Windows Me Hints and Tips
1
Power Management
1.1
Power Meter Icon located on SysTray (by default, this is in the lower right
corner) does not update automatically from AC to Battery mode or vice versa
Models:
ThinkPad 600X
Issue:
Power Meter Icon located on SysTray does not automatically detect
AC or Battery Mode
Cause:
Resolution:
1.
Double-click Battery Icon on the Sys Tray
2.
Uncheck Show Meter on taskbar
3.
Click
Start
→
Settings
→
Control Panel
4.
Double-click
Power Option
icon
5.
Click Advance tab
6.
Click Always Show icon on the taskbar
6. Click [Apply]
1.2
Wake-On Ring (WOR) needs to be enabled in the Power Option for ThinkPad
570 and 600 Series
Models:
ThinkPad 570 and 600 Series
Issue:
Wake-On-Ring needs to be enabled in the Power Option
Cause:
Resolution:
1.
Turn on your computer, and then logon to Windows Me
2.
Click:
Start
→
Settings
→
Control Panel
3.
Double-click
Power Option
icon
4.
Click on Suspend/Resume Option tab
5.
Check Resume on incoming call
6.
Click [OK]
1.3
OS Hibernation on APM system is not supported
Models:
ThinkPads with APM power management
Issue:
OS Hibernation either through Startup menu or System Timer in
Power Option in the Control Panel will not work correctly.
Cause:
The operating system does not save System Information during
hibernation.
Resolution:
Install hidehibe.exe provided by IBM web site to prevent OS
Hibernation. The hidehibe.exe is in the “Windows Me supplement
File”. To initiate hibernation, use Fn + F12. Fn key might differ
depending the system model.
1.4
Standby triggered by closing the lid is not supported if any PC Card device is
installed.
Models:
ThinkPad i Series 1400 2611-410/450/411/451,
ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 2611-412/452/472/512/552
