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Using the Fingerprint Scanner
(Optional)
CAUTION:
For optimal performance, both the scanning surface and the finger
should be clean and dry. Clean the scanning surface when needed. You
can use adhesive tape to remove dirt and oil from the scanner surface.
It is not recommended that you use the fingerprint scanner in a below-
freezing temperature. The moisture on your finger can freeze to the
scanner’s metal surface when you touch it, resulting in a failed operation.
Besides, touching freezing metal with your finger can cause frostbite.
The fingerprint scanner provides a strong authentication mechanism based
on fingerprint recognition. You can log on to Windows and dismiss the lock
screen with an enrolled fingerprint instead of a password.
NOTE:
You can enroll a fingerprint only after creating a password for the
Windows user account.
The fingerprint logon process can take a while. This is because the system
has to check hardware devices and security configuration before initiating
the fingerprint scanner.