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    how do i setup a fingerprint to login?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by tranman1, Jan 2, 2008.

  1. tranman1

    tranman1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i did the fingerprint reader successfully but it just says i am ready to enroll...what does that mean? and how do i set it up so i can just scan my finger to log in
     
    tranman1, Jan 2, 2008
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Enroll, meaning to scan your fingers in, almost like setting up a password.
     
    Lithus, Jan 2, 2008
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    yea..where do i do that? it just says you are ready to enroll then it exits...
     
    tranman1, Jan 2, 2008
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    achw Notebook Consultant

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    next time you need to log in and enter a password, just try scanning your finger. works for me (even though the scanner is a bit hit and miss...).
     
    achw, Jan 2, 2008
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    nvm im dumb..i figured it out
     
    tranman1, Jan 2, 2008
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