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with hints and tips for maximum system performance. For more information, see “Diagnosing problems” on
page 113.
To start the Lenovo Solution Center program in Windows 7, see “Accessing applications” on page 19.
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 Solution Center or Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (depending on the date of manufacture)
• Power Manager
• Rescue and Recovery
• System Update
To access the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage
Tools.
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox
Note: Depending on the date when your computer was manufactured, your computer is preinstalled with
either the Lenovo Solution Center program or the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program for diagnostic
purposes. For additional information about the Lenovo Solution Center program, see “Lenovo Solutions
Center” on page 21
.
The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program enables you to view symptoms of computer problems and nd
solutions for them. It also includes automatic notication when action is required, computing assistance,
advanced diagnostics, and diagnostic history.
For instructions on accessing the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program, see “Accessing applications”
on page 19.
For additional information about running the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program, refer to the Lenovo
ThinkVantage Toolbox help information system.
Message Center Plus
The Message Center Plus program 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. The Message Center Plus program can also provide messages about new updates
available to keep your computer current.
Password Manager
The Password Manager program automatically captures and lls in authentication information for Windows
applications and Web sites.
For instructions on accessing the Password Manager program, see “Accessing applications” on page 19
.
Power Manager
The Power Manager program provides convenient, exible, and complete power management for your
computer. By using the Power Manager program, you can adjust your power settings to give you the best
balance between performance and power saving.
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