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
different devices such as personal computers, smart phones, or tablets. For more information about the
Lenovo Cloud Storage program, go to http://www.lenovo.com/cloud.
• Lenovo Companion
Through the Lenovo Companion program, you can get the information about the accessories for your
computer, view bolgs and articles about your computer, and check for other recommended programs.
• Lenovo Settings
Use the Lenovo Settings program to enhance your computing experience by turning your computer into a
portable hotspot, conguring camera and audio settings, optimizing your power plan settings, and
creating and managing multiple network proles.
• 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.
• Lenovo QuickLaunch
The Lenovo QuickLaunch program provides you with quick access to programs installed on your
computer, including Lenovo programs, Microsoft programs, and other third party programs.
• Lenovo Support
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 for your computer, get the warranty
information of your computer, and explore help and support information.
• Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools
The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program guides you to a host of information sources and provides easy
access to various tools to help you work more easily and securely.
• Lenovo Welcome
The Lenovo Welcome program introduces you to some innovative built-in features of Lenovo and guides
you through a few important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer.
• Password Manager
The Password Manager program automatically captures and lls in authentication information for
Windows programs and Web sites.
• Power Manager
The Power Manager program provides convenient, exible, and complete power management for your
computer. It enables you to adjust your computer power settings to achieve the best balance between
performance and power saving.
• Recovery Media
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