Lenovo Thinkvantage Tools; Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox; Message Center Plus; Password Manager - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420s User Manual

To open the fingerprint software, do the following:
• Windows 7: See "Accessing applications in Windows 7" on page 17.
• For 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
To access the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage
Tools.
Note: Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools is available in Windows 7.

Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox

The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox is a diagnostic program that works through the Windows operating
system. It enables you to view symptoms of computer problems and solutions for them, and includes
automatic notification when action is required, computing assistance, and advanced diagnostics and
diagnostic history.
For further information about diagnosing problems, see "Using Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox" on page 123.
To open Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox, do the following:
• For Windows 7: See "Accessing applications in Windows 7" on page 17.
• For Windows XP: Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ ThinkVantage ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox.
For additional information about running the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program, refer to the Lenovo
ThinkVantage Toolbox help system.

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
in the event of a problem and automatically diagnose and resolve potential problems with your computer.
The Message Center Plus can also provide messages about new updates available to keep your computer
current.

Password Manager

The Password Manager program enables users to manage and remember all their sensitive and
easy-to-forget application and Web site login information, such as user IDs, passwords, and other personal
information.
To open Password Manager, do the following:
• For Windows 7: See "Accessing applications in Windows 7" on page 17.
• For Windows XP: Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ ThinkVantage ➙ Password Manager.
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