Samsung Galaxy Note 8 User Manual

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Settings231Fingerprint recognitionIn order for fingerprint recognition to function, your fingerprint information needs to beregistered and stored in your device. After registering, you can set the device to use yourfingerprint for the features below:• Samsung account verification• Web sign-in• Samsung Pay• Screen lock• Secure Folder• Fingerprint recognition uses the unique characteristics of each fingerprint toenhance the security of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprint sensorconfusing two different fingerprints is very low. However, in rare cases whereseparate fingerprints are very similar the sensor may recognise them as identical.• If you use your fingerprint as a screen lock method, your fingerprint cannot beused to unlock the screen when turning on the device. To use the device, you mustunlock the screen using a pattern, PIN, or password you set when registering thefingerprint. Be careful not to forget your pattern, PIN, or password.• If your fingerprint is not recognised, unlock the device using the pattern, PIN,or password you set when registering the fingerprint, and then re-register yourfingerprints. If your pattern, PIN, or password is forgotten, you will not be able touse the device if you do not reset it. Samsung is not responsible for any data loss orinconvenience caused by forgotten unlock codes.For better fingerprint recognitionWhen you scan your fingerprints on the device, be aware of the following conditions thatmay affect the feature’s performance:• The fingerprint recognition sensor recognises fingerprints. Ensure that the fingerprintrecognition sensor is not scratched or damaged by metal objects, such as coins, keys, andnecklaces.• Covering the fingerprint recognition area with protective films, stickers, or otheraccessories may decrease the fingerprint recognition rate. If the fingerprint recognitionarea is initially covered with a protective film, remove it before using the fingerprintrecognition sensor.