Revision : 01
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Software Name Power Manager
Support models ThinkPad R400
ThinkPad R500
ThinkPad T400, T400s
ThinkPad T500
ThinkPad W500
ThinkPad W700, W700ds
ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200 Tablet
ThinkPad X300, X301
ThinkPad SL300
ThinkPad SL400
ThinkPad SL500
ThinkPad R51e, R52
ThinkPad R60, R60e, R61, R61e, R61i
ThinkPad T43, T43p
ThinkPad T60, T60p, T61, T61p
ThinkPad X32
ThinkPad X40, X41, X41 Tablet
ThinkPad X60, X60s, X60 Tablet
ThinkPad X61, X61s, X61 Tablet
ThinkPad Z60m, Z60t, Z61e, Z61m, Z61p, Z61t
ThinkPad Reserve Edition
Operating Systems Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit, 64-bit
Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models
support which Operating Systems.
Version 2.50
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WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES
This package installs Power Manager utility programs.
If this package has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) this
package will fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted
below.
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CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE
Version 2.50
[Important updates]
Nothing.
[New functions or enhancements]
- Added the new function to show power consumption information when using the AC
adapter.
Note: This function supports ThinkPad T400s and follow-on computers only.
- Improved application launch performance.
- Enhanced the "Always On USB" function to charge some models of iPod and
BlackBerry.
Note: This function supports ThinkPad T400s and follow-on computers with
specific USB port(s) only.
Note: This function does not warrant all models of iPod and BlackBerry.
- Updated the battery gauge design.
- Added a Power Manager icon in Control Panel.
- Added the new feature, "Disable WiMax radios", in Battery Stretch.
[Problem fixes]
- Fixed an issue where the CPU usage became high.
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DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED
1. Start Power Manager. The main screen will be displayed.
2. Select the 'About...' system menu. The version will be displayed.
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NOTES
- User Interface performance may be slow in Discrete Graphics system.
By installing Microsoft Update for Windows Vista (KB938660), User Interface
performance is significantly improved.
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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 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\VISTA\PWRMGRV.
3. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, 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\VISTA\PWRMGRV\SETUP.EXE
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
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UNINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Manual Uninstall
1. Start Windows Vista and logon with administrative privileges.
2. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Programs.
3. Under Programs and Features, click Uninstall a program.
4. Right-click Power Manager Driver and select Uninstall.
5. Click Continue.
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VERSION INFORMATION
The following versions have been released to date.
Version Rev. Issue Date
------- ---- ---------------
2.50 01 2009/06/11
2.43 01 2009/04/13
2.42 01 2009/01/26
2.41a 01 2008/12/02
2.41 01 2008/11/18
2.37 17th release
2.36 16th release
2.34 15th release
2.33 14th release
2.31 13th release
2.30 12th release
2.20 11th release
2.11 10th release
2.08 9th release
2.07 8th release
2.06 7th release
2.05 6th release
2.04 5th release
2.03 4th release
2.02 3rd release
2.01 2nd release
2.00 Initial release
Note: Revision number (Rev.) is for administrative purpose of this README
document and is not related to software version. There is no need to
upgrade this software when the revision number changes.
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
<2.50>
-(New) Added the new function to show power consumption information when using
the AC adapter.
Note: This function supports ThinkPad T400s and follow-on computers only.
-(New) Improved application launch performance.
-(New) Enhanced the "Always On USB" function to charge some models of iPod and
BlackBerry.
Note: This function supports ThinkPad T400s and follow-on computers with
specific USB port(s) only.
Note: This function does not warrant all models of iPod and BlackBerry.
-(New) Updated the battery gauge design.
-(New) Added a Power Manager icon in Control Panel.
-(New) Added the new feature, "Disable WiMax radios", in Battery Stretch.
-(Fix) Fixed an issue where the CPU usage became high.
<2.43>
-(Fix) Fixed an issue that the Power Manager Gauge gave out.
<2.42>
-(New) Adds the new feature, 'Use Energy Saving Wallpaper', in Battery Stretch.
-(New) Makes changes to some parts of user interface.
-(New) Changes that the display brightness increases and decreases immediately
while operating the slider control.
-(Fix) Fixed an issue where the Power Manager Gauge was transparent when
Windows Aero was effective.
-(Fix) Fixed an issue that displayed unsupported power management options in
global power settings on some models.
-(Fix) Fixed an issue where changes in a power scheme were applied even if the
Apply button was not clicked.
-(Fix) Fixed an issue that did not restore settings when a power scheme was
changed and then the Cancel button was clicked.
-(Fix) Fixed an issue where the Battery Maintenance... button was not displayed
if PeakShift was installed.
-(Fix) Fixed an issue that could not disable the "Beep when power state changes"
setting in Global Power Settings.
-(Fix) Fixed an issue that took long to display the Power Manager Gauge in the
task bar when the "Show Power Manager Gauge in task bar" setting was
once disabled and then enabled.
-(Fix) Fixed an issue that created an unnecessary file under the root directory
in the C drive.
-(Fix) Fixed an issue that did not apply the "Enter system hibernation" setting
in the power plan.
-(Fix) Fixed an issue where the "Closing the lid" setting was changed to "No
action" when the setting was set to "Puts the computer is Hibernate" and
then the computer resumed normal operation from hibernation state.
-(Fix) Fixed an issue that displayed an error message when a link for battery
information was clicked in the battery tab.
-(Fix) Fixed an issue that did not apply the "Lower display brightness" setting
after a power scheme was created.
<2.41a>
-(New) Support for Finnish/Dutch/Norwegian languages.
<2.41>
-(New) Support for ThinkPad W700ds.
-(New) Added new feature of 'InstantResume'.
-(Fix) 'Dynamic Brightness Control' returns to the default value by upgrade
installation.
<2.37>
-(Fix) The wrong message about battery is displayed.
<2.36>
-(Fix) Some battery information is garbled.
-(Fix) Fn+F3 action does not work while screen is locked.
-(Fix) An unnecessary file is created in My Document folder.
<2.34>
-(New) Support for ThinkPad X200s,X200 Tablet.
-(Fix) Battery Stretch doesn't resume "Decrease video color quality".
<2.33>
-(New) Support for ThinkPad W700,X301.
-(New) Updated default value of Dynamic Brightness Control.
-(Fix) Corrected broken Web link.
-(Fix) Corrected Blu-ray playback performance problem.
<2.31>
-(New) Support for ThinkPad R400,R500,T400,T500,W500,X200.
-(New) Added new feature of 'Switchable Graphics'.
Note: This function supports only the following ThinkPad computers with
switchable graphics hardware.
-ThinkPad R400 machine types 2782,2783,2784,2786,2787,2788,2789
-ThinkPad R500 machine types 2719,2720,2731,2732,2733,2735,2737
-ThinkPad T400 machine types 2764,2765,2766,2767,2768,2789,2773
-ThinkPad T500 machine types 2055,2056,2081,2082,2083,2087,2088
-ThinkPad W500
-(New) Added new feature of 'Reduce noise dynamically'.
Note: This function is not provided in the following ThinkPad computers.
-ThinkPad G50,R51e,R52,R60,R60e,R61,R61e,T43,T43p,T60,T60p,T61,T61p,X32,
X40,X41,X41 Tablet,X60,X60s,X60 Tablet,X61,X61s,X61 Tablet,X300,
Z60m,Z60t,Z61e,Z61m,Z61p,Z61t
-(New) Added new feature of 'Active Directory support'.
<2.30>
-(New) Support for ThinkPad ThinkPad SL300,SL400,SL500.
-(New) Updated predefined power plan.
-(New) User interface was changed, and two setting modes of Basic Mode and
Advanced Mode were added.
-(New) Added new feature of 'Slider-based Power Management' in Basic Mode.
-(New) Added new feature of 'Dynamic Brightness Control'.
-(New) Added new feature of 'Sidebar Gadget'.
-(New) Added new feature of 'Decrease video color quality' and 'Hide Windows
Sidebar' in Battery Stretch.
<2.20>
-(New) Support for ThinkPad X300.
-(New) Added new feature of 'Advanced Settings for Lid Closed Action'.
-(New) Added new feature of 'Automatic Optical Drive Power Off'.
<2.11>
-(New) Updated predefined power plan.
-(New) Added Video Playback power plan.
<2.08>
-(Fix) Power Manager fails to update when Active Protection System is updated
simultaneously by System Update.
<2.07>
-(Fix) Intermittent system hang during startup.
<2.06>
-(New) Changed CPU Low and Lowest speed.
-(New) Store battery charge threshold respectively for each batteries.
-(New) Added registry option to hide all entry points to internet.
-(Fix) Long installation time when both Power Manager and Access Connections
are installed simultaneously.
<2.05>
-(New) Added new feature of enabling/disabling 'CPU Deeper Sleep'.
Note: This function is not provided in the following ThinkPad computers.
ThinkPad R51e, R52, R60, R60e, T43, T43p, T60, T60p
ThinkPad X32, X40, X41, X41 Tablet, X60, X60s, X60 Tablet
ThinkPad Z60m, Z60t, Z61e, Z61m, Z61p, Z61t
-(Fix) Updated battery error messages.
-(Fix) Corrected inaccurate 'Effect of settings' graph.
-(Fix) Corrected inaccurate LCD refresh rate control feature.
<2.04>
-(Fix) Corrected lowest CPU speed setting.
<2.03>
-(New) Added new feature of 'Battery Stretch'.
Note: This function is not provided in the following ThinkPad computers.
ThinkPad R51e, R52, R60, R60e, T43, T43p, T60, T60p
ThinkPad X32, X40, X41, X41 Tablet, X60, X60s, X60 Tablet
ThinkPad Z60m, Z60t, Z61e, Z61m, Z61p, Z61t
-(New) Added new feature of 'Always On USB'.
Note: This function is not provided in the following ThinkPad computers.
ThinkPad R51e, R52, R60, R60e, T43, T43p, T60, T60p
ThinkPad X32, X40, X41, X41 Tablet, X60, X60s, X60 Tablet
ThinkPad Z60m, Z60t, Z61e, Z61m, Z61p, Z61t
-(Fix) LCD brightness level of battery mode is applied even in AC mode.
<2.02>
-(Fix) Corrected inaccurate ThinkLight behavior.
-(Fix) Corrected inaccurate mouse pointer position.
-(Fix) Corrected inaccurate AC adapter information in Spanish.
<2.01>
-(Fix) Corrected inaccurate help descriptions.
<2.00>
-(New) Initial release.
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TRADEMARKS
* Lenovo and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of Lenovo.
* Apple and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
* BlackBerry is a registered trademark of Research In Motion Limited.
* 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.
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