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The ThinkVantage Communications Utility opened by Fn + F6

Please help us with beta testing!

We continue to work to improve the ThinkVantage Communications Utility in order to make sure that our customers can enjoy a comfortable VoIP environment. All of the audio and camera settings required to do VoIP are concentrated in one place with the ThinkVantage Communications Utility. In some models, a function is also provided that will allow you to mute your camera during a video chat.

Did you know that a common problem when using VoIP applications is the sound of typing from the keyboard? For instance, when you are recording the minutes at a meeting, the sound of keystrokes and the vibration of the keys can be jarring to the ears of those listening as it is transmitted through the microphone.

Here at the Yamato TVT Software Development Team, we are looking into a feature that automatically lowers the volume of the mic when you are typing in order to address this problem. We are attaching a beta version to this blog entry. We are hoping that you can share your experiences and comments about what level of volume reduction offers the best performance. [-25%]　[-50%]　[-75%]　[-100%]

ThinkVantage Communications Utility βVersion Screenshot

■System Requirements
Supported ThinkPad Systems:
ThinkPad T400s/T410/T410s/T510/W510
ThinkPad SL410/SL510
ThinkPad X100e

Supported Operating Systems:
Windows 7 only
Requirements:
Your system is required to install the following software.

Hotkey Features Integration for Windows 7, Vista, XP and 2000 – ThinkPad (6wvu50ww)

ThinkPad Power Management driver for Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, ME, 98 SE – ThinkPad (6iku08ww) 
 

■Installation instructions
*First be sure to verify that Hotkey Features Integration is installed.
1. Download and execute COMMUTIL_WW.EXE to begin installation, and then follow the steps in the installation wizard.
2. The installation package will be extracted to: C:\DRIVERS\WIN\COMMUTIL
3. Reboot your system after installation.

■Uninstall instructions
1. Select ThinkVantage Communications Utility from Add/Remove Programs.
2. Click the Uninstall button to uninstall the program.
3. Reboot your system after uninstalling the program.

■How to use
1. Hold down Fn and press F6.
2. Click the checkbox for “Lower my microphone volume while typing”. 
3. Set the level of volume reduction. [-25%]　[-50%]　[-75%]　[-100%]

The procedures for setting the level of volume reduction are now complete.
While using VoIP applications, such as Skype, the volume will now be reduced automatically when typing on the keyboard.

■Note:
The date has not yet been determined for when this function will be included with our products. This package is a beta and its functionality is not guaranteed. Downloads of this beta will only be available during the testing period.

To all of those who helped with beta testing.

Thanks to your help, we were able to officially release the ThinkVantage Communications Utility. As of today, the beta version will no longer be available for download. Please access the following URL to download the official release.

ThinkVantage Communications Utility for Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit), Vista (32-bit, 64-bit), XP – ThinkPad

Thanks to all of you for the feedback you gave us on a variety of topics. We will use your advice as we develop products in the future.

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