Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software name Lenovo Battery Firmware Update Utility Support models ThinkPad T410 ThinkPad T510 ThinkPad W510 ThinkPad X100e ThinkPad L410, L412 ThinkPad L510, L512 ThinkPad SL410 ThinkPad SL510 ThinkPad Edge 13" (Machine types: 0196, 0197, 0492) ThinkPad Edge 14", 15" ThinkPad Edge E30 (Machine types: 0196, 0197, 0492) ThinkPad Edge E40, E50 Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit, 64-bit Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit, 64-bit Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3 Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 1.02 Support batteries FRU P/N : 42T4708 (ASM P/N : 42T4709) FRU P/N : 42T4714 (ASM P/N : 42T4715) FRU P/N : 42T4737 (ASM P/N : 42T4738) FRU P/N : 42T4757 (ASM P/N : 42T4758) FRU P/N : 42T4797 (ASM P/N : 42T4796) FRU P/N : 42T4803 (ASM P/N : 42T4802) FRU P/N : 42T4783 (ASM P/N : 42T4782) FRU P/N : 42T4789 (ASM P/N : 42T4788) FRU P/N : 42T4831 (ASM P/N : 42T4830) FRU P/N : 42T4807 (ASM P/N : 42T4806) FRU P/N : 42T4815 (ASM P/N : 42T4814) FRU P/N : 42T4839 (ASM P/N : 42T4838) FRU P/N : 42T4848 (ASM P/N : 42T4758) FRU P/N : 42T4849 (ASM P/N : 42T4709) FRU P/N : 42T4850 (ASM P/N : 42T4738) FRU P/N : 42T4851 (ASM P/N : 42T4715) FRU P/N : 42T4852 (ASM P/N : 42T4796) FRU P/N : 42T4853 (ASM P/N : 42T4802) FRU P/N : 42T4854 (ASM P/N : 42T4782) FRU P/N : 42T4855 (ASM P/N : 42T4788) FRU P/N : 42T4856 (ASM P/N : 42T4830) FRU P/N : 42T4857 (ASM P/N : 42T4806) FRU P/N : 42T4858 (ASM P/N : 42T4814) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package updates the battery firmware stored in the battery pack to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Version 1.02 [Important updates] - Fixed an issue where the LG battery indicated incorrect full charge capacity then the battery life might be reduced. [New functions or enhancements] - Added support for the following batteries: FRU P/N : 42T4839 (ASM P/N : 42T4838) FRU P/N : 42T4848 (ASM P/N : 42T4758) FRU P/N : 42T4849 (ASM P/N : 42T4709) FRU P/N : 42T4850 (ASM P/N : 42T4738) FRU P/N : 42T4851 (ASM P/N : 42T4715) FRU P/N : 42T4852 (ASM P/N : 42T4796) FRU P/N : 42T4853 (ASM P/N : 42T4802) FRU P/N : 42T4854 (ASM P/N : 42T4782) FRU P/N : 42T4855 (ASM P/N : 42T4788) FRU P/N : 42T4856 (ASM P/N : 42T4830) FRU P/N : 42T4857 (ASM P/N : 42T4806) FRU P/N : 42T4858 (ASM P/N : 42T4814) [Problem fixed] - Corrected the Version Table in the NOTE section for ThinkPad X100e. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES - After updating the battery firmware, it is recommended to reset the battery gauge only once for calibration. This will enable the battery to indicate accurate charge capacity and correct battery health. For details, refer to "Resetting the battery gauge" of Manual Update in the UPDATING THE BATTERY FIRMWARE section below. - To use this function, you should use the following versions (or higher) of BIOS and Embedded Controller. Version Table +------------------------------+------------------+---------------------+ | ThinkPad Models | BIOS Version | Embedded Controller | | | (Build-ID) | Version | +------------------------------+------------------+---------------------+ | L412, L512 | 1.14 (81ET38WW) | 1.07 | | L410, L510, SL410, SL510 | 1.38 (6JET80WW) | 1.22 | | X100e | 1.25a (6XET42WW) | 1.21 | | X100e | 1.25 (6WET26WW) | 1.14 | | Edge 13"(*1), E30(*1) | 1.18 (6ZET31WW) | 1.09 | | Edge 13"(*2), E30(*2) | 1.14 (6YET31WW) | 1.09 | | Edge 14", 15", E40, E50 | 1.13 (80ET36WW) | 1.13 | +------------------------------+------------------+---------------------+ *1: Machine type : 0197 *2: Machine types : 0196, 0492 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATING THE BATTERY FIRMWARE Notes: - Before updating the battery firmware, make sure to attach an AC adapter and a fully charged target battery to the computer. - The computer should be shut down immediately after the battery firmware update is complete. Attention: Do not turn off or suspend the computer, remove the battery and AC adapter until the update has been completed. IF YOU DO THAT WHILE THE UPDATE IS STILL IN PROGRESS, THE BATTERY MAY HAVE TO BE REPLACED. Even if the update abended, do not remove the battery from the computer. Then try the update, again. IF YOU REMOVE THE BATTERY BEFORE COMPLETING THE UPDATE, THE BATTERY MAY HAVE TO BE REPLACED. If the computer can not be turned off, remove the battery and AC adapter to turn off the computer. Then attach the AC adapter and the same battery and try the update again. IF YOU REMOVE THE BATTERY BEFORE COMPLETING THE UPDATE, THE BATTERY MAY HAVE TO BE REPLACED. Manual Update This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer. Downloading file 1. Click once on the underlined file name. Once this is done, some pop-up windows will appear. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. 3. In the window to choose Run or Save, click Save. 4. Choose the folder you would like to download the file to and click Save. A different window will appear and the download will begin and complete. Once the download has completed, there may or may not be a message stating that the download completed successfully. Extracting file 5. Make sure to be logged on with an administrator account. 6. Make sure the AC adapter and a target battery are firmly connected to the computer. 7. Locate the folder where the file was downloaded. 8. Locate the file that was downloaded and double-click it. 9. Follow the instructions on the screen. 10. In the Select Destination Location window, click Next. If you would like to select a different folder, click Browse. 11. In the Ready to Install window, click Install. All the necessary files will be extracted to the folder selected in the step 10. Updating the battery firmware 12. Make sure the checkbox next to "Install ..... now" is checked and click Finish. 13. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete update and restart the computer. Resetting the battery gauge 14. Power on the computer and start Windows. 15 Start Power Manager by double-clicking the fuel gauge displayed in the lower right portion of the screen. 16. Select Advanced in Switch to: view. 17. Click the Battery tab. 18. Click Battery maintenance. 19. Click Perform Reset. 20. Follow the instructions on the screen. After reset is complete, the battery gauge will be calibrated. Note: If Power Manager is not installed or no Battery maintenance button is available in Power Manager, the battery gauge can be reset by the following instructions. 1. Charge the battery to 100%. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer. 3. Discharge the battery until 5%. 4. Connect the AC adapter. Finally delete the file saved in the step 4. Unattended Update This is for system administrators' use only. 1. Refer to the Manual Update section, and download and extract the file. 2. In the step 12 of the Installing files section, uncheck the checkbox next to "Install ..... now", and then click Finish to cancel installation. 3. At the command line, execute LnvBFU.exe with the -s option. Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\LnvBFU -s The computer will be shut down immediately after the battery firmware update is complete. If you would like not to shut down the computer immediately after update, execute LnvBFU.exe with the -s -NoShutdown options. Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\LnvBFU -s -NoShutdown Note: It is user's or system administrator's responsibility to shut down the computer later after update. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions of Battery Firmware Update Utility have been released to date. Version Rev. Issue Date ------- ---- ---------- 1.02 01 2010/09/08 1.00 02 2010/07/22 1.00 01 2010/06/24 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. Summary of Changes Where: < > Version number [Important] Important update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.02> - [Important] Fixed an issue where the LG battery indicated incorrect full charge capacity then the battery life might be reduced. - (New) Added support for the following batteries: FRU P/N : 42T4839 (ASM P/N : 42T4838) FRU P/N : 42T4848 (ASM P/N : 42T4758) FRU P/N : 42T4849 (ASM P/N : 42T4709) FRU P/N : 42T4850 (ASM P/N : 42T4738) FRU P/N : 42T4851 (ASM P/N : 42T4715) FRU P/N : 42T4852 (ASM P/N : 42T4796) FRU P/N : 42T4853 (ASM P/N : 42T4802) FRU P/N : 42T4854 (ASM P/N : 42T4782) FRU P/N : 42T4855 (ASM P/N : 42T4788) FRU P/N : 42T4856 (ASM P/N : 42T4830) FRU P/N : 42T4857 (ASM P/N : 42T4806) FRU P/N : 42T4858 (ASM P/N : 42T4814) - (Fix) Corrected the Version Table in the NOTE section for ThinkPad X100e. <1.00> - (Fix) Changed "Version Table" entry in the NOTE section for ThinkPad X100e. <1.00> - [Important] Fixed an issue where the battery indicated incorrect full charge capacity then the battery life might be reduced. - (New) Initial release. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITATIONS Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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