised with a fingerprint, the
if a display lock with fingerprint is set up.
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Tap the fingerprint sensor with a finger which has been scanned
required
The alternative method is enabled automatically if the fingerprint is not recognised after several
attempts.
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Security & location
Enter the pattern, PIN or password
Set up screen lock (
Next
Done
Fingerprint
Security & location
OK
Fingerprint . . . A wizard opens which guides
Next
p. 57)
Add fingerprint
Fingerprint
Touch a name
icon or alternative pattern is displayed
Use the alternative method for
Enter the new name in the text
Repeat the process as