Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel | Lenovo E531, E431

Table 1. Programs in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program (continued)

Program	Icon name

Client Security Solution	Enhanced Security

Communications Utility	Web Conferencing

Lenovo Solution Center	System Health and Diagnostics

Mobile Broadband Connect	3G Mobile Broadband

OneKey® Recovery Pro	Enhanced Backup and Restore
Password Manager	Password Vault

Power Manager	Power Controls

Recovery Media	Factory Recovery Disks

SimpleTap	SimpleTap

System Update	Update and Drivers

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

Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel

To access Lenovo programs from Control Panel, click Start ➙ Control Panel. Then depending on the program you want to access, click the corresponding section and then click the corresponding green text.

Note: If you do not find the program you need in Control Panel, open the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program navigation window and double-click the dimmed icon to install the program you need. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. When the installation process completes, the program icon will be activated, and you can find the program in Control Panel.

The programs and the corresponding sections and green texts in Control Panel are listed in the following table.

Table 2. Programs in Control Panel

Program	Control Panel section	Green text in Control Panel

Access Connections	Network and Internet	Lenovo - Internet Connection

Active Protection System	System and Security	Lenovo - Airbag Protection
	Hardware and Sound

Client Security Solution	System and Security	Lenovo - Enhanced Security

Communications Utility	Hardware and Sound	Lenovo - Web Conferencing

Lenovo Solution Center	System and Security	Lenovo - System Health and
		Diagnostics

Message Center Plus	Programs	Messages from Lenovo

Mobile Broadband Connect	Network and Internet	Lenovo - 3G Mobile Broadband

OneKey Recovery Pro	System and Security	Lenovo - Enhanced Backup and
		Restore

Password Manager	System and Security	Lenovo - Password Vault
	User Accounts and Family Safety

Power Manager	Hardware and Sound	Lenovo - Power Controls
	System and Security

Recovery Media	System and Security	Lenovo - Factory Recovery Disks

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Lenovo E531, E431 Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel, Program Control Panel section Green text in Control Panel

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User Guide First Edition April Copyright Lenovo Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice Contents Replacing devices Iii Iv User Guide Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates Read this firstPrevent your computer from getting wet Protect the cables from being damaged Protect your computer and data when moving it Important safety informationHandle your computer gently Carry your computer carefully Service and upgrades Safety guidelinesConditions that require immediate action Vii Power cords and power adapters Power supply statement Extension cords and related devicesPlugs and outlets General battery notice Rechargeable battery noticeExternal devices Heat and product ventilation Lithium coin cell battery notice Electrical current safety information Laser compliance statement Using headphones or earphonesLiquid crystal display LCD notice Xiii Additional safety information Product overview Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicatorsFront view ThinkPad Edge E431 front view Power button System status indicator illuminated ThinkPad logoBuilt-in microphones Integrated camera ThinkPad Edge E531 front view ThinkPad Edge E531 front view Numeric keypad Ethernet connector Always On USB connectorRight-side view Optical drive Ac power connector Lenovo OneLink connector Left-side viewThinkPad Edge E431 left-side view USB 3.0 connectors VGA connectorSecurity keyhole Fan louvers left ThinkPad Edge E531 left-side view ThinkPad Edge E531 left-side view Battery PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN cardSlot for wireless WAN card or M.2 solid-state drive Bottom view Memory-upgrade slot Status indicatorsRear view Hard disk drive or solid-state drive Speaker mute indicator Fn Lock indicatorMicrophone mute indicator Camera status indicator Locating important product information Machine type and model labelFCC ID and IC Certification number label Certificate of Authenticity label Features Memory ProcessorStorage device Display Operating environment Specifications Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system Lenovo programsProgram Icon name Program Control Panel section Green text in Control Panel Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system Access ConnectionsAn introduction to Lenovo programs Lenovo Settings Client Security SolutionLenovo Mobile Access Lenovo Solution Center Power Manager Password ManagerRecovery Media OneKey Recovery Pro Using your computer Frequently asked questionsRegistering your computer How do I attach or replace a device? 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Using the multi-touch screen To view the recently used applications ThinkPad Edge E431 special keys Special keys Function keys ThinkPad Edge E531 special keys Windows keyAdditional shortcut keys Opens the default browser Opens Computer Using the ThinkPad pointing device Checking the battery status Power management Charging the battery Using the ac power adapterConnecting the ac power adapter Tips on using the ac power adapter Maximizing the battery life Managing the power plansPower-saving modes Wireless off Click Power Plan or click Advanced Power PlanClick Administrative Tools Day Standby function Handling the battery Ethernet connections Connecting to the network Using the wireless LAN and wireless WAN features Wireless connections Checking the wireless network connection status Using BluetoothSending data to a Bluetooth-enabled device Select Send To Bluetooth Devices Access Connections gauge Access Connections status iconAccess Connections wireless status icon Using an external monitor Changing display settingsPresentations and multimedia Changing the font size Setting the monitor type Connecting an external monitorSet Resolution Click Advanced Settings Considerations for connecting an external monitor Using the Extend desktop function Using a projector Using audio features Using the integrated cameraConfiguring for sound recording Using a flash media card Using the optical driveInserting a flash media card Multi-Burner drive Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon Removing a flash media card Accessibility and comfort You and your computerErgonomic information Comfort Accessibility information Traveling with your computer Travel accessoriesTravel tips Assistive technologies User Guide Passwords and sleep mode Using passwordsTyping passwords Security Hard disk passwords Power-on passwordSetting a power-on password Select Power-on Password Select Hard Disk 1 Password Setting a hard disk password Changing or removing a hard disk password Supervisor password Select Supervisor Password Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password Using the fingerprint reader Hard disk securityEnrolling your fingerprint Swiping your finger over the reader Maintaining the fingerprint reader Protecting data against viruses Using firewalls User Guide Recovery overview for Windows 7 models Recovery overviewCreating and using a recovery media Creating recovery media Performing a backup operation Performing backup and recovery operations Performing a recovery operation Using the OneKey Recovery Pro workspaceClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup Creating and using a rescue medium Using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Solving recovery problems Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device driversReinstalling preinstalled programs Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers Refreshing your computer Recovery overview for Windows 8 models Recovery overview User Guide Replacing the battery Replacing devicesStatic electricity prevention User Guide Replacing the SIM card Replacing the keyboard ThinkPad Edge E431 Replacing devices User Guide Installing the keyboard User Guide Replacing devices ThinkPad Edge E531 Replacing devices User Guide Installing the keyboard User Guide Replacing devices Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive Replacing devices User Guide Replacing the optical drive ThinkPad Edge E431 User Guide ThinkPad Edge E531 User Guide Replacing a wireless LAN card User Guide Replacing devices Replacing a wireless WAN card Replacing devices Replacing a memory module Replacing a memory module Replacing the backup battery Replacing devices User Guide Replacing devices User Guide Installing a new operating system Advanced configurationBefore you begin 101 Select UEFI/Legacy Boot Installing the Windows 7 operating systemInstalling the registry patches for Windows Country or region Code Installing the Windows 8 operating system Installing device driversInstalling the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader Click Properties Click Change display settings Click Advanced Settings ThinkPad Setup MAC address Internal LAN Preinstalled OS LicenseMain menu Uefi Secure Boot Config menu Default DisabledSwitchable Graphics Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Battery Optimized PowerMaximum Performance Always Select Compatibility mode Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Beep and AlarmDate/Time menu Serial ATA Sata Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Password Password at unattendedSecurity menu Smbios Reporting Password at restartSecurity Chip Inactive Port Access Memory ProtectionVirtualization Anti-Theft Permanently Disabled User Mode Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Secure BootStandard Mode Startup menu Other items on the Startup menu Boot submenu Network Boot Menu item Selection Comments BootUEFI/Legacy Boot Both Following the UEFI/Legacy Boot Restart menu Updating your system Uefi Bios User Guide Preventing problems General tips for preventing problems119 Making sure device drivers are current Getting the latest drivers using System UpdateGetting the latest drivers from the Web site Click Downloads and drivers Taking care of your computer Be careful about where and how you workBe gentle with your computer Carry your computer properly Take care in setting passwords Cleaning the cover of your computerCare for the fingerprint reader Register your computer Be sure not to modify your computer Cleaning your computer display Cleaning your computer keyboard User Guide Diagnosing problems Troubleshooting computer problemsTroubleshooting Computer stops responding Error messages Spills on the keyboardIf you spill something on your computer Troubleshooting computer problems Errors without messages Problem Solution Beep errors Memory module problems Networking problemsEthernet problems Wireless LAN problem Wireless WAN problemSolution Bluetooth problems Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devicesThinkPad pointing device problems Keyboard problems Problems with the display and multimedia devices Computer screen problemsClick Keyboard External monitor problems Set Resolution Click Hardware and Sound Audio problems Double-clickSound, video and game controllers Fingerprint reader problems Battery and power problemsBattery problems An ac power adapter problem Power problemsPower button problem Sleep and hibernation problems Boot problems Hard disk drive problems Problems with drives and other storage devicesSolid-state drive problem Optical drive problems Software problem USB problem User Guide Before you contact Lenovo Getting support Using diagnostic programs Getting help and serviceLenovo Support Web site Calling Lenovo Telephone numbers Finding ThinkPad options Purchasing additional services Wireless interoperability Wireless related informationAppendix A. Regulatory information 149 Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennas Usage environment and your healthType 1 Antenna location Export classification notice Locating wireless regulatory noticesElectronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity German Class B compliance statement Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement Appendix A. Regulatory information User Guide Important Weee information Appendix B. Weee and recycling statementsJapan recycling statements 155 Battery recycling information for the European Union Recycling information for BrazilDisposing of a Lenovo computer components Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements User Guide Appendix C. Energy Star model information Power plan Energy Saver settings when plugged into ac powerClick Hardware and Sound Device Manager 159 Click OK 161 Appendix D. Notices Trademarks European Union RoHS China RoHS Turkish RoHS163 Ukraine RoHS India RoHS