---------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name Software Installer Supported models ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p ThinkPad G40(*6), G41(*3) ThinkPad R30, R31, R32 ThinkPad R40(*1), R40e(*3) ThinkPad R50(*4), R50e(*4), R50p(*4), R51(*4), R51e(*4), R52(*4) ThinkPad s31(*5) ThinkPad T23 ThinkPad T30(*2) ThinkPad T40(*1), T40p(*4), T41(*1), T41p(*4), T42(*1), T42p(*4), T43(*7), T43p(*4), T60(*4), T60p(*4) ThinkPad X22, X23, X24 ThinkPad X30(*1), X31(*1), X32(*7) ThinkPad X40(*7), X41(*4), X41 Tablet(*8) ThinkPad X60(*4), X60s(*4) ThinkPad Z60m(*4), Z60t(*4) ThinkCentre A30(*4) ThinkCentre A50(*4), A50p(*4), A51(*4), A51p(*4), A52(*4) ThinkCentre E50(*4) ThinkCentre M50(*4), M50e(*4), M51(*4), M51e(*4), M52(*4) ThinkCentre S50(*4), S51(*4) Lenovo 3000 C100(*3), N100(*3), J100(*3), J105(*3) (Note) *1: Windows Me is not supported. *2: Only the following T30 models support Windows Me: 2366/2367-x1x, x2x, x3x, x4x, x5x, A6x and A7x except for M1x, M2x, M3x, M4x and M5x. *3: Only Windows XP is supported. *4: Only Windows 2000/XP are supported. *5: Only Windows Me/2000/XP are supported. *6: Only Windows 98SE/2000/XP are supported. *7: Only Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP are supported. *8: Only Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 is supported. Operating Systems Windows XP (Home Edition and Professional) Windows 2000 Windows NT 4.0 Windows Me Windows 98/98 SE Version 3.51.0605 Issue date Apr. 7, 2006 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES The Software Installer makes downloading and installing drivers and ThinkPad, ThinkCentre or Lenovo 3000 software easy. This program provides the following functions: - Install or upgrade driver(s) or software - Uninstall currently installed driver(s) or the software - View driver or software version information The installation wizard lists the installable packages for your ThinkPad or ThinkCentre system. Multiple packages can be selected to be downloaded and installed all at once. The program downloads the latest drivers and ThinkPad, ThinkCentre or Lenovo 3000 software that is available from the PC Support web site. If the Software Installer has been installed, updating (overwrite- installing) the Software Installer will fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] This software may be terminated during the search of packages. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED 1. Click Start, select All Programs (or Programs), select ThinkVantage, and then click Software Installer. 2. The welcome screen appears and the version is displayed at the bottom right corner of the panel. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES None. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Notes: If your computer runs satisfactorily now, it may not be necessary to update the software. To determine if you should update the software, refer to the Version Information section. There are following ways for installation. (A) Automatic install with Software Installer (B) Manual install (C) Unattended install (A) Automatic Install with Software Installer Use the ThinkPad Software Installer version 3.01.0503 or higher. 1. On Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0, make sure to be logged on with administrative privileges. 2. Start an Internet Explorer. 3. Click the Software Installer button on the tool bar. (*1) 4. On the menu screen, make sure "Install or upgrade driver(s) or software" is selected, and then click Next. 5. On the Find Updated Packages screen, make sure "Retrieve latest information on the internet" is checked, and then click Next. Search will start. 6. On the Download Packages screen, the software and drivers that are either not installed or are at a back level version are listed. By default, all packages will be selected for download, but the user can make changes, if desired. Once the items have been selected for download, click Next to start the download process. 7. On the Install Package screen, select package names to update, and then click Install. All newer versions of drivers or software are preselected by default. Installation will start. 8. When the message, Installation of the selected packages completed successfully, appears, click OK. 9. Click Close. 10. Follow instructions on the screen. Hint *1: This function is available since version 2.10.03C2 or higher. If the Software Installer button is not shown on the tool bar, do the following steps: (a) On the menu bar of Internet Explorer, click View, click Toolbars, and then click Customize. (b) From the "Available toolbar buttons" list on the Customize Toolbar screen, select the Software Installer button, and then click Add. (c) Make sure the Software Installer button is listed in the "Current toolbar buttons" list, and the click Close. If a Software Installer button is never shown, - Try to update Software Installer itself to version 2.10.03C2 or higher. Or - Run Software Installer by clicking Start, selecting Programs (or All Programs), selecting ThinkVantage, and then click Software Installer. (B) Manual Install Refer to the Manual Install section. (C) Unattended Install Refer to the Unattended Install section. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. [Released Versions] Versions The contents --------- -------------------------------------------------------- 3.51.0605 A problem fix 3.50.0603 Support for Lenovo 3000 C100/N100/J100/J105 and problem fixes 3.21.0601 Support for ThinkCentre E50/ThinkPad T60/T60p/X60/X60s and new features. 3.20.0512 Problem fixes 3.15.0510 Problem fixes 3.14.0508 New features and support the following ThinkCentre; A30/A50/A50p/A51/A51p/A52/M50/M50e/M51/M51e/M52/S50/S51 Support ThinkPad Z60t/Z60m/R51e 3.13.0507 A problem fix 3.12.0506 A problem fix 3.11.0505 New features and a problem fix 3.10.0504 New features and a problem fix 3.01.0503 Support for ThinkPad X41 Tablet New features and a problem fix 2.52.0501 Support for ThinkPad T43/T43p/R52/X32/X41 New features and a problem fix 2.34.04A1 A problem fix 2.33.0493 A problem fix 2.32.0492 Problem fixes 2.30.0481 Support for ThinkPad G41 New features and problem fixes 2.21.0451 A problem fix 2.20.0442 New features and problem fixes 2.10.0411 Support for ThinkPad R50e/R51 2.10.03C2 Support for ThinkPad T42/T42p New features and a problem fix 2.02.03B3 New features and a problem fix 2.01.03B1 Support for ThinkPad X40 2.00.0375 Support for ThinkPad T41/T41p/R50/R50p New features and a problem fix 1.03.0301 Support for ThinkPad X31/T40/T40p/R40e/G40 and a problem fix 1.03.02A1 Support for ThinkPad R40 and problem fixes 1.03.0271 Support for ThinkPad X30 1.02.0241 Support for ThinkPad T30/X24/R32 and a problem fix 1.02.0231 Support for new features and problems fixes 1.01.01B0 Support for ThinkPad X23/R31/A31/A31p 1.01.0184 Support for Windows XP and ThinkPad s31 1.00.0181 Support for ThinkPad A30/A30p/X22/R30 and new features 1.00.0172 Problem fixes 1.00.0165 Initial release [Summary of Changes] Where: < > Version [Important] Important Update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <3.51.0605> - (Fix) This software may be terminated during the search of packages. <3.50.0603> - (New) Supports Lenovo 3000 C100/N100/J100/J105. - (Fix) Can not recognize the update of the wireless driver (77WC14WW). - (Fix) May not recognize the update of SMA. - (Fix) May fail to install DLA. - (Fix) May not recognize Lenovo 3000 J100 BIOS. <3.21.0601> - (New) Supports ThinkCentre E50. - (New) Supports ThinkPad T60/T60p/X60/X60s - (New) Provides a command line parameter to execute unattended downloading and installation. - (New) Allows to run on the computer which has invalid system information by entering machine type and model number. <3.20.0512> - (Fix) Failure to open when the %TEMP% folder is encrypted. - (Fix) The computer may have application error. <3.15.0510> - (Fix) Can not install ThinkVantage Access Connections (version 3.80 or later) in the system with no wireless LAN adapter. - (Fix) Does not work on the Norwegian operating system. <3.14.0508> - (New) Support ThinkPad R51e/Z60m/Z60t. - (New) Support ThinkCentre A30/A50/A50p/A51/A51p/A52/M50/M50e/M51/M51e/M52/S50/S51. - (New) Implement README file viewer. - (New) Enable to control the applicability of DVD Player depending on DVD drive existence. <3.13.0507> - (Fix) May display incorrect error message for network related error. <3.12.0506> - (Fix) May not connect to IBM/Lenovo web site when auto proxy configuration is enabled in the internet explorer setting. <3.11.0505> - (New) Support secure network protocol. Whole network traffic including download will be encrypted when our web site is ready to allow the protocol. - (Fix) May not connect to (or download from) web site. <3.10.0504> - (New) Change the license agreement. - (New) Change the program name. - (New) Change the start menu location from 'Access IBM' to 'ThinkVantage'. - (New) Support Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Korean language. - (New) Support proxy server automatic detection when it is set in the Internet Explorer settings. - (New) Support to create default download directory if it does not exist. - (Fix) May display 'no results found for query parameters' and fail to receive data from IBM web site. - (Fix) May not connect to IBM web site by a reason of proxy redirection. <3.01.0503> - (New) Support for ThinkPad X41 Tablet. - (New) Enable automated download feature for world wide. - (New) Support to show important updates. - (New) Enable to edit the default software configuration to be installed. - (Fix) Not installable package may be shown as applicable rarely. <2.52.0501> - (New) Renewal of the user interface for installation wizard. - (New) Support for ThinkPad T43/T43p. - (New) Support for ThinkPad R52. - (New) Support for ThinkPad X32/X41. - (Fix) Failed to start this program on Windows NT4.0 in case that Windows NT Update Module KB835732 is applied. <2.34.04A1> - (Fix) After successful install of the Windows XP Update Module Q885894 an error message may be displayed. <2.33.0493> - (Fix) Occasionally misunderstood the size relation of different formatted versions. <2.32.0492> - (Fix) This program may not be responding during the search of packages on an environment such that a "WinDVD" software has been installed. - (Fix) The installation of "Intel GV3 Processor Driver" may be allowed on Windows XP Service Pack 2. In this case, the system will be hang up after the installation. <2.30.0481> - (New) Support proxy server enabling basic authentication (For only Japanese systems). - (New) Enable passive mode(PASV) FTP anyway (For only Japanese systems). - (Fix) May not update BIOS/Embedded Controller on Windows 98/Me (For only Japanese systems). - (Fix) May display duplicate package names as installable package. - (Fix) May try to download/install WinDVD although WinDVD is not installable on no DVD model. <2.21.0451> - (Fix) Self update function does not work (For only Japanese systems). <2.20.0442> - (New) Support FTP resume function (For only Japanese systems). - (Fix) This software may be terminated during the search of packages. - (Fix) May not display correct version of installed software. <2.10.0411> - (New) Support for ThinkPad R50e/R51. <2.10.03C2> - (New) Support for ThinkPad T42/T42p. - (New) Enable to add the desktop icon etc. of this software. (For only Japanese systems.) - (New) Add the icon of this software on the tool bar of the Internet Explorer. (For only Japanese systems.) - (New) Support LAN setting (proxy setting) even if the Internet Explorer is removed as Windows component using a feature of Windows 2000/XP. (For only Japanese systems.) - (Fix) This software may be terminated during the search of packages. <2.02.03B3> - (New) Support passive mode(PASV) FTP. (For only Japanese systems. ThinkPad s31 is not supported.) - (New) Support to resize of the wizard user interface panel. - (New) Support to detect the version of Intel(R)SpeedStep(TM) Technology Applet. - (Fix) May display incorrect package version. - (Fix) Updated drivers and utilities may not be listed automatically. (For only Japanese systems. ThinkPad s31 is not supported.) - (Fix) Network connection via CardBus card may be disconnected when this program is running on Windows NT 4. <2.01.03B1> - (New) Support for ThinkPad X40. <2.00.0375> - (New) Support for ThinkPad T41/R50. - (New) Support for ThinkPad T41p/R50p. - (New) Enable to connect to IBM Japan web site. (For only Japanese systems. ThinkPad s31 is not supported.) - (New) Enable to download updated drivers and utilities by automatic system recognizer. (For only Japanese systems. ThinkPad s31 is not supported.) - (New) Improve the function of version recognizer for installed software. - (Fix) May allow to install device driver although the applicable device is not installed on your ThinkPad. <1.03.0301> - (New) Support for ThinkPad X31/T40/T40p/R40e. - (New) Support for ThinkPad G40. - (Fix) Improve the stability of this program. <1.03.02A1> - (New) Support for ThinkPad R40. - (New) Change the program location in the start menu. From this version, this program is located in 'Start'->'Programs'->'Access IBM'. - (Fix) May not display correct version number of this utility itself. - (Fix) May fail to install device drivers and utilities. <1.03.0271> - (New) Support for ThinkPad X30. <1.02.0241> - (New) Support for ThinkPad T30/X24. - (New) Support for ThinkPad R32. - (Fix) The Software Installer may cause blue screen at the starting. This trouble is in the previous version 1.02.0231. <1.02.0231> - (New) A notification message at the installation complete is added. - (New) The listed packages is sorted in the alphabetical order. - (Fix) The Software Installer may list duplicate package names for a package. - (Fix) The Software Installer can not install over 30 packages. <1.01.01B0> - (New) Support for ThinkPad X23/R31/A31/A31p. <1.01.0184> - (New) Support for Windows XP. - (New) Support for ThinkPad s31. <1.00.0181> - (New) Support for ThinkPad A30/A30p/X22/R30. - (New) Support for the silent installation for the selected packages. - (New) A new user interface is used. - (New) A search path C:\drivers is added. <1.00.0172> - (Fix) The Software Installer may be terminated suddenly with an error message during the operation. <1.00.0165> - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad T23. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- MANUAL INSTALL Note: - In case of using this software on Windows NT 4.0, it is required to install both of the Windows NT 4.0 service pack 4 (or later) and Internet Explorer version 3 (or later). This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Explorer. (Downloading files) 1. Click once on the underlined file name with the left mouse button. Once this is done, a pop-up window will appear. 2. In this pop-up window, choose (using the left mouse button) the directory you would like to download the file to and click the "Save" button. A different window will appear and the download will begin and complete without your assistance. 3. Once the download has completed, there may or may not be a message stating that the download completed successfully. 4. After being downloaded, the file will need to be extracted. (Extracting files) 5. Locate the directory where the file was downloaded. 6. Locate the file that was just downloaded and double click it using the left mouse button. 7. The file will begin to extract in the directory where the downloaded file is located. (Installing files) 8. On Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0, make sure to be logged on with administrative privileges. 9. Open an Explorer and locate the directory where the files were extracted. 10. If your system is running a retail version of Windows 98, double- click ShFolder file. 11. Double-click SETUP file. 12. Follow the instructions on the screen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- MANUAL UNINSTALL 1. On Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0, make sure to be logged on with administrative privileges. 2. a. (On Windows XP) Click Start, then click Control Panel. b. (On the others) Click Start, select Settings, and then click Control Panel. 3. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 4. Select Software Installer, then click Change/Remove (or Add/Remove). 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- UNATTENDED INSTALL Note: This is for system administrators' use only. - Refer to the Manual Install section, and download and expand the files. - At the command line, execute SETUP.EXE with the /S option. (For example) [Path where the files were extracted]\SETUP /S ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unattended downloading and the installation Note: This is for system administrators' use only. This is the method to execute the following automatically by command line interface; - Connect to internet - Search applicable packages and download - Install the packages. - At the command line, execute swiif.exe /T /S (The parameter is case sensitive.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITATIONS - The Software Installer may not display the versions of the installed software packages which were installed not using the Software Installer. - The Intel SpeedStep Technology Applet is assumed to be installed manually. Automatic installation is not supported for the program. - To download/install DVD Player, a DVD drive must be attached on your computer. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * ThinkPad and ThinkCentre are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * ThinkVantage is a trademark of Lenovo. * IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation. * Intel is a registered trademark of Intel 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.