Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name Hotkey Features Support models ThinkPad A20m, A20p, A21m, A21p, A22m, A22p ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p ThinkPad G40(*5), G41(*4) ThinkPad R30, R31, R32 ThinkPad R40, R40e(*2) ThinkPad R50(*4), R50e(*4), R50p(*4), R51(*4), R51e(*4), R52(*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), 43(*6), T43p(*4) ThinkPad X22, X23, X24 ThinkPad X30(*1), X31(*1), X32(*6) ThinkPad Z60m(*4), Z60t(*4) The models othe than above are supported by Hotkey Features version 2 or higher. Operating Systems Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Professional Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Microsoft Windows Me Microsoft Windows 98 SE Microsoft Windows 98 Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 1.31.0610 Notes: *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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package provides the utilities (sub packages) related for the special keys and buttons on your computer. 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 function keys on the desktop screen. This program also provides some enhancements of the 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 selectively. If this package has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) this package will fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Version 1.31.0610 [Important updates] - Terminated support for ThinkPad R60,R60e (additional changes). Terminated support for ThinkPad T60,T60p (additional changes). Terminated support for ThinkPad X40,X41,X41 Tablet (additional changes). Terminated support for ThinkPad X60,X60s,X60 Tablet (additional changes). Terminated support for ThinkPad Z61m,Z61t (additional changes). Hereafter, these models are supported by Hotkey Features version 2 or higher. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] - Texts in Display Properties overlap intermittently. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED 1. Start the 'setup.exe' of this package. (For the details, refer the Installation Procedure in this document.) 2. Click View driver or application version information. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. 1. Click Start then click Run. 2. Specify the path of the 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Note: 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 XP, 2000, NT4.0, Me, 98SE, 98 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\HOTKEY 3. Open the directory which this package is extracted. 4. If your system is Windows 98 Standard/Windows NT 4.0, select 'ShFolder.exe' by mouse and start it. 5. Select 'Setup.exe' by mouse and start it. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. Unattended Install 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. Example: C:\DRIVERS\WIN\HOTKEY\SETUP.EXE /S -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Manual Uninstall 1. Start the 'setup.exe' of this package. (For the details, refer the Installation Procedure in this document.) 2. Click Uninstall currently installed driver or ThinkPad software. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. 1. Click Start then click Run. 2. Specify the path of the 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 instructions on the screen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Whole On Screen Easy Launch Full Screen Web navigation Package Display Buttons III Magnifier keys agent Rev. Issue Date --------- --------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---- ------------ 1.31.0610 3.40.01 2.50 1.17 1.11 01 2008/12/03 1.30.0609 3.40.00 2.50 1.17 1.11 38th release 1.26.0607 3.36.00 2.50 1.16 1.11 37th release 1.25.0606 3.35.00 2.50 1.16 1.11 36th release 1.25.0605 3.35.00 2.50 1.16 1.11 35th release 1.24.0603 3.34.00 2.50 1.16 1.11 34th release 1.23.0601 3.33.00 2.50 1.16 1.11 33rd release 1.22.0512 3.32.00 2.50 1.16 1.11 32nd release 1.20.0509 3.30.01 2.50 1.15 1.11 31st release 1.20.0508 3.30.00 2.50 1.15 1.11 30th release 1.13.0503 3.21.02 2.50 1.14 1.11 29th release 1.11.0503 3.20.10 2.50 1.10 1.11 28th release 1.11.0402 3.20.09 2.50 1.10 1.11 27th release 1.05.0482 3.11.04 2.50 1.10 1.11 26th release 1.05.0481 3.11.03 2.50 1.10 1.11 25th release 1.04.0430 3.10.06 2.50 1.10 1.11 24th release 1.04.0411 3.10.05 2.50 1.10 1.11 23rd release 1.03.0391 3.02.18 2.50 1.10 1.11 22nd release 1.03.0373 3.02.16 2.50 1.10 1.11 21st release 1.03.0314 3.02.10 2.50 1.09 1.10 20th release 1.03.0313 3.02.09 2.50 1.09 1.10 19th release 1.03.02B3 3.01.12 2.50 1.09 1.10 18th release 1.03.02B2 3.01.11 2.50 1.09 1.10 17th release 1.03.02B1 3.01.10 2.50 1.09 1.10 16th release 1.02.0281 3.00.04 2.50 1.09 1.10 15th release 1.01.0274 3.00.02 2.50 1.09 1.09 14th release 1.01.0273 3.00.01 2.50 1.09 1.09 13th release 1.01.0271 3.00.00 2.50 1.09 1.09 12th release 1.01.0252 2.35.00 2.50 1.08 1.08 11th release 1.01.0241 2.34.00 2.50 1.08 1.08 10th release 1.01.0221 2.33.04 2.50 1.08 1.07 9th release 1.01.0212 2.33.03 2.50 1.08 1.06.01 8th release 1.01.01C4 2.33.02 2.50 1.07 1.06 7th release 1.00.019A 2.32.01 2.50 1.07 1.05 6th release 1.00.0190 2.32.01 2.50 1.07 1.03 5th release 1.00.0183 2.32.01 2.50 1.07 1.02 4th release 1.00.0182 2.32.00 2.50 1.07 1.02 3rd release 1.00.0181 2.32.00 2.50 1.07 1.02 2nd release 1.00.0165 2.30.04 2.50 1.07 1.02 1st release To check the version of software, refer to the Determining which version is installed section. Summary of Changes Where: < > Version number [Important] Important update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.31.0610> - [Important] Terminated support for ThinkPad R60,R60e (additional changes). Terminated support for ThinkPad T60,T60p (additional changes). Terminated support for ThinkPad X40,X41,X41 Tablet (additional changes). Terminated support for ThinkPad X60,X60s,X60 Tablet (additional changes). Terminated support for ThinkPad Z61m,Z61t (additional changes). Hereafter, these models are supported by Hotkey Features version 2 or higher. - (Fix) Texts in Display Properties overlap intermittently. <1.30.0609> - (Fix) The application launched by Fn+F5 may display an error. <1.26.0607> - (Fix) The application launched by Fn+F5 may be terminated by application error. <1.25.0606> - (Fix) The installer may not work as unattended on Windows 2000. <1.25.0605> - (Fix) Fn+F5 does not work on the operating systems except English/Japanese OS. <1.24.0603> - (New) Support for ThinkPad R60/R60e/Z61t/Z61m/Z61e. <1.23.0601> - (New) Supports Fn+F8 function for TrackPoint model. <1.22.0512> - (New) Support for ThinkPad T60/T60p/X60/X60s. - (Fix) Installing 'Microsoft QFE895953' for 'Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005' may cause application error of 'tphkmgr.exe'. <1.20.0509> - (New) Supports national languages for additional functions of version 1.20.0508. <1.20.0508> - (New) Support for ThinkPad Z60t/Z60m/R51e. - (New) Support for latest wireless driver. - (New) Support for security function using Fn+F2. - (New) Enable to register any program for any function keys. - (New) Supports wide LCD panel in FullScreen Magnifier. <1.13.0503> - (New) Support for ThinkPad X41 Tablet. - (New) Support for latest wireless driver. <1.11.0503> - (New) Support for latest wireless driver. <1.11.0402> - (New) Support for ThinkPad T43/T43p. - (New) Support for ThinkPad R52. - (New) Support for ThinkPad X32/X41. - (New) Supports to display the 'Wireless switching hot key (Fn+F5)' even if the computer is in logoff state or password lock state. <1.05.0482> - (Fix) The 'Presentation hot key (Fn+F7)' panel of the previous version (1.05.0481) does not start the animation effect that should be started after selecting an item. <1.05.0481> - (New) Support for ThinkPad G41. - (Fix) While using Windows 2000 long time, screen saver may not be activated. <1.04.0430> - (New) Support for 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 Access Connections version 3.00 or later is installed. <1.04.0411> - (New) Support for ThinkPad R50e/R51. - (New) Supports 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. <1.03.0391> - (New) Support for ThinkPad X40. <1.03.0373> - (New) Support for ThinkPad T41/R50. - (New) Support for ThinkPad T41p/R50p. - (New) Support for ThinkPad Software Installer Ver 2.0 which downloads the latest packages from the IBM/Lenovo Web site (for Japan only). - (New) Support for '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. <1.03.0314> - (New) Support for ThinkPad X31/T40/T40p. - (New) Support for ThinkPad G40. - (New) Supports national languages for wording modifications from version 1.03.0313. <1.03.0313> - (New) Support for ThinkPad R40e. <1.03.02B3> - (New) Supports the other national languages for the function provided from version 1.03.02B1. <1.03.02B2> - (New) Supports the following national languages for the function provided from version 1.03.02B1; French, German, Italian, Spanish. <1.03.02B1> - (New) Support for ThinkPad R40. - (New) Provides functions used by ThinkPad Keyboard Customizer Utility. - (New) Adds Fn+F9 hot key function enabled by ThinkPad Easy Eject Utility. - (New) Adds 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 <1.02.0281> - (New) Supports 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. <1.02.0274> - (New) Supports the other national languages for the function provided from version 1.02.0271. <1.02.0273> - (New) Supports the following national languages for the function provided from version 1.02.0271; French, German, Italian, Spanish. <1.02.0271> - (New) Support for ThinkPad X30. - (New) Adds 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 NT 4.0, 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. <1.01.0252> - (Fix) Volume control keys defined in WinDVD may not work during DVD playback. <1.01.0241> - (New) Support for ThinkPad A20m/A20p/A21m/A21p/A22m/A22p/T20/T21/T22/T30/X24. - (New) Support for 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. <1.01.0221> - (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. <1.01.0212> - (New) Support for ThinkPad A31. - (Fix) On ThinkPad R series, the volume indicator may not display the actual system volume level. <1.01.01C4> - (New) Support for ThinkPad X23/R31. - (New) Provides "ThinkPad web navigation keys agent" for ThinkPad R series. This package enables "Backward" and "Forward" key on Windows 98/NT. <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. <1.00.0190> - (New) Support for ThinkPad s31. - (New) Support for Windows XP. - (Fix) The customize panel of the 'web navigation keys agent' may be terminated with an error message after clicking OK button. <1.00.0183> - (New) Support for ThinkPad R30. - (New) Supports the other national languages for the 'web navigation keys agent'. - (Fix) The 'web navigation keys agent' may display an inappropriate word on screen. <1.00.0182> - (New) Supports the following national languages for the 'web navigation keys agent'; Danish, French, German, Spanish, Swedish. - (New) Supports to un-install the packages using the 'setup.exe'. <1.00.0181> - (New) Support for ThinkPad A30/A30p/X22. - (New) Adds a new feature 'web navigation keys agent'. <1.00.0165> - (New) Initial release. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TECHNICAL INFORMATION - The command line control for the 'Wireless switching hot key (Fn+F5)' feature. It is available to control the wireless radio using the following command; (PATH)\TpFnF5.exe [PARAMETER] where, PATH = C:\Program Files\ThinkPad\PkgMgr\HOTKEY The following parameters are defined; /WLON, /WLOFF Turn on/off internal 802.11. /BTON, /BTOFF Turn on/off internal bluetooth. /WANON, /WANOFF Turn on/off internal WAN. /ALLON, /ALLOFF Turn on/off any radio at once. - 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KNOWN LIMITATIONS The display driver may support a function of rotating the display screen. The 'Full Screen Magnifier' does not support the case that the display screen has been rotated in Windows 2000. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * IBM is a registered trademark 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.