Accessing Lenovo Programs On The Windows 8.1 Operating System; Lenovo Program Overview - Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon User Manual

Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8.1 operating system

You can access Lenovo programs on the Windows 8.1 operating system from the Start screen or the
Apps screen.
Press the Windows key
the program you need, click the arrow icon
list or search for the program in the search box.
Note: If you do not find the program you need, go to Lenovo PC Experience ➙ Lenovo Tools. Then you
can find the program you need.
Depending on the model, your computer might support the following Lenovo programs:
Note: The available programs are subject to change without notice.
• Active Protection System
• Fingerprint Manager Pro or Lenovo Fingerprint Manager
• Lenovo Companion
• Lenovo Microphone Mute
• Lenovo QuickControl
• Lenovo Settings
• Lenovo SHAREit
• Lenovo Solution Center
• Lenovo PC Experience
• Password Manager
• System Update

Lenovo program overview

This topic provides a brief introduction to some Lenovo programs.
Note: The available programs are subject to change without notice.
• Access Connections (Windows 7)
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 manually reconfigure your settings and restart the
computer each time.
• Communications Utility (Windows 7)
The Communications Utility program enables you to configure settings for the integrated camera and
audio devices.
• Lenovo QuickDisplay (Windows 7)
The Lenovo QuickDisplay program enables you to establish a connection between your computer and a
Wi-Fi display projector. This provides you with a quick and easy way to make presentations.
• Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools (Windows 7)
The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program helps you work more easily and securely by providing easy
access to various program, such as Lenovo Fingerprint Manager, Lenovo Solution Center, and so on.
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to go to the Start screen. Click a Lenovo program to launch it. If you cannot find
to go to the Apps screen. Find the desired program in the