Using The Fingerprint Reader - Lenovo ThinkPad X1 User Manual

Using the fingerprint reader

With fingerprint authentication, you can log in to your computer by swiping your fingerprints instead of
entering the password.
Enrolling your fingerprints
To enable fingerprint authentication, enroll your fingerprints first by doing the following:
Note: It is recommended that you enroll more than one fingerprint in case of any injuries to your fingers.
1. Open the Start menu
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to enroll your fingerprint.
When you scan your finger over the fingerprint reader, note the following:
1. Tap the fingerprint reader with the top joint of your finger and hold your finger there for one or two
seconds with a little pressure.
2. Lift your finger to complete one scan.
Tips on using the fingerprint reader
• The following actions could damage the fingerprint reader or cause it to malfunction:
– Scratching the surface of the reader with a hard and pointed object
– Scraping the surface of the reader with your fingernail or anything hard
– Using or touching the reader with a dirty finger
• You might not be able to register or authenticate your fingerprints in the following situations:
– Your finger is wrinkled.
– Your finger is rough, dry, or injured.
– Your finger is stained with dirt, mud, or oil.
– Your finger is wet.
– You used a finger that had not been enrolled.
To resolve the problem, try the following:
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, then tap Settings ➙ Accounts ➙ Sign-in options.