Lenovo 2011 Laptop User Manual


 
Table 2. Programs in Control Panel (continued)
Program
Control Panel section Green text in Control Panel
SimpleTap
Programs
Lenovo - SimpleTap
System Update System and Security
Lenovo - Update and Drivers
View Management Utility
System and Security
Lenovo View Management Utility
Note: Depending on your computer model, some of the programs might not be available.
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system
If your computer is preinstalled with the Windows 8 operating system, you can access Lenovo programs by
doing either of the following:
Click the Lenovo Start icon from the taskbar. A list of programs is displayed. Double-click a Lenovo
program to launch it. If a desired program is not in the list, click the plus icon +.
Press the Windows key to go to the Start screen. Click a Lenovo program to launch it. If you cannot nd
the program you need, move the pointer to the bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms.
Then click the Search charm to search for the desired program.
Your computer supports the following Lenovo programs:
Fingerprint Software
Lenovo Companion
Lenovo Experience
Lenovo Solution Center
Lenovo Start
Lenovo Support
Password Manager
System Update
An introduction to Lenovo programs
This topic provides a brief introduction to some Lenovo programs.
Note: Depending on your computer model, some of the programs might not be available.
Communications Utility
The Communications Utility program provides a central location for integrated camera and microphone
settings. It controls advanced settings for the integrated microphone and camera to optimize Web
conferencing and Voice over IP (VOIP) experience.
Fingerprint Software
The integrated ngerprint reader provided on some keyboards enables you to enroll your ngerprint
and associate it with your power-on password, hard disk password, and Windows password. As a
result, ngerprint authentication can replace passwords and enable simple and secure user access. A
ngerprint reader keyboard is available with select computers or can be purchased for computers that
support this option.
Lenovo Cloud Storage
The Lenovo Cloud Storage program is a cloud storage solution that enables you to store your les, such
as documents and pictures, on a server. You can access the stored les through the Internet from
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