Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel

Lenovo programs

Your computer comes with Lenovo programs to help you work more easily and securely. Depending on the Windows operating system preinstalled, the programs might vary.

To learn more about the programs and other computing solutions offered by Lenovo, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support.

Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system

On the Windows 7 operating system, you can access Lenovo programs from either the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program or from Control Panel.

Accessing Lenovo programs from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program

To access Lenovo programs from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools. Then double-click a program icon to access the program.

Note: If a program icon in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program navigation window is dimmed, it indicates that you need to install the program manually. To install the program manually, double-click the program icon. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. When the installation process completes, the program icon will be activated.

Table 1. Programs in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program

Program	Icon name

Access Connections™	Internet Connection

Active Protection System™	Airbag Protection

Client Security Solution	Enhanced Security

Communications Utility	Web Conferencing

Fingerprint Software	Fingerprint Reader

GPS Enabler	GPS

Lenovo Solution Center	System Health and Diagnostics

Mobile Broadband Connect	3G Mobile Broadband

Password Manager	Password Vault

Power Manager	Power Controls

Recovery Media	Factory Recovery Disks

Rescue and Recovery®	Enhanced Backup and Restore
SimpleTap	SimpleTap

System Update	Update and Drivers

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