Samsung Galaxy Tab S User Manual

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91 Finger ScannerSettingsFinger ScannerUse fingerprint recognition as analternative to entering passwordsin certain apps.You can also use your fingerprintto verify your identity whenlogging in to your Samsungaccount.Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the uniquecharacteristics of each fingerprint to enhance thesecurity of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprintsensor confusing even small areas of two differentfingerprints is very low. But, in rare cases, thesensor may recognize a fingerprint that is similarto a registered fingerprint.Register a FingerprintYou can register up to three fingerprints. Apassword is also set up as an alternative to yourfingerprint.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings > Device.2. Tap Finger Scanner > Fingerprint manager.• If no fingerprints are registered, you areprompted to scan your fingerprint. Follow theprompts to complete setup.• To register a fingerprint, tap Add and followthe instructions to register a fingerprint andpassword.Rename a FingerprintTo rename a fingerprint:► Touch and hold the fingerprint, and then tapRename.Delete a FingerprintTo delete a fingerprint:► Touch and hold the fingerprint, and then tapDelete.Change Your Backup PasswordTo change the backup password:1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings > Device.2. Tap Finger Scanner > Change backuppassword.3. Scan your fingerprint.4. Enter a new backup password.Fingerprint VerificationFingerprint verification can be used for otheraccounts accessed from your device.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings > Device.2. Tap Finger Scanner for the following options:• Screen lock: Change your Screen lockand access Screen lock settings. For moreinformation, see Set a Screen Lock.• Web sign-in: Access your online accountsusing your fingerprint.• Verify Samsung account: Verify your identityusing your fingerprint when logging in to yourSamsung account.