1 32-bit, 64-bit
Microsoft Windows 8 32-bit, 64-bit
Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models
support which Operating Systems.
Version 2.0.0.11
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WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES
This package installs Lenovo Settings Dependency Package.
If this package has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) this
package will fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted
below.
This program is language independent and can be used with any language system.
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CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE
Version 2.0.0.11
[Important updates]
Nothing.
[New functions or enhancements]
Nothing.
[Problems fixed]
- Fixed an issue where Ethernet option did not appear on Windows 8.1 32bit.
(Location Awareness)
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DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED
[Mouse and Keyboard]
1. Hold down the Windows logo key and press X to open a menu at the lower-left
area of the screen.
2. Select Programs and Features from the menu.
3. Go to the step 7.
[Touch]
1. Press the Windows logo button to display the Start screen.
2. Swipe in from the bottom edge of the touchscreen to display the App bar.
3. Select All apps.
4. Select Control Panel.
5. Select Programs.
6. Select Programs and Features.
7. Select Lenovo Settings Dependency Package.
8. Check the product version in the Details Pane shown at the bottom of the
screen.
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NOTES
Nothing.
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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
This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer.
Downloading file
1. Select 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, select Save.
4. Choose the folder you would like to download the file to, and select 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. Locate the folder where the file was downloaded.
7. Locate the file that was downloaded and double-click/double-tap it.
8. Follow the instructions on the screen.
9. In the Select Destination Location window, select Next. If you would like
to select a different folder, select Browse.
10. In the Ready to Install window, select Install. All the necessary files
will be extracted to the folder selected in the step 9.
Installing files
11. Make sure the checkbox next to "Install ..... now" is checked and select
Finish.
12. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation and restart
the computer.
Finally delete the file saved in the step 4.
Unattended Install
This is for system administrator's use only.
1. Refer to the Manual Install section, and download and extract the file.
2. In the step 11 of the Installing files section, uncheck the checkbox next
to "Install ..... now", and then select Finish to cancel installation.
3. At the command line, execute SettingsDependency.exe with the
"/sp- /verysilent /norestart" options.
Example: [Path where the files were extracted]
SettingsDependency /sp- /verysilent /norestart
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UNINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Manual Uninstall
1. Start Windows and logon with an administrator account.
[Mouse and Keyboard]
2. Hold down the Windows logo key and press X to open a menu at the lower-left
area of the screen.
3. Select Programs and Features from the menu.
4. Go to the step 8.
[Touch]
2. Press the Windows logo button to display the Start screen.
3. Swipe in from the bottom edge of the touchscreen to display the App bar.
4. Select All apps.
5. Select Control Panel.
6. Select Programs.
7. Select Programs and Features.
8. Select Lenovo Settings Dependency Package, and select Uninstall or
Uninstall/Change.
9. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete uninstallation and
restart the computer.
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VERSION INFORMATION
The following versions have been released to date.
Package Build ID Rev. Issue Date
-------- --------- ---- ----------
2.0.0.11 gmsd11ww 01 2013/12/13
2.0.0.10 gmsd10ww 01 2013/12/06
1.3.1.10 gtsd10ww 01 2013/11/27
1.3.0.24 grsd24ww 02 2013/10/31
1.3.0.24 grsd24ww 01 2013/10/18
1.3.0.23 grsd23ww For preload use
1.3.0.22 grsd22ww 02 2013/10/11
1.3.0.22 grsd22ww 01 2013/09/26
1.2.5.9 gisd59ww 01 2013/09/20
1.2.5.8 gisd58ww 01 2013/08/12
1.2.1.5 gssd05ww 01 2013/07/24
1.2.1.4 gssd04ww 01 2013/07/17
1.2.0.21 gisd21ww 03 2013/07/05
1.2.0.21 gisd21ww 02 2013/06/19
1.2.0.21 gisd21ww 01 2013/06/13
1.2.0.19 gisd19ww For preload use
1.1.1.15 gksd15ww 01 2013/06/11
1.1.1.14 gksd14ww 01 2013/05/29
1.1.1.13 gksd13ww 02 2013/05/22
1.1.1.13 gksd13ww 01 2013/05/21
1.1.1.12 gksd12ww For preload use
1.1.1.11 gksd11ww 02 2013/05/10
1.1.1.11 gksd11ww 01 2013/05/08
1.1.1.10 gksd10ww 01 2013/04/17
1.1.1.9 gksd09ww For preload use
1.1.1.8 gksd08ww For preload use
1.1.0.20 ggsd20ww 03 2013/03/28
1.1.0.20 ggsd20ww 02 2013/03/15
1.1.0.20 ggsd20ww 01 2013/03/15
1.1.0.19 ggsd19ww 01 2013/03/13
1.1.0.18 ggsd18ww 01 2013/03/08
1.1.0.15 ggsd15ww For preload use
1.0.5.13 gfsd13ww 01 2013/02/06
1.0.5.12 gfsd12ww For preload use
1.0.5.8 gfsd08ww 01 2012/12/21
1.0.5.6 gfsd06ww 01 2012/11/14
1.0.5.5 gfsd05ww 01 2012/11/13
1.0.5.2 gfsd02ww 01 2012/10/18
1.0.0.12 gesd12ww 01 2012/09/24
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.
To check the version of software, refer to the Determining which version is
installed section.
Summary of Changes
Where: < > Package version number
[Important] Important update
(New) New function or enhancement
(Fix) Correction to existing function
<2.0.0.11>
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where Ethernet option did not appear on Windows 8.1 32bit.
(Location Awareness)
<2.0.0.10>
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where Location Awareness service did not start when
clicking section tile. (Hub)
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where Location Awareness service sometimes broke user
profile data when user session changes happened. (Location Awareness)
<1.3.1.10>
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where power plan does not change back to previous setting
when Airplane Power Mode is disabled in specific language environment.
- (Fix) Fixed the problem that CPU usage is high on start-up.
<1.3.0.24>
-(New) Added support for Windows 8.1 32-bit.
<1.3.0.24>
- (Fix) Fixed Location Awareness service stops if it fails to get Network Adapter information.
<1.3.0.23>
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad T540p, W540, X140e.
- (Fix) Fixed the issue that "Optimize sound effects for voice communications" might not work correctly.(Camera/Audio)
<1.3.0.22>
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad S1 Yoga, Yoga.
<1.3.0.22>
- [Important] Uninstall Mobile Hotspot if OS is Windows8.1 because Windows8.1 has same function as Mobile Hotspot.(Mobile Hotspot)
- [Important] Remove the battery health mode feature from Lenovo Settings Power GUI. If you enabled it in a old version, it will be disabled automatically when you upgrade to a new package. The policy of the battery health mode by the active directory, the support is continued. (Power)
- (New) Automatic Camera Mute works in Windows 8 but it is not supported in Windows 8.1.(Camera/Audio)
- (Fix) Fixed the issue that TPKNRSVC.EXE might crash.(Camera/Audio)
- (Fix) Fixed the issue that camera resolution is downgraded when Camera Plus is enabled.(Camera/Audio)
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where the battery of the keyboard dock may completely discharge when the enabled the battery health mode. (Power)
- (Fix) Fixed main service crashes when WMI service is disabled/stopped or corrupted.(Mobile Hotspot)
<1.2.5.9>
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad L440, L540.
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad T440,T440p,X240.
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad S440,S3-S440,S540,S5-S540.
- (Fix) Fixed SettingsService.exe crash after installing several Windows Store apps.
- (Fix) Fixed an issue that Lenovo Settings Power doesn’t work on partition which short file format (8.3) doesn’t work.(Power)
- (Fix) Fixed an issue that private working set memory for Lenovo Settings Power’s process keeps increasing. (Power)
- (Fix) Fixed MobileHotspotClient.exe crash during shutdown event.(Mobile Hotspot)
<1.2.5.8>
- (New) Added the feature to increase recognition rate of voice recognition.
(Audio)
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where corresponding services did not start when section
was clicked. (Mobile Hotspot, Location Awareness)
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where an optical drive could not be powered off when long
battery-life mode was set. (Power)
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where display brightness was increased when the system
was rebooted although the brightness level was set as minimum. (Power)
<1.2.1.5>
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where the settings for Battery Health mode in Lenovo Settings Power doesn't sync between tablet and keyboard dock. (Power)
<1.2.1.4>
- [Important] Version change from 1.2 to 1.2.1
- (Fix) Fixed performance issue. (Power)
- (Fix) Remove service-related files when uninstalling. (Mobile Hotspot)
- (Fix) Fixed crash issue. (Camera/Audio)
- (Fix) After uninstallation, there is an error log in EventViewer which mentions Location Awareness service fails to restart. (Location Awareness)
<1.2.0.21>
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad T440s,X240s.
<1.2.0.21>
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad Edge E430c, E530c.
<1.2.0.21>
- (Fix) Reduce some steps in installer wizard.
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where a "Stopped working" message shows in problem report in Control Panel. (Mobile Hotspot)
<1.2.0.19>
- [Important] Version change from 1.1.1 to 1.2.
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad S3-S440,S440, Lenovo V4400u.
- (New) Enhanced the Always On USB function.(Power)
- (New) Updated Airplane Power Mode.(Power)
- (Fix) Fixed the issue that Power Manager is not compatible with the Device Lock software.
- (Fix) Fixed an issue that garbage appears in preview of MS metro camera if the camera plus features are enabled in Camera section in Lenovo Settings when the resolution is 0.1MP or 0.5MP.
<1.1.1.15>
- (Fix) Reduce some steps in installer wizard.
- (Fix) There is a "Stopped working" message in Problem report in Control Panel. (Mobile Hotspot)
<1.1.1.14>
- (Fix) V/B/K/E product cannot install Lenovo Settings Dependency Package in case of Pure OS.
- (Fix) Camera Plus button disappear in some products.(Camera)
<1.1.1.13>
- (Fix) Corrected a description of Support models in this README document.
<1.1.1.13>
- (Fix) Sometimes system reboot occurs automatically when upgrade-install.
- (Fix) After installation, there is an error log which mentions Lenovo Patch Utility install failure in EventViewer.
- (Fix) These section cannot work in pure OS on ThinkPad Tablet 2. (Camera/Audio/Power)
- (Fix) MUpdate-install fails, and causes error logs in EventViewer. (From future release, this issue does not occur.) (Mobile Hotspot)
- (Fix) After uninstallation, there is an error log which mentions Location Awareness service fails to restart. (Location Awareness)
<1.1.1.12>
- (Fix) Fixed the issue that Lenovo Settings - Power is not compatible with the Device Lock softwara.(Power)
- (Fix) If the camera plus features are enabled in Camera section in Lenovo Settings,
garbage appears in preview of MS metro camera when the resolution is 0.1MP or 0.5MP(Camera)
<1.1.1.11>
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad S3-S431,S5-S531,S431,S531.
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad Edge E445, E545.
<1.1.1.11>
- (Fix) Power checks CS13 battery flag and changes battery name and so on.
On some system, this flag does not work correctly. (Power)
- (Fix) There are some error logs in "Event Viewer."(Power)
- (Fix) There are some unneeded information logs in "Event Viewer" (Location Awareness)
- (Fix) The vulnerability issue of service program registration (Camera)
<1.1.1.10>
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad X1 Helix,X1 Helix 3G.
- (Fix) Cannot be upgraded from older version (Mobile Hotspot)
<1.1.1.9>
- (Fix) Error message appears when Ethernet was connected (Location Awareness)
- (Fix) There are some error logs in "Event Viwer" (Location Awareness)
- (Fix) Crash happens in Sleep/Resume, Lock/Unlock and Logoff/Logon scenario (Mobile Hotspot)
- (Fix) Wrong file version number in Mobile Hotspot-related files (Mobile Hotspot)
<1.1.1.8>
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad Edge E431.
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad Edge E531.
- (New) Enhanced brightness control of the Battery Stretch function.
<1.1.0.20>
- (New) Added support for Zhaoyang K4350.
- (New) Added the description of ThinkPad Helix for the Support models in this README document.
<1.1.0.20>
- (New) Added the description of ThinkPad T431s, X230s for the Support models in this README document.
<1.1.0.20>
- (Fix) Fixed an issue that Lenovo Settings Dependency Package might fail to install on ThinkPad Edge E420/E520.
<1.1.0.19>
- (Fix) Fixed an issue that a UMDF driver for Lenovo Settings might crash because of null pointer access.
<1.1.0.18>
- (New) Added support for Ethernet location profiles.
- (New) Added new battery support.
- (New) Updated Airplane Power Mode that synchronizes with OS Airplane mode.
- (New) Added a way completely disable Mobile Hotspot and remove it from the GUI using AD policy.
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where the battery brightness is dark with Battery Stretch.
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where Lenovo Settings Camera/Audio is not installed correctly
when Communications Utility 3.0 is installed.
- (Fix) Fixed and issue where a system goes to sleep mode during Mobile Hotspot is running.
<1.1.0.15>
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad T431s.
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad X230s.
<1.0.5.13>
- (Fix) Fixed an issue that Location Awareness of the Lenovo Settings application
shows version mismatch message and does not work.
<1.0.5.12>
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad Helix.
<1.0.5.8>
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Microphone effect settings were sometimes
changed unintentionally.
<1.0.5.6>
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Lenovo Settings Mobile Hotspot client caused
high power consumption.
<1.0.5.5>
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad Tablet 2.
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad L421.
- (New) Added support for 3G Tethering provider's policy.
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Lenovo Settings Power is increasing constantly
Handle Count.
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where the exposure auto button is missing after switching
front-facing camera in Camera section.
- (New) Changed the model name from ThinkPad S230u to ThinkPad S230u Twist.
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad Twist.
<1.0.5.2>
- (New) Added new feature of 'Active Directory support' for Mobile Hotspot and
Power sections.
- (New) Changed the model name from ThinkPad S230u to ThinkPad S230u Twist.
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad Twist.
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Lenovo Settings Camera Audio driver crushes
during unistall.
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Location Awareness service fails to detect that
Access Connections has been uninstalled.
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where where the Location Awareness conflicts with the OS.
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where the preference file of Chrome becomes corrupt after
applying location tasks.
<1.0.0.12>
- (New) Initial release.
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LIMITATIONS
Nothing.
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TRADEMARKS
* Lenovo and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of Lenovo.
* Access Connections is a trademark of Lenovo.
* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks,
trademarks or service marks of others.