Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name ThinkPad Keyboard Customizer Utility Support models ThinkPad R400 ThinkPad R500 ThinkPad T400 ThinkPad T500 ThinkPad W500 ThinkPad W700,W700ds ThinkPad X200,X200s,X200 Tablet ThinkPad X300,X301 ThinkPad A20m,A20p,A21e,A21m,A21p,A22e,A22m,A22p ThinkPad A30,A30p,A31,A31p ThinkPad G40,G41 ThinkPad R30,R31,R32 ThinkPad R40,R40e ThinkPad R50,R50e,R50p,R51,R51e,R52 ThinkPad R60,R60e,R61,R61e,R61i ThinkPad T20,T21,T22,T23 ThinkPad T30 ThinkPad T40,T40p,T41,T41p,T42,T42p,T43,T43p ThinkPad T60,T60p,T61,T61p ThinkPad X20,X21,X22,X23,X24 ThinkPad X30,X31,X32 ThinkPad X40,X41,X41 Tablet ThinkPad X60,X60s,X60 Tablet,X61,X61s,X61 Tablet ThinkPad Z60m,Z60t,Z61e,Z61m,Z61p,Z61t Operating Systems Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Professional Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 Microsoft Windows 2000 Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 1.3.53.0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package installs ThinkPad Keyboard Customizer Utility which enables to customize the ThinkPad and external keyboard, and to assign 'Key Sensitivity' and 'Special character input' functions. If this package has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) this package will fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. ******************************************************************** WARNING THIS SOFTWARE CAN ONLY BE USED WITH THE MACHINES ON THE SUPPORTED LIST ON THIS PAGE. USE OF THIS SOFTWARE WITH ANY OTHER MACHINE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. ******************************************************************** -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Version 1.3.53.0 [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] - Support for ThinkPad X300 (added). - Support for ThinkPad R400,R500,T400,T500,W500,X200 (added). - Support for ThinkPad W700,X301 (added). - Support for ThinkPad X200s,X200 Tablet (added). - Support for ThinkPad W700ds (added). [Problem fixes] - The key assignment for ThinkVantage button does not work with a certain combination of ThinkPad Power Management Driver and ThinkPad Hotkey Features. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED 1. Open ThinkPad Keyboard Customizer Utility. 2. Right Click the title bar and select 'Keyboard Customizer Utility information'. 3. The version is displayed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES - This package requires the following additional package. - ThinkPad Hotkey Features for Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP Version 1.03.0373 or higher. Update install is recommended. If your system does not support ThinkPad Hotkey Features for Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP, use ThinkPad On Screen Display Utility for Windows Version 2.30i or higher. - Power Management Driver for Win98/Me/2000/XP (ACPI) Version 1.25 or higher. - Special keys in application are overwritten by Keyboard Customizer Utility Key assignments. So if you use special keys in application, you need to uncheck 'Enable key assignments' or assign another keys or check 'Disable Keyboard Customizer'. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. - Before installing (updating) this utility, you must uninstall the current utility. Manual Install 1. Start Windows XP/2000 and logon with administrative privileges. 2. Extract this package onto the hard drive. 3. Click Start and then click Run. 4. Type C:\DRIVERS\WIN\KEYCUSTM\SETUP in the Open box and click the OK button. If you extracted the files to a different location, specify that location instead. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. Unattended Install This is for system administrators' use only. 1. Start Windows XP/2000 and logon with administrative privileges. 2. Extract the drivers to the hard drive. 3. Click Start, then click Run. 4. Type C:\DRIVERS\WIN\KEYCUSTM\SETUP.EXE -S -SMS (The computer won't reboot automatically.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Note: If ThinkPad Keyboard Customizer Utility is running, close it. Manual Uninstall Windows XP: 1. Start Windows XP and logon with administrative privileges. 2. With Classic Start menu, click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. Otherwise, click Start and click Control Panel. 3. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon. 4. Select ThinkPad Keyboard Customizer Utility. 5. Click Change/Remove. 6. Restart the system. Windows 2000: 1. Start Windows 2000 and logon with administrative privileges. 2. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 3. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 4. Select ThinkPad Keyboard Customizer Utility. 5. Click Change/Remove. 6. Restart the system. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Version Rev. Issue Date ---------- ---- --------------- 1.3.53.0 01 2008/11/18 1.3.53.0 14th release 1.3.52.0 13th release 1.3.42.0 12th release 1.3.32.0 11th release 1.3.22.0 10th release 1.3.02.0b 9th release 1.2.92.0 8th release 1.2.82.0 7th release 1.2.72.0 6th release 1.1.7 5th release 1.1.6 4th release 1.1.1 3rd release 1.0.1 2nd release 1.0.0 Initial release To check the version of software, refer to the Determining which version is installed section. Summary of Changes Where: < > Package version number [Important] Important update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.3.53.0> - (Fix) The key assignment for ThinkVantage button does not work with a certain combination of ThinkPad Power Management Driver and ThinkPad Hotkey Features. - (New) Support for ThinkPad X300 (added). - (New) Support for ThinkPad R400,R500,T400,T500,W500,X200 (added). - (New) Support for ThinkPad W700,X301 (added). - (New) Support for ThinkPad X200s,X200 Tablet (added). - (New) Support for ThinkPad W700ds (added). <1.3.52.0> - (New) Support for new models. <1.3.42.0> - (Fix) Domain Logon problem. <1.3.32.0> - (Fix) Added following notice on the dialog panel comes up at end of the package file execution. The extraction wizard has delivered the software installation materials to your computer. To exit the wizard, click Finish. Note that clicking Finish does not start the installation process. <1.3.22.0> - (Fix) Domain Logon problem. - (Fix) German update installation problem. <1.3.02.0b> - (New) change icon, add Trademark. <1.2.92.0> - (Fix) KCU does not launch under domain/netware. <1.2.82.0> - (Fix) Default setting during login process problem. <1.2.72.0> - (New) For Use with ThinkPad Keyboard: CD or DVD Eject, Windows Volume Up/Down Control. - (New) Key Sensitivity. - (New) Special character input. - (New) View Summary. - (New) Support for ThinkPad Software Installer Ver 2.0 which downloads the latest packages from the IBM Web site. <1.1.7> - (Fix) HCT Test Problem. - (Fix) Slow key input problem fix: After boot or returning normal mode from standby mode, key input getting slow sometimes. <1.1.6> - (Fix) Help link does not work when used in Access IBM. - (Fix) Error message pops up one time when USB keyboard, USB mouse, are attached. <1.1.1> - (New) Application key, Access IBM, Suspend, Hibernate, Wireless Radio Control, Easy Eject, Full Screen Magnifier, Presentation Director support. - (New) NLS language support. - (Fix) Windows + 'L' key problem. <1.0.1> - (Fix) Using 'Alt + a' key for applying Windows emulation key (Right/Left Alt) does not work. - (Fix) When you try to assign a Windows key to Right/Left Alt key in setup, 'Alt + a' key (short cut key) does not work. <1.0.0> - (New) Initial release. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESTRICTIONS - 'Automatically disable external keyboard assignments when USB keyboards is removed' follows Keyboard connection status in Device Manager/Keyboards. - When you run 'PC-Doctor for Windows', you need to select 'Disable keyboard Customizer'. - Browser keys' sensitivity function is not supported on ThinkPad R30, R31, R32. - If your keyboard does not have right alt key, your assignment for right alt key is ignored. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo, ThinkPad and ThinkVantage are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation. * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.