Using The Fingerprint Reader - Lenovo ThinkPad L540 User Manual

To set an item on the Security Chip submenu, do the following:
1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to start the ThinkPad Setup program.
2. Select Security ➙ Security Chip by using the directional keys.
3. Press Enter. The Security Chip submenu opens.
4. Move to an item you want to set by using the directional keys. When the item is highlighted, press Enter.
5. Set other items that you want to set.
6. Press F10. A Setup Confirmation window is displayed. Select Yes to save the configuration changes
and exit.
To set the security chip, you have to start Client Security Solution, and follow the instructions on the screen.
Note: If Client Security Solution is not preinstalled on your computer, download and install it from
http://www.lenovo.com/support. Then follow the instructions on the screen.
Tips on using the security chip
• Ensure that the supervisor password has been set in ThinkPad Setup. Otherwise anyone can change the
settings for the security chip.
• If you are using Client Security Solution, handle the security chip by doing the following:
– Do not clear the security chip. If you do, the functions assigned to the keys will be erased.
– Do not disable the security chip. If you do, Client Security Solution will not work.
• If the security chip is removed or replaced, or a new one has been added, the computer will not start. You
will hear four cycles of four beeps each, or you will see error message 0176 or 0192.
• If the security chip is inactive or disabled, the Clear Security Chip option will not be displayed.
• When you clear the security chip, turn off your computer and then turn it on again after you set the
security chip to Active. Otherwise, the Clear Security Chip option is not displayed.

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 fingerprints
To enroll your fingerprints, do the following:
1. Start the Lenovo Fingerprint Manager program. For instructions on how to start the Lenovo Fingerprint
Manager program, see "Lenovo programs" on page 20.
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 55.
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 fingerprint reader, do the following:
1. Place the top joint of your finger on the sensor.
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