•Fingerprint Software
•Lenovo Companion
•Lenovo Settings
•Lenovo Mobile Access
•Lenovo Solution Center
•Lenovo QuickLaunch
•Lenovo Support
•Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools
•Password Manager
•System Update
Note: The Password Manager program is not preinstalled on your Windows 8 computers. You can download it from the Lenovo Support Web site http://www.lenovo.com/support.
For an introduction to these programs, see “An introduction to Lenovo programs” on page 15.
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.
•Access Connections
The Access Connections program is a connectivity assistant program for creating and managing location profiles. Each location profile stores all the network and Internet configuration settings needed for connecting to a network infrastructure from a specific location such as a home or an office.
By switching between location profiles as you move your computer from place to place, you can quickly and easily connect to a network with no need to reconfigure your settings manually and restart the computer each time.
•Active Protection System
The Active Protection System program protects your hard disk drive when the shock sensor inside your computer detects a condition that could damage the drive, such as system tilt, excessive vibration, or shock. The hard disk drive is less vulnerable to damage when it is not operating. This is because when the hard disk drive is not operating, the system stops it from spinning, and might also move the read and write heads of the drive to areas that do not contain data. As soon as the shock sensor senses that the environment is stable again (minimal change in system tilt, vibration, or shock), it turns the hard disk drive on.
•Client Security Solution
The Client Security Solution program protects your computer by securing client data and deflecting security breach attempts. It also can help manage your passwords, recover a forgotten password, monitor security settings on your computer, and suggest how to enhance your computer security.
•Communications Utility
Use the Communications Utility program to configure settings for the integrated camera and audio devices.
•Fingerprint Software
If your system comes with a fingerprint reader, the Fingerprint Software program enables you to enroll your fingerprint and associate it with your Windows password. As a result, the fingerprint authentication can replace your password and enable simple and secure user access.
