Fingerprint Reader

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• Reduced complexity: Unlike the dozens of passwords required to access computers, web sites and corporate applications, a fingerprint cannot be forgotten, misplaced or shared.
• Enhanced security: Personal computers today often store sensitive and confidential data. They are also the access point to corporate networks. As systems become smaller and more mobile, they are more at risk of being lost or stolen. Use of a fingerprint reader in combination with a password offers a much higher level of authentication security for access to data or networks than can be achieved with a single form of authentication.

• Replace Microsoft® Windows® and BIOS passwords with your fingerprint for easy, fast and secure system access. Also swipe your finger from hibernate and standby modes to log on to your PC. BIOS password (also known as power-on password) replacement is currently available on select ThinkPad notebook systems.
• Use your fingerprint to access Web sites and applications using Password Manager, a feature of Client Security Solution, available on select ThinkPad and ThinkCentre systems. Password Manager lets you store multiple Web and application passwords in a hardware-secured location, and access these passwords through a single passphrase or by swiping your finger.
• Perform wireless authentication with the swipe of your finger when logging on to windows and using Access Connections, available on ThinkPad notebooks.
• Enable secure two-factor authentication (password plus your fingerprint) to access Windows, Web sites and select applications. Client Security Solution makes this possible.
• Use your fingerprint to access encrypted data. Data encryption can be performed with File and Folder Encryption Software.

The integrated fingerprint swipe sensor puts your passwords at the tip of your fingers. And it is a full sized, 104-key USB keyboard with legendary keyboard quality that delivers a comfortable design and feel.

This thumb-sized reader is ideal for travel or on limited desktop space and includes a 0.5-meter cable for ThinkPad notebook and a 2.0-meter cable for ThinkCentre desktop computers.