Active Protection System; Client Security Solution; Fingerprint Software; Lenovo Thinkvantage Tools - Lenovo ThinkPad T420 User Manual

Active Protection System

The Active Protection System 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; so the system stops it from spinning, and
may also move the read/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.
To open Active Protection System, do the following:
• For Windows 7: See "Accessing applications in Windows 7" on page 19.
• For Windows Vista and Windows XP: Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ ThinkVantage ➙ Active Protection
System.

Client Security Solution

The Client Security Solution helps protect your computer and your personal information so that you know that
your sensitive data is secure. It can also help manage your passwords, help recover a forgotten password,
or help you monitor security settings on your computer and suggest how to enhance your computer security.
These convenient features are made more secure by a built-in security chip, a powerful computer chip
dedicated to the security functions of your computer.
To start the Client Security Solution, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ ThinkVantage ➙ Client Security
Solution.
For details, refer to the Help for the program.
You can download the latest Client Security Solution from the following Web site at:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
Note: If your computer is a Windows 7 model, Client Security Solution is not preinstalled on it.

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.
To open the fingerprint software, do the following:
• For Windows 7: See "Accessing applications in Windows 7" on page 19.
• For Windows Vista and Windows XP: Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ ThinkVantage ➙ ThinkVantage
Fingerprint Software.

Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools

The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program helps you work more easily and securely by providing easy access
to various technologies, such as:
• Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox
• Power Manager
• Rescue and Recovery
• System Update
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