Abstract: Provided herein are a method, apparatus and computer program product for conveying to a user of a mobile terminal the correct manner in which a finger should be located and moved to achieve a repeatable and reliable fingerprint scan. In particular, the method of example embodiments may include providing for display of a start mark proximate a fingerprint scanning sensor and receiving an indication of a touch at the start mark. The start mark may be displayed in a location relative to the fingerprint scanning sensor such that a swipe initiated at the start mark continues across the fingerprint scanning sensor. The method may further include providing for display of an instruction, where the instruction indicates a desired motion of a finger over the fingerprint scanning sensor. The method may also include changing at least one property of the start mark in response to receiving the indication of a touch at the start mark.