How to set up Fingerprint Unlock on my Samsung Galaxy Alpha

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Fingerprint Unlock is a security feature that uses fingerprint recognition technology instead of a PIN or password. It lets you unlock the Samsung Galaxy Alpha using the fingerprint reader located in the Home button.
1. Touch Apps.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Scroll to and touch Lock screen.
4. Touch Screen lock.
5. Touch Fingerprint.
6. Read the warning and touch OK.
7. Swipe the entire pad of your finger across the home button repeatedly until the fingerprint has been registered.
8. Enter a password to use in case Fingerprint Unlock can't unlock the phone.
9. Touch Continue.
10. Re-enter the password to confirm it.
11. Touch OK.
12. Fingerprint Unlock has been set up.
13. To unlock the phone from standby mode, just swipe your finger across the Home button and it will unlock.