ThinkPad P50 User Manual page 34

Lenovo Companion
(Windows 10)
Lenovo PC Experience
(Windows 7 and Windows 10)
Lenovo Touch Fingerprint
Software
(Windows 7)
Lenovo Solution Center
(Windows 7 and Windows 10)
Mobile Broadband Connect
(Windows 7 and Windows 10)
Message Center Plus
(Windows 7)
Password Manager
(Windows 7)
Power Manager
(Windows 7)
Recovery Media
(Windows 7 and Windows 10)
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P50 User Guide
Your computer's best features and capabilities should be easy to access and
understand. With Lenovo Companion, they are.
Use Lenovo Companion to do the following:
• Optimize your computer performance, monitor your computer health, and
manage updates.
• Access your user guide, check warranty status, and view accessories
customized for your computer.
• Read how-to articles, explore Lenovo forums, and stay up-to-date on
technology news with articles and blogs from trusted sources.
• Configure hardware settings.
• Create and manage your Lenovo ID.
This app is filled with exclusive Lenovo content to help you learn more about
what you can do with your Lenovo computer.
The Lenovo PC Experience program helps you work more easily and securely by
providing easy access to various programs, such as Active Protection System
and Lenovo Solution Center.
Note: On the Windows 10 operating system, this program cannot be found
from the all program list or search box. To access this program, go to Control
Panel. View Control Panel by Category, click Hardware and Sound ➙ Devices
and Printers, and then double-click the device with your computer name.
If your computer comes with a fingerprint reader, the fingerprint program
enables you to enroll your fingerprint and associate it with your passwords. As a
result, fingerprint authentication can replace your passwords and enable simple
and secure user access.
The Lenovo Solution Center program enables you to troubleshoot and resolve
computer problems. It combines diagnostic tests, system information collection,
security status, and support information, along with hints and tips for optimal
system performance.
The Mobile Broadband Connect program enables you to connect the computer
to the mobile broadband network through a supported wireless WAN card.
The Message Center Plus program automatically displays messages to inform
you about important notices from Lenovo, such as alerts on system updates and
alerts on conditions that require your attention.
The Password Manager program automatically captures and fills in
authentication information for Windows programs and Web sites.
The Power Manager program provides convenient, flexible, and complete power
management for the computer. It enables you to adjust your computer power
settings to achieve the best balance between performance and power saving.
The Recovery Media program enables you to restore the contents of the hard
disk drive to the factory default settings.