Using the fingerprint reader
Integrated fingerprint readers are available on select computer models. In order to use the fingerprint
reader, you must set up a user account and password on the computer. This account allows you to
log on to your computer with a swipe of a designated finger. You may also use the fingerprint reader
to fill in password fields on Web sites and other programs that require a logon. For instructions, see
the fingerprint reader software Help.
After you register your computer, you can set up a single sign-on service that allows you to use your
fingerprint reader to create credentials for any application that requires a user name and password.
For the location of the fingerprint reader on your computer, see “Getting to know your computer.”
Registering fingerprints
A Fingerprint Reader allows you to log on to Windows using a fingerprint that you have registered
using HP SimplePass software, instead of using a Windows password.
To register one or more fingerprints:
1. Select Start > Security and Protection > HP SimplePass.
2. Have you found your fingerprint sensor?—Click Yes.
3. Are you ready to enroll?—Click Yes.
4. Select a finger.
5. Create Windows password—Enter your password and confirm your password.
6. Swipe your finger 3 times. The finger displays green if it is registered successfully. Otherwise, a
warning message is displayed.
7. Select another finger or click > to continue.
8. Click Register now or Register later.
9. Click Advanced to launch a selected website when you swipe your registered finger.
Repeat steps 1 through 9 for each additional user.
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows
To log on to Windows using your fingerprint:
1. After you register your fingerprints, restart Windows.
2. Swipe any of your registered fingers to log on to Windows.
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