Samsung SM-N970W User Manual

Settings208Fingerprint 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:• Screen lock• Secure Folder• This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.• 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 recognize them as identical.• If you use your fingerprint as a screen lock method, your fingerprint cannot beused to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device. To usethe device, you must unlock the screen using the pattern, PIN, or password youset when registering the fingerprint. Be careful not to forget your pattern, PIN, orpassword.• If your fingerprint is not recognized, 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.• If you change the screen lock method to Swipe or None, which are not secure, allof your biometric data will be deleted. If you want to use your biometric data inapps or features, you must register your biometric data again.For better fingerprint recognitionWhen you scan your fingerprints on the device, be aware of the following conditions thatmay affect the feature’s performance:• The device may not recognize fingerprints that are affected by wrinkles or scars.• The device may not recognize fingerprints from small or thin fingers.• To improve recognition performance, register fingerprints of the hand used most often toperform tasks on the device.