Use face authentication (for selected models)

If your computer comes with a Windows Hello-compatible infrared camera, you can unlock your computer by scanning your face instead of using a password.

Slide the ThinkShutter to uncover the camera lens before using the Windows Hello face recognition.

Create face ID

  1. Open the Start menu and click Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.

  2. Scroll down to the Password section and click Add to create a password.

  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Personal Identification Number (PIN).

  4. Locate the Windows Hello section and click Set up under Face Recognition. Then, click Get Started.

  5. Enter the PIN you have set earlier. The camera preview starts.

  6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

  7. Click Improve Recognition to improve the image so that Windows Hello can recognize you in different light conditions or when your appearance changes.

Log in with face authentication

  1. On the Windows lock screen, select the smiling face icon The smiling face icon from the sign-in options.

  2. Follow the on-screen instructions and ensure that you are centered and looking directly at the camera. When the program recognizes your face, it automatically unlocks the screen and signs you in to the Windows operating system.