HP IPAQ H5100 And H5500 Series Pocket PC Users Guide

User’s Guide 10–4
Using the Fingerprint Reader (h5500 only)
8. Follow the on-screen demonstration to swipe a finger.
✎If the finger swipe is acceptable, the oval frame turns green and 
the message “Good. Please continue!” displays. If the finger 
swipe is unacceptable, the oval frame turns red and the message 
“Poor quality” or “No image. Try again!” displays.
9. Repeat the finger swiping exercise as prompted until you 
have completed six out of eight successful swipes.
✎You must perform six acceptable...

Using the Fingerprint Reader (h5500 only)
User’s Guide 10–5
12. Tap Finish to end the training.
13. Tap OK to exit or tap a finger to enroll.
Working with Fingerprints
iPAQ Fingerprint Reader suggests fingers for you to use during 
the swiping activity. You can select a different finger at any time.
It is recommended that you enroll at least two fingers (index 
fingers are suggested). To enroll a fingerprint, you must take 
between two and eight quality finger swipes.
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User’s Guide 10–6
Using the Fingerprint Reader (h5500 only)
Enrolling a Fingerprint
The Fingerprint screen uses color coding to display the status of 
your fingerprint swipe.
To enroll a fingerprint:
1. From the To d a y screen, tap Start > Settings > Password.
2. Select the option from the down arrow list that you choose for 
your security setting.
3. Enter either your PIN or password, when prompted.
4. On the Fingerprint screen, tap the finger on the display you 
want to enroll.
Fingerprint Status
If...

Using the Fingerprint Reader (h5500 only)
User’s Guide 10–7
5. Swipe the selected finger, as instructed.
✎It is recommended that you gently swipe your finger downward 
across the sensor. You should begin the swipe at the first joint of 
your finger and continue downward with a smooth slow motion.
If you need additional assistance at any time, tap the Training 
button.
6. Monitor the status to see if your fingerprint was correctly 
swiped.
✎If OK, the perimeter of the oval turns green and a message...

User’s Guide 10–8
Using the Fingerprint Reader (h5500 only)
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to acquire a sufficient number of quality 
swipes (notice the progress bar) to enroll the print.
8. Tap OK.
9. Tap Ye s .
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Using the Fingerprint Reader (h5500 only)
User’s Guide 10–9
Deleting a Fingerprint
You can delete any saved fingerprints.
1. From the To d a y screen, tap Start > Settings > Password.
2. Enter your PIN or swipe one of the enrolled fingers.
3. Tap the finger you want to delete, then tap Discard.
4. Tap Ye s  to confirm the deletion.
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User’s Guide 10–10
Using the Fingerprint Reader (h5500 only)
Setting Logon Passwords
You have a variety of options for setting logon passwords. You 
can select:
■No password (default)
■4-digit PIN
■Alphanumeric password
■PIN or fingerprint
■PIN and fingerprint
■Alphanumeric password or fingerprint
■Alphanumeric password and fingerprint
■Fingerprint only
✎If you are using ActiveSync, you must enter a password on your 
personal computer to begin synchronization.
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Using the Fingerprint Reader (h5500 only)
User’s Guide 10–11
Setting “No password” for Logon
In this mode, you are not required to enter a PIN, password, or 
fingerprint to logon.
1. From the To d a y screen, tap Start > Settings > Password.
2. Select “No password” from the down arrow list.
3. Tap OK.
4. Tap Ye s to save the changes.
ÄCAUTION: 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...

User’s Guide 10–12
Using the Fingerprint Reader (h5500 only)
4. Tap 4 digits in the PIN field.
5. Tap OK or ENTR.
6. Tap Ye s to save the changes.
Setting “Strong alphanumeric password” 
for Logon
In this mode, you are required to enter a strong password with 
at least seven characters to logon. This password must contain a 
combination of upper and lowercase letters, numerals, or 
punctuation.
1. From the To d a y screen, tap Start > Settings > Password.
2. Select “Strong alphanumeric password” from the...

Using the Fingerprint Reader (h5500 only)
User’s Guide 10–13
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.
Setting “PIN OR fingerprint” for Logon
In this mode, you are required to enter a 4-digit PIN or fingerprint 
to logon.
1. From the To d a y screen, tap Start > Settings >...