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- Appendix B: Fingerprint Sensor Device
With a fingerprint sensor, you can avoid having to enter a username and password every time you want to:
•
Log onto Windows
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Resume from sleep mode
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Cancel a password-protected screen saver
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Log into homepages that require a username and password
After you have “enrolled” - or registered - your fingerprint, you can simply swipe your fingertip over the
sensor for the system recognize you.
The fingerprint sensor uses Softex OmniPass which provides password management capabilities to
Microsoft Windows operating systems. OmniPass enables you to use a "master password" for all
Windows, applications, and on-line passwords.
OmniPass requires users to authenticate themselves using the fingerprint sensor before granting access to
the Windows desktop. This device results in a secure authentication system for restricting access to your
computer, applications, web sites, and other password-protected resources.
OmniPass presents a convenient graphical user interface, through which you can securely manage
passwords, users, and multiple identities for each user.
Getting Started
This section guides you through the preparation of your system for the OmniPass fingerprint recognition
application. You will be led through the OmniPass installation process. You will also be led through the
procedure of enrolling your first user into OmniPass.
C
ERTAIN
MODELS
SUPPORT
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BOOT
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OR
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BIOS
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BOOT
FIRMWARE
AND
ALLOWS
FOR
A
MORE
SECURE
ENVIRONMENT
EXTERNAL
TO
THE
OPERATING
SYSTEM
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