Samsung Galaxy S8 Active User Manual - Page 41

• Face unlock when screen turns on: Unlock your phone with face recognition as soon as the screen turns on. • Faster recognition: Turn on for faster face recognition. Turn off to increase security and make it harder to unlock using an image or video. Fingerprint Scanner Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account. Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the security of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprint sensor confusing even small areas of two different fingerprints is very low. But in rare cases, the sensor may recognize a fingerprint that is similar to a registered fingerprint. Register a Fingerprint To use your fingerprint to unlock your device, you must set a pattern, PIN, or password. You can register up to three fingerprints. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Fingerprint scanner. 3. Follow the prompts to register your fingerprint. Fingerprint Verification Fingerprint verification can be used for other accounts accessed from your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Fingerprint scanner for the following options: • To rename a fingerprint, tap the fingerprint, enter a new name, and then tap Rename. Learn About Your Device 34