Panasonic Toughbook CF-T7BWATZJM Manual

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Fingerprint Reader
Model No. CF-Y7/CF-T7 Series
Names and Functions of Parts ................... 2
Overview .................................................... 4
Installation .................................................. 5
More Advanced Security ........................... 8
Useful Information ..................................... 9
Troubleshooting ...................................... 13
Specifications .......................................... 19
SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS

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Names and Functions of Parts
Except the following, refer to the Operating Instructions for the computer.
(Appearance may differ, depending on models.)
Fingerprint Reader

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This section explains how your fingerprints are enrolled and authenticated.
1Slide your finger toward yourself.
To prevent a reading error.
ASet the first joint of your index finger on the
sensor as illustrated to the right.
BSlide your finger toward yourself while keep-
ing it in contact with the fingerprint sensor.
CSlide your finger down until the sensor is vis-
ible.
When the fingerprint sensor does not en-
roll or authenticate your fingerprint prop-
erly:
· You slid your finger too fast or too slow.
· Your finger was soiled or it has a scar on the
surface.
· Your finger was wet or extremely dry.
· Your fingerprint does not have sufficient data for personal identification.
For further information, refer to “Troubleshooting (For Devices)”. (Îpage 13)
How to Use the Fingerprint Reader
We shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever resulting from
your Fingerprint device or neglect of Fingerprint device use, or any data
loss resulting from such developments as Fingerprint authentication
device malfunctioning.
Fingerprint Sensor
CAUTION

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Fingerprint’s Outline
The conventional security systems use ID/passwords and token devices such as IC
cards to authenticate users. Therefore the passwords and token devices are exposed
to the risk of being lost, stolen and hacking.
The Fingerprint authentication method uses user’s fingerprints instead of passwords
for security authentication. You can use your fingerprints to start up your computer
and log on Windows.
We recommend you use the Fingerprint Reader in combination with the TPM (Trusted
Platform Module) to increase the security level of your computer.
Precautions
Security Functions
Fingerprint Authentication Technology does not guarantee complete authentication and indi-
vidual identification. Please acknowledge we shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatso-
ever resulting from the use of, or inability to use your Fingerprint device.
The Fingerprint authentication method uses multiple fingerprints, encryption keys,
credentials data and passwords. You might not be able to use your data if you
lose fingerprints, keys, credentials and passwords, so keep them in a safe place.
For further information, refer to “Backup”. (Îpage 9)
General interaction with 3rd party applications: There is no guarantee that
there will not be any negative interaction with any 3rd party software, and
will not accept any responsibility for such an interaction.
Overview
Performed by the Computer Administrator Performed by each user
Step 4
User Fingerprint Enrollment
User’s Data
• Windows Logon Password
• Fingerprint
• Fingerprint Backup Password
• Power-on Password
Step 1
TPM Installation ( Installation Manual of
“Trusted Platform Module (TPM)”)
(If the TPM is not being used, skip this step.)
(If the TPM is not being used, skip this step.)
Step 2
Fingerprint Utility Installation
Step 3
TPM Fingerprint Utility Initialization
This manual describes Steps 2, 3 and the initial part of Step 4.
For further steps, refer to the UPEK Protector Suite QL Help menu. (<Model with
Windows XP> Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Protector Suite QL] - [Help] / <Model
with Windows Vista> Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Protector Suite QL] - [Help])
Recommended Installation Procedure

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Installation
Step 1 TPM Installation
Refer to on-screen manuals Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform Module
(TPM)”. (<Model with Windows XP> Click [start] - [Run], enter “C:\util\drivers\
tpm\README.pdf”, and click [OK]. / <Model with Windows Vista> Click (Start)
and input “C:\util\drivers\tpm\README.pdf”, and press Enter .)
If the TPM is not being used, skip this step.
Step 2 Fingerprint Utility Installation
Performed by the Computer Administrator.
1Log on to Windows as an Administrator.
2Close all other programs.
3<Model with Windows XP>
Click [start] - [Run], enter “C:\util\drivers\fngprint\psql\
setup.exe”, and click [OK].
<Model with Windows Vista>
Click (Start) and input “C:\util\drivers\fngprint\application\
x86\install\setup.exe”, and press Enter .
The “Protector Suite ∗.∗Setup” screen appears.
4Click [Next].
Installation starts. Follow the on-screen instructions.
<Model with Windows XP>
Carefully read the License Agreement, click “I accept the license agreement”,
and click [Next].
5When the “Protector Suite ∗∗
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∗has been successfully installed.”
message appears, click [Finish].
At the confirmation message, click [Yes].
The computer restarts.
6Log on to Windows as an Administrator.
The “Protector Suite QL Icon” appears in the notification area.

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Installation
Step 4 User Fingerprint Enrollment
Performed by each user.
1<Model with Windows XP>
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Protector Suite QL] - [User En-
rollment].
The “Welcome” screen appears, read the description carefully.
<Model with Windows Vista>
Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Protector Suite QL] - [User
Enrollment].
Carefully read the License Agreement, select “I Accept the terms of the License
Agreement” and click [OK].
2Click [Next].
3Select an enrollment mode, and click [Finish].
Enrollment mode
You can make the configuration for the enrollment only once during this initializa-
tion phase.
Step 3 TPM Fingerprint Utility Initialization
Performed by the Computer Administrator.
The “Invalid TPM status” message is displayed by the “Protector Suite QL Icon” in
the notification area.
If the TPM is not being used, skip this step.
1Click on the “Invalid TPM status” message to start “Advanced
Security Initialization Wizard”.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
<Model with Windows XP>
If the “Invalid TPM status” message is not displayed, click [start] - [All Programs]
- [Protector Suite QL] - [Control Center] - [Settings] - [System Settings] - [TPM]
- [Initialize TPM].
<Model with Windows Vista>
If the “Invalid TPM status” message is not displayed, click (Start) - [All Pro-
grams] - [Protector Suite QL] - [Control Center] - [Elevate administrative privileges
for user] - [Settings] - [System Settings] - [TPM] - [Initialize TPM].
NOTE

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The number of fingerprints for “Power-on Security” is maximum of 21, be-
cause they are stored in the fingerprint sensor regardless of the selected
enrollment mode.
We recommend you use the Power-on Security feature. This feature pre-
vents unauthorized access to the user’s computer at the BIOS level.
AWhen the “Power-on Security” screen appears, click [Manage Passwords...].
BSelect [Power-On] in [Password Types], and click [Set password...].
CEnter the password for “Power-on Security”, and click [OK].
DClick [Close].
EAdd a check mark for [Power-On] in [Password Types].
FEnter the password (step C), and click [OK].
GClick [Next].
· Follow the on-screen instructions.
Enroll at least two fingers. Even if one of them is injured, you can use
another one to access your account and secret data. For further informa-
tion about the enrollment, refer to “How to Use the Fingerprint Reader”
(Îpage 3) and “Fingerprint Tutorial”. (<Model with Windows XP> Click [start]
- [All Programs] - [Protector Suite QL] - [Fingerprint Tutorial] / <Model with
Windows Vista> Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Protector Suite QL] -
[Fingerprint Tutorial].)
· Enrollment to the biometric device
All enrolled fingerprints are stored directly in the fingerprint sensor. The user
data will be secured by the hardware protection keys obtained by the fingerprint
sensor. This mode allows up to 21 fingerprints to be enrolled.
· Enrollment to the hard disk
All enrolled fingerprints are stored on the hard disk. Hardware protection of the
user data is not possible, but multiple users can enroll their fingerprints.
“User Enrollment” wizard starts. Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE
NOTE

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1Register the Supervisor Password.
You have to register the Supervisor Password to proceed to the next step.
If you have already registered the Supervisor Password, you can move on to
step 2after performing Ato C.
If you have not done this, have enrolled your fingerprint using Protector Suite
QL, and have already made Power-on Security effective, after step B, your
fingerprint authentication will be necessary.
ATurn on or restart the computer.
BPress F2 several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed soon
after the computer starts the startup procedure.
CSelect the [Security] menu.
DSelect [Set Supervisor Password], and press Enter .
EEnter your password in the [Enter New Password], and press Enter .
· The password will not be displayed on the screen.
· You can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces).
· The case (upper/lower) is ignored.
· To input numbers for the password, use the numbered keys on the keyboard.
· You cannot use Shift and Ctrl to input a password.
FEnter your password again in [Confirm New Password], and press Enter .
GIn [Setup Notice], press Enter .
2Set the High Security Level.
ASelect [Fingerprint Security Sub-Menu], and press Enter .
BSelect [Security mode:], and press Enter .
CSelect [High] and press Enter .
· Default setting: Simple
DPress F10 , select [Yes], and press Enter to exit the Setup Utility.
In the “High” security mode, you have to enter the Supervisor or User
Password even after fingerprint authentication.
In the “Simple” security mode, you do not have to enter the Supervisor or
User password after fingerprint authentication.
More Advanced Security
You can increase your computer’s security level by setting the BIOS level described
in this section.
Performed by the Computer Administrator.
NOTE

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The file described below is necessary for recovering the Fingerprint authentication
data. Back up this file periodically in a safe location such as removable disk to avoid
data loss resulting from some accidents. We recommend you to store the file in a
removable disk or network drive because the benefit of Fingerprint authentication
security can be reduced if you keep the file in the internal hard disk drive.
The backup password described below is necessary for bypassing the Fingerprint
authentication. We recommend you set the backup password using the “User En-
rollment” wizard. If you do not define the backup password, you may lose your data
in case of authentication hardware failure.
File used by each user
· Backup user passport data
(Default name: <User Account>.vtp)
You need this file when you replace the embedded fingerprint chip, or the hard disk
drive, or when reinstalling Windows.
This file contains the fingerprints, encryption keys, and logon authentication data.
Password used by each user
· Backup Password for Enrollment
This backup password can be used in case of hardware failure to bypass the finger-
print authentication.
The passwords other than those explained above are also used for security,
so do not lose them. For further information, refer to the UPEK Protector Suite
QL Help menu (<Model with Windows XP> Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Protec-
tor Suite QL] - [Help] / <Model with Windows Vista> Click (Start) - [All
Programs] - [Protector Suite QL] - [Help]).
How to Backup:
Select “Export” in “Import or Export User Data” to save the user data. (<Model with
Windows XP> Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Protector Suite QL] - [Control Cen-
ter] - [Fingerprints] / <Model with Windows Vista> Click (Start) - [All Pro-
grams] - [Protector Suite QL] - [Control Center] - [Fingerprints])
For further information, refer to the UPEK Protector Suite QL Help menu. (<Model
with Windows XP> Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Protector Suite QL] - [Help] /
<Model with Windows Vista> Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Protector Suite
QL] - [Help])
Backup
NOTE
CAUTION
Useful Information

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Password Bank*1limitations: The following web pages and Windows appli-
cations cannot be supported.
· Web pages which are created by the following technologies:
- Web forms created on the fly using JavaScript.
- Web forms which looks as one form (ie login field, password field), but internally
created with two independent forms.
- There can be auto submit problems with web forms which do not have Submit
button. All forms that you cannot submit with Enter will be entered by
Password Bank, but not submitted.
· Applications which do not use standard Windows controls and draw controls by
their own.
· This includes any Java based application.
<Model with Windows XP>
My Safe*
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: Antivirus software should be configured to ignore the “My Safe” data file
(C:\Documents and Settings\(user account)\Application Data\Protector Suite\My
Safe.fdp). Otherwise the user may experience problems when unlocking “My Safe”.
*1 For information of these functions, refer to the UPEK Protector Suite QL Help menu
(<Model with Windows XP> Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Protector Suite QL] -
[Help] / <Model with Windows Vista> Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Protector
Suite QL] - [Help]).
Handling & Maintenance
The enrolling and authentication sensitivity may decline under the condi-
tions below. Wipe off stains or moisture on the sensor surface with a soft
cloth.
· The surface of the fingerprint sensor is soiled with dust, skin oil, or sweat.
· The surface of the fingerprint sensor is wet as a result of moisture or condensa-
tion.
Static electricity may also cause the sensor to malfunction. To make your
finger static-free, touch a metal surface before placing it on the fingerprint
sensor. Exercise caution against static electricity in winter and other dry
conditions.
Malfunction or damage may occur when:
· The fingerprint sensor surface was damaged by the strong rubbing of a solid
material, scratches, or being pecked with a pointed item.
· The sensor was touched with a finger soiled with mud, damaging the sensor
surface with a tiny substance, and staining the surface.
· The sensor surface was covered with a seal, or soiled with ink.
Limitations in Use
Useful Information