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ThinkPad Button

2008-09-18T02:33:51Z

Computertreker: /* Models featuring this Technology */

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The ThinkPad Button is a button situated in the upper left corner of the keyboard on modern ThinkPads. It is intended to be a means of quick access to help and support. Technically it is nothing else than a button that can be configured to launch a certain piece of software. While originally it was grey and labelled {{ibmkey|ThinkPad|#494949}}, IBM later made it blue and called it the {{ibmkey|Access IBM|#495988}} Button. Lenovo relabelled it as {{ibmkey|ThinkVantage|#495988}} after it took over the ThinkPad line from IBM.
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== System Boot ==
Pressing {{ibmkey|Access IBM|#495988}} or {{ibmkey|ThinkVantage|#495988}} at system boot can launch the [[Predesktop Area| Predesktop Area]]. This depends on a specific setting of the BIOS Setup Utility and on the availability of either a [[Hidden Protected Area|Hidden Protected Area]] or a [[Rescue and Recovery|Rescue and Recovery partition]]. See the linked pages for details.

== Linux support ==
===Using tpb===
Under Linux, the IBM ThinkPad(tm) special keys can be enabled using [[tpb]].

I.e., to make pressing the Access IBM Button launch ntpctl, add the following line {{path|/etc/tpbrc}} file:
THINKPAD /usr/bin/X11/xterm -T ntpctl -e ntpctl

To make pressing the Access IBM Button launch the ThinkWiki homepage in Firefox, add the following line:
<nowiki>THINKPAD /usr/bin/firefox http://www.thinkwiki.org</nowiki>

See the [[tpb]] page and the [[How to get special keys to work | ThinkPad special keys HOWTO]] for more information.

===Using KDE===

KDE supports assigning actions to (some) ThinkPad special keys, through the ThinkPad buttons [[KMilo]] plugin.

It can be activated and configured in the KDE Control Center (<tt>kcontrol</tt>), under <tt>System Administration --> IBM Thinkpad Laptop</tt>.

===Using xbindkeys on Ubuntu===

On Ubuntu (at least 7.04/Feisty) <code>tpb</code> is not really an option, because it conflicts with <code>hotkey-setup</code>, which is responsible for much things working out of the box.

An alternative is to use <code>xbindkeys</code>, which can easily be installed with <code>aptitude install xbindkeys</code> or via the Synaptic package manager. It can be used to assign arbitrary commands to certain keycodes. Therefore, we first have to find this keycode by running <code>xbindkeys --key</code> and pressing the ThinkPad Button. This should result in something like the following:
sean@amalthea ~ $ xbindkeys --key
Press combination of keys or/and click under the window.
You can use one of the two lines after "NoCommand"
in $HOME/.xbindkeysrc to bind a key.
"NoCommand"
m:0x0 + c:159
NoSymbol

Now we can construct a minimal configuration file in <code>~/.xbindkeysrc</code>:
"gnome-terminal"
m:0x0 + c:159
After starting <code>xbindkeys</code> without further options the ThinkPad Button should launch a new terminal.

To start the program automatically at login add it under "System -> Preferences -> Sessions -> Startup Programs" (assuming the Gnome Desktop is used, otherwise add it to your <code>~/.xinitrc</code>, <code>~/.xsession</code> or whatever is responsible for startup items in your setting).

===Using Gnome===

A simpler but less flexible possibility than <code>xbindkeys</code> is "System -> Preferences -> Keyboard Shortcuts". Just go to (for example) "Run a terminal" and press the ThinkPad Button, when asked for a "New accelerator...". This will only work under the Gnome Desktop and cannot execute arbitrary commands, as <code>xbindkeys</code> and <code>tpb</code> can.

== Windows support (2000 or XP) ==
If you want to customize the program that is launched when the {{ibmkey|ThinkPad|#494949}}, {{ibmkey|Access IBM|#495988}} or {{ibmkey|ThinkVantage|#495988}} button is pressed while
the machine is running {{Windows}} (2000 or XP) you can change the following registry entry:

<code>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\IBM\TPHOTKEY\8001</code>

Here are the default values for the original IBM version:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\IBM\TPHOTKEY\8001]
"File"="C:\\Program Files\\IBM\\Access IBM\\aibm.exe"
"DispName"="Access IBM"

And these are the default values for the Lenovo version:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\IBM\TPHOTKEY\8001]
"File"="C:\\PROGRA~1\\THINKV~1\\PrdCtr\\LPL1.exe"

== Related Links ==
*[[Python script for Windows to control ThinkPad features]] that also allows querying of the ThinkPad button
*[http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/think/thinkvantagetech/accessibm.html IBMs Access IBM ThinkVantage Technology page]
*[http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/AIBM-TOOLS.html Access IBM - Customization Guide]

==Models featuring this Technology==
'''"ThinkPad" button'''
*ThinkPad {{A Series}}
*ThinkPad {{R30}}, {{R31}}, {{R32}}
*ThinkPad {{T20}}, {{T21}}, {{T22}}, {{T23}}, {{T30}}
*ThinkPad {{X20}}, {{X21}}, {{X22}}, {{X23}}, {{X24}}, {{X30}}
*ThinkPad {{TransNote}}
*ThinkPad {{S30}}, {{S31}}

'''"Access IBM" button'''
*ThinkPad {{G40}}, {{G41}}
*ThinkPad {{R40}}, {{R40e}}, {{R50}}, {{R50e}}, {{R50p}}, {{R51}}, {{R51e}}, {{R52}}
*ThinkPad {{T40}}, {{T40p}}, {{T41}}, {{T41p}}, {{T42}}, {{T42p}}, {{T43}}, {{T43p}}
*ThinkPad {{X31}}, {{X32}}, {{X40}}, {{X41}}, {{X41T}}

'''"ThinkVantage" button'''
*ThinkPad {{R60}}, {{R60e}}, {{R61}}
*ThinkPad {{T60}}, {{T60p}}, {{T61}}, {{T61p}}
*ThinkPad {{X60}}, {{X60s}}, {{X61}}, {{X61s}}, {{X61_Tablet}}, {{X300}}
*ThinkPad {{Z Series}}

[[Category:Glossary]]

Category:T61p

2007-09-14T03:37:24Z

Computertreker: /* Reviews */

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=== ThinkPad T61p ===
This pages gives an overview of all ThinkPad T61 related topics.

Page under consrtuction

ref: [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=migr-67883 Lenovo Detailed Specifications - ThinkPad T61/T61p] and [http://ok2.de/ThinkPad/T-Series-154/ThinkPad-T61p-NH36XGE::579.html?XTCsid=379fe5c8396ec8ce32f5b92bad9f5dc5 ok2.de - ThinkPad reseller in Germany]

==== Standard Features ====
* One of the following processors:
** [[Intel Core 2 Duo (Merom)]] 2.2, 2.4 GHz 800MHz FSB CPU
* One of the following graphics adapters:
** [[nVidia Quadro FX 570M]] (128 MB)
** [[nVidia Quadro FX 570M]] (256 MB)
* One of the following displays:
** 14.1" TFT display with 1400x1050 (SXGA+) resolution
** 15.4" TFT display with 1920x1200 (WUXGA) resolution
* 1 GB to 2 GB [[PC2-5300]] memory standard upgradable to 4 GB
* 100GB 7200RPM SATA HDD ( available with encryption)
** [[Full Disk Encryption (FDE)]] Available on some models
* [[AD1984]] HD Audio controller
* [[Ethernet Controllers#Intel Gigabit (10/100/1000)|Intel Gigabit Ethernet Controller]]
* [[UltraBay|UltraBay Slim]] with one of the following:
** [[UltraBay Slim Super Multi-Burner Drive]]
* [[Intel Turbo Memory hard drive cache]] (formerly code-named Robson memory cache)
* [[MiniPCI Express slot]] 1 with one of the following:
** None (empty)
** [[Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Mini-PCI Express Adapter]]
* [[MiniPCI Express slot]] 2 with one of the following:
** None (empty)
** [[Verizon 1xEV-DO WWAN]] (It seems to be a Sierra Wireless MC5720 Modem)
** [[Cingular HSDPA WWAN]] (Sierra Wireless MC8775)
* 1 [[CardBus slot]] (Type II)
* 1 Slot with one of the following:
** [[ExpressCard slot|ExpressCard/54 slot]]
** SmartCard reader
** [[Ricoh_R5C843|4-in-1 Memory reader]]
* [[Embedded Security Subsystem|IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0]]
* [[Active Protection System|IBM Active Protection System]]
* [[Integrated Fingerprint Reader]] on select models
* [[ThinkPad_Bluetooth_with_Enhanced_Data_Rate_(BDC-2)|Bluetooth]] on select models
* [[UltraNav]] (TrackPoint / Touchpad combo)
* [[Ricoh_R5C843|IEEE-1394]] Firewire (Ricoh Co Ltd R5C832 IEEE 1394 Controller)
* [[Centrino Pro]]

==== Resources ====

[http://ok2.de/ThinkPad/T-Series-154/ThinkPad-T61p-NH36XGE::579.html?XTCsid=379fe5c8396ec8ce32f5b92bad9f5dc5 T61p specifications from German reseller site]
* [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-67709 T61 Product Overview ]
* [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-67760.html T61 Hardware Maintenance Manual]
* [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-62465 T60/p Service and Troubleshooting Guide]
* [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-67686 T61 Setup Guide]
* [http://www5.pc.ibm.com/europe/me.nsf/LenovoDetail?OpenAgent&key=Notebooks:ThinkPad:ThinkPad+T+Series:Data+Sheet:English&&cntry=EUROPE-L T61 DataSheet ]

==== Reviews ====
* [http://www.xyzcomputing.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=1134 XYZ Computing], 2007-08-20
* [http://www.laptopmag.com/Review/Lenovo-ThinkPad-T61p.htm LAPTOP Magazine], 2007-08-08
* [http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3889 NotebookReview.com], 2007-08-14
* [http://reviews.digitaltrends.com/review4745.html DigitalTrends], 2007-09-11
* [http://www.notebookcheck.com/Test-Lenovo-Thinkpad-T61p-Notebook.4401.0.html Notebookcheck.com], ??-08-2007 (german)

==== Resources ====
* [http://www.klabs.be/~fpiat/linux/debian/Etch_on_Thinkpad_T61.html Installing Debian/Linux Etch on a Thinkpad T61], 2007-05-22
* [[Installing_Ubuntu_7.04_%28Feisty_Fawn%29_on_a_ThinkPad_T61]]

(Note that the following categories applies to T60, They might also apply to T61 (test and update the list, please) : Thermal_Sensors Tp_smapi Table_of_ibm-acpi_LEDs Swsusp Software_Suspend_2 Rescue_and_Recovery Problems_with_SATA_and_Linux Problem_with_video_output_switching Problem_with_fan_noise Problem_with_high_pitch_noises How_to_control_fan_speed Embedded_Controller_Firmware

[[Category:T Series]]

Category:T61p

2007-08-30T21:15:41Z

Computertreker: /* Reviews */

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=== ThinkPad T61p ===
This pages gives an overview of all ThinkPad T61 related topics.

Page under consrtuction

ref: [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=migr-67883 Lenovo Detailed Specifications - ThinkPad T61/T61p] and [http://ok2.de/ThinkPad/T-Series-154/ThinkPad-T61p-NH36XGE::579.html?XTCsid=379fe5c8396ec8ce32f5b92bad9f5dc5 ok2.de - ThinkPad reseller in Germany]

==== Standard Features ====
* One of the following processors:
** [[Intel Core 2 Duo (Merom)]] 2.2, 2.4 GHz 800MHz FSB CPU
* One of the following graphics adapters:
** [[nVidia Quadro FX 570M]] (128 MB)
** [[nVidia Quadro FX 570M]] (256 MB)
* One of the following displays:
** 14.1" TFT display with 1400x1050 (SXGA+) resolution
** 15.4" TFT display with 1920x1200 (WUXGA) resolution
* 1 GB to 2 GB [[PC2-5300]] memory standard upgradable to 4 GB
* 100GB 7200RPM SATA HDD ( available with encryption)
** [[Full Disk Encryption (FDE)]] Available on some models
* [[AD1984]] HD Audio controller
* [[Ethernet Controllers#Intel Gigabit (10/100/1000)|Intel Gigabit Ethernet Controller]]
* [[UltraBay|UltraBay Slim]] with one of the following:
** [[UltraBay Slim Super Multi-Burner Drive]]
* [[Intel Turbo Memory hard drive cache]] (formerly code-named Robson memory cache)
* [[MiniPCI Express slot]] 1 with one of the following:
** None (empty)
** [[Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Mini-PCI Express Adapter]]
* [[MiniPCI Express slot]] 2 with one of the following:
** None (empty)
** [[Verizon 1xEV-DO WWAN]] (It seems to be a Sierra Wireless MC5720 Modem)
** [[Cingular HSDPA WWAN]] (Sierra Wireless MC8775)
* 1 [[CardBus slot]] (Type II)
* 1 Slot with one of the following:
** [[ExpressCard slot|ExpressCard/54 slot]]
** SmartCard reader
** [[Ricoh_R5C843|4-in-1 Memory reader]]
* [[Embedded Security Subsystem|IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0]]
* [[Active Protection System|IBM Active Protection System]]
* [[Integrated Fingerprint Reader]] on select models
* [[ThinkPad_Bluetooth_with_Enhanced_Data_Rate_(BDC-2)|Bluetooth]] on select models
* [[UltraNav]] (TrackPoint / Touchpad combo)
* IEEE-1394 Firewire
* [[Centrino Pro]]

==== Resources ====

[http://ok2.de/ThinkPad/T-Series-154/ThinkPad-T61p-NH36XGE::579.html?XTCsid=379fe5c8396ec8ce32f5b92bad9f5dc5 T61p specifications from German reseller site]
* [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-67709 T61 Product Overview ]
* [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-67760.html T61 Hardware Maintenance Manual]
* [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-62465 T60/p Service and Troubleshooting Guide]
* [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-67686 T61 Setup Guide]
* [http://www5.pc.ibm.com/europe/me.nsf/LenovoDetail?OpenAgent&key=Notebooks:ThinkPad:ThinkPad+T+Series:Data+Sheet:English&&cntry=EUROPE-L T61 DataSheet ]

==== Reviews ====
* [http://www.xyzcomputing.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=1134 XYZ Computing], 2007-08-20
* [http://www.laptopmag.com/Review/Lenovo-ThinkPad-T61p.htm LAPTOP Magazine], 2007-08-08
* [http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3889 NotebookReview.com], 2007-08-14
* [http://www.notebookcheck.com/Test-Lenovo-Thinkpad-T61p-Notebook.4401.0.html Notebookcheck.com], ??-08-2007 (german)

==== Resources ====
* [http://www.klabs.be/~fpiat/linux/debian/Etch_on_Thinkpad_T61.html Installing Debian/Linux Etch on a Thinkpad T61], 2007-05-22
* [[Installing_Ubuntu_7.04_%28Feisty_Fawn%29_on_a_ThinkPad_T61]]

(Note that the following categories applies to T60, They might also apply to T61 (test and update the list, please) : Thermal_Sensors Tp_smapi Table_of_ibm-acpi_LEDs Swsusp Software_Suspend_2 Rescue_and_Recovery Problems_with_SATA_and_Linux Problem_with_video_output_switching Problem_with_fan_noise Problem_with_high_pitch_noises How_to_control_fan_speed Embedded_Controller_Firmware

[[Category:T Series]]

Category:T61p

2007-08-30T21:14:49Z

Computertreker: /* Reviews */

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=== ThinkPad T61p ===
This pages gives an overview of all ThinkPad T61 related topics.

Page under consrtuction

ref: [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=migr-67883 Lenovo Detailed Specifications - ThinkPad T61/T61p] and [http://ok2.de/ThinkPad/T-Series-154/ThinkPad-T61p-NH36XGE::579.html?XTCsid=379fe5c8396ec8ce32f5b92bad9f5dc5 ok2.de - ThinkPad reseller in Germany]

==== Standard Features ====
* One of the following processors:
** [[Intel Core 2 Duo (Merom)]] 2.2, 2.4 GHz 800MHz FSB CPU
* One of the following graphics adapters:
** [[nVidia Quadro FX 570M]] (128 MB)
** [[nVidia Quadro FX 570M]] (256 MB)
* One of the following displays:
** 14.1" TFT display with 1400x1050 (SXGA+) resolution
** 15.4" TFT display with 1920x1200 (WUXGA) resolution
* 1 GB to 2 GB [[PC2-5300]] memory standard upgradable to 4 GB
* 100GB 7200RPM SATA HDD ( available with encryption)
** [[Full Disk Encryption (FDE)]] Available on some models
* [[AD1984]] HD Audio controller
* [[Ethernet Controllers#Intel Gigabit (10/100/1000)|Intel Gigabit Ethernet Controller]]
* [[UltraBay|UltraBay Slim]] with one of the following:
** [[UltraBay Slim Super Multi-Burner Drive]]
* [[Intel Turbo Memory hard drive cache]] (formerly code-named Robson memory cache)
* [[MiniPCI Express slot]] 1 with one of the following:
** None (empty)
** [[Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Mini-PCI Express Adapter]]
* [[MiniPCI Express slot]] 2 with one of the following:
** None (empty)
** [[Verizon 1xEV-DO WWAN]] (It seems to be a Sierra Wireless MC5720 Modem)
** [[Cingular HSDPA WWAN]] (Sierra Wireless MC8775)
* 1 [[CardBus slot]] (Type II)
* 1 Slot with one of the following:
** [[ExpressCard slot|ExpressCard/54 slot]]
** SmartCard reader
** [[Ricoh_R5C843|4-in-1 Memory reader]]
* [[Embedded Security Subsystem|IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0]]
* [[Active Protection System|IBM Active Protection System]]
* [[Integrated Fingerprint Reader]] on select models
* [[ThinkPad_Bluetooth_with_Enhanced_Data_Rate_(BDC-2)|Bluetooth]] on select models
* [[UltraNav]] (TrackPoint / Touchpad combo)
* IEEE-1394 Firewire
* [[Centrino Pro]]

==== Resources ====

[http://ok2.de/ThinkPad/T-Series-154/ThinkPad-T61p-NH36XGE::579.html?XTCsid=379fe5c8396ec8ce32f5b92bad9f5dc5 T61p specifications from German reseller site]
* [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-67709 T61 Product Overview ]
* [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-67760.html T61 Hardware Maintenance Manual]
* [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-62465 T60/p Service and Troubleshooting Guide]
* [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-67686 T61 Setup Guide]
* [http://www5.pc.ibm.com/europe/me.nsf/LenovoDetail?OpenAgent&key=Notebooks:ThinkPad:ThinkPad+T+Series:Data+Sheet:English&&cntry=EUROPE-L T61 DataSheet ]

==== Reviews ====
* [http://www.xyzcomputing.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=1134], 2007-08-20
* [http://www.laptopmag.com/Review/Lenovo-ThinkPad-T61p.htm LAPTOP Magazine], 2007-08-08
* [http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3889], 2007-08-14
* [http://www.notebookcheck.com/Test-Lenovo-Thinkpad-T61p-Notebook.4401.0.html Notebookcheck.com], ??-08-2007 (german)

==== Resources ====
* [http://www.klabs.be/~fpiat/linux/debian/Etch_on_Thinkpad_T61.html Installing Debian/Linux Etch on a Thinkpad T61], 2007-05-22
* [[Installing_Ubuntu_7.04_%28Feisty_Fawn%29_on_a_ThinkPad_T61]]

(Note that the following categories applies to T60, They might also apply to T61 (test and update the list, please) : Thermal_Sensors Tp_smapi Table_of_ibm-acpi_LEDs Swsusp Software_Suspend_2 Rescue_and_Recovery Problems_with_SATA_and_Linux Problem_with_video_output_switching Problem_with_fan_noise Problem_with_high_pitch_noises How_to_control_fan_speed Embedded_Controller_Firmware

[[Category:T Series]]