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<main> <article class="userContent"> <h3 data-id="how-do-i-setup-the-fingerprint-reader-on-my-acer-notebook">How do I setup the fingerprint reader on my Acer notebook?</h3> <p>In addition to using an account password or PIN to sign in to Windows apps and services, you can also use the fingerprint reader to sign-in and unlock your Acer notebook. In order to use the fingerprint reader, you must first configure the fingerprint reader to recognize your fingerprint to confirm your identity.</p> <p> </p><h3 data-id="how-to-use-the-fingerprint-reader">How to use the fingerprint reader</h3> <ol><li>Click the <b>Start <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/46811/icon_windows8_key.png" alt="Start" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img> menu</b> and select <b>Settings</b>.</li> <li>Select <strong>Accounts</strong>, then choose <strong>Sign-in options</strong>.<br><br><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/46811/fingerprint1.png" width="400" alt="image" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img></li> <li>Create a PIN code.<br><br><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/46811/fingerprint2.png" width="400" alt="image" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img></li> <li>In the Windows Hello section, select <strong>Set up</strong> to configure the fingerprint reader.<br><br><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/46811/fingerprint3.png" width="400" alt="image" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img></li> <li>Select <strong>Get started</strong> to begin the fingerprint configuration.<br><br><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/46811/fingerprint4.png" width="400" alt="image" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img></li> <li>Enter your PIN to confirm your identity.<br><br><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/46811/fingerprint5.png" width="400" alt="image" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img></li> <li>When the Windows Hello setup window appears, follow the onscreen directions. Press and hold your finger on the fingerprint sensor and then lift. Repeat this step until the fingerprint configuration is complete.<br><br><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/46811/fingerprint6.png" width="400" alt="image" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img></li> <li>You will now be able to sign in or unlock your computer by placing your fingerprint on the fingerprint reader. You may select <strong>Add another</strong> to add another fingerprint to unlock the computer.<br><br><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/migrated/acer_final/46811/fingerprint7.png" width="400" alt="image" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img></li></ol> Note: If the notebook has multiple accounts, you can set up access separately and automatically switch between accounts.<meta content=""></meta> </article> </main>
