---------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name: Power Manager Support models: ThinkCentre M58, M58p, M58e, M60e, M62z, M70e, M71e, M71z, M72e, M72z, M73e, M73z, M75e, M77, M78, M80, M81, M82, M83, M90, M90p, M91, M91p, M92, M92p M92z, M93, M93p, M93z, A58, A58e, A62, A63, A70z, A70, A85, Edge 62z, Edge 72, Edge 72z, Edge 73, Edge 73z, Edge 91, Edge 91z, Edge 92, Edge 92z, E93, E93z Supported Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows Vista 32/64-bit, Microsoft Windows 7 32/64 bit, Microsoft Windows 8 32/64 bit, Microsoft Windows 8.1 32/64 bit. Power Manager does not support Windows Vista Starter or Windows 7 Starter edition. Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version: 3.20.0008 Issue date: 2014.02.13 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE [Important updates] Improve accessibility of Desktop Power Manager. [New functions or enhancements] None. [Problem fixes] Fix brightness adjustment when running switch power plan agenda in lock screen status. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 and logon with administrative privileges. 2. Double-click on 7XUC08WW.exe to launch the install program. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Silent Install 1. 7XUC08WW.exe /VERYSILENT. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- UNINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Manual Uninstall 1. Start Windows 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 and select Uninstall. 5. Click Continue. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released. Versions The contents -------- --------------- 3.20.0008 2014.02.13 3.20.0006 2013.11.20 3.20.0005 2013.11.12 3.20.0004 2013.09.26 3.01.0007 2013.05.08 3.01.0006 2013.04.09 3.01.0005 2013.04.07 3.00.0014 2012.12.28 3.00.0013 2012.12.11 3.00.0012 2012.12.05 3.00.0011 2012.12.03 3.00.0010 2012.11.02 3.00.0006 2012.08.09 2.11.0007 2012.06.12 2.10.0007 2012.02.13 2.00.0010 2011.07.27 2.00.0009 2011.06.17 2.00.0008 2011.06.08 1.05.0009 2011.01.06 1.05.0008 2010.12.10 1.04.0023 2010.07.28 1.04.0021 2010.05.10 1.02.0015 2010.03.04 1.02.0013 2010.01.06 1.01.0064 2009.08.12 1.01.0062 2009.07.22 1.00.0040 2009.02.18 1.00. 2008.11.05 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 [3.20.0008] -[Important] Improve accessibility of Desktop Power Manager. <3.20.0006> -(Fix) Fix brightness change problem when running switch power plan agenda in lock screen status. <3.20.0005> -(New) Adaptive brightness control with ambient light sensor optimized. <3.20.0004> -(New) Support new EDP mainboard. <3.01.0007> -(Fix) NLS problem in some machines with win7 system. <3.01.0006> -(Fix) Text Display of "Shift+Esc" popup dialog. <3.01.0005> -(New) Support USB Charge and USB rapid charge. -(New) Power Agenda with action "SwitchPowerPlan" support index of predefined power plan. <3.00.0014> -(Fix) Fix some accessibility issue with high contrast theme. <3.00.0013> -(New) Add a new interface to reload Global Power Settings. <3.00.0012> -(New) Add a new interface to resotre predefined power plan. <3.00.00010> -(New) Support Lenovo Settings. -(New) Improve ALS support. -(New) Improve boot performance. <3.00.0006> -(New) Built installer with Inno Setup. -(New) Popup hot menu enhancement. -(New) Use 100 steps brightness. -(New) Support Windows 8. -(New) The option "Add power off monitor to system" -(Fix) Fix an issue that Power Manager crashes in Traditional Chinese system. -(Fix) Fix an issue that the presumed power consumption is always 0 if no power meter in system. -(Del) Remove fast resume from hibernation. <2.11.0007> -(New) Built with Visual Studio 2008. -(New) Prefer to use .NET 4.0 if available for GUI, otherwise, use .NET 3.5. -(New) No reboot after install. -(New) Fast resume from hibernation. -(New) Add turn off monitor options. -(Fix) Fix an issue when sometime a message will not show after change monitor brightness manually. <2.10.0006> -(New) Change default install path. -(New) Enable hot key "Shift+Esc". -(New) Power meter support. -(New) Automatic brightness control with ambient light sensor. -(New) Cisco EnergyWise support. -(Fix) Fix an issue that sometime the hibnernate timer can not be updated. <2.00.0010> -(Fix) Fix some translation for Simplified Chinese. -(New) Performance improve for hotkey. <2.00.0009> -(Fix) Fix incorrect message for power agenda notification dialog. <2.00.0008> -(New) Enhancement for power agenda, support duration for power agenda. -(New) Support export/import power plans and global power settings. -(New) Change power agenda Sleep/Hibernate to Change sleep timer/Change hibernate timer. -(New) Use a new product icon. <1.05.0009> -(Fix) Fix a minor issue with time input box when create/edit power agenda. <1.05.0008> -(New) Support brightness control for multiple monitors. -(New) Support exceptions for power agenda. -(New) Support Magic brightness control for monitors configured as extended mode. <1.04.0023> -(Fix) Fix an issue with basic mode. -(Fix) Fix an issue with monitor off timer. -(New) Improve boot time. <1.04.0021> -(New) Add hot key support. -(New) Performance improvement. <1.02.0015> -(Fix) Fix an issue with dynamic power management and power agenda. -(Fix) Fix an issue with restoring some settings after unexpected power lose. <1.02.0013> -(New) Smart shut down. -(New) Dynamic power management. <1.01.0064> -(Fix) Fix an issue with help file. -(Fix) Fix an issue with uninstall/re-install when upgrade from 1.00. <1.01.0062> -(New) Add control panel entry for Windows 7. -(New) Per user setting for Power Agenda. -(New) Active directory support for Power Agenda. -(New) Performance improvement. -(New) Add splash screen. <1.00.0040> -(Fix) Fix an issue with .NET framework 3.5 SP1. -(Fix) Fix several other bugs. <1.00> -(New) Initial release. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo and ThinkCentre are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. * Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. 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