IBM ThinkPad Aug 9, 2004 ThinkPad Hotkey Features for Windows 98/98 SE/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP Version 1.05.0481 ====================================================================== What This Package Does ----------------------- This package provides the utilities (sub packages) related for the special keys and buttons on the ThinkPad. The special keys and buttons are designed on the accessibility and usability. The utilities enable the full functionality for the special keys and buttons. This package contains the following sub packages; This program displays the result of the using of ThinkPad function keys on the desktop screen. This program also provides some enhancements of ThinkPad function keys. For example, whenever changes system speaker volume, this program displays volume indicator on the desktop screen. This program enables or updates the Easy Launch buttons functions. This program enables the function to magnify the desktop screen using ThinkPad function keys. This program adds functions for the 'web navigation keys' on ThinkPad A30/A30p. This program allows you to quickly open your email and performs several frequent Web browser functions. The Internet Explorer 5.01 or later is required. The installation program of this package recognizes your system and enables to install the sub packages to be installed selectably. The following ThinkPad systems are supported: - ThinkPad A20m, A20p, A21m, A21p, A22m, A22p - ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p - ThinkPad G40(*5) - ThinkPad R30, R31, R32 - ThinkPad R40, R40e(*2) - ThinkPad R50(*4), R50e(*4), R50p(*4), R51(*4) - ThinkPad s31(*2) - ThinkPad T20, T21, T22, T23 - ThinkPad T30(*3) - ThinkPad T40(*1), T40p(*4), T41(*1), T41p(*4), T42(*1), T42p(*4) - ThinkPad X22, X23, X24 - ThinkPad X30(*1), X31(*1) - ThinkPad X40(*6) (Note) *1: Windows Me is not supported. *2: Only Windows XP is supported. *3: Windows Me is supported on 2366/2367-x1x, x2x, x3x, x4x, x5x, A6x and A7x except for M1x, M2x, M3x, M4x and M5x *4: Windows 2000 and Windows XP are supported. *5: Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 and Windows XP are supported. *6: Windows NT4, Windows 2000 and Windows XP are supported. Released Versions ----------------- Version 1.00.0165 Initial release - On Screen Display : 2.30.04 - Easy Launch Buttons III : 2.50 - Full Screen Magnifier : 1.07 Version 1.00.0181 Support ThinkPad A30/A30p/X22 and add a new feature - On Screen Display : 2.32.00 - Easy Launch Buttons III : 2.50 - Full Screen Magnifier : 1.07 - Web navigation keys agent : 1.02 Version 1.00.0182 Support a part of the national languages and a new feature - On Screen Display : 2.32.00 - Easy Launch Buttons III : 2.50 - Full Screen Magnifier : 1.07 - Web navigation keys agent : 1.02 Version 1.00.0183 Support ThinkPad R30. Support the other national languages and fix a problem - On Screen Display : 2.32.01 - Easy Launch Buttons III : 2.50 - Full Screen Magnifier : 1.07 - Web navigation keys agent : 1.02 Version 1.00.0190 Support Windows XP and fix a problem - On Screen Display : 2.32.01 - Easy Launch Buttons III : 2.50 - Full Screen Magnifier : 1.07 - Web navigation keys agent : 1.03 Version 1.00.019A Fix problems for the web navigation keys on ThinkPad A30/A30p. - On Screen Display : 2.32.01 - Easy Launch Buttons III : 2.50 - Full Screen Magnifier : 1.07 - Web navigation keys agent : 1.05 Version 1.01.01C4 Support ThinkPad X23/R31. Provide new function for ThinkPad R series. - On Screen Display : 2.33.02 - Easy Launch Buttons III : 2.50 - Full Screen Magnifier : 1.07 - Web navigation keys agent : 1.06 Version 1.01.0212 Support ThinkPad A31/A31p and fix a problem. - On Screen Display : 2.33.03 - Easy Launch Buttons III : 2.50 - Full Screen Magnifier : 1.08 - Web navigation keys agent : 1.06.01 Version 1.01.0221 Fix problems. - On Screen Display : 2.33.04 - Easy Launch Buttons III : 2.50 - Full Screen Magnifier : 1.08 - Web navigation keys agent : 1.07 Version 1.01.0241 Support ThinkPad A20m/A20p/A21m/A21p/A22m/A22p/T20/ T21/T22/T30/X24/R32 and fix problems. - On Screen Display : 2.34.00 - Easy Launch Buttons III : 2.50 - Full Screen Magnifier : 1.08 - Web navigation keys agent : 1.08 Version 1.01.0252 Fix a problem. - On Screen Display : 2.35.00 - Easy Launch Buttons III : 2.50 - Full Screen Magnifier : 1.08 - Web navigation keys agent : 1.08 Version 1.01.0271 Support ThinkPad X30 and a new function. Fix problems. - On Screen Display : 3.00.00 - Easy Launch Buttons III : 2.50 - Full Screen Magnifier : 1.09 - Web navigation keys agent : 1.09 Version 1.01.0273 Support a part of national languages for the function provided by the version 1.01.0271. - On Screen Display : 3.00.01 - Easy Launch Buttons III : 2.50 - Full Screen Magnifier : 1.09 - Web navigation keys agent : 1.09 Version 1.01.0274 Support the other national languages for the function provided by the version 1.01.0271. - On Screen Display : 3.00.02 - Easy Launch Buttons III : 2.50 - Full Screen Magnifier : 1.09 - Web navigation keys agent : 1.09 Version 1.02.0281 Support a new function and fix a problem. - On Screen Display : 3.00.04 - Easy Launch Buttons III : 2.50 - Full Screen Magnifier : 1.09 - Web navigation keys agent : 1.10 Version 1.03.02B1 Support ThinkPad R40 and new functions. Fix problems. - On Screen Display : 3.01.10 - Easy Launch Buttons III : 2.50 - Full Screen Magnifier : 1.09 - Web navigation keys agent : 1.10 Version 1.03.02B2 Support a part of national languages for the function provided by the version 1.03.02B1. - On Screen Display : 3.01.11 - Easy Launch Buttons III : 2.50 - Full Screen Magnifier : 1.09 - Web navigation keys agent : 1.10 Version 1.03.02B3 Support the other national languages for the function provided by the version 1.03.02B1. - On Screen Display : 3.01.12 - Easy Launch Buttons III : 2.50 - Full Screen Magnifier : 1.09 - Web navigation keys agent : 1.10 Version 1.03.0313 Support ThinkPad R40e. - On Screen Display : 3.02.09 - Easy Launch Buttons III : 2.50 - Full Screen Magnifier : 1.09 - Web navigation keys agent : 1.10 Version 1.03.0314 Support ThinkPad X31/T40/T40p/G40. - On Screen Display : 3.02.10 - Easy Launch Buttons III : 2.50 - Full Screen Magnifier : 1.09 - Web navigation keys agent : 1.10 Version 1.03.0373 Support ThinkPad T41/T41p/R50/R50p. Fix problems. - On Screen Display : 3.02.16 - Easy Launch Buttons III : 2.50 - Full Screen Magnifier : 1.10 - Web navigation keys agent : 1.11 Version 1.03.0391 Support ThinkPad X40. - On Screen Display : 3.02.18 - Easy Launch Buttons III : 2.50 - Full Screen Magnifier : 1.10 - Web navigation keys agent : 1.11 Version 1.04.0411 Support ThinkPad R50e/R51. New functions and fix problems. - On Screen Display : 3.10.05 - Easy Launch Buttons III : 2.50 - Full Screen Magnifier : 1.10 - Web navigation keys agent : 1.11 Version 1.04.0430 Fix a problem. - On Screen Display : 3.10.06 - Easy Launch Buttons III : 2.50 - Full Screen Magnifier : 1.10 - Web navigation keys agent : 1.11 Version 1.05.0481 Fix a problem. - On Screen Display : 3.11.03 - Easy Launch Buttons III : 2.50 - Full Screen Magnifier : 1.10 - Web navigation keys agent : 1.11 Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: Version (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.00.0165> - (New) Initial release. <1.00.0181> - (New) Support ThinkPad A30/A30p/X22. - (New) Add a new feature 'web navigation keys agent'. <1.00.0182> - (New) Support the following national languages for the 'web navigation keys agent'; Danish, French, German, Spanish, Swedish. - (New) Support to un-install the packages using the 'setup.exe'. <1.00.0183> - (New) Support ThinkPad R30. - (New) Support the other national languages for the 'web navigation keys agent'. - (Fix) The 'web navigation keys agent' may display an inappropriate word on screen. <1.00.0190> - (New) Support ThinkPad s31. - (New) Support Windows XP. - (Fix) The customize panel of the 'web navigation keys agent' may be terminated with an error message after clicking OK button. <1.00.019A> - (Fix) The web navigation keys generates error message on Windows 98/NT. - (Fix) The web navigation keys may not work on Windows 98/NT. - (Fix) The color scheme for desktop screen is not reflected for the customize panel of the 'web navigation keys agent'. - (Fix) The customize panel of the 'web navigation keys agent' may display English expression although the panel supports multi-languages. <1.01.01C4> - (New) Support ThinkPad X23/R31. - (New) Provide "ThinkPad web navigation keys agent" for ThinkPad R series. This package enables "Backward" and "Forward" key on Windows 98/NT. <1.01.0212> - (New) Support ThinkPad A31. - (Fix) On ThinkPad R series, the volume indicator may not display the actual system volume level. <1.01.0221> - (Fix) The web navigation keys may not launch mail client program. - (Fix) The installation panel may display English expression although the panel supports multi-languages. <1.01.0241> - (New) Support ThinkPad A20m/A20p/A21m/A21p/A22m/A22p/T20/T21/T22/ T30/X24. - (New) Support ThinkPad R32 - (Fix) The mixer volume will be uncontrollable in case that both of the Digigram VXpocket sound PCCard and On Screen Display are installed. - (Fix) The web navigation keys agent may display unreadable language on DBCS operating systems except Japanese. <1.01.0252> - (Fix) Volume control keys defined in WinDVD may not work during DVD playback. <1.02.0271> - (New) Support ThinkPad X30. - (New) Add a new function required by the 'ThinkPad Presentation Director' version 2. - (Fix) The icon for the FullScreen Magnifier displayed in Add/Remove programs is incorrect. - (Fix) The On Screen Display will be terminated on Windows NT4.0 in case of logoff/logon with another user id. - (Fix) AccessThinkPad may be not launched by pressing ThinkPad button in case that some users logon at once on Windows XP. <1.02.0273> - (New) Support the following national languages for the function provided from version 1.02.0271; French, German, Italian, Spanish. <1.02.0274> - (New) Support the other national languages for the function provided from version 1.02.0271. <1.02.0281> - (New) Support a function to disable 'Web navigation keys'. For the details, refer the Technical Information section. - (Fix) May not uninstall the sub packages included in this package in a rare case. <1.03.02B1> - (New) Support ThinkPad R40. - (New) Provide functions used by "IBM ThinkPad Keyboard Customizer Utility". - (New) Add Fn+F9 hot key function enabled by the 'IBM ThinkPad Easy Eject Utility'. - (New) Add Fn+F5 hot key function for 'Wireless Switch'. - (Fix) May not display the panel for 'presentation hot key' on foreground. The Fn+F5/Fn+F9 functions are not supported in the following ThinkPad: - ThinkPad T20, T21, T22, T23 - ThinkPad T30 - ThinkPad A20m, A20p, A21m, A21p, A22m, A22p - ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p - ThinkPad X22, X23, X24 - ThinkPad X30 - ThinkPad R30, R31, R32 - ThinkPad s30 - ThinkPad i Series s30 <1.03.02B2> - (New) Support the following national languages for the function provided from version 1.03.02B1; French, German, Italian, Spanish. <1.03.02B3> - (New) Support the other national languages for the function provided from version 1.03.02B1. <1.03.0313> - (New) Support ThinkPad R40e. <1.03.0314> - (New) Support ThinkPad X31/T40/T40p. - (New) Support ThinkPad G40. - (New) Support national languages for wording modifications from version 1.03.0313. <1.03.0373> - (New) Support ThinkPad T41/R50. - (New) Support ThinkPad T41p/R50p. - (New) Support for ThinkPad Software Installer Ver 2.0 which downloads the latest packages from the IBM Web site.(for Japan only) - (New) Support 'ThinkPad Presentation Director' version 2.20. - (Fix) The 'tphkmgr.exe' may be terminated because of a problem in the 'Web navigation keys agent'. - (Fix) A 'Fn' icon is displayed on screen on ThinkPad A30/A30p. <1.03.0391> - (New) Support ThinkPad X40. <1.04.0411> - (New) Support ThinkPad R50e/R51. - (New) Support to select location profile of AccessConnections using the 'Wireless switching hot key (Fn+F5)' panel. - (Fix) Mouse may be moved unexpectedly at closing of the 'Presentation hot key (Fn+F7)' panel. - (Fix) Change display device icon images which are displayed in the 'Presentation hot key (Fn+F7)' panel. <1.04.0430> - (New) Support ThinkPad T42/T42p. - (Fix) The 'Wireless switching hot key (Fn+F5)' may not work as the toggle switch for the wireless radio in case that the AccessConnections version 3.00 or later is installed. <1.05.0481> - (Fix) While using Windows 2000 for a long time the screen saver may not be activated. Technical Information --------------------- - The web navigation keys and the backward/forward keys The Windows 2000/XP or later operating system itself identifies the web navigation keys and the backward/forward keys. The keys work on such operating system as the Windows standard function even if the 'web navigation keys agent' included in this package is not installed. The package of version 1.02.0280 or later has a function to disable the keys. To disable the keys, add a registry value below; Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\IBM\TPHOTKEY\MGR Name: DisableWebkey Type: DWORD Data: 00000001 Installation Procedure ---------------------- ThinkPad Software Installer provides install wizard for this package. It is recommended to install this package using the ThinkPad Software Installer. If you are using Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP, log on with a user ID authorized as an administrator. How to install this program using the ThinkPad Software Installer 1. Click Start, select Programs, select ThinkPad, click ThinkPad Software Installer. 2. Select the option Install or upgrade driver(s) or ThinkPad software. 3. Follow the instruction on the screen. How to install this program without using the ThinkPad Software Installer 1. Open Windows Explorer by clicking Start, select Programs, click Explorer or Start, select Programs, select Accessories, click Explorer. 2. Open the directory which this package is extracted. 3. If your system is Windows 98 Standard/Windows NT 4.0, select ShFolder.exe using the mouse and start it. 4. Select Setup.exe using the mouse and start it. 5. Follow the instruction on the screen. Uninstallation procedure ------------------------ ThinkPad Software Installer provides uninstall wizard for this package. It is recommended to uninstall this package using the ThinkPad Software Installer. If you are using Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP, log on with a user ID authorized as an administrator. How to uninstall this program using the ThinkPad Software Installer 1. Click Start, select Programs, select ThinkPad, click ThinkPad Software Installer. 2. Select "Uninstall currently installed driver or ThinkPad software". 3. Follow the instruction on the screen. How to uninstall this program without using the ThinkPad Software Installer 1. Start the "setup.exe" of this package. (For the details, refer the Installation Procedure in this document) 2. Select "Uninstall currently installed driver or ThinkPad software". 3. Follow the instruction on the screen. 1. Click Start, and then click Run. 2. Specify the path of setup.exe of this package. 3. Add the option parameter "/d". Example: C:\ibmtools\drivers\hotkey\setup.exe /d 4. Click OK. 5. Follow the instruction on the screen. Unattended installation --------------------------- This is for system administrators' use only. 1. Start Windows 2000/XP, logon with administrative privileges. 2. Extract the drivers to the hard disk drive. 3. Click Start, then click Run. 4. Type the following command line. C:\DRIVERS\WIN\HOTKEY\SETUP.EXE /S Determining which version is installed -------------------------------------- ThinkPad Software Installer provides a wizard to check the installed version of packages. It is recommended to determine the version of this package using the ThinkPad Software Installer. How to determine the version using the ThinkPad Software Installer 1. Click Start, select Programs, select ThinkPad, click ThinkPad Software Installer. 2. Select the option View driver or application version information. 3. Follow the instruction on the screen. How to determine the version without using the ThinkPad Software Installer 1. Start the "setup.exe" of this package. (For the details, refer the Installation Procedure in this document) 2. Select the option "View driver or application version information". 3. Follow the instruction on the screen. 1. Click Start, and then click Run. 2. Specify the path of setup.exe of this package. 3. Add the option parameter /v. Example: C:\ibmtools\drivers\hotkey\setup.exe /v 4. Click OK. 5. Follow the instruction on the screen. 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.