IBM ThinkPad Software

This is a reposted content from the internet. I hope it will help people with ThinkPad. I have found two versions.

Version 1: Detailed description of the built-in software for IBM ThinkPad

1. software Installer (with a Chinese version): this is a cool program, which is a software update and installation program for ThinkPad, even when it is liked by the old bird, when you have just reinstalled all the driver software in the system, you often have to wait for at least a few hours before you can fix it. During this period, You have to restart it multiple times. Now with ThinkPad software installer, you only need to tell it where your driver and program directory is, and then remove the projects you don't want to install, click a few times and next it will help you finish the installation in the most standard order, it takes about 15 minutes. After the restart, you will have a complete operating system. All the drivers and control software are in place. Software installer can be used for software updates. If you connect to the Internet, you can detect the latest software program released by IBM and install it based on your needs, it can be said that it takes the minimum effort to keep the latest versions of ThinkPad programs on your IBM database (maybe the Software Update Server is abroad, so the software download speed is not very fast, however, this does not affect its convenience, but just takes more time ).

2. access connections (available in Chinese): This is a great network connection management program. If you are a person who often travels in different network environments (such as home, office, girlfriend's home ......), So this IBM Access connectiongs is very useful to you. It can manage wired, wireless network cards, even Bluetooth connections, ieee1394 and modem connections. You only need to set it once and store it, in the future, you only need to click it twice to instantly change the complicated network settings, so that you can easily integrate into different network environments. If you are helpful, you can export your settings to other IBM Access connectiongs users. The settings are simple and easy to understand, you only need to enter the necessary content as prompted. For IBM Access connectiongs, you can select different network connections from the taskbar and click Connect to select a connection, which is very simple and convenient. Unfortunately, it does not provide good support for non-IBM wireless network adapters. If you are using a non-IBM wireless network adapter, it may sometimes fail or temporarily lose response, therefore, only users with original wireless NICs are recommended.

3. presentation Director (no Chinese version, hotkey FN + F7, use this LCD and external CRT display, use this LCD and external projector display, only use external display devices, etc, this software is very useful for xdjm, which often needs to be presented to the elders.

4. ThinkPad configuration (no Chinese version): ThinkPad configuration is the control management center of the IBM ThinkPad laptop. It serves as the control panel of windows. With this feature, you can set or change the properties of each hardware device in your notebook, as well as display and power properties. It can be said that ThinkPad configuration integrates Windows Control Panel and Device Manager functions. It is a powerful management program required for ThinkPad notebook.

5. system migration assistant (Chinese version): "system migration Helper Program", it is very troublesome to reinstall the system, some personal settings (such as desktops, icons, network settings, window sizes, and other small details, and even sound, shared folders, and user information) must be retried, sometimes you may forget some important settings. system migration assistant is much more convenient. It can export all your personal settings *. after the SMA backup file is reinstalled and then imported to the new system, you can return to the status before reinstalling the system, the speed is fast, and the most important thing is the integrity and selectivity of the backup file. You can select the one you want to back up and remove the one you don't want to back up. The full Chinese interface is like a selective clone.

6. thinkvantage active protection system (available in Chinese) active hard disk protection system. Its function is to respond quickly when a user accidentally falls in the notebook, stop hard drive to minimize the loss of user data. It is very interesting to open a program that can be used to display the Location status of the IBM book in real time, jitter and so on will be observed in the "real-time status" tab of the program.

7. keyboard customizer utility (no Chinese Version) IBM notebook keyboard customization tools, friends who have used ThinkPad book know that IBM's keyboard does not regard windows, this software allows you to use other keys instead of window keys. of course, its functions are far more than that. It also allows users to define some combinations of keys on the keyboard as Shortcut Keys according to their preferences. For example, noker can press Ctrl + right arrow keys, it is defined as opening the optical drive. In addition, it can also be used to redefine the function key when you use an external keyboard.

8. ultranav wizard (no Chinese version) is only applicable to ThinkPad computers with trigger templates. The ultranav Wizard program can optimize the performance of pointer devices. If you select trackpoint as the main mouse device, you can set the touchpad as a shortcut or scroll device. If you select the touchpad as the main mouse device, you can set more functions of the touchpad and have all the functions of trackpoint.

9. easyeject utility (no Chinese version, hotkey FN + F9) is a convenient PNP device pop-up program. Its function is equivalent to the hardware removal wizard in the system. The combination key is FN + F9, it has the advantage that the interface is very intuitive. When a user wants to stop a mobile device, it can help you safely and quickly remove connected devices, including user-connected docking stations and USB devices.

10. power Manager (no Chinese Version) Power Management Program, which allows users to fully control power and cooling, including changing the CPU operating frequency and cooling fan speed, the energy consumption of the two will directly affect the usage time of the notebook. You can also use the power manager to customize the power configuration to meet different needs. You can also click this icon in the system tray area to quickly switch the power configuration scheme. It also provides other power-related settings, such as sleep and other shortcut key customization, battery alarm, etc. In addition, the battery information tab collects various information related to the power supply, such as the number of recharges. This tab also provides a very useful function, re-plan your battery capacity "battery gauge RESET ". Click "battery maintenance" and you will see the "battery gauge RESET" column in the new window. Click the "perform reset" button and check several times before you can start the battery capacity reset process. Note: You can also set the charging rules in the "battery maintenance" pop-up window. For example, if the charging starts when the power usage falls below a certain percentage, the charging starts and ends at a certain percentage.

11. netwaiting (Chinese version) Modem connects to the waiting program. It is meaningless because it is basically unavailable. Netwaiting can help you manage all telephone communications when you connect to the Internet over a telephone line. With this application, you can also respond to incoming calls, ignore incoming calls, and make outgoing calls while maintaining Internet connection. Then return to the original operation (for example, continue downloading) without interrupting the original Internet connection. Netwaiting is activated only when the modem dialing application is started. To use all functions, your ISP must use a server connected to v.92.

12. thinkvantage fingerprint software (Chinese version): IBM fingerprint software, used together with this fingerprint scanner, can be used to control the boot or convenient login to the Windows system by inputting fingerprints, however, the function of the software is only available at startup. More powerful fingerprint joining functions must be obtained after you install client security software. Noker does not have such high security requirements, So fingerprint is only used when the machine is started.

Version 2: Detailed description of the built-in software for IBM ThinkPad

1. Software installer or thinkvantage system update (tvsu)
This is a cool program. Any ThinkPad user knows the function of this software and will not hesitate to choose it. It is a software update and installation program for ThinkPad, when you have just reinstalled all the driver software in the system, you just need to be able to connect to the Internet, and then open the software installer or tvsu, then you can rest assured, wait for it to help you install all ThinkPad drivers and application software (of course, you need to move your mouse to pick out unnecessary software ). You can open the software at will, check for updates, and select updates as needed. It allows you to keep the ThinkPad program to the latest version with minimal effort.

What is the difference between the two?. tvsu supports regular download check, but software installer does not support B. tvsu download speed is usually relatively fast C. tvsu1.0 is based on the Java structure and consumes a large amount of memory. tvsu is attached with a service that starts up and runs, slowing down the startup speed of windows. Installation suggestions: we strongly recommend that you install the software unless you have the preference of manually searching for and downloading drivers and applications.

2. Power Manager
The power management program allows users to fully control power and cooling, including changing the CPU operating frequency and cooling fan speed, and the energy consumption of the two will directly affect the use time of the notebook. You can also use the power manager to customize the power configuration to meet different needs. You can also click this icon in the system tray area to quickly switch the power configuration scheme. It also provides other power-related settings, such as sleep and other shortcut key customization, battery alarm, etc. In addition, the battery information tab collects various information related to the power supply, such as the number of recharges. This tab also provides a very useful function, re-plan your battery capacity "battery gauge RESET ". Click the "battery maintenance" field, click the "perform reset" button and confirm several times before you can start the battery capacity reset process.
Note: You can also set the charging rules in the "battery maintenance" pop-up window. For example, if the charging starts when the power usage falls below a certain percentage, the charging starts and ends at a certain percentage. Recommended installation: required. Users who like to use this book as a desktop computer should choose from.

3. thinkvantage active protection system
The active hard disk protection system is used to monitor the physical status of the hard disk at any time when the user is using the notebook. If the vibration or angle changes, the system will respond quickly, pause or stop the hard disk to protect user data and minimize the loss. An interesting program can usually observe the icon in the lower right corner or open it to view the physical status of the hard disk in real time. It is recommended that this function be installed for the current user, and security is the most important. Installation suggestions: required. Users who never move their books can ignore this feature.

4. ThinkPad Configuration
The software is the control management center of ThinkPad, which is equivalent to the control panel + Device Manager in the system. It sets or changes the properties of each hardware device in your notebook, you can change the display and power properties, as well as the built-in security chip, view system information, and open and shield various interfaces in The Notebook, such as PCMCIA and infrared ports. It is a powerful management program required for ThinkPad notebook. Installation suggestions: We recommend that you install the tool whenever it is ready for use.

5. hotkey (driver)
ThinkPad's hotkey Driver provides the function of displaying the current volume and brightness level under the screen when the user adjusts the volume and screen brightness, graphically. You can also turn on the keyboard light and screen amplification prompts. Installation suggestions: We recommend that you install the tool to view the effect of the shortcut key.

6. rescue and recovery
"System regeneration" program, R & R for short, is a super powerful backup compression tool. R & R can back up all system files to hard disks or other storage media, supports backing up any or all partitions. During the backup process, Windows only supports windows or later. It can replace all the backup recovery software on the market. Installation suggestions: install and use the tool as needed

7. thinkvantage fingerprint Software

The fingerprint software of ThinkPad can be used with the fingerprint scanner of the current version to control the startup or conveniently log on to the Windows system by inputting the fingerprint. However, the features of the software are only available when the system is started. More powerful features that combine fingerprints must be obtained after the client security software is installed. Install the fingerprint identification system based on the model.

8. Client Security Software
The client security software is the CSS 1.0 2.0 that is often mentioned in IBM advertisements. CSS is not only applied to xiaohei, but also to ThinkCentre desktop computers. CSS uses the embedded security subsystem, that is, the security chip, encryption and protection of important data of users, including managing users' common passwords. If you want to encrypt files, you do not have to install third-party encryption software. Recommended installation: Optional

9. keyboard mimizer Utility
Friends who have used ThinkPad books know that ThinkPad t60 models do not have a Windows key (win key). This software allows you to replace the win key with other keys. Of course, it has more than these functions. It also allows users to define some combinations of keys on the keyboard as shortcuts according to their preferences. In addition, it can also be used to redefine the function key when you use an external keyboard. Installation suggestions: Suitable for users who have a special liking for the win key and are not using the t60

10. access connections
This is a great network connection management program. It is very suitable for network administrators and suitable for people who carry their books on different networks every day (regardless of wired network, wireless network, ADSL, or enterprise intranet). It can manage wired and wireless network adapters, even Bluetooth connections, ieee1394 and modem connections. You only need to make a configuration and store it as needed, just press the FN + F5 key combination and select a suitable configuration file from the defined list to facilitate switching. It saves time to change the IP address, gateway, DNS, and so on of the local database. You do not need to establish many connection methods. If you are helpful, you can also export your settings to other access connectiongs users. Installation suggestions: Required for Network Management

11. system migration assistant
"System migration assistance program", reinstalling the system is very troublesome, some personal settings (such as desktops, icons, network settings, window sizes, and other small details, and even sound, shared folders, and user information) must be retried, sometimes some important settings will be forgotten. It is much easier to use system migration assistant. It can export all user's personal settings *. after the SMA backup file is reinstalled and imported to the new system, it can return to the status before you reinstall the system, the speed is fast, and the most important thing is the integrity and selectivity of the backup file. You can select the one you want to back up and remove the one you don't want to back up. The full Chinese interface is like a selective clone. Recommended installation: Optional

12. ultranav wizard
This program is only applicable to ThinkPad versions with a trigger template (the second mouse device). The ultranav Wizard program can be used to optimize the performance of the pointer device. If you choose trackpoint as the main mouse device, you can set the touchpad as a shortcut or scroll device. If you select the touchpad as the main mouse device, you can set more functions of the touchpad and have all the functions of trackpoint. Recommended installation: Optional

13. Presentation Director
The speech program control and setup procedure is simply to control the display of the current book. A more practical software is suitable for those who often go out to connect to projectors and large screen display devices, when you select an external display device, you can select a suitable resolution. After the demonstration, you can switch back directly, so you do not need to adjust the screen resolution frequently, if you need to use different resolution and display devices to multiple locations, You can manually set different resolution and display methods on the screen, which is convenient and fast, saving time. Installation suggestions: optional, suitable for IT staff working with PPT all day long

14. easyeject Utility
The convenient PNP device pop-up program is equivalent to the secure remove hardware wizard in the system. It helps you safely remove connected devices. Installation suggestions: No need. Windows already has this function.

15. File and folder Encryption
File and folder encryption is a program used in combination with the CSS client, referred to as FFE. It is not as famous as CCS. FFE can only encrypt files on drive C. For other drives, FFE cannot be encrypted. Installation suggestion: I think CSS is enough. FFE is not required to install

16. Access IBM
Is to press the blue button in the upper right corner of this book, including help files, recovery system, and so on. Installation suggestions: for those who have already learned more about ThinkPad, there is no need to install ThinkPad.

17. Access IBM message center

This software is mainly used to connect to the server to send some messages to users, such as what to update and new tips. Installation suggestions: Not applicable

18. netwaiting

Modem connection wait program. Netwaiting can help you manage all telephone communications when you connect to the Internet over a telephone line. With this application, you can also respond to incoming calls, ignore incoming calls, and make outgoing calls while maintaining Internet connection. Then return to the original operation (for example, continue downloading) without interrupting the original Internet connection.
Netwaiting is activated only when the modem dialing application is started. To use all functions, your ISP must use a server connected to v.92. Installation suggestions: We recommend that you do not install