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Using HP SimplePass

HP SimplePass provides an easy-to-use interface to help secure your computer and simplify the way

you log on to your computer and password-protected websites. Use a registered fingerprint to:

Log on to Windows.

Access websites and other programs that require a logon.

Set up a single sign-on service that allows you to use a registered fingerprint to create

credentials for any application that requires a user name and password.

Set up protected accounts on the computer for multiple users.

For more information, see the HP SimplePass software Help.

Registering fingerprints

To register one or more fingerprints with HP SimplePass:

1.

Swipe a finger on the fingerprint sensor to launch HP SimplePass.
– or –
From the Start screen, type simple, and then select HP SimplePass.

2.

When the HP SimplePass welcome screen is revealed, click Get Started.

3.

HP SimplePass prompts you to swipe your right index finger over the sensor.

4.

Swipe your finger 3 times to finish the registration.
A green circle is revealed on the finger if it is registered successfully.

5.

To set up a Windows password, select Set up Windows logon.

Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows

To log on to Windows using your fingerprint:

1.

After you register your fingerprints, restart Windows.

2.

Swipe any of your registered fingerprints to log on to Windows.

Using Internet security software

When you use your computer to access email, a network, or the Internet, you potentially expose your

computer to computer viruses, spyware, and other online threats. To help protect your computer,

Internet security software that includes antivirus and firewall features may be preinstalled on your

computer as a trial offer. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses and other

security risks, security software must be kept up to date. It is strongly recommended that you upgrade

the security software trial offer or purchase the software of your choice in order to fully protect your

computer.

Using antivirus software

Computer viruses can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system, or cause them to function

abnormally. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases, repair any

damage they have caused.

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