Chapter 3. General Information; Lenovo Thinkvantage Tools; Lenovo Solution Center; Simpletap - Lenovo ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual

Chapter 3. General information

This chapter provides general information that applies to all machine types supported by this publication.

Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools

Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is only available on computers with the Windows 7 operating
system from Lenovo.
The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program helps you work more easily and securely by providing easy access
to various tools, such as:
• Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox
• Product Recovery
• Rescue and Recovery
To access the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program, click Start ® All Programs ® Lenovo ThinkVantage
Tools.

Lenovo Solution Center

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. See "Lenovo Solution Center" on page 33 for detailed
information.

SimpleTap

The SimpleTap program provides you with a quick way to customize some basic computer settings such as
muting the speakers, adjusting the volume, locking the computer operating system, launching a program,
opening a Web page, opening a file, and so on. You also can use the SimpleTap program to access the
Lenovo App Shop, from which you can download various applications and computer software.
To start the SimpleTap program in a quick way, do any of the following:
• Click the red SimpleTap launch point on the desktop. The red launch point is available on the desktop
after you have launched the SimpleTap program for the first time.
• Press the blue ThinkVantage button if your keyboard has one.
Note: The SimpleTap program is only available on certain models preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating
system. If your Windows 7 model is not preinstalled with the SimpleTap program, you can download it
from http://www.lenovo.com/support.

Lenovo Welcome

The Lenovo Welcome program introduces some innovative built-in features of Lenovo to you and guides you
through some important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer.
Note: The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers preinstalled with the Windows 7
operating system from Lenovo.
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