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About Primary Logon Fingers
The primary logon finger is the finger normally used to log on. The system assumes that
the selected primary logon finger is placed on the fingerprint reader when a user logs
into or unlocks a workstation. The fingerprint on the sensor is then compared to the
primary logon fingerprint template in the database. The user can choose to verify another
registered finger when logging on.
The primary logon finger is chosen during enrolment, in the Fingerprint registration
wizard. The wizard is accessed by clicking User > New User or User > Properties at the
BioManager screen. Any registered finger can be chosen as primary logon finger. To
change the primary logon finger, see Checking and Changing a User’s Properties at the
end of this chapter.
NOTE: The user can change the primary logon finger using Personal Enrolment. See the
Personal Enrolment chapter for details.
About Passwords
It is possible to let a fingerprint user log on with a backup password, if this option is cho-
sen during enrolment. It is not recommended, however, as passwords make it easier for
an unauthorised person to log into the user’s account.
NOTE: Only use the password option if the user really needs an alternative to fingerprints
for logon.
If the user uses a laptop computer at work and uses the same laptop at home or when
travelling, a password could be very useful. At logon, the user can choose to log on
using a fingerprint reader or by writing a password.
NOTE: If the password logon possibility is not chosen, the user can only log on using a
fingerprint. If a current password user is enrolled into the fingerprint database system, the
current password will no longer be valid.
Chapter 5 The BioManager for Domains