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Toshiba Utilities
Fingerprint Authentication Utility
5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint sensor
Follow these guidelines to avoid damage to the sensor and
finger recognition problems.
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Do not touch the sensor if you have built-up static
electricity. Before you touch the sensor, always touch a
metal surface first to remove static electricity from your
fingers.
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Do not touch the sensor with anything other than your
fingers.
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Do not use force when swiping the sensor with your
finger.
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Do not touch the sensor when your fingers are wet or
dirty. Minute particles on a soiled finger can scratch the
sensor.
Observe the following before you swipe your finger on the
sensor,
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Wash and dry your hands thoroughly.
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Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching
any metal surface. Static electricity is a common cause of
sensor failures, especially when the climate is dry.
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Clean the sensor with a lint-free cloth. Do not use
detergent to clean the sensor.
Follow the tips below to improve the fingerprint recognition
success rate.
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Enroll two or more fingers.
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Enroll additional fingers if recognition failure occurs
often using enrolled fingers.
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Ensure that you use only the registered or enrolled
fingerprints for identification. All fingerprints are
different and unique.
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Review the sliding position and speed illustrated in the
following image.