0 Overview
1.1 What is ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software
2.0 Change History
2.1 Changes found in TFS Version 5.5
3.0 System Requirements
3.1 H/W requirements
3.2 Supported Windows OS
3.3 Supported Languages
4.0 Installation
5.0 Limitations and Considerations
6.0 Notices
7.1 Trademarks and service marks
1.0 OVERVIEW
What is ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software
ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software is a desktop security
and convenience product. Its components provide a sophisticated
security architecture protecting your computer from attacks
by unauthorized persons. ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software 5.5
offers top-level user convenience, it is easy to install
and easy to use.
ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software enables
- reliable user authentication based on fingerprint recognition
- boot protection using fingerprints
- easy access to a computer using fingerprints (Logon Protector)
ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software is designed with regard to needs of common users.
No special knowledge is required to use it, despite the fact that it is
top-level software using the most progressive security technologies.
2.0 CHANGE HISTORY
2.1 ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software Version 5.5
- These changes were made in the current version:
5.5 Build 2918
FIX: Fixed problems with CryptoAPI when user password is changed during enrollment.
ADD: Added policy to hide reveal password button in enrollment
FIX: Problem with a long Lenovo license
FIX: Fixed possibility to self enroll user when our logon is disabled
5.5 Build 2871
ADD: Added support for NoDomainUi switch in Logon
ADD: Hidden all logon settings in case that CSS7 is active
CHG: TFS changed to enroll in enrollment to registry mode by default
CHG: Changed logon warning when 3rd party GINA is not working to silent action; nonresponding gina is cleared
CHG: Changed Power-on security texts
5.5 Build 2819
ADD: Added new languages (0406 040b 0414 0416 041d 0413 0816)
ADD: Added warning when incompatible Novell client is detected by GINA.
ADD: Added new message in case of CSS 7.0 is detected
ADD: Added CSS 7.0 detection
CHG: CSS 6.0 detection changes
CHG: Changed verification to endless in case of call from CSS
FIX: Fixed unlock in Novell for the 4.91 client
FIX: Enrollment into TBX disregards TBX enable/disable status in device enrollment mode.
FIX: Fixed wrong count of empty device slots during enrollment in device enrollment mode.
FIX: No reboot for silent setup is required
FIX: MCI error texts truncating fixed. (when error occurs when sound file is selected)
FIX: Fixed problem with user rights test in enrollment in logon. Was causing that also limited user could enable the tbx when selferollment in logon was used and secure mode was also selected.
FIX: Fixed misleading error message when password is changed while logged on using password. After logon there was a message about impossibility to logon. Now the logon will ask for new password.
FIX: Fixed reader priority in case that BIOS is reporting not consistent data. Some Lenovo notebooks are reporting support for external sensors even if there is no support for External sensors in BIOS.
UPD: Updated copyright year.
3.0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Refer to the "Installing ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software" chapter
in the User's Guide, for the detail.
3.1 H/W requirements
-Must have a biometric device
-Can be integrated or used with a usb fingerprint reader device.
3.2 Supported Windows OS:
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows XP Home
Windows XP Professional
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005
3.3 Supported Languages
- Dutch
- Danish
- English
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Norwegian
- Portuguese
- Portuguese (Brazil)
- Spanish
- Simplified Chinese
- Swedish
- Traditional Chinese
4.0 INSTALLATION
ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software installation is carried out by the Setup
wizard. It is recommended to read explaining texts in wizard
screens to avoid potential problems. The detailed description of
the installation procedure can be found in the user documentation.
Necessary drivers for fingerprint hardware are installed during
the software installation.
4.1 SILENT INSTALL
Silent installation of ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software is also possible. Run Setup.exe
in the Install directory on your installation media.
Use the following syntax:
Setup.exe /q /i
You can specify the following properties:
USERNAME
Name of user for registration of installation
COMPANYNAME
Name of company for registration of installation
INSTALLDIR
Installation directory
Example:
Setup.exe USERNAME="Test user" COMPANYNAME="MyCompany" INSTALLDIR="F:Program FilesThinkVantage Fingerprint Software" /q /i
All properties are optional.
To uninstall, use /x instead of /i.
SMS INSTALL
4.2 SMS Installations are also supported. Open SMS Administrator Console, create
a new package and set package properties in a standard way. Open the package
and select New-Program in Programs item. To the command line field, enter
Setup.exe /m yourmiffilename /q /i
Optionally, enter desired parameters as described in the Silent Install
section. Setup normally reboots at the end of installation process.
If you want to suppress all reboots during installation and reboot later
(after installing more programs), add REBOOT="ReallySuppress" to the list
of properties.
6.0 LIMITATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS
-Power-on security considerations
Optional BIOS power-on security feature secures access to your computer on BIOS level.
However, setup of your BIOS is not automatically protected. BIOS power-on security
can be disabled in BIOS setup. To increase security, consider securing BIOS setup
via password.
7.0 NOTICES
LENOVO GROUP LTD. PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY
OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of
express or implied warranties in certain transactions, therefore, this
statement may not apply to you. This information could include technical
inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to
the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions
of the publication. Lenovo may make improvements and/or changes in the
product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any time
without notice.
7.1 Trademarks and service marks
The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other
countries, or both:
Lenovo
(C) Copyright UPEK 2001-2006
(C) Portions Copyright Lenovo 2005-2006. All Rights Reserved.
Note to U.S. Government Users Restricted Rights -- Use,
duplication, or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with Lenovo