One of the more interesting pieces of technology that has been released for the laptop computer is the fingerprint reader, which makes logging into a computer so much easier. The software that HP laptops use is Bioscrypt’s VeriSoft Access Manager. By sliding one’s finger across a small metallic sensor, the software is able to read the fingerprint and determine whether that person is authorized to use the computer. If they are, the computer automatically loads up. If not, said person will have to punch a password in.
Setting Up the Fingerprint Reader
Before the laptop owner can register and set up the fingerprint reader, he/she has to already have a user account and password on the laptop. While multiple users can register their fingerprints for their own specific user accounts, the laptop owner must have at least one with a password prepared and memorized.
In the Start menu, double click the VeriSoft Access Manager icon. To do this, go to Start > All Programs > Verisoft > My Identity. This will open the software so that the user can begin registering his/her fingerprints for the reader.
Click Log On to open the logon wizard then hit next to begin the process. Before fingerprints can be registered, type in a password. This is to ensure that the user is the computer owner. It would not be good if someone besides the owner put their fingerprints on the computer. Hit Next then Finish to close the wizard.
Once completely logged in, click “Register Fingerprints.” This will open the VeriSoft Logon Wizard. Hit next and it will go to registration page. From the graphic, pick the finger to be used. To use the right ring finger, pick that finger. When prompted, slide that finger across the sensor at a smooth, even pace so that it can read the finger.
If it accepts that swipe, do it three more times for a total of four. The number with the box around it will go from gray to blue if the swipe has been accepted. Once the first finger is finished, pick another finger. Typically, it helps to do two fingers on each hand in case there is an accident that prevents the user from using the fingers on one hand. This way, the user can still log into the computer.
Once the user completes registering his/her fingers, he/she should click finish and then restart the computer. To test it, the user should swipe his/her finger over the small metal sensor. If it lets him/her in, he/she has successfully registered his/her fingers. If it does not, go back in and try again.
gurgena
what is this laptop’s name ??
Joseph Kerr
I’m a bit frustrated in the fact that I can’t for some reason find information about how to add more user fingerprints to my HP Pavilion dv6-6c47cl Laptop which I just purchased three days ago on March 11,2012. Please help!
THANK YOU
J KERR
Antaryami
Respected Sir,
I have a HP Laptop window vista basic. but i format the window vista & install window7, but now my finger password was not work. please say the procedure to further work my finger password.
Thank You.
memenode
You probably have to install the driver for the finger scanner. Try to find the CD that came with your laptop and install drivers from it. If that doesn’t work you might need to install the new driver from the web. You can try this one as mentioned in this discussion.
Abdulrashid Mohammed
Thank you for the information. Unfortunately it did not help me, personally, as I was able to get through that on my own. However after formatting my hard drive, it became necessary to register my finger prints again. When I tried to register my finger prints again, it said that they have already been registered. I would really appreciate it if you can help me solve that problem. Thank you in advance.