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To open Active Protection System, do the following:
• For Windows 7: See “Accessing applications in Windows 7” on page 20.
• For Windows XP: To congure the protection system, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ ThinkVantage ➙
Active Protection System.
Fingerprint Software
If your system comes with a ngerprint reader, the Fingerprint Software program enables you to enroll your
ngerprint and associate it with your Windows password. As a result, the ngerprint authentication can
replace your password and enable simple and secure user access.
To open the ngerprint software, do the following:
• For Windows 7: See “Accessing applications in Windows 7” on page 20
.
• 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 only 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 notication when action is required, computing assistance, and advanced diagnostics and
diagnostic history.
For further information about diagnosing problems, see “Diagnosing problems using Lenovo ThinkVantage
Toolbox” on page 131
.
To open Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox, do the following:
• For Windows 7: See “Accessing applications in Windows 7” on page 20.
• 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.
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