M2SYS Biometrics Suite

M2SYS-Biometrics Suite
Manual
Index
Introduction ............................................................................................................1
1. About this manual......................................................................................................................................................... 1
About this manual ....................................................................................................................................................... 1
About the notation ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
About trademarks ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
2. Safety instructions......................................................................................................................................................... 2
3. User Registration / Services ....................................................................................................................................... 6
About the user registration ....................................................................................................................................... 6
About the latest information on this product .................................................................................................... 6
4. Emission Notice .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
5. Cleaning a fingerprint sensor.................................................................................................................................... 8
1. Overview of M2SYS-Biometrics Suite ........................................................9

Supported OS ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
1.1 Operating Conditions ................................................................................................................................................ 9
1.2 Overview of each function ....................................................................................................................................10
M2SYS-Logon ...............................................................................................................................................................10
M2SYS-Pass....................................................................................................................................................................11
M2SYS-Lock ...................................................................................................................................................................12
1.3 About the lnner-layer fingerprint reader M2S1 .............................................................................................13
Multiple sensors built in ...........................................................................................................................................13
How to swipe your finger .........................................................................................................................................13
2. Install .................................................................................................................. 14
2.1 Install driver and M2SYS-Biometrics Suite .......................................................................................................14
2.2 Check the Fingerprint Sensor ...............................................................................................................................16
2.3 Register Administrator information ...................................................................................................................17
2.4 Logon by Fingerprint Authentication................................................................................................................21
3. Logon ................................................................................................................. 22
3.1 Windows Logon .........................................................................................................................................................22
Logon procedure .........................................................................................................................................................22
3.2 Administrator Password Authentication ..........................................................................................................24
3.3 Start/Unlock Screen Saver Lock ..........................................................................................................................25
Start Screen Saver Lock .............................................................................................................................................25
Unlock Screen Saver Lock ........................................................................................................................................25
3.4 M2SYS-Logon menu ................................................................................................................................................26
Screensaver Lock .........................................................................................................................................................26
Options ...........................................................................................................................................................................26
User Management ......................................................................................................................................................26
Fingerprint Sensor ......................................................................................................................................................27
Domain Logon .............................................................................................................................................................28
Using M2SYS-Pass .......................................................................................................................................................28
4. Ctrl+Alt+Del Screen ...................................................................................... 29

4.1 About Ctrl+Alt+Del screen ....................................................................................................................................29
5. User Management ......................................................................................... 30

5.1 User name and privilege ........................................................................................................................................30
5.2 User enrollment and deletion ..............................................................................................................................32
Create new user ...........................................................................................................................................................32
About a balloon message and a guidance message ......................................................................................39
Details for enrollment ................................................................................................................................................42
Procedures for changing enrolled user data .....................................................................................................43
5.3 Delete user...................................................................................................................................................................44
5.4 Group ID Setting........................................................................................................................................................45
6. Options .............................................................................................................. 46
6.1 Security .........................................................................................................................................................................46
Security level .................................................................................................................................................................47
Authentication closing speed.................................................................................................................................47
6.2 Authentication ...........................................................................................................................................................48
Single Sign-On..............................................................................................................................................................48
Free direction authentication .................................................................................................................................48
6.3 Display...........................................................................................................................................................................49
Display logon selection .............................................................................................................................................49
Display fingerprint ......................................................................................................................................................49
Display guidance .........................................................................................................................................................49
6.4 Hotkey ...........................................................................................................................................................................50
Hotkey for administrators ........................................................................................................................................50
Hotkey for starting verification ..............................................................................................................................50
6.5 Log Information .........................................................................................................................................................51
Log information View and Delete .........................................................................................................................51
Log information Export .............................................................................................................................................53
7. Enroll/Enter Password .................................................................................. 55

7.1 Password Enrollment and Entry...........................................................................................................................56
Password Enrollment Procedure............................................................................................................................56
- Enroll through the M2SYS-Pass icon .......................................................................................................................................................... 56
- Enrollment procedure by boot-up hotkey................................................................................................................................................ 58
Password Entry Procedure .......................................................................................................................................59
- How to enter by self boot-up ........................................................................................................................................................................ 60
- How to enter by boot-up hotkey ................................................................................................................................................................. 60
7.2 Self Boot-up ................................................................................................................................................................61
7.3 Options .........................................................................................................................................................................62
Password List.................................................................................................................................................................62
- Edit comments .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
- Delete password................................................................................................................................................................................................. 63
Boot-up ...........................................................................................................................................................................64
- Boot-up hotkey ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
- Self boot-up ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
8. About M2SYS-Lock ........................................................................................ 66

8.1 Lock Procedure for a File Folder ...........................................................................................................................66
Lock Procedure through Right-Click Menu........................................................................................................67
Drag and Drop Lock Procedure ..............................................................................................................................69
8.2 Lock Release Procedure for a File or Folder .....................................................................................................70
Lock Release Procedure through Right-Click Menu .......................................................................................70
Drag and Drop Lock Release Procedure..............................................................................................................72
Double Click a File Lock Release Procedure.......................................................................................................73
8.3 Property ........................................................................................................................................................................74
8.4 Option ...........................................................................................................................................................................75
Application Lock ..........................................................................................................................................................75
- Registration procedure .................................................................................................................................................................................... 76
- Release procedure ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 76
9. Uninstall ............................................................................................................ 77
9.1 Uninstall M2SYS-Biometrics Suite .......................................................................................................................77
Uninstall procedures for M2SYS-Biometrics Suite ...........................................................................................77
M2S1 Scanner Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the M2S1 Scanner. This manual provides the general usage and
safety instruction for the fingerprint reader (this product). To correctly use this product,
please read this manual carefully.
1. About this manual

About this manual
- Copying all or a part of this manual without our permission is prohibited.
- The contents of this manual may be changed without advance notice.
- If you have any questions regarding this manual or our products, please contact our
customer support.
- Please note that the actual screens may vary from the examples used in this manual.
This can be caused by different versions of operating systems on the PC, upgrades, etc.
- This manual has been edited very carefully. However, M2SYS is not responsible for any
mistakes included in this manual or any damages, direct or indirect,
arising from the use of this manual.
About the notation

This manual uses the following symbols to indicate specific information for operating this
product.
This symbol indicates important information that needs to be

observed when operating the product. Make sure to read this
TIP
information for safe and proper use.
This symbol indicates information that is useful when using the
product. If you experience difficulties operating the product,
Note
please refer to this information first.
About trademarks
- M2SYS-Biometrics Suite are trademarks of silex technology, Inc.
- Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
- Other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective owners.
2. Safety instructions
To avoid serious damage or risk to the human life, body, and property for you (or others),
please read the safety instructions carefully.
- Indication of safety symbols
The indications of the symbols used in this manual are as follows. Please understand these
symbols before reading this manual.
"Danger" indicates the existence of a hazard that could result

Danger
in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed.
"Warning" indicates the existence of a hazard that could

Warning result in material damage if the safety instruction is not
observed.
- Indication of the symbol
This symbol warns of possible danger.

The danger symbol will contain another symbol or have a picture
near it to indicate possible danger.
This is the prohibit symbol.

This symbol will include another symbol or have a picture near it to
indicate what is prohibited.
This indicates a regulation by its contents.

The regulation will appear inside or near this symbol.
Danger
- Please do not disassemble or modify this product. It may cause fire,

electric shock or malfunction. If this product needs to be checked,
Disassembly
adjusted or repaired, contact your point of purchase.
prohibited
- Keep the cord and cables away from children. This may cause injury
or electric shock.
- Please do not put water or thin objects such as coins or paper clips
Prohibited
in this product. It may cause fire, electric shock or malfunction.
- Do not store or keep this product in the following environments:

- Extremely hot and cold places.
- Dusty environments.
- Close to television, radio, microwave oven, and speakers, etc.
that may generate strong electric and magnetic fields.
- Place where the temperature fluctuates as it may
cause condensation within the unit.
- Rooms with dangerous chemicals.
- Hard vibrations.
- Please avoid hard impacts. It may malfunction or cause fire and

electric shock.
- Please detach this product from your PC if this product becomes

extremely hot. It may cause fire, electric shock or malfunction.
Contact our customer support center if you have questions or
concerns.
Warning
- Please do not touch the sensor surface unless you are grounded.
This may cause the unit to fail.
Strict - Please do not use an organic solvent (thinner or benzin). It may

observance
cause a deterioration or change in color to the fingerprint sensor
and case area.
- Please use a dry and soft cloth when cleaning the fingerprint
sensor surface. Do not use a chemical fiber, nylon brush, polishing
pad, steel wool or abrasive cleanser; otherwise the fingerprint
sensor surface will be damaged.
- Before using this product, please confirm that all cords or cables
are connected properly.
- Do not allow hard objects to contact the fingerprint sensor surface

in order to avoid potential damage that may cause the sensor
performance issue.
- Please do not detach the product from your PC while turning on.
It may cause the unit to malfunction.
- The product is considered industrial waste. Please dispose of

accordingly.
- Please do not leave it under sunshine and in vehicles where high

temperatures exist. It may cause the unit to malfunction.
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Exemption clauses
- M2SYS, therefore, remains a right to refutation of any damage

occurred caused by the failure of fingerprint authentication.
- M2SYS remains the right refutation of any legal claim of Intellectual

Property Right by a third party resulting from the use of the
product.
- M2SYS remains a right to refutation of any damage caused by using

or in-using of the product including direct and indirect damage.
3. User Registration / Services

About the user registration
Please register your profile through the M2SYS website so you will be eligible to receive the
full range of M2SYS customer support including repair.
Please visit our website for user registration.
http://www.m2sys/register/
- For the user registration, the serial number of the product is required. The serial number has
been printed on the back of the unit.
Note
About the latest information on this product

Our website provides following services. Please visit our website for details.
Web site URL ( http://www.m2sys.com)
- Download the latest Windows logon security software which supports the fingerprint
authentication sensor
- Download the latest manual on this product
- See support information (FAQ)
M2S1Scanner Introduction
4. Emission Notice
< M2S1 Scanner >
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for the Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed, and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
5. Cleaning a fingerprint sensor

The fingerprint sensor can easily accumulate dirt. Please wipe the sensor surface frequently.
When the sensor surface gets dirty, wipe off the sensor by using a clean cotton cloth or
tissue with sterilizing alcohol. Please use a clean cotton cloth or tissue each time you clean
the sensor.
- Please do not use organic solvents (thinner, benzine, etc.).

TIP - Do not use synthetic fibers, nylon brush, polish pad, steal pad, or polish agent. It
can cause damage to the fingerprint sensor surface that may lead to the sensor
performance problems and/or the sensor failure.
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1. Overview of M2SYS-Biometrics Suite

M2SYS-Biometric Suite is designed to control access to Windows by precisely
authenticating a fingerprint.
- To block unauthorized access, any users who are not enrolled in M2SYS-Biometrics
Suite are not allowed to logon to the PC.
- An enrolled user's privacy is protected since the fingerprint data saved is minutiae
data extracted from the scanned fingerprint. It is impossible to restore the original
fingerprint picture from this data.
1.1 Operating Conditions

Supported OS
Windows 2000
OS
Windows XP
- OS other than those listed above are not supported.

TIP
1.2 Overview of each function

Logon to Windows / Unlock a screensaver lock by the
M2SYS-Logon
fingerprint authentication
Enter a password automatically by the fingerprint
M2SYS-Pass
authentication
Lock/Unlock a file by fingerprint authentication (with
M2SYS-Lock Encryption)
Lock an application
M2SYS-Logon
M2SYS-Logon will manage users, control optional settings (including sensor settings),
manage Windows/domain logins, and control the screensaver lock.
Windows Logon
A user can logon to Windows quickly and correctly by fingerprint authentication

instead of entering a user name and password. It is not necessary to select a logon user.
The user is specified by putting a finger on the fingerprint sensor.
This functionality can also be used in a domain environment and the logon domain can
be changed from a menu.
Screensaver Lock
Computer is locked simultaneously with startup of a screen saver, and fingerprint

authentication is used to unlock the computer. The screensaver lock can also be
executed manually by double-clicking the icon of M2SYS-Logon on the system tray.
User Manager
A new user can be enrolled easily by entering user information at the user manager
screen. A maximum number of 300 users can be enrolled and their privileges can be
confirmed at a glance of this table.
A maximum of 5 fingers can be enrolled for each user. When fingerprint data is enrolled,
the quality level of minutiae data from the scanned fingerprint image is displayed, the
user is encouraged to enroll high quality data.
Log Information
A log of each authentication used to logon, unlock, access the user manager and access
M2SYS-Biometric Suite options will be recorded for 100 days or 5000 events.
M2SYS-Pass
M2SYS-Pass is an application that will enter a password automatically into a dialog box
by fingerprint authentication. You are no longer required to remember all passwords. Just
put your fingertip on the sensor. You can also skip the fingerprint authentication for auto-
password entry by checking Single Sign-On on the M2SYS-Logon Options screen.
Password Entry
When a target window is opened you will be required to put your finger on the sensor.
Once authenticated, the password will be automatically entered into the dialog box.
A hotkey can be used for manual authentication.You can also skip the fingerprint
authentication by changing M2SYS-Logon setting. (Single Sign-On)
Password Enrollment
It is easy to enroll a password by following the simple instructions on the utility screen.
Comments can be added to make managing your registered passwords easy.
Enrolled Password Manager
The list of registered passwords can be seen from the option menu. A password can be
removed or its comments can be edited. Fingerprint authentication of the enrolled user
is required to view the option menu. Thus only an authorized person can view and edit
the list.
M2SYS-Lock
M2SYS-Lock is the application which locks a file or folder by fingerprint authentication. The
contents of the locked file are encrypted so it cannot be viewed by anyone else. The file is
unlocked by fingerprint authentication. The authority of the lock release can be set up so
that the locked file can be shared by two or more users.
Lock
A file or folder can be locked by dragging and dropping it onto the M2SYS-Lock icon on
the desktop or by right clicking on the file and selecting Lock from the menu.
Lock Release
The file or folder can be unlocked by double clicking the file, drag and drop the file onto
the M2SYS-Lock icon, or by right clicking on the file and selecting Unlock. A fingerprint
authentication is required.
Application Lock
Fingerprint authentication can be required before starting an application. All
registered users of M2SYS-Biometrics Suite can be verified and use the application,
or the application can be locked so that only the M2SYS-Biometrics administrator is
allowed to use the application. Administrator authority in M2SYS-Biometrics Suite is
required to register and release an application. A list of registered applications can be
viewed from the list screen.
1.3 About the lnner-layer M2S1 Scanner

Multiple sensors built in
Multiple sensors are built into this product.
Position/Speed sensors
Image capturing sensor
The reader contains several Position/Speed sensors that detects the contact status and
swipe speed of the finger. The last sensor is the Image capturing sensor that reads the
fingerprint.
How to swipe your finger
1. Open your hand and place the top joint of your finger on the blue line of the sensor.
Place your fingertip on the top of the sensor.
Place the top joint of your finger on the blue line of

sensor.
2. Press your finger slightly on the sensor and slide your hand at a constant speed toward
your body.
Place your finger so that the finger covers the whole surface of the
(1)
sensor.
(2) Keep your finger touching the Image capturing sensor.
(3) Swipe your finger at a constant speed.

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2. Install
2.1 Install driver and M2SYS-Biometrics Suite
This chapter describes the installation procedures for M2S1 Scanner driver and
M2SYS-Biometrics Suite.
1. Sign into Windows using a Windows logon that has Administrator privileges.
Then put the bundled CD into the PC's CD-ROM drive.
- If setup does not start automatically, please run autorun.exe from the CD-ROM drive (if your
CD-ROM drive is D then run D:\autorun.exe).
Note
2. When the start menu appears, please click on and read Read Me and then Product
Tutorial. Then click on Biometric Suite Setup to begin the installation.
3. When a license agreement is displayed, please read it carefully. If you agree, select
Agree then click Next.
4. Select the setup method and then click Next.
- This manual explains the Quick Setup procedure.

When Custom Setup is selected, installation destination folder and whether or not to use
Note M2SYS-Pass and M2SYS-Lock can be specified.
5. Connect M2S1 to the PC's USB port.
6. When the installation is complete and the screen is displayed, click Restart to reboot
the computer.
- After rebooting, sign onto PC using a Windows account that has local Administrators
privileges.
Note
2.2 Check the Fingerprint Sensor

1. A screen informing you that M2SYS-Biometrics Suite installation is on going will appear.
Click OK to continue.
2. When the screen of a sensor check is displayed, please place a fingertip on the
fingerprint sensor and swipe a finger. If a fingerprint image is displayed then click
Fingerprint image (OK).
- If "Fingerprint image capture failed (Cancel)" is clicked, M2SYS-Biometrics Suite setup

TIP will be cancelled. To start the setup again, please start from the beginning of the
M2SYS-Biometrics Suite installation.
- Please do not detach the product from your PC while turning on. It may cause the unit
to malfunction.
2.3 Register Administrator information

1. Continue the installation by registering the M2SYS-Biometric Suite Administrator. Enter
a user name of M2SYS-Biometrics Suite.
- You can enter a user name of up to 128 characters.

- Some characters such as "?" and * cannot to be used.
Note
2. Enter a local Windows Administrator user name and password.
- Enter the local Windows user account information. Note that this user must have Windows
Administrator privilege.
Note - You can enter a user name of up to 20 characters.
- Some characters such as space and * cannot to be used.
3. If the PC is used in a domain environment, enter the domain account information and
click Next. Otherwise, leave the field in this screen blank and click Next.
- Nothing needs to be entered if you are not in a domain environment.

- You can enter a domain name of up to 155 characters.
Note - Enter user name at User Name on domain.
- You can enter up to 20 characters. Some characters such as space and * cannot to be used.
4. Enter an administrator name and password to be used for M2SYS-Biometrics Suite.
- The administrator name can be up to 32 characters and password up to 128 characters.
Note
- Administrator name and password is very important information used to verify user
TIP is an administrator without fingerprint authentication. Setting administrator name
and password the same as Windows account name and password may cause a security
problem. Please set them different. Please keep administrator name and password
secret.
5. Click on a finger that you would like to register.
6. The finger swipe guide will be displayed. Read the information and click OK.
- If Do not display the dialog again is checked, this screen will be skipped beginning with
the next fingerprint enrollment.
Note
7. Place your finger on the sensor and swipe your finger over the sensor. Your fingerprint
image is captured 3 times. Follow the instructions on the screen to enroll fingerprint.
8. If verification is successful, the minutiae point quality percentage will be displayed.

Click Completion to complete the enrollment of that finger.
- When "X" is displayed, the fingerprint could not be verified and thus could not be enrolled.
Click Re-Enrollment.
Note
- When the quality of fingerprint data is bad, verification may fail.

Please enroll the highest quality fingerprint data possible.
- If after several attempts you can't enroll, click Cancel and select another finger for
enrollment.
- Please refer to Chapter5 User Management for details of the messages on the screen and
the fingerprint data enrollment.
9. Repeat steps 5-8 to enroll up to five fingerprints. Once you have enrolled the desired
fingers, click Finish to complete.
The setup of M2SYS-Biometrics Suite is complete. The next time you boot the PC, you
will log on by fingerprint authentication. Click Yes to reboot.
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2.4 Logon by Fingerprint Authentication

1. When the fingerprint authentication screen is displayed, please place an enrolled finger
on the sensor and swipe the finger over the sensor.
Once the fingerprint has been verified you will be logged into Windows.
2. If the authentication fails, the screen below will appear. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del keys
simultaneously and try again.
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3. Logon
3.1 Windows Logon
A user can quickly logon to Windows by fingerprint authentication instead of entering a
user name and password. The user is specified by swiping the finger over the sensor. Also,
this can be used in a domain environment and a logon domain can be changed from a
menu.
If M2SYS-Biometrics Suite has been installed, Windows logon is replaced by fingerprint
authentication. User enrolled in M2SYS-Biometrics Suite only can logon by swiping the
finger over the sensor.
Logon procedure
1. When Windows starts, the screen below will be displayed. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del key (press
Del key while pressing Ctrl and Alt key).
- This process can be skipped by configuring Hotkey for Starting Verification.(Default:OFF)
Note
2. The fingerprint authentication screen is displayed, place an enrolled finger on the

sensor and swipe the finger over the sensor.
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3. If user is verified with fingerprint authentication, Success will be displayed and logon
will be performed. If user is not verified, Failure will be displayed. Please make sure to
swipe the finger over the sensor that has been enrolled.
- If fingerprint authentication does not carry out well, try again with attention to the
following:
Note
1 Place the top joint of your finger on the blue line of the sensor.
2 Slide your whole hand over the desk at a constant speed.
3 Place your fingertip down onto the sensor and keep your finger touching the sensor.
* Refer to Chapter1 Overview of M2SYS-Biometrics Suite - How to swipe your finger.
A finger with small number of minutiae point, caused by wrinkles or bruise, may not be
enrolled or authenticated properly. Please try another finger. Please refer to Chapter5
User Management for procedure to re-enroll the fingerprint
4. Entering hotkey for administrators during the fingerprint authentication will display
the administrator password screen. The M2SYS-Biometrics Suite administrator can be
authenticated by administrator name and password.
- If a check has been put into Domain Logon of M2SYS-Logon menu, the user will logon to a
domain.
Note - The Hotkey for administrators can be changed in the Hotkey section of Options
settings.(Default : Ctrl + Alt + 'U')
5. If Display logon selection of Option is checked, after fingerprint authentication is

complete, a logon selection screen is displayed. It is the same as the usual Windows
logon, enter user name and password, select logon.
- If Domain logon has been checked on the M2SYS-Logon menu, default values are domain.
- When logging on the PC you are not enrolled as a user, the PC you logged on last time
Note becomes a default value.
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3.2 Administrator Password Authentication

The M2SYS-Biometrics Suite administrator can be authenticated by administrator name
and password. This can be used when experiencing trouble performing fingerprint
authentication.
1. Enter the administrator hotkey while fingerprint authentication screens are active and
the administrator password screen will be displayed.
- The Hotkey for administrators can be changed in the Hotkey section of Options
settings.(Default : Ctrl + Alt + 'U')
Note
2. Enter a M2SYS-Biometrics Suite administrator name and password.

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3.3 Start/Unlock Screen Saver Lock

The screensaver lock can lock the PC screen immediately. Only a logon user and
administrator can unlock the screensaver.
- If the Display logon selection Option is checked, logon information can also unlock the
screen saver.
Note
Start Screen Saver Lock
1. Before using screensaver lock, select Screen Saver from Display Properties in
Windows to set up a screensaver.
2. the screensaver can be executed from Screensaver Lock menu by left clicking the
M2SYS-Logon icon. The screensaver can be executed by double-clicking on
M2SYS-Logon icon.
Unlock Screen Saver Lock
The screen saver lock is unlocked through fingerprint authentication.
1. The unlocked screen is displayed by moving the mouse.
2. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to display the fingerprint authentication screen.
- This process can be skipped by configuring Hotkey for Starting Verification.
Note
3. A user can unlock the screen saver lock by swipe a finger over the sensor.
- Only the user who is logged on can unlock the screensaver lock. (If "Display logon
TIP selection Option" is checked, Windows logon authentication can also unlock the
screensaver.)
- The hotkey can be used to allow entering the administrator username and password. This
functions the same as the Windows Logon.
Note
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3.4 M2SYS-Logon menu

Right-click the M2SYS-Logon icon in the system tray to access the User management and
environment settings for M2SYS-Biometrics Suite. The screensaver lock can be started by
left-clicking the M2SYS-Logon icon on the system tray.
User Manager...
Options...
Fingerprint Sensor...
Domain Logon
Using M2SYS-Pass
Help
Left click menu. About M2SYS-Biometrics Suite
Screensaver Lock Exit
- "Using M2SYS-Pass" and "Exit" are displayed only when M2SYS-Biometrics Suite
TIP Administrator has logged on to the PC.
Screensaver Lock
Left click the M2SYS-Biometrics Suite icon and select screensaver to activate the
screensaver lock. To release the screensaver lock, finger print authentication is required.
Refer to 3.3 Start/Unlock Screen Saver Lock for details.
User Management
User Manager can enroll new users and change or delete enrolled users on
M2SYS-Biometrics Suite. Refer to 5. User Management for details.
Options
Options for security or fingerprint authentication on M2SYS-Logon can be configured.

Refer to 6. Options for details.
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Fingerprint Sensor
Fingerprint Sensor allows for checking a fingerprint image and checking for residue on
the sensor surface.
Fingerprint Sensor
Select fingerprint sensor from combo box.
Image Check
Clicking Image Check will scan and display a fingerprint image.Swipe a finger over the
sensor and confirm the scanned image. If you get no response from the sensor after
scanning your finger or the image is white or has lines across it, the sensor may be
damaged. Please replace the sensor.
Sensor Check
Click Sensor Check to check the sensor surface. If condition can not be improved,
the sensor may be damaged. Check scan image at Image Check. A damaged sensor
may be able to authenticate but accuracy will be diminished. If the sensor has been
damaged please replace the sensor.
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Domain Logon
Selecting Domain Logon from the menu displayed after right clicking on M2SYS-Logon
icon allows you to change domain for logon. This menu may not be displayed if you
register local or domain only.
Switch between local logon and domain logon
If Domain Logon is not selected, the logon will be local. If Domain Logon is selected
you will logon to a domain. If Domain Logon and Display logon selection options are
selected, a screen will appear that will allow selecting which logon to use. (If Display logon
selection of Option is checked, it is reflected on the default values on logon selection on
screen.)
- New users can logon to a domain if the domain account information is correct. After
TIP deleting the domain account information by changing logon user account information,
this menu will not be displayed. Also, this menu is not displayed when you logon the
computer that doesnt do user enrollment.
Using M2SYS-Pass
If you use M2SYS-Pass, an enrolled password can be automatically entered in the dialog
box by fingerprint authentication. While M2SYS-Pass is running, the M2SYS-Pass icon is
displayed on the system tray.
By selecting Using M2SYS-Pass from the menu displayed after right clicking the M2SYS-
Logon icon on the system tray, M2SYS-Pass will run when M2SYS-Logon is started. If there
is not a check by this item, M2SYS-Pass will not run when starting M2SYS-Logon.
M2SYS-Pass can be turned ON or OFF by selecting this item.
- The check next to Use M2SYS-Pass does not indicate that M2SYS-Pass is or is not
TIP currently operating. However, when M2SYS-Pass is not running and the check is turned
on, M2SYS-Pass will be run automatically when the system is restarted. Moreover,
when M2SYS-Pass is running and check is turned off, a message box confirming
termination of M2SYS-Pass will be displayed. Click "Yes" to close M2SYS-Pass and "No"
to continue using it.
M2S1 Scanner Ctrl+Alt+Del Screen
4. Ctrl+Alt+Del Screen
4.1 About Ctrl+Alt+Del screen
This section explains the Ctrl+Alt+Del screen displayed by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del.
- Logon Information
Display the logon user name, machine name and date.
- Lock Computer
Lock the PC.
- Log Off
Display the confirmation screen and log off the PC.
- Shutdown
Display the confirmation screen and shut down the PC.
- Change Password
Display the fingerprint authentication screen and change the password.
- Task Manager
Close the Ctrl+Alt+Del screen and display the Task Manager.
- Cancel
Close the Ctrl+Alt+Del screen and display desktop.
M2S1 Scanner User Management
5. User Management
The User Manager allows enrolling, changing and removing users. The PIN Code on the IC
card can also be changed. Follow the procedures below for the user management.
1. Right-click the M2SYS-Logon icon on the system tray.
2. Select User Manager from the menu.
- To execute this operation, "Administrator" privilege of M2SYS-Biometrics Suite is

TIP required.
5.1 User name and privilege
User management screen
An Enrolled User is a user who has registered in M2SYS-Biometrics Suite. If an individual

wishes to use the functionality of M2SYS-Biometrics Suite they should enroll a user account
name in M2SYS-Biometrics Suite otherwise they can not logon even by using an existing
Windows account name.
User Name is the name of a registered M2SYS-Biometrics Suite user. Any user who will
use the M2SYS-Logon function needs to be registered in M2SYS-Biometrics Suite. Please
remember that those who are not listed here cannot logon to the PC even if they have a
Windows Account.
Account represents a local user name in Windows. (domain only users this will be blank). A
user names that have a M2SYS-Logon icon ( ) are M2SYS-Biometric Suite administrators.
To become an Administrator, the user must be a local Windows Administrator. At least
one of the users registered in M2SYS-Biometrics Suite must be an Administrator.
- An Administrator can access all of the M2SYS-Biometrics Suite functions. A user is not
allowed access to all functions. See chart below.
Note
Functions Administrator Non-administrator
Install and Uninstall
Windows logon
Screensaver Lock *1
User Manager
Options
Fingerprint Sensor
M2SYS-Pass
- *1 Administrator can release the screensaver lock executed by other users.
Windows Priv.: Local Windows Administrators have no restrictions on Windows

functionality. A non-administrator will have some restrictions. Please refer to Windows
help files.
Domain and Domain User: The domain and user logon name. When a user is allowed to
logon locally only, these columns are blank. Windows privilege on domain is set by the
domain controller; therefore, privilege can not be changed under M2SYS-Biometrics Suite.
5.2 User enrollment and deletion

Enrolling and deleting users can be performed from the user manager screen.
- Maximum enrollment is 300 users.

- A User cannot be deleted if they are logged on or there is only one M2SYS-Biometrics Suite
Note administrator.
Create new user
1. Double-click New User in the user name column or click Next after selecting New User
will display the PIN Code screen.
2. User information window will be displayed.
Enter user name of M2SYS-Biometrics Suite at User Name. The user name can be freely
named. The user name is displayed on the log information window.

- Some characters such as "?" and * cannot to be used.
Note
3. Account information window will be displayed. Please enroll the new user.
Enter a local Windows user name.

- Some characters such as space and * cannot to be used.
Note
Local Windows Administrators have no restrictions on Windows functionality. A non-

administrator will have some restrictions. Please refer to Windows help files for user
privileges. To become an Administrator on M2SYS-Biometrics Suite, the user should
be a Windows Administrator on the local computer. In addition, at least one of users
registered on M2SYS-Biometrics Suite must be an Administrator.
When Others is selected, Windows privileges other than Administrators or Users can
be selected on the screen displayed by clicking Detail.
- If you want to enroll an existing Windows user, please select "New User" at user
TIP manager and enter the user name and password. If the entered data such as password
is incorrect, the enrollment will be denied.
4. Enter account information at domain.
Enter domain name to logon at Domain.

If a domain is not used, click Next.
- You can enter a domain name of up to 155 characters.

- Enter user name at User Name on domain.
Note - You can enter up to 20 characters. Some characters such as space and * cannot to be used.
5. Enter administrator information on M2SYS-Biometrics Suite.
- This screen does not pertain to non-local administrator accounts. Simply click Next.
Note
Administrator privilege
This operation is to setup an administrator privilege on M2SYS-Biometrics Suite for a
user set as Windows Administrator on Windows privilege account information. If user
is registered as an administrator, please put a check into Administrator Privilege, and
enter an administrator name and a password.
Administrator name and password

Enter an administrator name for M2SYS-Biometrics Suite at Administrator Name. Enter
administrator password at Password and then enter the same password at Confirm.
- Administrator name and password is very important information used to verify user
TIP is an administrator without fingerprint authentication. Setting administrator name
and password the same as Windows account name and password may cause a security
problem. Please set them different. Please keep administrator name and password
secret.
- The administrator name can be up to 32 characters and password up to 128 characters.

- When an administrator already exists, the administrator name and password will be
Note displayed. You do not need to enter or change the Administrator information.
6. Enroll fingerprint data. It is recommended to enroll more than 2 fingers. A maximum of

5 fingers can be enrolled by 1 user.
Clicking a blank circle displays Fingerprint Data Enrollment screen, enroll selected
fingerprint data. Once complete, the blank circle will change into green. Please proceed
with the above operation to enroll another fingerprint.
7. Place your finger on the sensor and swipe your finger over the sensor. Your fingerprint
image is captured 3 times. Follow the instructions on the screen to enroll fingerprint.
8. When the minutiae data is extracted, O and the quality (from 1 to 100%) of data
is displayed. (Refer to Minutiae extracted in Details for enrollment for relation of
percentage and quality.) If you want to enroll the data, please click Completion, and if
you want to re-enroll please click Re-Enrollment.
When the minutiae data is not extracted, X is displayed, and following messages are
displayed in guidance area.
- Minutiae date does not match
- Similarity data
- Scanning elapses over
Please click Re-Enrollment to re-enroll fingerprint data. Or click Cancel and select
another finger.
- Clicking Details will display a finger swipe guide. Please refer it to re-enroll your finger.
Note
9. Repeat steps 6-8 to enroll up to five fingerprints. Once you have enrolled the desired
fingers, click Finish to complete.
About a balloon message and a guidance message

When fingerprint has been scanned, the following message will be displayed on Fingerprint
Data Enrollment screen or guidance area on the screen.
- Balloon message
When balloon message is displayed, it shows that minutiae data is not high quality. It
influences the authentication after enrollment. Clicking Re-enroll, is recommended to
capture higher quality minutiae data.
Fingerprint authentication can proceed, but the quality is not good for enrollment. It is
recommended to re-enroll to capture higher quality minutiae data.
Fingerprint authentication can proceed. This level of minutiae data may fail to
authenticate or may accept others. It is strongly recommended to re-enroll to capture
higher quality minutiae data.
This level of minutiae data will fail to authenticate or may accept other people. If you
could not capture higher quality minutiae data, try another finger or enroll regardless
of low authentication.
- Guidance message
If this message is displayed, minutiae data captured can be enrolled. Please remember
quality of enrollment may affect level of authentication.
Quality: 100% - 75%

Minutiae data is appropriate for fingerprint authentication. High accuracy of matching
data can be applied.
Quality: 74% - 50%
Fingerprint authentication can proceed. But quality is not good for enrollment. It is
recommended to re-enroll to capture higher quality minutiae data.
Quality: 49% - 1%
This level of minutiae data may fail to authenticate or accept other people. If you could
not capture high quality minutiae data, try another finger or enroll regardless of low
authentication.
Process of fingerprint enrollment is complete if 2 minutiae data are matched as the

result of scanning fingerprint 2 times.
Incompatibility of minutiae data may be solved by putting finger in a different manner
on sensor. Please refer to Details for enrollment.
Captured minutiae data is similar to existing minutiae data. This minutiae data cannot
be enrolled so as to avoid misreading. Please select another finger and enroll.
Elapse time for scanning a fingerprint is 1 minute. If the minutiae data could not be
captured within 1 minute, please re-enroll a fingerprint.
Condition and placement of finger make capturing minutiae data difficult. Please refer
to Details for enrollment.
The finger was swiped too fast or too slow. Refer to the illustration on the screen. Be
sure to press your finger lightly on the sensor and slide your whole hand over the desk
at a constant speed.
Only the fingertip of the finger was swiped. Put the top joint of your finger on the
image capturing sensor, and then swipe your finger. Be sure to keep your finger
touching the sensor during swipe.
Please refer to Details for enrollment to register better fingerprint data.

Details for enrollment

While enrolling fingerprint data, keep in mind the following points.
- If fingerprint authentication does not carry out well, try again with attention to the
following:
TIP
1 Place the top joint of your finger on the blue line of the sensor.
2 Slide your whole hand over the desk at a constant speed.
3 Place your fingertip down onto the sensor and keep your finger touching the sensor.
* Refer to "Chapter1 Overview of M2SYS-Biometrics Suite - How to swipe your
finger".
A finger with a small number of minutiae point, caused by wrinkles or bruise, may not be
enrolled. Please try another finger.
Examples of captured fingerprint images are described as follows. To improve the accuracy
of authentication, please enroll fingerprint data similar to what is shown in the Good
example below.
Good example The image is missing The image is missing The image is distorted The image is compressed
the end. the fingertip
Only the fingertip was The finger was tilted The finger was not Finger is not swiped
touching the sensor up while swiping. swiped in a straight at a constant speed.
while swiping. line.
T h i s i m a g e
contains a whole
fingerprint image
with no distortion
Place the top joint Ensure that the Swipe your finger in Swipe your finger at
or missing data. of your finger on fingertip is touching a straight line. a constant speed.
the Image capturing t h e s e n s o r, re l a x O p e n yo u r h a n d,
s e n s o r, a n d t h e n yo u r f i n g e r a n d place a finger on
swipe your finger.
swipe your finger the sensor and slide
Ensure that your
again. your whole hand in
finger is touching
a straight line.
the Image capturing
sensor while swiping
your finger.
Procedures for changing enrolled user data
1. Double-click the enrolled user name or click Next after selecting the enrolled user.
2. The account information screens will be displayed. Please make the desired changes.
5.3 Delete user

1. Click Delete and a deletion confirmation screen will be displayed.
2. To delete user, please select Yes, to complete user deletion.
- To delete the account information on Windows and M2SYS-Biometrics Suite, select the user
name and click Delete pressing Ctrl key.
Note
- To control Windows accounts, please proceed to user manager of M2SYS-Biometrics

Suite. M2SYS-Biometrics Suite may not work if you delete or change the user account
TIP
in Windows Users and Passwords.
5.4 Group ID Setting

Clicking Setup Group ID displays the screen for M2SYS-Biometrics Suite Group ID Setting.
The Group ID can be enabled/disabled through this screen.
Enter Group ID of the computer. You can enter a group ID of up to 32 characters.

When a file or folder is locked by the M2SYS-Lock, the authority to unlock can be specified
on a group ID basis.
- Once the group ID of the computer has been set, it is necessary to set the group ID of
TIP all users who logon to it. When the group ID is changed after it has been set once, the
locked files can be opened by the person only who locked the file by the authority of
group ID.
M2S1 Scanner Options
6. Options
The Options screen is where options such as security, authentication method, etc for
M2SYS-Logon can be configured. To open Options screen, follow the procedures below.
- To execute options, "Administrator" privilege on M2SYS-Biometrics Suite is required.

TIP
1. Right-click on M2SYS-Logon icon on the system tray.
2. Select Options from menu displayed.
3. By selecting Security, Authentication, Display, Hotkey and Log Information, you can
perform each setting. For details, please refer to the help tab of each item.
4. If OK is clicked, the value of all items will be replaced with the current settings, and
options will end. If Cancel is clicked, options will end without changing values.
6.1 Security
By selecting Security tab of Options, you can set the authentication level and
authentication closing speed. This setup influences the security of fingerprint
authentication. Please set up a suitable value according to your environment.
To execute this operation, Administrater privilege on M2SYS-Biometrics Suite is required.
Security level
You can set security level at High, Middle and Low. Detail of level as follows:
Security Level: High

If false acceptance rate is high, please select this option. Please note that this option
may increase false rejection rate.
Security Level: Middle

Standard security level. If you do not see any authentication problem, please select this
option.
Security Level: Low

If false rejection rate is high, please select this option. Please note that false acceptance
rate may become higher. So please select this option carefully.
Authentication closing speed

If verification failed during fingerprint authentication, Failure will be displayed. This option
sets up the speed with which the fingerprint authentication screen closes. The faster this
option is set, the shorter the fingerprint authentication time becomes. So this operation
can be used to reduce the opportunity for false authentication. If this setup is set as Fast,
authentication screen will be immediately closed after failure of authentication.
- Speed can be changed according to the condition of the finger.

TIP
6.2 Authentication
By selecting Authentication tab of Options, you can set Single Sign-On and Free direction
authentication. This option may allow for a more convenient fingerprint authentication.
Single Sign-On
When Single Sign-On is checked, M2SYS-Pass will not require fingerprint authentication.
The user will be authenticated at the PC logon or screen saver lock release.
- When "Single Sign-On" is enabled, registered password is automatically entered.

TIP It is recommended to lock your PC while leaving your desk.
Free direction authentication

M2S1 Scanner does not use this setting item.
6.3 Display
The Display tab holds the configurations for what is displayed during the logon process.
Display logon selection
If Display logon selection screen is checked, at the time of logon, after fingerprint
authentication is done, user name, password and logon selection screen is displayed and
can be used by any user.
- It is the same as the usual Windows logon after fingerprint authentication. It is

TIP recommended removing this check to improve security.
Display fingerprint
If Display fingerprint image is unchecked, fingerprint image is not displayed at fingerprint

authentication screen. The M2SYS-Logon logo mark is displayed.
- If "Display fingerprint image" is unchecked, fingerprint image is not displayed. It is

TIP recommended to leave this checked for a user who is not familiar with finger swipe.
Display guidance
If Display guidance is checked, at the time of fingerprint enrollment, guidance screen is

displayed and can be used by any user.
6.4 Hotkey
By selecting the Hotkey tab of Options, you can set hotkey for administrators and hotkey
for starting verification.
Hotkey for administrators
Entering hotkey during fingerprint authentication will cause the administrator password
window to be displayed. Administrator name and password will replace fingerprint
authentication procedure. M2SYS-Biometrics Suite administrator can logon, open user
manager and options and unlock screensaver without fingerprint authentication.
Setting hotkey requires to input Ctrl key plus Alt key or Shift key and any alphanumeric
character you select. Please select any key from combo box.
- A hotkey that is used by other applications cannot be used. If another application uses
TIP the same hotkey the M2SYS-Logon hotkey may not function correctly.
- Administrator password is very important information for security. We recommend the
hotkey to be changed periodically.
Hotkey for starting verification
If the check for Require pressing Ctrl-Alt-Del is removed, input of the Ctrl-Alt-Del key
before logon or unlock screensaver authentication is not necessary. However, when the
authentication screen is closes, input of hotkey for starting verification is needed for
displaying authentication screen once again.
- Pressing "Ctrl-Alt-Del key" is used to prevent the entry of password other than to
TIP logon application. To improve security more, we recommend to check this setting.
6.5 Log Information

By selecting the Log Information tab of Options, you can operate log information view and
delete and log information export of M2SYS-Logon.
Log information View and Delete
Clicking View will display a Log Information screen.
Log information view
Result, Date, Time, Operation , User, Logon User Name, and Authentication will be
displayed from the Log Information screen. An icon on the left displays O for success and
X for fail.
When authenticated by fingerprint, Fingerprint is displayed at Authentication. Select
Logon is displayed by select logon screen, and logon by administrator password,
Password is displayed at Authentication. For Logoff , Shutdown , Create User or Delete
User, nothing will be displayed.
Log information will be displayed from the last entry. Clicking items on each row can
move log information up and down.
- The maximum number of displayed log information is 5000. Once the log reaches 5000
TIP the log information will be overwritten.
Days to keep log

Set duration of keeping log. Duration can be set up to 99 days. Maximum log displayed
is 5000. Once the log has reached 5000, log data will be overwritten.
Clear Log
You can delete all log information. Click Yes at confirmation dialog box.
Log information Export
Export
If you wish to export the log information displayed, click Export. The save window
will be displayed, enter the file name and save. The file will be saved as a CSV
(Comma-Separated Values) formatted file.
Automatic Export
Whenever log information is updated, the log can be exported to a specified shared
folder on the network. Click Automatic Export, and setup export folder location on the
Automatic Export Setting.
Automatic export
If Automatic export is checked, whenever log information is updated, an export log
will be copied to the shared folder path specified on the network automatically. The log
information of Logon, Logoff, Shutdown, Unlock, Change Password and Uninstall
will be exported automatically when this log information is updated next.
Folder path
Enter the path of the shared folder on the network at Folder path. Or click Browse
to select a shared folder in My Network Places. A path beginning with "\\" can be
specified (Ex. \\PC-NAME\LogFolder).
User name and Password

Enter a user name at User Name that has access privilege to the shared folder path
specified. This user must have write privileges.
Enter user password at password and enter the same password at Confirm.
- The log information is stored temporarily when automatic export failed because of
TIP incorrect user name or password, and the shared folder on the network cannot be
accessed. The log will be exported once the information is correctly entered.
Collectively Export
If Export collectively after Logon is checked, at the time of logon, export collectively.
Export Error
If Not display the export error message is checked, message is not displayed when
export errors occur.
- The log information is stored temporarily when automatic export failed because of
TIP incorrect user name or password, and the shared folder on the network can not be
accessed. The log will be exported once the information is correctly entered.
M2S1 Scanner Enroll/Enter Password
7. Enroll/Enter Password
M2SYS-Pass is an application that will enter a password automatically into a dialog box
by fingerprint authentication. You are no longer required to remember all passwords. Just
swipe your finger over the sensor. You can also skip the fingerprint authentication for auto-
password entry by checking Single Sign-On on the M2SYS-Logon Options screen.
Password Entry
When a target window is opened you will be required to swipe your finger over the
sensor. Once authenticated, the password will be automatically entered into the dialog
box. A hotkey can be used for manual authentication.You can also skip the fingerprint
authentication by changing M2SYS-Logon setting. (Single Sign-On)
Password Enrollment
It is easy to enroll a password by following the simple instructions on the utility
screen.You can add comments to a password to make it easy to manage your registered
passwords.
Enrolled Password Manager

The list of registered passwords is available from the option menu. You can delete a
password or edit the comments for a password. Fingerprint authentication for enrolled
user is required to view the option menu. Thus, only an authorized person can view and
edit the list.
7.1 Password Enrollment and Entry

Password Enrollment Procedure
This section describes the procedures to enroll the password in M2SYS-Pass. The password
can be enrolled either through:
- M2SYS-Pass icon on the system tray
- boot-up hotkey
- Double-clicking, dragging and scrolling are not enrolled.

TIP - Cut, Copy and Paste are not enrolled.
- Maximum number of operations that can be enrolled is 127. (One operation means
one click or one keystroke.) Enrollment will be automatically completed when the
Maximum number is reached.
- Do not change the Focus to another window during password enrollment.
- If you do not want to enroll the clicking of "OK" after entering password, please
complete the enrollment by clicking "Finish" on enrollment guide screen, or entering
boot-up hotkey.
- If previous data exists in the password screen, please enroll by using the following
steps.
1. After the window is displayed, start enrollment.
2. Select the text box then delete previous data by typing "End", "Shift + Home" and
"Delete".
3. Enter the password for password enrollment.
- Maximum number of passwords that can be enrolled is 100.
- Maximum number of passwords that can be enrolled is 100.

- Only logon user can enroll the password. (If Display logon selection screen is checked on
Note the screen of M2SYS-Logon Option.)
- Enroll through the M2SYS-Pass icon
1. Open window to enroll password.
2. Left-click the M2SYS-Pass icon on the system tray. The enrollment screen below is
displayed.
3. The title of window will display after selecting window. The password enrollment will
then begin.
Overwrite enrollment
- A message box confirming that you want to overwrite an existing enrollment will display at
Note step 3 if a password is already enrolled in M2SYS-Pass.
If you want to overwrite, click Yes. If you want to cancel enrollment, click No.
4. Use the keyboard to enter the password for the selected window. Then click OK.
5. Password enrollment will be complete after window changes.
6. Enter comments for password into the comment edit screen.

7. Place a finger on the sensor and swipe the finger over the sensor to verify that you are a
logon user.
8. Once a user is authenticated, the process is complete.
You can abort enrollment by clicking Cancel anytime during password enrollment.
- Enrollment procedure by boot-up hotkey
1. Select the window for password enrollment.
2. Enter registered boot-up hotkey, and the enrollment screen will pop up.
3. Follow the same steps as enrollment by the M2SYS-Pass icon beginning with step 4.
Password Entry Procedure
This section describes how to use password entry for an enrolled password in M2SYS-Pass.
The password can be entered either through:
- self boot-up
- boot-up hotkey
Only logon user and M2SYS-Biometrics Suite administrator can unlock screensaver lock. (If
Display logon selection screeen of Option is checked, logon authentication user can also
unlock the screensaver.)
- Do not use the mouse or keyboard during authentication.

TIP - Maintain the same text box, combo box and check box as when enrolling.
- When using with a web window, please wait for the contents of the window to be
completely
displayed before authenticating the fingerprint.
- Maintain the same window size and frame as when enrolling.
- Maintain the same state of num lock and caps lock key as when enrolling.
- If the window size is different from enrollment, the window size will be changed to the
same size as enrollment.
- How to enter by self boot-up
If you select self boot-up, the fingerprint authentication screen will be displayed when the
password window is active(the window is opened or selected). Place your finger on the
sensor and swipe your finger over the sensor.
When the fingerprint is authenticated, the enrolled password will be entered.
- Once password has been entered by self boot-up, it will not be entered again until
TIP a new window has been opened. If you wish to re-enter the window, please use the
boot-up hotkey.
- When Single Sign-On is checked on the M2SYS-Logon Options screen, a password will be
entered into a dialog box automatically without fingerprint authentication.
Note
- How to enter by boot-up hotkey
Use the boot-up hotkey if self boot-up is not active or to re-enter a window that requires a
password. Select window to enter password then use the boot-up hotkey. The fingerprint
authentication screen will be displayed. Once the fingerprint has been verified, the
enrolled password will be entered.
- When Single Sign-On is checked on the SX-Logon Options screen, a password will be
entered into a dialog box automatically without fingerprint authentication.
Note
7.2 Self Boot-up

When the self boot-up is active, the fingerprint authentication screen for auto-password
entry will be automatically run when the window enrolled in M2SYS-Pass is active (the
window is opened or selected). How to enable/disable self boot-up is described in this
section.
- Please note that the self boot-up will not activate when the password has already been
TIP entered. If you wish to re-enter the password for a window, please use the boot-up
hotkey.
1. Right-click the M2SYS-Pass icon on the system tray and display the menu.
2. Select Self Boot-up in the menu.
The check to the left of Self Boot-up represents self boot-up is active. Each time you select
this item, the on and off mode will change.
- You can also select Self Boot-up from options.

- Exit is displayed only when M2SYS-Biometrics Suite Administrator has logged on to the PC.
Note
7.3 Options
Start the options for M2SYS-Pass.
1. Right-click the M2SYS-Pass icon on the system tray
2. Select Options from the menu.
3. Options for M2SYS-Pass can be configured after a logon user is authenticated.
- If Display logon selection screen of Option is checked, logon authentication user

can also unlock the screensaver.
Note
Password List
The password list shows all passwords enrolled for a M2SYS-Biometrics Suite user. You can
delete a password or edit a passwords comments.
The last password registered will be at the top of the list. Click Title or Comment to change
the list order.
- A maximum number of 100 passwords can be enrolled.
Note
- Edit comments
The Comment edit screen will be displayed by double-clicking the screen title in the list
of passwords or by clicking Edit Comments after selecting a title.
- Enter up to 255 characters in for the Comment then click OK to complete.
Note
- Delete password
To delete a password, select the window title from the list of passwords then click
Delete. Target password will disappear and number of enrolled passwords will
decrease.
- Editing comments and deleting passwords will be active after clicking "OK" on the
TIP options screen. If you wish to abort the changes, click "Cancel".
- A maximum number of 100 passwords can be enrolled.
Note
Boot-up
This section describes how to set up a boot-up hotkey and the self boot-up option.
- Boot-up hotkey
A boot hotkey combination of Ctrl or Shift and F2, F3, F4, F7, F8, F9 and F12 can be
selected. By entering the boot-up hotkey, the password will be entered if a password
has already been enrolled, or password enrollment will begin if the password has not
yet been enrolled. If you hit the hotkey during password enrollment, it will result in the
same operation as clicking Finish on the enrollment guide screen.
- A hotkey that has already been registered by another application cannot be used. If a
TIP hotkey is duplicated by another application, Windows may prioritize and M2SYS-Pass
may not run properly. Please select the hotkey carefully.
- Self boot-up
Salf Boot-up for Password Entry
To activate Self boot-up, check Self Boot-up for Password Entry. If self boot-up is
active, password entry will be automatically run when a window enrolled in M2SYS-Pass
is active (the window is opened or selected). Note that self boot-up will not activate
when the password has already been entered. If you wish to re-enter the password for
a window, please use the boot-up hotkey .
- You may select self boot-up on the Self Boot-up menu.
Note
Inputting password on Internet Explorer
When using self boot-up, password can be registered for a Internet Explorer. Please
remove the check for Do not use self boot-up on Internet Explorer, if you want to
perform password input on a Internet Explorer automatically. However, if fingerprint
authentication succeeds before displaying the contents of Web page, the password
may not be entered correctly. If this happens, please check Do not use self boot-up on
Internet Explorer. After the Internet Explorer is displayed, start input of password by
boot-up hotkey.
In an environment that it takes a while to display contents of a Internet Explorer, such

as using a dial-up connection, we recommend to use the hotkey method.
- If "OK" is clicked, the settings for boot-up hotkey and self boot-up will be replaced.
TIP
M2S1Scanner About M2SYS-Lock
8. About M2SYS-Lock
M2SYS-Lock is the application which locks a file or folder by fingerprint authentication. The
contents of the locked file are encrypted so it cannot be viewed by anyone else. The file is
unlocked by fingerprint authentication. The authority of the lock release can be set up so
that the locked file may be shared by two or more users.
8.1 Lock Procedure for a File Folder

The procedure to lock a folder using M2SYS-Lock is explained. A file folder can be locked
either through:
- Right-click menu.
- Drag and drop the folder onto a shortcut of M2SYS-Lock.
- A lock within the following folders and sub folders cannot be performed.
- Windows folder and its sub folders
TIP
- Documents and Setting its sub folders. (Except for My Documents, desktop and
sub folders of the logged in user)
- Program Files folder and its sub folders
- M2SYS-Biometrics Suite folder and its sub folders
- When lock release authority is set as "All Registered Users of M2SYS-Biometrics Suite",
a lock release can be carried out in other environments which M2SYS-Biometrics Suite
has been installed. Please set up a Lock Release Password if needed.
- A file in use cannot be locked.
- Special folders such as "my computer", "Recycle Bin", and "control panel", or drives
cannot be locked.
M2S1 Scanner About M2SYS-Lock
Lock Procedure through Right-Click Menu

File lock procedures through right-click menu:
1. Select a file you want to lock.
2. Right-click on the file to be locked, and then select Lock.
3. The Lock release authority setting screen is displayed. Select the desired authority
setting.
Only the person who locked

Only the person who locked can do a lock release.
Only the person that the group ID in the IC card matches.

Only a person with a group ID on the IC card that matches the group ID of the locked
file can do a lock release.
All registered users of M2SYS-Biometrics Suite

All users registered into M2SYS-Biometrics Suite can do a lock release.
Use a password
If a check is put in Use a password, a lock release password can be set up. If checked,
both the fingerprint and password will be required for a lock release.
- During the lock process, a lock can be interrupted by choosing Abort from the conversion
screen at any time. If the file is locked before Abort is clicked, please use the lock release to
Note unlock the file.
- The password can be up to 127 characters long.
4. Next, a status screen will be displayed indicating the progress while the file lock
processing is carried out.
- Overwrite Registration
When the file is already locked, an overwrite screen will be displayed.
Note
Click Yes to overwrite, Yes to All to overwrite all, No to not overwrite, or Cancel to cancel
the lock operation.
5. The locked file will have ".M2L" ( for files and for folders ) added to the filename
once the file is locked.
Drag and Drop Lock Procedure
1. Drag and drop the file to be locked onto the M2SYS-Lock icon on the desktop.
2. Follow the Lock Procedure through Right-Click Menu beginning with step 3 to lock the
file.
- File processing selection

When a file which is not locked and a locked file are dragged and dropped, the screen to
Note choose to lock and unlock will be displayed.
When locking choose Lock and to release choose Unlock.

8.2 Lock Release Procedure for a File or Folder

A file or folder can be unlocked through:
-Right-click menu
-Drag and drop the folder onto a shortcut of M2SYS-Lock.
-Double-click a locked file
- A lock within the following folders and sub folders cannot be performed.
TIP - Windows folder and its sub folders
- Documents and Setting its sub folders. (Except for My Documents, desktop and sub
folders of the logged in user)
- Program Files folder and its sub folders
- M2SYS-Biometrics Suite folder and its sub folders
- A file in use cannot be locked.
Lock Release Procedure through Right-Click Menu
File release procedures through right-click menu:
1. Select a file you want to unlock.
2. Right-click on the file and select Unlock from the menu.

3. When the fingerprint authentication screen appears, place your finger on the sensor
and swipe your finger over the sensor.
4. If the file was locked with a password, enter the password into the password window.
5. A status screen will show the progress as the file is decrypted and unlocked.
During a lock release, the release can be aborted by clicking Abort at any time. If the
file was unlocked prior to clicking Abort the file will remain unlocked. Please lock the
file again.
- Overwrite Registration
When a file of the same name as the unlocked file exists, an overwrite check screen is
Note displayed. A folder cannot be overwritten.
Click Yes to overwrite the file, Yes to All to overwrite all files, No to not overwrite the file, or
Cancel to stop the unlock operation.
Drag and Drop Lock Release Procedure
1. Drag and drop the file to be unlocked onto the M2SYS-Lock icon on the desktop.
2. Follow the Lock Release Procedure from the Right-Click Menu beginning with step 3 to
unlock the file.
- File processing selection

When a file which is not locked and a locked file are dragged and dropped, the screen to
Note choose to lock and unlock will be displayed.
Double Click a File Lock Release Procedure

1. Double-click a locked file.
2. Follow the Lock Release Procedure though Right-Click Menu beginning with steps 3-5.
3. The file will be opened once released.
4. The file will be locked automatically when it is closed.

8.3 Property
File information, such as who locked and lock release authority, can be checked. To check
the file information of a locked file, right click on the locked file or folder and choose
Properties from the menu, then select the M2SYS-Lock tab on the displayed screen.
When two or more files are chosen, the M2SYS-Lock tab will not be displayed.
Owner
The person who locked this file is displayed.
Release Authority
The authority of a person who can unlock this file is displayed. Lock release authority is
The person who locked, Only the person that the group ID in the IC card matches
or All registered users of M2SYS-Biometrics Suite.
Password required
This indicates if a password is required to unlock the file or folder.
8.4 Option
Double-click the M2SYS-Lock icon on the desktop and an authentication screen will be
displayed. Once the administrator of M2SYS-Biometrics Suite is verified, the option screen
for M2SYS-Lock can be used.
- This feature requires M2SYS-Biometrics Suite administrator verification.

TIP
Application Lock
Application Lock requires verification before an application starts. Only users registered in
M2SYS-Biometrics Suite can be verified so there is no fear of an application being used by
anyone who is not a registered user.
- To register and release an application, administrator authority in M2SYS-Biometrics

TIP Suite is required.
- Registration procedure
1. A verification screen will be displayed by double-clicking the M2SYS-Lock icon on the

desktop. It will verify the administrator of M2SYS-Biometrics Suite.
2. When the registration application list screen is displayed, click Register and choose
an application from a file selection screen, or drag and drop the application onto the
application list screen.
3. The M2SYS-Lock Details screen will appear. Select who can use the application and
enter a comment. Click OK to complete the registration.
- Even after the application is registered and locked, it can be started from a command
TIP prompt. Please register the command prompt (cmd.exe) to stop a locked application
from being run from a command prompt.
- Do not start a registered application while registering another application. Please
wait until verification is complete.
- The folder from which a locked application is started will be locked during the
verification process. This includes the desktop if the locked application is started from
a shortcut on the desktop. Thus, the folder cannot be accessed until the verification is
complete. Please end the verification process to access the folder.
- Release procedure
1. A verification screen will be displayed by double-clicking the M2SYS-Lock icon on the

desktop. It will verify the administrator of M2SYS-Biometrics Suite.
2. When the registration application list screen is displayed, select the application and
click Release.
3. Click OK to complete the registration.

M2S1 Scanner Uninstall
9. Uninstall
9.1 Uninstall M2SYS-Biometrics Suite
This chapter explains how to uninstall M2SYS-Biometrics Suite. Applications listed below
are uninstalled if you execute the uninstallation.
- M2SYS-Logon
- M2SYS-Pass
- M2SYS-Lock
Uninstall procedures for M2SYS-Biometrics Suite
- Before you uninstall M2SYS-Biometrics Suite, please unlock locked files (with the
TIP extension of .M2L). Once M2SYS-Biometrics Suite is uninstalled, those locked files
can no longer be unlocked.
- To start the uninstallation, the authentication of M2SYS-Biometrics Suite administrator
is required.
The uninstall procedures for M2SYS-Biometrics Suite are as follows:
1. Click Start (All ) Programs - M2SYS-Biometrics Suite Uninstall.
- M2SYS-Biometrics Suite can also be uninstalled from Add/Remove Programs.
Note
2. The uninstall screen for M2SYS-Biometrics Suite will be displayed. Click OK.
M2S1 Scanner Uninstall
3. The authentication screens the fingerprint are displayed. If a user is authenticated as

the administrator for M2SYS-Biometrics Suite, the uninstallation is executed.
Fingerprint Authentication screen
4. Make sure to restart the PC after the uninstallation is complete, otherwise the PC may
become unstable.

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1. Overview of M2SYS-Biometrics Suite ........................................................9

4. Ctrl+Alt+Del Screen ...................................................................................... 29

5. User Management ......................................................................................... 30

7. Enroll/Enter Password .................................................................................. 55

8. About M2SYS-Lock ........................................................................................ 66

1. About this manual

About the notation

This symbol indicates important information that needs to be

- Indication of safety symbols

"Danger" indicates the existence of a hazard that could result

"Warning" indicates the existence of a hazard that could

- Indication of the symbol

This symbol warns of possible danger.

This is the prohibit symbol.

This indicates a regulation by its contents.

- Please do not disassemble or modify this product. It may cause fire,

- Do not store or keep this product in the following environments:

- Please avoid hard impacts. It may malfunction or cause fire and

- Please detach this product from your PC if this product becomes

Strict - Please do not use an organic solvent (thinner or benzin). It may

- Do not allow hard objects to contact the fingerprint sensor surface

- The product is considered industrial waste. Please dispose of

- Please do not leave it under sunshine and in vehicles where high

- M2SYS, therefore, remains a right to refutation of any damage

- M2SYS remains the right refutation of any legal claim of Intellectual

- M2SYS remains a right to refutation of any damage caused by using

3. User Registration / Services

Please visit our website for user registration.

About the latest information on this product

Web site URL ( http://www.m2sys.com)

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

5. Cleaning a fingerprint sensor

- Please do not use organic solvents (thinner, benzine, etc.).

1. Overview of M2SYS-Biometrics Suite

1.1 Operating Conditions

- OS other than those listed above are not supported.

1.2 Overview of each function

A user can logon to Windows quickly and correctly by fingerprint authentication

Computer is locked simultaneously with startup of a screen saver, and fingerprint

Enrolled Password Manager

1.3 About the lnner-layer M2S1 Scanner

Image capturing sensor

How to swipe your finger

Place your fingertip on the top of the sensor.

Place the top joint of your finger on the blue line of

(2) Keep your finger touching the Image capturing sensor.

(3) Swipe your finger at a constant speed.

4. Select the setup method and then click Next.

- This manual explains the Quick Setup procedure.

5. Connect M2S1 to the PC's USB port.

2.2 Check the Fingerprint Sensor

- If "Fingerprint image capture failed (Cancel)" is clicked, M2SYS-Biometrics Suite setup

2.3 Register Administrator information

- You can enter a user name of up to 128 characters.

2. Enter a local Windows Administrator user name and password.

- Nothing needs to be entered if you are not in a domain environment.

4. Enter an administrator name and password to be used for M2SYS-Biometrics Suite.

- The administrator name can be up to 32 characters and password up to 128 characters.

5. Click on a finger that you would like to register.

8. If verification is successful, the minutiae point quality percentage will be displayed.

- When the quality of fingerprint data is bad, verification may fail.

2.4 Logon by Fingerprint Authentication

- This process can be skipped by configuring Hotkey for Starting Verification.(Default:OFF)