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    Acer 8920G finger print reader

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by surfguy17, Jul 10, 2008.

  1. surfguy17

    surfguy17 Notebook Geek

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    hi i was just wondering about the finger print reader. what i wanted to do was when vista starts up i wanted to swip my finger at the log in screen instead of typing in my password but i cant seem to figure out how to set that up can someone help me with it?
     
    surfguy17, Jul 10, 2008
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  2. hoggie

    hoggie old boy

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    try posting this question here
     
    hoggie, Jul 10, 2008
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    Whiskey Jak Notebook Enthusiast

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    It's in the Acer software. It's called Acer Bio Protection. Just have to go to settings. I tried it, and maybe it's me, but it really didn't work well for me so I ended up not using it.
     
    Whiskey Jak, Jul 10, 2008
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    $n!pR Notebook Guru

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    The trick is you have to swipe your finger over it slowly.
     
    $n!pR, Jul 11, 2008
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    youngceo Notebook Enthusiast

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    The trick is you have to swipe the same finger three times and once saved then the next time you reboot it will ask for your finger print instead of your password. That is all I had to do and it works.
     
    youngceo, Jul 11, 2008
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  6. hoggie

    hoggie old boy

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    and be careful with that finger. look after it :D
     
    hoggie, Jul 11, 2008
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