canceled. However, if you forget the hard disk password, Lenovo cannot reset your passwords or recover
data from the storage drive.
Use fingerprint authentication (for selected models)
Fingerprint authentication can replace your passwords, such as the Windows password and enables you to
log in to your computer simply and securely.
Enroll your fingerprints
Open the Start menu and then click Settings ➙ Accounts ➙ Sign-in options. Then, follow the on-screen
instructions to finish the enrollment.
During the enrollment, the fingerprints are associated with the Windows password automatically. It is
recommended that you enroll more than one fingerprint in case of any injuries to your fingers.
Log in with your fingerprint
Maintain the fingerprint reader
To ensure that the fingerprint reader works correctly, do not:
• Scratch the surface of the reader with anything hard.
• Use or touch the reader with a wet, dirty, wrinkled, or injured finger.
Use face authentication (for selected models)
The infrared camera provides a personal and secure way for you to sign in to your computer with face
authentication. After setting the infrared camera for face authentication, you can unlock your computer by
scanning your face instead of using a password.
Create face ID
1. Open the Start menu and click Settings ➙ Accounts ➙ Sign-in options.
2. Scroll down to the Password section and click Add to create a password.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Personal Identification Number (PIN).
4. Locate the Windows Hello section and click Set up under Face Recognition. Then, click Get Started.
5. Enter the PIN you have set earlier. The camera preview starts.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
7. Click Improve Recognition to improve the image so that Windows Hello can recognize you in different
light conditions or when your appearance changes.
Log in with face authentication
1. On the Windows lock screen, select the smiling face icon
from the sign-in options.
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