User manual

Gigaset GS3 / LUG AU-IE-UK-International en / A31008-XXXXX-XXXX-X-XXXX / operating.fm / 12/10/20
Template Module, Version 2.1, 11.08.2020 / Template Basiseinstellungen: Version 3.1 - 07.07.2020
Fingerprint sensor
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Fingerprint sensor
The device has a fingerprint sensor. This enables you for example to authorise purchases,
register with certain apps and quickly open a contact from idle mode.
Setting up the fingerprint
 Settings Security Fingerprint . . . A wizard opens which guides you through
the necessary steps Next
When a display lock is set up: Enter the pattern, PIN or password
If a display lock is not yet set up: Set up screen lock ( p. 60)
Scanning a fingerprint
 Place your finger onto the sensor on the back of the device. Hold the device as you will also
hold it later for unlocking. Next
 Keep tapping the sensor until the Fingerprint added message is shown. Keep changing the
position of your finger.
Ending the scan: Done
Add more fingerprints Fingerprint Add fingerprint
Changing a fingerprint name
Assign a suitable name for the fingerprint, e.g. “Index finger left”.
 Settings Security Fingerprint Use the alternative method for unlocking
(pattern, PIN or password) Touch a name Enter the new name in the text field
(max. 15 characters) OK
Pattern, PIN and password are alternatives to the fingerprint.
The alternative method must be used in the following cases:
• The fingerprint is not recognised after several attempts
• For editing fingerprint settings
• When it has been more than 48 hours since the alternative method was used for
unlocking
You can add up to five fingerprints. They are saved as Finger 1 to Finger 5.
Note that all those who add their fingerprints are able to unlock the phone and
authorise purchases with your account.
Fingerprints are stored securely and never outside the device.