Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1200 Installation Manual

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Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) for IBM ThinkPad Notebooks Install & Upgrade Set up and Technical Guide Introduction ......................... 4 Supported Windows Me ThinkPad Models ................ 5 Before Installing or Upgrading to Windows Me..............7 “Preparation”........................8 “Update Computer”......................9 Updating the ThinkPad system BIOS for Windows Me..........
Page 2 Windows Me Hints and Tips..................... 34 Power Management..................... 34 1.1 Power Meter Icon located on SysTray (by default, this is in the lower right corner) does not update automatically from AC to Battery mode or vice versa 1.2 Wake-On Ring (WOR) needs to be enabled in the Power Option for ThinkPad 570 and 600 Series .................
Page 3 4.1 A version conflict message appears when updating IBM supplied NeoMagic Video driver (NMG5) over the built-in NeoMagic Video driver (NMG5) in Windows Me..................41 4.2 After playing MPEG file by Windows Media Player, the color mode of the screen does not resume correctly when using Dual Display........
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction This document describes the steps for installing and upgrading to Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) operating system and updating the system BIOS; and provides helpful hints and tips for ThinkPad computer users who use this operating system. NOTE: IBM does not warrant that every function and operation described in the IBM or Microsoft documentation will work or be free from limitations when the Windows Millennium Edition Upgrade is used with your ThinkPad computer.
Page 5: Supported Windows Me Thinkpad Models
Supported Windows Me ThinkPad Models IBM has tested a number of ThinkPad models and has determined that they support Windows Me. Customers’ computers must meet all the minimum hardware requirements in order for Windows Me to operate properly. Running Windows Me without the minimum hardware requirements might cause unpredictable results.
Page 6 A20m, A20p...
Page 7: Before Installing Or Upgrading To Windows Me
Before Installing or Upgrading to Windows Me Before proceeding further into the guide, review what steps should be completed before, while, and after installation or upgrading to Windows Me. Use the following chart as a quick reference when preparing to upgrade to Windows Me: START Clean Install Upgrade Install...
Page 8: Preparation
Post-install or upgrade to Windows Me o Install or Upgrade IBM ThinkPad Video, Audio, Modem Device Post-setup o Install Track Point Driver o Installing IBM device drivers for Windows Me o Installing software applications for Windows Me General Technical Information o Docking Station/Port Replicator support for supported ThinkPad FINISH models.
Page 9: Update Computer
“Update Computer” Updating the ThinkPad system BIOS for Windows Me Before you install or upgrade your system to Windows Me, you must update the BIOS (basic input/output system) of your ThinkPad computer. To take full advantage of all the features offered by Windows Me, it is strongly recommended that you update your ThinkPad’s system BIOS.
Page 10 A20p IVET58WW 1.02b IZET58WW 1.13...
Page 11: Downloading Device Drivers For Post Install Or Upgrade
Downloading Device Drivers for Post install or upgrade The latest device driver file can be obtained from the IBM ThinkPad support Web site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/support Prior to installing or upgrading to Windows Me, it is strongly recommended to obtain the following list of device drivers for post install or upgrade. Note that each device driver and utility is model-specific (Chart 1): Chart1 - ThinkPad Device Drivers List ThinkPad model 240 series and 390 series device drivers list...
Page 12 player update (For DVD model) TP General – TrackPoint Driver I for Win95/98/NT4 *1: It is an optional depending on your system’s configuration. ThinkPad models A20m, A20p and T20 drivers list Drivers name and version A20m A20p Windows Me Supplement File TP General –...
Page 13 Notebook Manager for Windows 98 Sleep Manager for Windows 95/98 TP1400,1500 (2611) ShortCut Keys Utility Package II for Windows 98 TP1400,1500 (2611) Sleep Manager Package II for Windows 98 TP1400,1500 (2611) SafeOFF for Windows Package II TP1400,1500 (2621/2651) Notebook Manager for Windows 98 TP1400,1500 (2621/2651) Sleep Manager II for Windows 98...
Page 14: Pre-Setup
“Pre-Setup” If you decided to do the Clean Install, refer to the Section 1 for the instructions. If you decided to do the Upgrade Install, refer to the Section 2. Section 1: Creating the Startup Diskette (Clean Install) If you want to do the clean install of the Windows Me operating system, you must create the Startup Diskette which provides the access to the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive.
Page 15 2. Click Start Settings Control Panel 3. Double-click Add/Remove Programs icon 4. Select IBM Global Network Dialer and Click “Add/Remove” 5. Once the software is removed, reboot when prompt. To uninstall Norton AntiVirus on ThinkPad follow the instructions below: 1. Start the Operating System 2.
Page 16 Click the “Utilities” tab, then click [Remove ThinkPad Modem driver software] Click [Yes] to proceed with removing the ThinkPad Modem driver software. After the driver software is uninstalled, click [OK]. 10 Double-click Setup.exe again. The “Add New Hardware Wizard” window will open. Click [Next] in this window.
Page 17 22. Windows 95 will compete the setup by detecting and installing the Modem. Click [Finish] to compete the setup for Windows 98.
Page 18: Installing Or Upgrading To Windows Me
“Installing or Upgrading to Windows Me” If you decided to do the Clean Install, refer to the Section 1 for the instructions. If you decided to do the Upgrade Install, refer to the Section 2. ****IMPORTANT NOTICE**** This document pertains only to ThinkPad’s as a standalone system i.e., UNDOCKED configuration.
Page 19 c. View the list partitions. If no partitions exist, than Press Esc go to step g. If partitions are listed, the partitions must be deleted sequentially from non-DOS, Logical DOS Drives, Extended DOS partitions to Primary Partitions. Press Esc to return to main fdisk menu d.
Page 20: Section 2: Upgrading To Windows Me (Upgrade Install)
Section 2: Upgrading to Windows Me (Upgrade Install) This section contains information to assist you in upgrading from Microsoft Windows 95/98 to Windows Me operating system on IBM ThinkPad systems. Please be certain Windows 95/98 is functioning properly on your system before upgrading to Windows Me. If you are unsure whether the OS is functioning properly, IBM recommends that you save all-important data and use the Recovery CD to restore your system to Windows 95/98 prior to starting the upgrade process.
Page 21 1. Turn on your computer and logon into the current Windows operating system with an internal or external CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive installed. 2. Insert the Windows Me CD into the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. If Windows automatically detects the CD, the Windows Me Setup wizard will begin the upgrade process.
Page 22: Post Setup
“Post Setup” If you did Clean Install the Windows Me, refer to the Section 1 for the instructions. If you did Upgrade Install, refer to the Section 2. Section1: Installing Device Drivers (Clean Install) When you clean installed Windows Me, almost all of the basic device drivers will be installed automatically.
Page 23: To Install Dvdexpress On Your Thinkpad For Windows Me
2651-542/562/592 i Series 1200/1300 1161- 21x/23x/25x/26x 1171- 31x/32x/34x/35x/33 x/37x A20m A20p Step 2: Install the Device Drivers in the following sequential order for a successful install for all the device drivers that apply to your system. Note: Installation guide is included when the drivers are obtained from IBM Web site.
Page 24 Original DVDExpress from Software Selection CD (SSCD). ME upgrade version downloaded from Web site. Step One: 1. Verify that the DVD-ROM drive is inserted into your computer. If the DVD-ROM drive is not installed, install it before continuing 2. Exit all windows programs before running the DVDExpress Setup program. 3.
Page 25: Section 2: Installing And Upgrading Device Drivers (Upgrade Install)
Section 2: Installing and Upgrading Device Drivers (Upgrade Install) After a successful upgrade to Windows Me, not all of the basic device drivers will be automatically upgraded. Devices such as video, audio, and the internal modem may not be upgraded. To fully take advantage of Windows Me and to help prevent any problems, follow the 4 Step guide to upgrade to Windows Me and to install all the necessary drivers and applications provided by IBM.
Page 26: To Upgrade Video (Neomagic Magicmedia 128Av/256Av) To Windows Me Built-In Driver (Thinkpad 240)
422/442/482/483/49 2/4E2 2651-542/562/592 i Series 1200/1300 1161- 21x/23x/25x/26x 1171- 31x/32x/34x/35x/33 x/37x Windows A20m Windows A20p Windows Step 2: Follow the upgrade guide on the following section to upgrade all the drivers for the fields with Window Me that apply to your system. Step 3: Install the device drivers with the field with IBM in the following sequential order for a successful install for all the device drivers that apply to your system.
Page 27: To Upgrade Video (Neomagic Magicgraph 128Zv+) To Windows Me Built-In Driver (Thinkpad I Series 1400 2611-410/450/411/451)
10. Click [Finish] to complete the upgrade. 11. Click [Yes] to restart the system. To upgrade Video (NeoMagic MagicGraph 128ZV+) to Windows Me built-in driver (ThinkPad i Series 1400 2611-410/450/411/451) 1. Turn on your computer, and then logon to Windows Me. 2.
Page 28: To Upgrade Audio (Crystal Soundfusion) To Windows Me Built-In Driver (Thinkpad Models 600 And 600E)
9. Click [Next] to continue 10. Click “Display list of all the Driver…” 11. Select “Crystal Sound Fusion [6-8-2000]” 12. Click [Next] 13. Click [Next] to confirm 14. New Hardware Found wizard will be detected and will install the necessary devices 15.
Page 29: General Technical Information
General Technical Information The purpose of this section is to provide the user with some more in-depth technical information on how to use Windows Me on specific IBM ThinkPad computer environments. Docking Station/Port Replicator support for supported ThinkPad models There are following three types of docking and undocking scenarios. Hot docking and undocking Under Windows Me, hot docking and undocking enables you to physically attach or detach your computer from a docking station or port replicator while the system is...
Page 30: Tips For Docking Station Support On Thinkpad Models 570 And 570E
PC Card Hot docking and Enabler/PC Card Enable undocking with Advanced EtherJet Port Hot docking Warm docking Replicator with and undocking undocking with the Advanced EtherJet Port ThinkPad UltraBase ThinkPad Hot docking Dock undocking ThinkPad Hot docking Port Replicator undocking Tips for docking station support on ThinkPad models 570 and 570E: On ThinkPad 570 series, Port Replicator with Advanced EtherJet can be attached only through the UltraBase.
Page 31: Tips For Docking Station Support On Thinkpad Models 600, 600E And 600X
Advanced Port Replicator will be undocked, leaving the computer and the UltraBase unit still connected by Windows Me. Tips for docking station support on ThinkPad models 600, 600E and 600X: If you dock your ThinkPad to a SelectaDock-II or SelecaDock-III docking station, the “Crystal SoundFusion™...
Page 32: Ultraslimbay Device Swapping With Thinkpad Models 570 And 570E
The UltraBay FX slot holds the diskette and CD-ROM combination drive unit. You can swap a diskette and CD-ROM (or diskette and DVD-ROM) combination drive with a secondary IDE hard disk drive, or a secondary battery pack. Swapping the UltraslimBay device under Windows Me is enabled only while the computer is in Standby mode.
Page 33: Ultrabay 2000 Device Swapping With Thinkpad Models A20M And A20P
ThinkPad X20 supports both hot and warm swapping of the Ultrabay 2000 device and UltraBase X2 under Windows Me. To enable this feature, you must install the latest ThinkPad Fast-Swap Feature Driver. In order to remove an Ultrabay 2000 device, slide the bay-latch located next to the Ultrabay 2000 device.
Page 34: Windows Me Hints And Tips
Windows Me Hints and Tips Power Management Power Meter Icon located on SysTray (by default, this is in the lower right corner) does not update automatically from AC to Battery mode or vice versa Models: ThinkPad 600X Power Meter Icon located on SysTray does not automatically detect Issue: AC or Battery Mode Cause:...
Page 35: The Screen Flashes With Random Characters And Patterns For A While When Resuming From Hibernation Mode
2. Use Fn+F4 key to put the system into Standby mode. The Screen flashes with random characters and patterns for a while when resuming from Hibernation mode. ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 Models: When resuming from Hibernation mode, the screen flashes with Issue: random characters and patterns on the screen for a while (within 0.5...
Page 36: Usb Wake Up Is Not Supported
USB Wake Up is not supported Models: All ThinkPad models Issue: USB device Wake Up is not supported (e.g. via mouse or keyboard). Resolution: To wake up the system from Standby mode, press “Fn” key. Fn + F3 key to turn off LCD monitor does not work when playing Windows Media Player.
Page 37: System Makes A Clicking Sound When Starting Windows Me And The System Is Docked To Selectadockiii
Models: ThinkPad 600X When the System is docked and in Standby mode, it cannot receive an Issue: incoming fax. Option 1: When expected to receive fax, resume from Standby Resolution: Option 2: Undock the system and put the system into Standby mode while Resume on Ring is enabled in the Power Option a) Use Eject Hardware to Eject from docking station.
Page 38: The System May Hang At The Boot Time When The Pci Irq Steering Is Changed From 11 (Default Value) To 9
The system may hang at the boot time when the PCI IRQ steering is changed from 11 (default value) to 9 Models: ThinkPad 600X When the user changes the value of PCI IRQ Steering to 9 from Issue: 11(default value) with the ThinkPad Utility in order to use the IDE device in SelectaDockII/III, the system hangs at boot time.
Page 39: Adaptec Slimscsi 1480A Pc Card Causes System Hang
the first time, yellow “!” will appear on PCMCIA Card Services in the Device Manager as code 1. This does not cause any functionality loss. Cause: By Windows Me design Continue to use the PC Card. Once the system reboots, the yellow “!” Resolution: disappears.
Page 40 4. Click “Device” Bay 5. Check ‘Disable’ Warm Swap devices 6. Click Apply and click Yes 7. Reboot when prompt.
Page 41: Video/Multimedia
Video/Multimedia version conflict message appears when updating IBM supplied NeoMagic Video driver (NMG5) over the built-in NeoMagic Video driver (NMG5) in Windows Me. Models: All ThinkPad, whose video chip is NMG5 When trying to install IBM supplied NeoMagic Video driver over the Issue: built-in NeoMagic Video driver in Windows Me, the warning message “Version Conflict”...
Page 42: Graphics On Windows Media Player Stops (Freezes) When Windows Media Player Is Running In Full Screen Mode
Resolution: Use the volume control on Windows Media Player V.7.0 instead of CD Audio volume in Volume Control. Or do the following operations, so that CD Audio volume in Volume Control can work. Open “Tools” in Windows Media Player V.7.0. Go →...
Page 43: No Subtitle On Dvd After Resuming From Standby Mode With Some Dvd Movies
No subtitle on DVD after resuming from Standby mode with some DVD movies All ThinkPad models Models: Issue: If system enters Standby mode while DVD is playing, after resuming from Standby mode, the subtitle, if available, is not displayed. This varies from DVD to DVD title.
Page 44: Red X Mark In Usb Serial Port With Ibm Usb Multiple Hub
3. Click Device Manager 4. Click [+] Infrared Devices 5. Select Infrared Communication Device and Click [Properties] 6. Click to Check Enable Infrared Device 7. If prompt, reboot the system. If two Infrared Device do appear after upgrade, One of two Infrared Device will be automatically disabled.
Page 45: Ibm Global Network Dialer
IBM Global Network Dialer Models: ThinkPad 240, i Series 2621- 420,42U,421,441,460,46U,480,48U,540,541,560 Issue: Not supported Cause: Windows Me comes with a software Dial-up Networking which can Resolution: be used for dial up connection instead of IBM Global Network Dialer. 1. Click Start → Settings →Dial Up Networking 2.
Page 46: Short Cut Key Window Will Appear During Upgrade Install
done using TrackPoint Mouse. As much as possible, use keyboard instead of Trackpoint. Resolution: Short Cut Key Window will appear during upgrade install Models: ThinkPad i Series 1400 2611-410/450/411/451 During upgrade install, Short Cut Key window will appear. Issue: Resolution: When upgrading and Short Cut Key window appears, Click [Cancel] and the setup will continue.

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Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1200 Installation Manual

1 Power Management

2 Docking Station/Port Replicator

3 PC Cards and Device Support

4 Video/Multimedia

5 Device Configuration and Setup

6 Communication

7 Upgrade and Installation Issues

8 Miscellaneous

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