HP IPAQ H5400 Series Pocket PC Reference Guide

							Using the Fingerprint Reader
Reference Guide 5–13
4. Enter seven alphanumeric characters in the Password field.
✎Your password must have at least seven characters and contain 
both upper and lower case letters and numbers. You can use 
punctuation marks.
5. Repeat step 4 in the Confirm field.
6. Tap OK.
7. Tap Ye s to save.
Set “PIN OR fingerprint” for Logon
In this mode, you are required to enter a 4-digit PIN or fingerprint 
to logon.
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings, then 
Password.
2. Select “PIN OR fingerprint” from the down arrow list.
3. Tap 4 digits in the PIN field.
4. Select from the down arrow list the length of time the 
iPAQ Pocket PC can remain unused before you must reenter 
the PIN.
5. Tap OK or ENTR.
6. Tap the finger to enroll.
7. Swipe the selected finger, as instructed. 
✎For more information on finger swiping, see the section “Enroll a 
Fingerprint” or tap the Tr a i n i n g button.
8. Tap OK.
9. Tap Ye s to save changes.
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Set “PIN AND fingerprint” for Logon
In this mode, you are required to enter both a PIN and a 
fingerprint to logon.
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings, then Password.
2. Select “PIN AND fingerprint” from down arrow list.
3. Select from the down arrow list the length of time the 
iPAQ Pocket PC can remain unused before you must reenter 
the PIN.
4. Tap 4 digits in the PIN field.
5. Tap OK or ENTR.
6. Tap the finger to enroll.
7. Swipe the selected finger, as instructed.
✎For more information on finger swiping, see the section “Enroll a 
fingerprint” or tap the Tr a i n i n g button.
8. Tap OK.
9. Tap Ye s to save changes.
Set “Password OR fingerprint” for Logon
In this mode, you are required to enter an alphanumeric password 
with at least seven characters or a fingerprint to logon.
✎The alphanumeric password must contain a combination of upper 
and lower case letters, numbers, and punctuation.
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings, then Password.
2. Select “Password OR fingerprint” from the down arrow list.
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3. Select from the down arrow list the length of time the 
iPAQ Pocket PC can remain unused before you must reenter 
the password.
4. Enter seven alphanumeric characters in the Password field.
5. Repeat step 4 in the Confirm field.
6. Tap OK.
7. Tap the finger to enroll.
8. Swipe the selected finger, as instructed. 
✎For more information on finger swiping, see the section “Enroll a 
Finger print” or tap the Tr a i n i n g button.
9. Tap OK.
10. Tap Ye s to save changes.
Set “Password AND Fingerprint” for Logon
In this mode, you are required to enter both a password with at 
least seven characters and a fingerprint to logon.
✎The alphanumeric password must contain a combination of upper 
and lower case letters, numbers, and punctuation.
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings, then Password.
2. Select “Password AND fingerprint” from down arrow list.
3. Select from the down arrow list the length of time the iPAQ 
Pocket PC can remain unused before you must reenter the 
password.
4. Enter seven alphanumeric characters in the Password field.
5. Repeat step 4 in the Confirm field.
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6. Tap OK.
7. Tap the finger to enroll.
8. Swipe the selected finger, as instructed. 
✎For more information on finger swiping, see the section “Enroll a 
fingerprint” or tap the Tr a i n i n g button.
9. Tap OK.
10. Tap Ye s to save changes.
Set “Fingerprint-only” for Logon
In this mode, you are required to enter a successful fingerprint to 
logon.
ÄCAUTION: In the event that an incorrect or unsuccessful fingerprint 
is repeatedly or incorrectly entered, all data and applications stored 
in RAM are erased and the iPAQ Pocket PC is returned to the 
as-shipped configuration. It is recommended that you back up all 
data frequently when using the security features.
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings, then Password.
2. Select “fingerprint-only” from the down arrow list.
✎If you are using ActiveSync, you must enter a password on your 
personal computer to begin synchronization.
3. Tap the finger to enroll.
4. Swipe the selected finger as instructed.
✎For more information on finger swiping, see the section “Enroll a 
Fingerprint” or tap the Tr a i n i n g button.
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5. Tap OK.
6. Tap Ye s to save changes.
Logon Using PIN, Passwords, and 
Fingerprints
If you have set up a PIN, password, and/or fingerprint for logon, 
you must enter the correct PIN, password, and/or successfully 
swipe the correct fingerprint to use your iPAQ Pocket PC. 
When you power on your iPAQ Pocket PC, you will be required 
to enter your logon information on the PIN, Password and/or 
Fingerprint screen.
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CAUTION: In the event that an incorrect or unsuccessful PIN, 
password, and/or fingerprint is repeatedly or incorrectly entered, all 
data and applications stored in RAM are erased and the iPAQ 
Pocket PC is returned to the as-shipped configuration. It is 
recommended that you back up all data frequently when using the 
security features. The default number of attempts is six. You can 
select the maximum number of attempts.
Logon with No Password
You do not need to enter a password or fingerprint to use the 
iPAQ Pocket PC.
Logon Using a 4-digit PIN
You must enter the 4-digit PIN you entered during setup.
1. Turn on your iPAQ Pocket PC.
2. Tap your 4-digit PIN.
3. Tap OK or ENTR.
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Logon Using a Password
You must enter the alphanumeric password you entered 
during setup.
1. Turn on your iPAQ Pocket PC.
2. Enter your password.
3. Tap OK or ENTR.
Logon Using a PIN or Fingerprint
You must enter a PIN or swipe the fingerprint you entered during 
setup. iPAQ Fingerprint Reader remembers your logon 
preference.
The next time you logon, the PIN or Fingerprint window 
corresponding to your last logon will be displayed.
1. Turn on your iPAQ Pocket PC.
2. Enter your 4-digit PIN or tap the Fingerprint tab to swipe 
your enrolled finger.
✎If your fingerprint was of poor quality, iPAQ Fingerprint Reader 
will ask you to swipe it again. If the quality was good, but there 
was not a match, the message “No match” will be displayed.
Logon Using a PIN and Fingerprint
You must enter both a PIN and swipe the fingerprint you entered 
during setup.
1. Turn on your iPAQ Pocket PC.
2. Enter your 4-digit PIN.
3. Swipe your enrolled finger.
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Logon Using a Password or Fingerprint
You must enter a password or swipe the finerprint you entered 
during setup.
1. Turn on your iPAQ Pocket PC.
2. Enter your password or swipe your enrolled finger.
✎To type letters, numbers, or punctuation, tap the Keyboard button 
at the bottom right corner of the screen. If you do not enter the 
correct password, you will be prompted to try again.
3. Swipe your fingerprint if you did not enter your password.
Logon Using a Password and Fingerprint
You must enter both a password and swipe the fingerprint you 
entered during setup. iPAQ Fingerprint Reader remembers your 
logon preference.
The next time you logon, the Password or Fingerprint screen 
corresponding to your last logon will be displayed.
1. Turn on your iPAQ Pocket PC.
2. Enter your password.
✎If you do not enter the correct password, you will be prompted to 
try again.
3. Tap OK.
4. Swipe your enrolled finger.
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Logon Using a Fingerprint Only
You must successfully swipe the fingerprint you entered 
during setup.
ÄCAUTION: In the event that an incorrect or unsuccessful fingerprint 
is repeatedly or incorrectly entered, all data and applications stored 
in RAM are erased and the iPAQ Pocket PC is returned to the 
as-shipped configuration. It is recommended that you back up all 
data frequently when using the security features.The default number 
of attempts is six. You can select the maximum number of attempts 
for your security needs.
1. Turn on your iPAQ Pocket PC.
2. Swipe your enrolled finger.
Set Security Options
You can set the Fingerprint Reader security on your iPAQ 
Pocket PC to one of three levels:
■Regular (default)
■High
■Extra High
It is recommended that you use the Regular security setting.
You can set the maximum number of attempts allowed for 
logging on to your iPAQ Pocket PC. 
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CAUTION: In the event that an incorrect or unsuccessful PIN, 
password, and/or fingerprint is repeatedly or incorrectly entered, 
all data and applications stored in RAM are erased and the iPAQ 
Pocket PC is returned to the as-shipped configuration. It is 
recommended that you back up all data frequently when using the 
security features.
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Set the Security Level
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings, then Password.
2. In the Fingerprint screen, tap Options.
3. Select your preferred security level.
4. Tap OK.
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Set the Maximum Number of Attempts
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CAUTION: It is important to consider the maximum number of 
attempts. If you unsuccessfully enter your PIN, password, or 
fingerprint the maximum number of attempts, you will lose all data 
and applications in the RAM and your iPAQ Pocket PC will be 
returned to an as-shipped configuration.
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings, then Password.
2. When using a PIN or password, tap Options, then Max 
Logon Attemps.
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