25Using the Fingerprint Scanner(Optional)WARNING: We shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever resulting fromyour use of the fingerprint scanner or neglect of fingerprint scanner use,or any data loss resulting from such developments as fingerprintauthentication malfunctioning. It is not recommended that you use the fingerprint scanner in a below-freezing temperature. The moisture on your finger can freeze to thescanner’s metal surface when you touch it, resulting in a failed operation.Besides, touching freezing metal with your finger can cause frostbite.The fingerprint scanner (if your model has the feature) provides a strongauthentication mechanism based on fingerprint recognition.NOTE: You can enroll a fingerprint only after creating a password for theWindows user account. The fingerprint logon process can take a while. This is because thesystem has to check hardware devices and security configuration beforeinitiating the fingerprint scanner.