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Utilities
Fingerprint Authentication Utility
The Fast User Switching feature of the Windows® operating system
is also supported. If user A is logged on and the fingerprint utility
verifies the fingerprint of user B (who is already enrolled), the
utility recognizes the fingerprint and switches the users.
If your system supports power-on security, existing fingerprint
samples can be used also for power-on authentication.
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader
Failure to follow these guidelines and/or procedures might result in
damage to the reader or cause reader failure, finger recognition
problems, or lower finger recognition success rate.
Do not scratch or poke the reader with your nails or any hard or
sharp objects.
Do not press the reader with too much pressure.
Do not touch the reader with a wet finger or any wet objects.
Keep reader surface dry and free of water vapor.
Do not touch the reader with a soiled finger. Minute foreign
particles on a soiled or dirty finger may scratch the reader.
Do not paste stickers or write on the reader.
Do not touch the reader with a finger or any object with
built-up static electricity.
Observe the following before you swipe your finger on the reader,
whether for fingerprint enrollment/registration or recognition.
Wash and dry your hands thoroughly.
Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching any
metal surface. Static electricity is a common cause of reader
failures, especially during dry seasons such as winter.
Clean the reader with a lint-free cloth. Do not use detergent to
clean the reader.
Avoid the following finger conditions for enrollment or
recognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment errors
or a drop in the fingerprint recognition success rate.
Soaked or swollen finger (e.g., after taking bath)
Injured finger
Wet f inge r
Soiled or oily finger
Extremely dry skin condition on finger