Accessing Lenovo Programs On The Windows 8.1 Operating System; An Introduction To Lenovo Programs - Lenovo ThinkCentre M83z User Manual

Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8.1 operating system

If your computer is preinstalled with the Windows 8.1 operating system, you can access Lenovo programs
by doing the following:
Press the Windows key
the program you need, click the arrow icon
Find the desired program in the apps list or search for it in the search box in the top-right corner of the screen.
Depending on your computer model, your computer supports some of the following Lenovo programs:
• Fingerprint Manager Pro or ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software
• Lenovo Bluetooth Lock
• Lenovo Companion
• Lenovo Reach
• Lenovo Settings
• Lenovo SHAREit
• Lenovo Solution Center
• Lenovo Support
• Lenovo Tools
• Password Manager
• Power Manager
• PC Cloud 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 (Windows 7)
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 Manager Pro or ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software (Windows 7 and Windows 8.1)
The integrated fingerprint reader provided on some keyboards enables you to enroll your fingerprint
and associate it with your power-on password, hard disk password, and Windows password. As a
result, fingerprint authentication can replace passwords and enable simple and secure user access. A
fingerprint reader keyboard is available with select computers or can be purchased for computers that
support this option.
• Lenovo Bluetooth Lock (Windows 7 and Windows 8.1)
The Lenovo Bluetooth Lock program enables you to use a Bluetooth device (such as your smartphone) as
a proximity-based unit for locking or unlocking your computer automatically. By detecting the distance
between your computer and the predefined Bluetooth device that you are carrying, the Lenovo Bluetooth
Lock program automatically locks your computer when you walk away and unlocks your computer when
you come back. This is a simple way to protect your computer against unauthorized access in case
that you forget to lock your computer.
• Lenovo Companion (Windows 8.1)
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to go to the Start screen. Click a Lenovo program to launch it. If you cannot find
in the bottom-left corner of the screen to go to the Apps screen.