---------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name Conexant Audio Software Support models ThinkPad R61 Machine types: 8930, 8932, 8933, 8934, 8935, 8936, 8937 ThinkPad R61e ThinkPad R61i Machine types: 7650, 8932 Operating Systems Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit, 64-bit Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Professional SP2 Refer to marketing materials to find out what ThinkPad models support which Operating Systems. Version 4.18.0.0 (Windows Vista) 3.38.0.52 (Windows XP) Issue date October 2, 2007 Support device Conexant High Definition Audio ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package installs the software (audio driver) to enable the following device. - Conexant High Definition Audio Refer to marketing materials to find out what ThinkPad models support which device. If this package has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) this package will fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Version 4.18.0.0 (Windows Vista) / 3.38.0.52 (Windows XP) [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] - (Windows XP only) Enhancement of battery life during standby. [Problem fixes] Nothing. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED [Windows Vista] 1. Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2. Click System and Maintenance. 3. Click System. 4. Click Device Manager. 5. Click the + sign in front of the Sound, video and game controllers category. 6. Double-click 'Conexant High Definition Audio'. 7. Click the 'Driver' tab. Then you will see the driver version. [Windows XP] 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Performance and Maintenance. 2. Click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. 3. Click the + sign in front of the Sound, video and game controllers category. 4. Double-click 'Conexant High Definition Audio'. 5. Click the 'Driver' tab. Then you will see the driver version. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES Nothing. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Manual Install 1. Start Windows Vista and logon with administrative privileges. 2. Double-click the driver package to extract it to your hard drive. The default location is C:\DRIVERS\WIN\AUDIO. 3. For Windows Vista: Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, then click Run... For Windows XP: Click Start, then click Run... 4. Specify SETUP.EXE with the full path name where you extracted the package in the step 2, and click OK. Example: C:\DRIVERS\WIN\AUDIO\SETUP.EXE 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. 6. Click Finish to reboot the system to complete the installation. Unattended Install This is for system administrators' use only. 1. Start Windows Vista and logon with administrative privileges. 2. Double-click the driver package to extract it to your hard drive. The default location is C:\DRIVERS\WIN\AUDIO\. 3. For Windows Vista: Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, then click Run... For Windows XP: Click Start, then click Run... 4. Specify SETUP.EXE -S with the full path name where you extracted the package in the step 2, and click OK. Example: C:\DRIVERS\WIN\AUDIO\SETUP -S 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. 6. Click Finish to reboot the system to complete the installation. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Version (Windows Vista / Windows XP) The contents ------------------------------------ ------------------- 4.18.0.0 / 3.38.0.52 3rd. release 4.18.0.0 / 3.38.0.51 2nd. release 4.18.0.0 / 3.38.0.0 Initial release To check the version of software, refer to the Determining which version is installed section. Summary of Changes Where: < > Version number Vista Windows Vista XP Windows XP [Important] Important update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <4.18.0.0 (Vista) / 3.38.0.52 (XP)> - (New) (Windows XP only) Enhancement of battery life during standby. <4.18.0.0 (Vista) / 3.38.0.51 (XP)> - (New) (Windows XP only) Enhancement of battery life. <4.18.0.0 (Vista) / 3.38.0.0 (XP)> - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad R61/R61e. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * ThinkPad is a registered trademark of Lenovo. * Conexant is a trademark of Conexant Systems, Inc. * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. * Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.