Operating Basics

You must ensure that you use the TOSHIBA Password Utility to register a User Password before using the Fingerprint Power-on Security and its extended function to allow fingerprints to be used to access the computer when it is turned on.

If the fingerprint authentication process fails five times, a preset time limit is exceeded, or you press the BkSP (backspace) key, [Password =] will be displayed on the screen and you will have to enter either the User Password or Supervisor Password manually in order to start the computer.

When swiping your finger, please ensure that you do it slowly and at a constant speed. If you find that this does not improve the authentication rate, you should try to adjust the speed at which the finger is swiped.

If there are any changes in the environment or settings related to authorization, you will be required to provide authorization information such as a User Password (and, if applicable, the HDD(Hard Disk Drive) password).

How to Enable Fingerprint Power-on Security Settings

It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the Protector Suite QL application prior to enabling and configuring the Fingerprint Power-on Security System. You should check that your fingerprint is enrolled before configuring the settings (please refer to the Manual for Fingerprint Registration/Enrollment for further instructions).

1.Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor.

2.MENU will appear in the lower right corner of the screen. Swipe(*) your finger on the fingerprint sensor and then select Control Center from the items presented in this menu.

(*)It is recommended that the keyboard cursor keys (movement) and enter key (selection) or the directional pad be used when selecting an Item from the Menu in laptop or landscape modes.

3.At the Fingerprint Software Management screen, click Settings and then click Power-on Security.

4.At the Power-on Security screen, place a check mark in the Replace the power-on and hard disk drive passwords with the fingerprint reader setting and then click OK.

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