An Introduction To Lenovo Programs - Lenovo 10HS User Manual

– For Windows 10: Type the program name into the search box next to the Start button.
2. In the search results, click the name of the desired program to launch the program.
• From the Start menu or Control Panel:
1. Click the Start button to open the Start menu. Then, click the name of the desired program to
launch the program.
2. If the program name is not displayed, click All Programs for Windows 7 or All apps for Windows
10 to display the program list. From the list or a folder in the list, click the name of the desired
program to launch the program.
3. If the program name is not displayed on the Start menu, access the program from Control Panel.
a. Depending on your Windows version, do one of the following:
– For Windows 7: Click Control Panel on the Start menu.
– For Windows 10: Right-click the Start button to open the Start context menu, and then click
Control Panel.
b. View Control Panel using Large icons or Small icons, and then click the name of the desired
program to launch the program.

An introduction to Lenovo programs

This section provides information about the major Lenovo programs on your operating system.
Note: Depending on the computer model, some of the following programs might not be preinstalled.
• For Windows 10 only:
– Lenovo Companion
The 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 the computer's performance, monitor the computer's health, and manage updates.
– Access electronic manuals, check warranty status, and view accessories customized for the
computer.
– Read how-to articles, explore Lenovo forums, and stay up-to-date on technology news with articles
and blogs from trusted sources.
Lenovo Companion is filled with exclusive Lenovo content to help you learn more about what you
can do with the computer.
– Lenovo Settings
The Lenovo Settings program is the one stop shop for you to control hardware features, sensors
and programs on the computer. Lenovo Settings enables you to optimize device performance by
customizing key functions, such as power plans, audio, camera, and networks.
• For Windows 7 and Windows 10:
– Driver and Application Installation
– For Windows 7: The Driver and Application Installation program provides regular access to device
driver and software updates for the computer. The program gathers information from the Lenovo
Help Center about new updates for the computer, then sorts and displays the updates for download
and installation. You have complete control of which updates to download and install.
– For Windows 10: The Driver and Application Installation program only enables you to install or
reinstall device drivers and programs locally.
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