The fingerprint sensor uses Softex OmniPass which provides password management capabilities to Microsoft
Windows operating systems. OmniPass enables you to use a "master password" for all Windows, applications, and on-
line passwords.
OmniPass requires users to authenticate themselves using the fingerprint sensor before granting access to the
Windows desktop. This device results in a secure authentication system for restricting access to your computer,
applications, web sites, and other password-protected resources.
OmniPass presents a convenient graphical user interface, through which you can securely manage passwords, users,
and multiple identities for each user.
C
ERTAIN MODELS SUPPORT PRE
MECHANISM
EXTERNAL TO THE OPERATING SYSTEM
Getting Started
This section guides you through the preparation of your system for the OmniPass fingerprint recognition application.
You will be led through the OmniPass installation process. You will also be led through the procedure of enrolling your
first user into OmniPass.
Installing OmniPass
If OmniPass has already been installed on your system, skip this section and go directly to "User Enrollment" on
page 167. You can determine whether OmniPass has already been installed by checking to see if the following are
present:
• The gold key-shaped OmniPass icon in the system tray at the bottom right of the screen.
• The Softex program group in the Programs group of the Start menu
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BOOT AUTHENTICATION OR
. A PBA
ENVIRONMENT SERVES AS AN EXTENSION OF THE
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PBA. PBA
ALLOWS THE USER TO LOG IN PRIOR TO
BIOS
OR BOOT FIRMWARE AND ALLOWS FOR A MORE SECURE ENVIRONMENT
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INDOWS
OWN AUTHENTICATION