Lenovo Solution Center; Lenovo Thinkvantage Tools; Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox; Message Center Plus - Lenovo ThinkPad T420 4236 User Manual

Lenovo Solution Center

Note: Depending on the date when your computer was manufactured, your computer is preinstalled with
either the Lenovo Solution Center program or the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program for diagnostic
purposes. For additional information about the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program, see "Locating
computer controls, connectors, and indicators" on page 1.
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 maximum system performance. For detailed information, see "Diagnosing problems"
on page 201.
To start the Lenovo Solution Center program in Windows 7, see "Accessing applications in Windows 7"
on page 19.

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 Solution Center or Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (depending on the date of manufacture)
• Power Manager
• Rescue and Recovery
• System Update
To access the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage
Tools.
Note: Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools is available only on models preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating
system. If your Windows 7 model is not preinstalled with the program, you can download it from
http://support.lenovo.com.

Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox

Note: Depending on the date when your computer was manufactured, your computer is preinstalled with
either the Lenovo Solution Center program or the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program for diagnostic
purposes. For additional information about the Lenovo Solution Center program, see "Lenovo Solution
Center" on page 22.
The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program enables you to view symptoms of computer problems and find
solutions for them. It also includes automatic notification when action is required, computing assistance,
advanced diagnostics, and diagnostic history.
To start the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program, 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 ➙ Lenovo
ThinkVantage Toolbox.
For additional information about the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program, refer to the help information
system of the program.

Message Center Plus

The Message Center Plus displays messages to inform you about helpful software that has been preinstalled
on your computer. The software enables you to manage wired and wireless connections, protect your data
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