Windows Hello Camera (Op-
tion)
The Windows Hello camera is compatible with the Win-
dows Hello facial recognition system. The Windows
Hello camera provides a user-friendly interface with a sin-
gle form of verification to log on to your computer.
The Windows Hello camera module uses the Sign-in op-
tions configuration of the Windows Account.
Windows Hello Camera Module Config-
uration
1. Before setting up the facial recognition system make sure that:
• The system is powered by the AC/DC adapter (if the system is
powered by the battery then facial recognition will not work).
• If you are a glasses wearer then it is recommended that you
remove your glasses in order to prevent reflection problems
hampering the facial recognition system.
2. Click the Settings item in the Start Menu.
3. Click Accounts and then click Sign-in options.
4. You will need to add a Windows password (click Add under
Password).
5. After you have added the password you will need to also add a
PIN.
6. Under Windows Hello click Set up under Face Recognition.
7. Click Get Started and the Windows Hello Setup Wizard will then
guide you through the set up process to scan your face.
8. You will need to key in the pin number on initial setup.
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9. Keep looking directly at the screen and the system will scan your
face (the blue bar underneath your picture indicates the progress
of the scan).
10. The system will then prompt with "All Set!", so click Close to exit
the Setup Wizard.
11. Restart the computer after the scanning process has been
completed.
12. You can use the facial recognition system to unlock your
computer the next time you start the system. The system will
prompt with "Getting ready..." and after seeing this simply look
directly (as it prompts "Looking for you..." / "Making sure it's
you..") at the screen to complete the scan.
Windows Hello Camera and Power-Saving
If you turn off the Camera (e.g. by using the Fn + F10 key
combination or Control Center icon) then the facial recog-
nition system will not function.
If the system enters and resumes from Hibernate, is re-
started, or is shut down and restarted with the camera
turned off, then the facial recognition system will not func-
tion.
Figure 19
Windows Hello
(Face Recogni-
tion)