Fingerprint Security

I just bought a T60, so is it necessary to have both the Fingerprint Reader
and Password protection turned on? The Fingerprint reader is great, but
seems to be a hassle to also enter a password after it accepts my
fingerprint. Is this overkill or a good idea? And how do I turn off
password protection if this is the decision. Thank you.

What is a "T60"?

Generally a fingerprint reader is a convenience device and not intended for
security.
It is not a good idea to attempt to protect financial data, websites etc
with a fingerprint reader for that reason.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org


"Steve" <> wrote in message
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>I just bought a T60, so is it necessary to have both the Fingerprint Reader
> and Password protection turned on? The Fingerprint reader is great, but
> seems to be a hassle to also enter a password after it accepts my
> fingerprint. Is this overkill or a good idea? And how do I turn off
> password protection if this is the decision. Thank you.

Hi there,

BM Thinkpad T60 with fingerprint reader found by google search

Best regards,
Michel Denie

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <> wrote in message
news:eKJg%...
> What is a "T60"?
>
> Generally a fingerprint reader is a convenience device and not intended
> for security.
> It is not a good idea to attempt to protect financial data, websites etc
> with a fingerprint reader for that reason.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "Steve" <> wrote in message
> news:339A1AB9-DAC0-4435-8235-...
>>I just bought a T60, so is it necessary to have both the Fingerprint
>>Reader
>> and Password protection turned on? The Fingerprint reader is great, but
>> seems to be a hassle to also enter a password after it accepts my
>> fingerprint. Is this overkill or a good idea? And how do I turn off
>> password protection if this is the decision. Thank you.
>

Hi there,

The fingerprint reader It is a nice gadget,

Turn it on if you like it will stop an unexperienced user from accesing your
notebook IBM Thinpad T60.

Best regards,
Michel Denie

"Steve" <> wrote in message
news:339A1AB9-DAC0-4435-8235-...
>I just bought a T60, so is it necessary to have both the Fingerprint Reader
> and Password protection turned on? The Fingerprint reader is great, but
> seems to be a hassle to also enter a password after it accepts my
> fingerprint. Is this overkill or a good idea? And how do I turn off
> password protection if this is the decision. Thank you.