Lenovo 5248 - Manual (Page 14)

ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery
The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery ® program is a one button recovery and restore solution that
includes a set of self-recovery tools to help you diagnose computer problems, get help, and recover from
system crashes, even if you cannot start the Windows operating system.
Power Manager
The Power Manager program provides convenient, flexible, and complete power management for your
ThinkCentre
® computer. By using the Power Manager program, you can adjust your power settings to
achieve the best balance between system performance and power saving.
Password Manager
The Password Manager program helps you automatically capture and fill in authentication information for
Windows applications and Web sites.
ThinkVantage System Update
The ThinkVantage System Update program helps you keep the software on your computer up-to-date by
downloading and installing software packages (ThinkVantage applications, device drivers, BIOS updates,
and other third party applications). Some examples of software that you should keep updated are programs
provided by Lenovo, such as the Rescue and Recovery program and the ThinkVantage Productivity Center
program.
Lenovo Solution Center
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 ThinkVantage Toolbox program, see “Lenovo
ThinkVantage Toolbox” on page 6.
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. See “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 70 for detailed
information.
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 Solution
Center” on page 6.
The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you maintain your computer, improve computing security,
diagnose computer problems, get familiar with the innovative technologies provided by Lenovo, and get more
information about your computer. For more information, see “Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox” on page 71.
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery
The PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program is preinstalled on your ThinkCentre computer
as part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace to help you diagnose hardware problems. It can also report
operating-system-controlled settings that interfere with the correct operation of your system. Use the
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program if you are unable to start the Windows operating
system. For more information, see “PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery” on page 71.
Adobe Reader
The Adobe Reader program is a tool used to view, print, and search PDF documents.
See “Online Books folder” on page 73 for more information about accessing and viewing the publications.
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