Lenovo 3426 Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system, Communications Utility

Table 2. Programs in Control Panel (continued)

Program	Control Panel section	Green text in Control Panel
SimpleTap	Programs	Lenovo - SimpleTap
System Update	System and Security	Lenovo - Update and Drivers
View Management Utility	System and Security	Lenovo View Management Utility

Note: Depending on your computer model, some of the programs might not be available.

Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system

If your computer is preinstalled with the Windows 8 operating system, you can access Lenovo programs by doing either of the following:

•Click the Lenovo Start icon from the taskbar. A list of programs is displayed. Double-click a Lenovo program to launch it. If a desired program is not in the list, click the plus icon +.

•Press the Windows key to go to the Start screen. Click a Lenovo program to launch it. If you cannot find the program you need, move the pointer to the bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. Then click the Search charm to search for the desired program.

Your computer supports the following Lenovo programs:

•Fingerprint Software

•Lenovo Companion

•Lenovo Settings

•Lenovo Solution Center

•Lenovo QuickLaunch

•Lenovo Support

•Password Manager

•System Update

An introduction to Lenovo programs

This topic provides a brief introduction to some Lenovo programs.

Note: Depending on your computer model, some of the programs might not be available.

•Communications Utility

The Communications Utility program provides a central location for integrated camera and microphone settings. It controls advanced settings for the integrated microphone and camera to optimize Web conferencing and Voice over IP (VOIP) experience.

•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 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 Cloud Storage

The Lenovo Cloud Storage program is a cloud storage solution that enables you to store your files, such as documents and pictures, on a server. You can access the stored files through the Internet from

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