- ThinkPad R50 (*5), R50e (*5), R50p (*5), R51 (*5)
- ThinkPad T20, T21, T22, T23, T30 (*3), T40 (*4), T40p (*5), T41 (*4), T41p (*5)
- ThinkPad T42 (*4), T42p (*5), T43 Model 26xx (*10)
- ThinkPad X20, X21, X22, X23, X24
- ThinkPad X30 (*4), X31 (*4), X32 (*9)
- ThinkPad X40 (*9)
- ThinkPad i Series 1157 (*1)
- ThinkPad TransNote (*3)
(Note) *1: Supports Windows 98/98 SE/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP only.
*2: Supports Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000/XP only.
*3: Supports Windows 98 SE/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP only.
Only the following T30 models support the Windows Me:
2366/2367-x1x, x2x, x3x, x4x, x5x, A6x and A7x except
for M1x, M2x, M3x, M4x and M5x.
*4: Supports Windows 98/98 SE/NT 4.0/2000/XP only.
*5: Supports Windows 2000/XP only.
*6: Supports Windows XP only.
*7: Supports Windows 98 SE/2000/XP only.
*8: No supports Windows XP.
*9: Supports Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP only.
*10: Supports Windows NT 4.0 only.
Installation Guide
------------------
(Note)
- To determine if you should update the utility programs, refer to the
"Summary of Changes" section of each small package.
- ThinkPad Software Installer provides install/uninstall wizard for this package.
INSTALL:
1. Start Windows 95/98/98 SE/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP. For Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP, logon with a User
ID of Administrator.
2. Extract this package onto the hard drive.
3. Click 'Start' -> 'Run...'.
4. Type [Program Path]SETUP, and click OK.
Program Path is the full path name where you extracted the package
in the step 2, and click OK.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
(Note)
*1 From Version A-1.30, package structure was re-organized.
If you already installed "Utility package" for each operating system,
please uninstall it first before you install this package.
Then you need to install the following packages too.
ThinkPad 5xx/i-1157 :
- IBM ThinkPad Configuration package
ThinkPad 6xx/7xx :
- IBM ThinkPad Configuration package
- IBM ThinkPad Personalization Editor
The other ThinkPad machines:
- IBM ThinkPad Configuration package
- IBM ThinkPad Presentation Director (Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000/XP or later only)
- IBM ThinkPad EasyEject Utility (Win2000/XP or later only)
*2 From Version A-1.31, default installation folder name and modules to be
completely uninstalled were changed.
If you already installed previous version, you need to update all
the following packages too.
ThinkPad 5xx/i-1157 :
- IBM ThinkPad Configuration package
ThinkPad 6xx/7xx :
- IBM ThinkPad Configuration package
- IBM ThinkPad Personalization Editor
The other ThinkPad machines:
- IBM ThinkPad Configuration package
- IBM ThinkPad Presentation Director (Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000/XP or later only)
- IBM ThinkPad EasyEject Utility (Win2000/XP or later only)
*3 If you install newer version after uninstalling previous version
on Windows 2000/XP, reboot the system after uninstallation.
UNINSTALL:
Uninstallation is supported by Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel.
You have to logon with the user ID authorized as an administrator
on Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP.
Silent Installation Guide (for Unattended Installation support)
---------------------------------------------------------------
(Note)
This is for system administrators' use only.
When you type [Program Path]SETUP in the above installation guide,
add "-S -SMS" parameter to SETUP.
(You need to type "[Program Path]SETUP -S -SMS" in "Run...". )
========================================================================
IBM ThinkPad
Battery MaxiMiser and Power Management Features
Version 1.38
========================================================================
What This Package Does
----------------------
This package provides the following utility programs:
- ThinkPad Power Property
- Battery MaxiMiser program
- Battery Information program
- Fuel-Gauge program
This package enables or updates the utility programs of the following
ThinkPad computers:
- ThinkPad 570, 570E
- ThinkPad 600, 600E, 600X
- ThinkPad 770, 770E, 770ED, 770X, 770Z
- ThinkPad A20m, A20p, A21e, A21m, A21p, A22m, A22p, A22e
- ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p
- ThinkPad G40, G41
- ThinkPad R32, R40, R40e, R50, R50e, R50p, R51
- ThinkPad T20, T21, T22, T23, T30, T40, T40p, T41, T41p, T42, T42p, T43
- ThinkPad X20, X21, X22, X23, X24
- ThinkPad X30, X31, X32, X40
- ThinkPad i Series 1157
- ThinkPad TransNote
Summary of supported programs, machines, and operating systems is
as follows:
- ThinkPad Power Property
Supported on all machines
Not supported on Windows NT 4.0
- Battery MaxiMiser program
Not supported on ThinkPad 5xx/6xx/7xx/i-1157
Not supported on Windows 95/NT 4.0
- Battery Information program
Not supported on ThinkPad 5xx/6xx/7xx/i-1157
Supported on all operating systems
- Fuel-Gauge program
Supported only on ThinkPad 5xx/6xx/7xx/i-1157
Not supported on Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000/XP ACPI system
Released Versions
-----------------
Version 1.30 Initial release
Version 1.30a A problem fix
Version 1.30b A problem fix
Version 1.31 Support for new functions and a problem fix
Version 1.32 Support for new functions and problem fixes
Version 1.33 Support for a new function and a problem fix
Version 1.33a Support for a problem fix
Version 1.33b Support for a problem fix
Version 1.34 Support for new functions
Version 1.35 Support for a problem fix
Version 1.36 Support for a new function
Version 1.36a Support for problem fixes
Version 1.37 Support for a problem fix
Version 1.37a Support for a new function
Version 1.38 Support for problem fixes
Summary of Changes
------------------
Where: Version (for example, 1.00 means Version 1.00)
(New) New function or enhancement
(Fix) Correction to existing function
<1.30>
-(New) Package structure has been re-organized.
<1.30a>
-(Fix) Some CPU speed settings do not work correctly on Windows XP.
<1.30b>
-(Fix) Battery MaxiMiser Wizard may cause an error when saving a new
extended power scheme.
<1.31>
-(New) Support for uninstallation of all modules.
-(New) Removed unnecessary driver installation. .
-(New) Changed default installation folder name.
-(New) Current tray icon's status is kept in overwrite installation.
-(New) Battery MaxiMiser Wizard supports Lid close action beep
setting.
-(Fix) BMMTASK.EXE may prevent power management timer settings on
Windows 98 by enabling task scheduler even in unnecessary cases.
-(Known issue)
Platform : Windows 98/98 SE
"Microsoft 802.1x Authentication Client" for Windows 98 and
"Battery MaxiMiser Gauge" can not work simultaneously.
Please close the "Battery MaxiMiser Gauge" from taskbar
before using "Microsoft 802.1x Authentication Client" for Windows 98.
<1.32>
-(New) Support for Password Beep setting for T40/T40p, X31, and onwards.
-(New) Support for new internal interface for Presentation Director.
-(Fix) Uninstallation may not complete correctly while some modules are
running.
-(Fix) Global battery settings may not work correctly.
<1.33>
-(New) Support for maximum fan speed control for ThinkPad G40.
-(Fix) LCD brightness setting changed using hotkey will be lost
by changing power source, when a Battery MaxiMiser
power scheme is selected.
<1.33a>
-(Fix) Screen blinks periodically when Battery MaxiMiser Gauge is on the
system tray.
<1.33b>
-(Fix) CPU speed setting for AC of some Battery MaxiMiser preset schemes
is not correct.
<1.34>
-(New) Support for Remove and Replace Battery menu in Battery MaxiMiser
Gauge.
-(New) Battery MaxiMiser no longer supports CD Audio, DVD Movie, Word
Processing/E-mail, Dark room, and On Screen Presentation preset
schemes.
-(New) Battery MaxiMiser does not support CPU speed settings on Windows XP
on condition that the setting will not take effect.
<1.35>
-(Fix) LCD brightness of Battery MaxiMiser Power Scheme will not change
when AC adapter is plugged-in, if OS starts without an AC adapter.
<1.36>
-(New) Support for Improve Battery Health function to longer battery
lifespan for ThinkPad X40.
<1.36a>
-(Fix) Improve Battery Health function does not work correctly when
we replace batteries dynamically.
-(Fix) Improve Battery Health autonomic function does not work correctly
for the second battery.
<1.37>
-(Fix) Improve Battery Health function does not work correctly on
Windows 2000.
<1.37a>
-(New) Support for ThinkPad G41.
<1.38>
-(Fix) Manually done brightness setting is not kept in Battery
Endurance mode.
-(Fix) Charge stop level is not reset when both start and stop levels
need to be done.
-(Fix) Charge threshold settings are not kept after hibernation
wakeup.
-(Fix) Some conditions for resetting automatic charge thresholds are
not correct.
Installation Guide
------------------
HOW TO DETERMINE WHAT VERSION IS INSTALLED:
Method 1)
1. Start Battery MaxiMiser Wizard and see the first page.
2. You will see the version information on the screen.
Method 2)
1. Start the Battery Information program.
The main screen will be displayed.
2. Select 'About...' system menu.
3. The version will be displayed.
========================================================================
IBM ThinkPad
Battery Information Support Driver
Version 1.00
========================================================================
What This Package Does
----------------------
This package provides the following utility programs:
- Battery Information support driver to get battery data
This package enables or updates the programs of the following ThinkPad
computers:
- ThinkPad X20, X21
Released Versions
-----------------
Version 1.00 Initial release
Summary of Changes
------------------
Where: Version (for example, 1.00 means Version 1.00)
(New) New function or enhancement
(Fix) Correction to existing function
<1.00>
-(New) Initial release
Installation Guide
------------------
HOW TO DETERMINE WHAT VERSION IS INSTALLED:
Please find the DISKIU.VER file in the package before installation.
You can see the version information using a text editor.
========================================================================
IBM ThinkPad
Battery Information Support Driver II
Version 1.00
========================================================================
What This Package Does
----------------------
This package provides the following utility programs:
- Battery Information support driver to get battery data
This package enables or updates the programs of the following ThinkPad
computers:
- ThinkPad R32
Released Versions
-----------------
Version 1.00 Initial release
Summary of Changes
------------------
Where: Version (for example, 1.00 means Version 1.00)
(New) New function or enhancement
(Fix) Correction to existing function
<1.00>
-(New) Initial release
Installation Guide
------------------
HOW TO DETERMINE WHAT VERSION IS INSTALLED:
Please find the DISKDU.VER file in the package before installation.
You can see the version information using a text editor.
========================================================================
IBM ThinkPad
Battery Information Support Driver III
Version 1.01
========================================================================
What This Package Does
----------------------
This package provides the following utility programs:
- Battery Information support driver to get battery data
This package enables or updates the programs of the following ThinkPad
computers:
- ThinkPad G40, G41
Released Versions
-----------------
Version 1.00 Initial release
Version 1.01 Support for a new function
Summary of Changes
------------------
Where: Version (for example, 1.00 means Version 1.00)
(New) New function or enhancement
(Fix) Correction to existing function
<1.00>
-(New) Initial release
<1.01>
-(New) Support for ThinkPad G41.
Installation Guide
------------------
HOW TO DETERMINE WHAT VERSION IS INSTALLED:
Please find the DISKAU.VER file in the package before installation.
You can see the version information using a text editor.
========================================================================
Trademarks
----------
* IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation.
* Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks,
trademarks or service marks of others.