Chapter 2
Using your C5m/F5m
Using the fingerprint reader 49
Create an OmniPass user account
You can enroll as a new OmniPass user to register your fingerprint. Before you begin, read
the following tips.
Fingerprint reader tips
•
For best results, use the
Practice
option to familiarize yourself with the fingerprint
reader before enrolling the first time.
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Be consistent. Hold your finger and scan at the same angle each time. For example, if you
enroll your finger with your hand open, hold your hand this way each time you scan.
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The scanner is bi-directional. You can move your finger from right to left or left to right.
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Read the prompts carefully and ensure that you wait for the prompt before you swipe.
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Swiping too quickly or too slowly can make a capture unsuccessful. Change the swipe
speed until you learn the speed that works best for you.
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When scanning, press hard enough to fully contact both the nickel-colored ring and the
sensor.
•
Rub your fingers together to stimulate the natural skin oils so your fingerprint is easier to
detect. Conversely, wipe dirt or debris off your finger before scanning it so nothing
interferes with the scan.
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If you’re having trouble enrolling a specific finger, enroll a different finger. Enroll multiple
fingers in case one is injured.
•
If you’re repeatedly having trouble getting a good scan, you may need to clean the
sensor. See
Cleaning the fingerprint reader
on page 60.
To enroll as a new OmniPass user:
1. If you haven’t already done so,
Start OmniPass.
2. Tap
Enroll New User
.
3. Follow the instructions in the setup program. When prompted:
1. Supply your Windows® login user name and password.
2. Select
Authentec Fingerprint Device
.
3. Choose which finger you want to use as your fingerprint password and swipe your
finger as instructed.
4. Enroll a second fingerprint, which you can use if you injure your first finger.
Note:
You can enroll another fingerprint at another time from the OmniPass Control
Center.
4. Back up your user profile to an external drive that you can store in a secure location in
the event that your user profile is corrupted or if your Tablet PC must be reimaged.
