APC BIOM34-EC User Manual

Biom34-ec installation, Introduction, Features

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BIOM34-EC Installation

INTRODUCTION

APCs’ Biometric Mouse Password Manager (BioM34, Figure

1) enables users to log on to a system or Internet website

simply by placing their fingertip on the Biometric Sensor. Use

the APC Biometric hardware and software to record and store

fingerprint identification for use when accessing password-

protected systems, applications, and web sites.

FEATURES

• Attached USB cable for easy connection to laptops and PCs

• Easy-to-use Master password for all types of Windows®

applications, and on-line passwords

• Compatible with Microsoft Passport®

• Support for Internet Explorer®

• Compatible with Windows XP® Credential Manager

• Yser-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) that is easy to

install, customize and use • Full Windows OS support

including Windows 2000®, and XP (Windows 95®, 98®, and

ME® are not supported)

• International language support

• TruePrintTM compliant

• Full-Function mouse with rotating scroll wheel.

Figure 1. The APC BioM34

Caution: Do not allow metal or sharp objects to contact

the sensor surface, as they could damage the unit.

SETUP

1. Connect the BioM34.

Note: Before connecting the BioM34, uninstall any previously

installed biometric hardware or related security software. To

connect the BioM34, plug it into the USB port (Figure 2) of your

laptop or CPU tower. You do not have to turn the computer off.

Figure 2. Connecting the BioM34

Note: Newer versions may have a

black USB plug.

2. Install the driver.

A. Insert the software CD.

B. The

Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears. Select Next,

then select

Search for a Suitable Driver; select Next.

C. Check the CD-ROM Drive’s check box only; select

Next.

D. Once the driver is found, select

Next to install it. The

Hardware Wizard sends a message once installation is

complete.

3. Install the APC OmniPass

®

software.

Note: If an earlier version of the Omnipass software is installed

on your computer, you should perform an

Export User function

in order to maintain your current database of websites and

passwords.

Ensure to note your current

User Name, Domain, and Password.

You will need this information in order to perform an

Import

User function when restoring your database after the software

is installed. Please refer to the User Manual located on the

software CD for more indepth information.

During software installation, the software will search for, and

detect previous versions of the Omnipass software. If a previous

version of the software is installed, you must use the

Uninstall

Software function in the computer’s Control Panel, or the Uninstall
Omnipass function - go to: Start/Programs/Softex/Uninstall
Omnipass. Once the previous version of the software has been
removed, you must restart your computer. Once the restart is

complete, either re-install the software CD into the computer,

or open the CD and double-click the

Setup.exe icon. Advanced

users perform the following:

Start/Run/e://setup.exe.

A. Insert the APC OmniPass software CD into the CDROM

drive. The software will automatically start the installation

proces. Within a few seconds, the

Starting InstallShield Wizard

screen will be displayed (Figure 3).

B. The software will then display the

Preparing Setup screen

(Figure 4). During setup, a progress bar is displayed.

Figure 4. Preparing Setup Screen

Figure 3. Starting InstallShield Wizard Screen

C. Once the

InstallShield Setup is complete, the software displays

the

Welcome screen (Figure 5). Click Next to continue installation.

Figure 5. Welcome Screen

D. Once the

Setup Preparation is complete, the software displays

the

License Agreement screen (Figure 6). Please read the entire

agreement. If you agree to the terms, Click

Yes to continue the

installation. If you disagree with its terms, click

Cancel to stop.

Figure 6. License Agreement Screen

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