Lenovo 7598, 7595, 7577 Software overview, Software provided with your Windows operating system

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Software overview

The computer comes with a preinstalled operating system and several software programs provided by Lenovo.

Software provided with your Windows operating system

This section provides information about the software provided with your Windows operating system.

Software provided by Lenovo

The following software programs are provided by Lenovo to help you improve productivity and reduce the cost associated with maintaining your computer. Software programs provided with your computer might vary depending on your model type and preinstalled operating system.

Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools

The Lenovo ThinkVantage® Tools program guides you to a host of information sources and provides easy access to various tools to help you work more easily and securely. For more information, see “Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools” on page 31.

Lenovo Welcome

The Lenovo Welcome program introduces some innovative built-in features of Lenovo to you and guides you through some important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer.

Product Recovery

The Product Recovery program enables you to restore the contents of the hard disk drive to the factory default settings.

ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery

The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery® program is a one button recovery and restore solution that includes a set of self-recovery tools to help you diagnose computer problems, get help, and recover from system crashes, even if you cannot start the Windows operating system.

Note: If the Enhanced Backup and Restore icon in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is dimmed, it indicates that you need to install the Rescue and Recovery program manually before enabling its features. To install the Rescue and Recovery program, do the following:

1.Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools, and double-clickEnhanced Backup and Restore.

2.Follow the instructions on the screen.

3.When the installation process completes, the Enhanced Backup and Restore icon is activated.

Password Manager

The Password Manager program automatically captures and fills in authentication information for Windows applications and Web sites.

Note: If the Password Vault icon in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is dimmed, it indicates that you need to install the Password Manager program manually before enabling its features. To install the Password Manager program, do the following:

1.Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools, and double-clickPassword Vault.

2.Follow the instructions on the screen.

3.When the installation process completes, the Password Vault icon is activated.

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Contents ThinkCentre User Guide Page ThinkCentre User Guide First Edition September Copyright Lenovo Contents Vi ThinkCentre User Guide Important safety information ViiViii ThinkCentre User Guide Features Product overviewPower supply System management featuresInput/Output I/O features Security features Preinstalled operating system Single-touch and multi-touch feature Preinstalled software programs Specifications Operating system edition Supported touch featureComputer weight Computer dimensions with a stand and frame footTouch screen dimensions Lift standSoftware overview Software provided with your Windows operating systemLocations Power ManagerThinkVantage System Update Fingerprint SoftwareUsing your computer in monitor mode Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your computer Icon Control DescriptionConnector Description Installing external options Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling or replacing hardware Handling static-sensitive devicesReplacing the mouse Installing a computer wall mountReplacing the keyboard Integrated cable lock Obtaining device drivers Basic security featuresPassword protection Installing an integrated cable lock Creating recovery media Recovery informationCreating and using recovery media Performing a backup operation Using recovery mediaPerforming backup and recovery operations Click the Restore your system from a backup icon Performing a recovery operationUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumUsing a rescue medium Installing or reinstalling device drivers Solving recovery problems Viewing or changing settings Using the Setup Utility programStarting the Setup Utility program Using passwordsPower-on password Password considerationsAdministrator password Hard disk drive passwordSelecting a temporary startup device Enabling or disabling a deviceSelecting a startup device Sata ControllerExiting the Setup Utility program Viewing or changing the startup device sequenceUpdating system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing the Bios from a disc Updating flashing the Bios from your operating system Click Downloads and driversSymptom Action Troubleshooting and diagnostic programsBasic troubleshooting Diagnostic programs Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolboxCleaning an optical mouse PC-Doctor for DOSThinkCentre User Guide Online Books folder Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsHelp and service Access HelpSafety and warranty Lenovo WelcomeUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Calling for serviceUsing other services Purchasing additional servicesAppendix A. Notices Television output notice European conformance CE mark TrademarksIndex Microphone connector Page ThinkCentre User Guide Page 0A22546
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