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diff --git a/gnome-help/C/session-fingerprint.page b/gnome-help/C/session-fingerprint.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3dddb15 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-help/C/session-fingerprint.page @@ -0,0 +1,73 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="topic" + id="session-fingerprint"> + + <info> + <link type="guide" xref="session#login"/> + <desc>You can log in to your system using a supported fingerprint scanner.</desc> + <revision pkgversion="3.0" version="0.2" date="2011-03-19" status="candidate"/> + <credit type="author"> + <name>GNOME Documentation Project</name> + <email>gnome-doc-list@gnome.org</email> + </credit> + <credit type="author"> + <name>Paul W. Frields</name> + <email>stickster@gmail.com</email> + </credit> + + <include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/> + </info> + + <title>Log in with a fingerprint</title> + <p>If your system has a supported fingerprint scanner, you can record your fingerprint and use it to log in. You must have administrative privileges to perform these steps.</p> + <p>First, record a fingerprint the system can use to identify you.</p> + <note style="tip"> + <p>If your finger is too dry, you may have difficulty registering your fingerprint. If this happens, moisten your finger slightly, dry it with a clean, lint-free cloth, and retry.</p> + </note> + <steps> + <item> + <p>Select your user name in the upper right-hand corner, then choose "My Account".</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Unlock your account using the "Unlock" button at the bottom left of the User Accounts tool.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Enter your password at the prompt.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Select the "Disabled" option next to "Fingerprint Login".</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Select an option for the fingerprint you want to register. You may choose your right index finger, your left index finger, or a different finger. Then select "Forward".</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Swipe the finger you selected three times at moderate speed over your fingerprint reader. Each time the fingerprint reader recognizes your fingerprint properly, the corresponding picture of a hand will transform into a picture of a fingerprint with a check mark. After the third swipe, you will see the message "Done!"</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Select "Forward". You will see a confirmation message that your fingerprint was saved successfully. Select "Close" to finish.</p> + </item> + </steps> + <p>Now check that your new fingerprint login works. If you register a fingerprint, you still have the option to log in with your password.</p> + <steps> + <item> + <p>Save any open work, and then logout. Select your name in the upper right-hand corner and then select "Log Out...".</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>A confirmation message will appear. Select "Log Out" to confirm. The login screen appears.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>At the login screen, select your user name from the list. The password entry form will appear.</p> + </item> + <item> + <p>Within 30 seconds, select the fingerprint button above and to the right of your name.</p> + <note> + <p>The fingerprint button is labeled with a picture of a hand. If the timer runs out, the button will disappear and you will only be permitted to login with a password. If you want to try again, select the "Cancel" button and return to the previous step.</p> + </note> + </item> + <item> + <p>Swipe the finger you registered over your fingerprint scanner. You will be logged in.</p> + </item> + </steps> + <p>If you previously created a login keyring, it is secured by your password. To unlock it, enter your password.</p> + +</page> |