***************************************************** FingerLoc SDK Version 4.1 README.TXT FILE ***************************************************** Copyright (c) 2000 AuthenTec Corporation. All rights reserved. (321)308-1300, http: www.authentec.com, apps@authentec.com This file contains important, late-breaking information about the SDK. We recommend that you read this file and keep a printed copy with your FingerLoc documentation. Tip: If necessary, choose Word Wrap from the Notepad Edit menu or Wrap To window from the WordPad View/Options menu to wrap the text within the document window. ----------------------------------------------------- README.TXT CONTENTS ----------------------------------------------------- · OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FINGERLOC SDK · SPECIAL INSTRUCIONS FOR UPGRADING FINGERLOC SDK · SAMPLE CODE BUILD ENVIRONMENT · KNOWN PROBLEMS AND LIMITATIONS · SOFTWARE CHANGES SUMMARY ----------------------------------------------------- OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FINGERLOC SDK ----------------------------------------------------- To use The FingerLoc SDK, you must be running one of the following 32-bit Windows operating systems: - Microsoft Windows 98 - Microsoft Windows 2000 - Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 - Microsoft Windows Millenium Service Packs for Windows 9x and Windows NT operating systems can be obtained from Microsoft Corporation. ----------------------------------------------------- SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR UPGRADING FINGERLOC SDK ----------------------------------------------------- If you already have a version of FingerLoc software on your system then you must take the following steps before installing the new version. 1. Uninstall the previous FingerLoc software using the Windows:Control Panel:Add/Remove Programs icon. 2. Reboot your PC. 3. Delete the following sub-directory: C:\Windows\System\FingerlocDatabase Note: If the Windows operating system is installed in a directory other than "C:\Windows\System", substitute the appropriate base path in the sub-directory path shown above. 4. Delete the following files from the Windows system directory (if they exist): FLServer.exe FLRpc.dll FLRpcd.dll FLKeyHook.dll FLCntrlApplet.cpl 5. Install the new FingerLoc software. ----------------------------------------------------- SAMPLE CODE BUILD ENVIRONMENT ----------------------------------------------------- The sample applications: FingerLocAPIDemo, FLServicesAPIDemo, and FLHighPerformanceAPIDemo come pre-built on the CD (in the Program Files\AuthenTec\Bin directory). If you wish to modify and build the included source code then you must have a copy of Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0. ----------------------------------------------------- KNOWN PROBLEMS AND LIMITATIONS ----------------------------------------------------- - Occasionally the sensor will not detect that a finger is present. When this occurs, the sensor will not be able to image the finger. Attempt to correct this problem by clicking the "Calibrate Sensor" button located on the System Configuration page of the FingerLoc Control Panel. The sensor can be forced into imaging mode if the calibration operation was not effective. This feature is controlled by holding a designated key on the keyboard in the depressed position. The sensor will image as long as the key remains depressed. This continuous-image mode must be enabled on the System Configuration page of the FingerLoc Control Panel. The desired keyboard key can then be selected using one of the appropriate radio buttons as indicated. - Under certain conditions, it is possible for the FingerLoc sensor to go into "free run" mode. When this occurs, images are generated by the sensor even though there is no finger present on the device. This condition is usually caused by atmospheric changes and is easily corrected. If the sensor appears to be generating images without a finger present on the device, perform the following steps: 1) Open the Windows Control Panel (Settings | Control Panel). 2) Double-click the FingerLoc icon. 3) On the "System Configuration" pane, click the "Calibrate Sensor" button. 4) Click on the OK button to close the FingerLoc control panel. - The unistaller does not correctly remove all of the installed files. We are working with our installer vendor to fix this problem and will include a fix in the near future. After performing an uninstall of the FingerLoc software verify that the following files do not exist on your system (if these files do exist, it is advisable to delete them manually prior to installing the new FingerLoc software): 1) windows\system\FLServer.exe 2) windows\system\FLRpc.dll 3) windows\system\FLRpcd.dll 4) windows\system\FLKeyHook.dll 5) windows\system\FLCntrlApplet.cpl 6) windows\system\bii_dll.dll 7) "program files"\authentec\bin\*.* - Some of these kits include 3rd party demonstration biometric applications. Currently, all of these applications are still in beta test and may have problems of a minor nature. We are working with the providers of these programs to make improvements. ----------------------------------------------------- SOFTWARE CHANGES SUMMARY ----------------------------------------------------- FINGERLOC VERSION 4.0 --------------------- - Support for Ha-API interface - Full frequency control optimization performed during "Services API" image aquisition - Stand alone image capture utility added - Faster image capture speeds FINGERLOC VERSION 4.1 --------------------- - Ability to change user display name - Create backup of the current FingerLoc database to a file supplied by user application - Ability to delete a specific enrolled finger of a user that exists in the FingerLoc database - Ability to delete all users in the FingerLoc database with a single function call - Can now get complete list of all users in the FingerLoc database with one function call - A function now exists to query the total number of users in the FingerLoc database - Ability to get detailed user information: number of enrolled fingers, finger numbers, display name, etc. - Support for the AES4000 sensor under Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 and Windows MilleniumDownload Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
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