Lenovo 1938 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools, Lenovo Welcome, Fingerprint Software, Product Recovery

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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.

To access the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools.

The following table lists the programs that you can access from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program. To access a program, double-click the corresponding icon.

Table 1. Program icon names in Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools

Program name	Icon name in Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools

Create Recovery Media	Factory Recovery Disks

Fingerprint Software	Fingerprint Reader

Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox	System Health and Diagnostics

ThinkVantage Password Manager	Password Vault

ThinkVantage Power Manager	Power Controls

ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery®	Enhanced Backup and Restore
ThinkVantage System Update	Update and Drives

Communications Utility	Web Conferencing

View Management Utility	Screen Layout

Lenovo Welcome

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

Fingerprint Software

The integrated fingerprint reader provided on some keyboards enables you to enroll your fingerprint and associate it with your power-on password, hard disk drive password, and Windows password. As a result, fingerprint authentication can replace passwords and enable simple and secure user access. A fingerprint reader keyboard is available with select computers or can be purchased for computers that support this option.

Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox

The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you maintain your computer, improve computing security, diagnose computer problems, get familiar with the innovative technologies provided by Lenovo, and get more information about your computer. See “Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox” on page 68 for detailed information.

Product Recovery

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

ThinkVantage Password Manager

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

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Contents ThinkCentre User Guide Second Edition October Copyright Lenovo Contents Appendix A. Notices Important safety information Service and upgradesStatic electricity prevention Extension cords and related devices Power cords and power adaptersPlugs and outlets External devicesHeat and product ventilation Operating environment Modem safety informationPower supply statement Cleaning and maintenanceLaser compliance statement Viii ThinkCentre User Guide Product overview FeaturesPower supply System management featuresColor temperature adjustment Input/Output I/O featuresPreinstalled operating system Preinstalled software programsSpecifications Software overviewSoftware provided by Lenovo Lenovo Welcome Product RecoveryThinkVantage Password Manager Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsAdobe Reader Antivirus software Locations Front connector, control, and indicator locations Rear connector locations Locating connectors on the rear of your computerConnector Description Adjusting the computer standMachine type and model label Machine type and model labelThinkCentre User Guide Using Windows shortcut keys Using your computerFrequently asked questions Using the keyboardAdjusting audio Using the blue ThinkVantage buttonUsing a fingerprint reader Using the wheel mouseAdding the volume icon to the taskbar Setting the volume from the desktopSetting the volume from Control Panel Using CDs and DVDsHandling and storing CD and DVD media Playing a CD or DVDRecording a CD or DVD Using the multi-touch feature Using the single-touch and multi-touch featureColor temperature adjustment Using the single-touch featureRed-adjustment Green-adjustment Blue-adjustment Exit Selecting a pre-defined color temperatureSwitching to RGB adjustment Making brightness adjustmentUsing your computer ThinkCentre User Guide Comfort Accessibility and comfortYou and your computer Arranging your workspaceGlare and lighting Air circulationElectrical outlets and cable lengths Moving your computer to another country or region Voltage-selection switchReplacement power cords Register your computer with LenovoThinkCentre User Guide Security Security featuresUsing passwords Bios passwordsAttaching an integrated cable lock Protecting data against viruses Windows passwordsSetting the fingerprint reader Using and understanding firewallsThinkCentre User Guide Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Replacing the wireless mouse Replacing the wireless keyboardOpening the battery compartment Obtaining device drivers Closing the battery compartment coverRecovery information Creating and using recovery mediaCreating recovery media Using recovery media Performing backup and recovery operationsPerforming a backup operation Performing a recovery operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspaceClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Creating and using a rescue medium Using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers Reinstalling preinstalled applicationsReinstalling preinstalled device drivers Reinstalling software programs Reinstalling device driversSolving recovery problems Recovery information ThinkCentre User Guide Using the Setup Utility program Starting the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Hard Disk Password Password considerationsPower-On Password Administrator PasswordSelecting or changing the startup device sequence Enabling or disabling a deviceSelecting a startup device Selecting a temporary startup deviceExiting from the Setup Utility program Using system programs Updating flashing the Bios from a discUpdating system programs Click Downloads and drivers Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemGetting the latest device drivers for your computer Preventing problemsUsing System Update Keeping your computer currentBasics Optical mouse Cleaning your computerComputer KeyboardGood maintenance practices Cleaning a glass-screen surfaceMoving your computer Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnosticsTroubleshooting Troubleshooting procedureNo audio in Windows Audio problemsCD problems Sound comes from one external speaker onlyNo audio in DOS applications or games DVD problems CD or DVD does not workBlack screen instead of DVD video Invalid disc or no disc found message DVD movie will not playNo audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD movie Playback is very slow or choppyIntermittent problems Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problemsAll or some keys on the keyboard do not work Fingerprint reader does not work Wireless keyboard does not workMouse or pointing device does not work Pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouseMonitor problems Wrong characters appear on the screenImage appears to be flickering Networking problems Ethernet problemsImage is discolored Adapter stops working for no apparent reason Wake on LAN feature is not workingYour computer cannot connect to the network Click Start Control Panel Click Hardware and SoundWireless LAN problem Wireless WAN problemBluetooth problems An option that previously worked does not work now Option problemsAn option that was just installed does not work Sound does not come from the Bluetooth headphoneClick Start Computer Performance and lockup problemsClick Disk Cleanup Insufficient free hard disk drive spacePrinter problems Serial port problemsExcessive number of fragmented files Software does not work as expected Software problemsDiagnostic programs USB problemsPC-Doctor for DOS Creating a diagnostic discRunning the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolboxGetting information, help, and service Lenovo Support Web site Help and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Calling for servicePurchasing additional services Using other servicesThinkCentre User Guide Appendix A. Notices Trademarks Electronic emissions notices Appendix B. Regulatory informationExport classification notice Television output noticeIndustry Canada Class B emission compliance statement Additional regulatory information ThinkCentre User Guide Appendix C. Weee and recycling information Important information for the European Directive 2002/96/ECRecycling information ThinkCentre User Guide Index Optical mouse cleaning Password Administrator Considerations Page 0B03427