Using Fingerprint Authentication - Sony VAIO VPCS12 Series User Manual

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Using Fingerprint Authentication

Using Fingerprint Authentication
Your computer may be equipped with a fingerprint sensor to provide you with additional convenience.
Some features and options in this section may not be available on your computer.
See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer.
Once you have registered your fingerprint(s), the fingerprint authentication function offers:
❑ A substitute for password entry
❑ Logging onto Windows
If you have registered your fingerprints for your user account, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for
password entry when logging onto Windows.
❑ Power-on Security feature
If you have set the power-on password
when starting your computer.
❑ Password Bank for quick web site access
Once you have registered your user information (user accounts, passwords, etc.) for web sites in the Password Bank,
you can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering information required to access the password-protected web sites.
For detailed information, see the help file included with the Protector Suite.
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You may not be able to use the Password Bank feature depending on the web site you access.
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