Lenovo X220I TABLET, X220 TABLET manual Logging on to the system, Setting the fingerprint reader

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2. Apply light pressure and swipe your finger across the reader in one smooth motion.

Logging on to the system

After you enroll your fingerprint, log on to the system as follows:

1.Set a Power-on password or a Hard disk security, or both.

2.Turn your computer off and then on again.

3.When prompted, swipe your finger over the reader.

4.On request, type your power-on password, your hard disk password, or both. The enrolled fingerprint is now associated with your power-on password, your hard disk password, or both.

The next time you start the computer, you can log on to the system by swiping your finger over the reader once.

Attention: If you always use your fingerprint to log on to the system, you may forget your password. Write down your password, and keep it in a safe place. If you forget it and for some reason you cannot swipe your finger across the reader—for example, if you injure that finger, you cannot start the computer or change the password. If you forget your power-on password, you must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the password canceled.If you forget your hard disk password, Lenovo cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You must take your computer to

a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service.

Setting the fingerprint reader

If you want to change the settings of the fingerprint reader, follow the procedure below.

The fingerprint submenu under the Security menu of the ThinkPad Setup offers the following choices:

Predesktop Authentication: Enables or disables fingerprint authentication before the operating system is loaded.

Reader Priority: Defines the priority for fingerprint readers if an external fingerprint reader is attached.

Security Mode: Specifies the settings of the security mode.

Password Authentication: Enables or disables password authentication.

Note: This item appears if High security mode is selected.

Reset Fingerprint Data: By choosing this item, you erase all of the fingerprint data stored in either the internal or external fingerprint reader.

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4291BR6PC10B616, 42875TU, 428742U, 4294CTO, X220-4287 specifications

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