Lenovo ThinkCentre M90z, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Chapter 3. General information
This chapter provides general information that applies to all machine types supported by this publication.
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.
Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is only available on computers with the Windows 7 operating
system from Lenovo.
SimpleTap
The SimpleTap program provides you with a quick way to customize some basic computer settings such as
muting the speakers, adjusting the volume, locking the computer operating system, launching a program,
opening a Web page, opening a file, and so on. You also can use the SimpleTap program to access the
Lenovo App Shop, from which you can download various applications and computer software.
To start the SimpleTap program in a quick way, do any of the following:
• Click the red SimpleTap launch point on the desktop. The red launch point is available on the desktop
after you have launched the SimpleTap program for the first time.
• Press the blue ThinkVantage button if your keyboard has one.
Note: The SimpleTap program is only available on certain models preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating
system. If your Windows 7 model is not preinstalled with the SimpleTap program, you can download it
from http://www.lenovo.com/support.
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. See “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 35 for detailed
information.
ThinkVantage Productivity Center
The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program guides you to a host of information sources and tools to help
you set up, understand, and maintain your computer, and enhance your computer performance.
Note: The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program is only available on computers preinstalled with
the Windows XP operating system from Lenovo.
Additional information resources
If you have Internet access, the most up-to-date information for your computer is available from the World
Wide Web.
You can find the following information:
• CRU removal and installation instructions
• Publications
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