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• Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools (Windows 7)
The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program helps you work more easily and securely by providing easy
access to various program, such as Lenovo Fingerprint Manager, Lenovo Solution Center, and so on.
• Message Center Plus (Windows 7)
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.
• Power Manager (Windows 7)
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.
• Recovery Media (Windows 7)
The Recovery Media program enables you to restore the contents of the hard disk drive to the factory
default settings.
• Rescue and Recovery (Windows 7)
The Rescue and Recovery program is a one-button recovery and restore solution. It includes a set of
self-recovery tools to help you diagnose computer problems, get help, and recover from system crashes,
even if you cannot start the Windows operating system.
• Lenovo Companion (Windows 8 and Windows 8.1)
Through the Lenovo Companion program, you can get the information about the accessories for your
computer, view blogs and articles about your computer, and check for other recommended programs.
• Lenovo Settings (Windows 8 and Windows 8.1)
The Lenovo Settings program enables you to enhance your computing experience by turning your
computer into a portable hotspot (for Windows 8 only), configuring camera and audio settings, optimizing
your power settings, and creating and managing multiple network profiles.
• Lenovo Support (Windows 8 and Windows 8.1)
The Lenovo Support program enables you to register your computer with Lenovo, check the computer
health condition and battery status, download and view user manuals, get the warranty information of
your computer, and explore help and support information.
• Lenovo Tools (Windows 8 and Windows 8.1)
The Lenovo Tools program helps you work more easily and securely by providing easy access to various
program, such as Lenovo Fingerprint Manager, Lenovo Solution Center, and so on.
• Lenovo QuickCast (Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1)
The Lenovo QuickCast program provides you with a quick and easy way to send files and uniform
resource locators (URLs) between two devices.
• Active Protection System (Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1)
The Active Protection System program protects your hard disk drive when the shock sensor inside your
computer detects a condition that could damage the drive, such as system tilt, excessive vibration, or
shock. The hard disk drive is less vulnerable to damage when it is not operating. This is because when
the hard disk drive is not operating, the system stops it from spinning, and might also move the read
and write heads of the drive to areas that do not contain data. As soon as the shock sensor senses
that the environment is stable again (minimal change in system tilt, vibration, or shock), it turns on the
hard disk drive.
• Lenovo Solution Center (Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1)
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 optimal system performance.
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