Lenovo 1677 System management features, Color temperature adjustment, Input/Output I/O features

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System management features

•Ability to store power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results

•Desktop Management Interface (DMI)

Desktop Management Interface provides a common path for users to access information about all aspects of a computer, including processor type, installation date, attached printers and other peripherals, power sources, and maintenance history.

•Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)

The Preboot Execution Environment is an environment to start computers using a network interface independent of data storage devices (such as the hard disk drive) or installed operating systems.

•System Management (SM) Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and SM software

The SM BIOS specification defines data structures and access methods in a BIOS that allows a user or application to store and retrieve information specific about the computer in question.

•Wake on LAN

Wake on LAN is an Ethernet computer networking standard that allows a computer to be turned on or woken up by a network message. The message is usually sent by a program running on another computer on the same local area network.

•Wake on Ring

Wake on Ring, sometimes referred to as Wake on Modem, is a specification that allows supported computers and devices to resume from sleep or hibernation mode.

•Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)

Windows Management Instrumentation is a set of extensions to the Windows Driver Model. It provides an operating system interface through which instrumented components provide information and notification.

Color temperature adjustment

The color temperature adjustment function enables you to adjust the color temperature and brightness of your computer monitor. For detailed instructions, see “Color temperature adjustment” on page 17.

Input/Output (I/O) features

•9-pin serial port

•Six Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors

•One Ethernet connector

•Two audio connectors (microphone connector and headphone connector)

For more information, see “Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer” on page 8 and “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 9.

Expansion

•One optical drive bay

•One hard disk drive bay

Power supply

Your computer comes with 150-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply.

Security features

• Computrace Agent software embedded in firmware

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Contents ThinkCentre User Guide Second Edition October Copyright Lenovo Contents Appendix A. Notices Important safety information Service and upgradesStatic electricity prevention Power cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devicesPlugs and outlets External devicesHeat and product ventilation Modem safety information Operating environmentPower supply statement Cleaning and maintenanceLaser compliance statement Viii ThinkCentre User Guide Features Product overviewSystem management features Color temperature adjustmentInput/Output I/O features Power supplyPreinstalled software programs Preinstalled operating systemSpecifications Software overviewSoftware provided by Lenovo Product Recovery ThinkVantage Password ManagerLenovo ThinkVantage Tools Lenovo WelcomeAdobe Reader Antivirus software Locations Front connector, control, and indicator locations Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Rear connector locationsAdjusting the computer stand Connector DescriptionMachine type and model label Machine type and model labelThinkCentre User Guide Using your computer Frequently asked questionsUsing the keyboard Using Windows shortcut keysUsing the blue ThinkVantage button Using a fingerprint readerUsing the wheel mouse Adjusting audioSetting the volume from the desktop Setting the volume from Control PanelUsing CDs and DVDs Adding the volume icon to the taskbarHandling and storing CD and DVD media Playing a CD or DVDRecording a CD or DVD Using the single-touch and multi-touch feature Color temperature adjustmentUsing the single-touch feature Using the multi-touch featureSelecting a pre-defined color temperature Switching to RGB adjustmentMaking brightness adjustment Red-adjustment Green-adjustment Blue-adjustment ExitUsing your computer ThinkCentre User Guide Accessibility and comfort You and your computerArranging your workspace ComfortGlare and lighting Air circulationElectrical outlets and cable lengths Voltage-selection switch Replacement power cordsRegister your computer with Lenovo Moving your computer to another country or regionThinkCentre User Guide Security features SecurityUsing passwords Bios passwordsAttaching an integrated cable lock Windows passwords Setting the fingerprint readerUsing and understanding firewalls Protecting data against virusesThinkCentre User Guide Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Replacing the wireless keyboard Replacing the wireless mouseOpening the battery compartment Closing the battery compartment cover Obtaining device driversRecovery information Creating and using recovery mediaCreating recovery media Using recovery media Performing backup and recovery operationsPerforming a backup operation Performing a recovery operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspaceClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Creating and using a rescue medium Using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers Reinstalling preinstalled applicationsReinstalling preinstalled device drivers Reinstalling software programs Reinstalling device driversSolving recovery problems Recovery information ThinkCentre User Guide Using the Setup Utility program Starting the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Password considerations Power-On PasswordAdministrator Password Hard Disk PasswordEnabling or disabling a device Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting or changing the startup device sequenceExiting from the Setup Utility program Using system programs Updating flashing the Bios from a discUpdating system programs Updating flashing the Bios from your operating system Click Downloads and driversPreventing problems Using System UpdateKeeping your computer current Getting the latest device drivers for your computerBasics Cleaning your computer ComputerKeyboard Optical mouseGood maintenance practices Cleaning a glass-screen surfaceMoving your computer Troubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingTroubleshooting procedure TroubleshootingAudio problems No audio in WindowsCD problems Sound comes from one external speaker onlyNo audio in DOS applications or games DVD problems CD or DVD does not workBlack screen instead of DVD video DVD movie will not play No audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD moviePlayback is very slow or choppy Invalid disc or no disc found messageIntermittent problems Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problemsAll or some keys on the keyboard do not work Wireless keyboard does not work Mouse or pointing device does not workPointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse Fingerprint reader does not workMonitor problems Wrong characters appear on the screenImage appears to be flickering Networking problems Ethernet problemsImage is discolored Wake on LAN feature is not working Your computer cannot connect to the networkClick Start Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Adapter stops working for no apparent reasonWireless LAN problem Wireless WAN problemBluetooth problems Option problems An option that was just installed does not workSound does not come from the Bluetooth headphone An option that previously worked does not work nowPerformance and lockup problems Click Disk CleanupInsufficient free hard disk drive space Click Start ComputerPrinter problems Serial port problemsExcessive number of fragmented files Software problems Software does not work as expectedUSB problems Diagnostic programsCreating a diagnostic disc Running the diagnostic program from a diagnostic discLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox PC-Doctor for DOSGetting information, help, and service Help and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programsCalling for service Lenovo Support Web siteUsing other services Purchasing additional servicesThinkCentre User Guide Appendix A. Notices Trademarks Appendix B. Regulatory information Export classification noticeTelevision output notice Electronic emissions noticesIndustry Canada Class B emission compliance statement Additional regulatory information ThinkCentre User Guide Appendix C. Weee and recycling information Important information for the European Directive 2002/96/ECRecycling information ThinkCentre User Guide Index Optical mouse cleaning Password Administrator Considerations Page 0B03427
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