IBM 4612 SURE POINT MOBILE COMPUTER System Program Diskette for DOS/Windows V1.10 (SX27-4021-01) 4612READ.TXT June, 1997 (electronic release update) (C) Copyright 1996 IBM Corporation ********************* SECTION I. * TABLE OF CONTENTS * ********************* Section I. * Table of Contents Section II. * Introduction Section III. * DOS * PCDOS Version 7.0 Chapter 1. - DOS - DOS installation notes Chapter 2. - AUDIO - Audio subsystem driver support Chapter 3. - NETWORK - Network adapters support Chapter 4. - PCMCIA - PCMCIA driver support Chapter 5. - PENDOS - Pen Dos support Chapter 6. - POSSDOS - POSS for DOS driver support Chapter 7. - TABLET - Pen/Touch/Mouse Tablet driver support Chapter 8. - VIDEO - Video subsystem support Section IV. * WINDOWS * WINDOWS Version 3.1 Chapter 9. - WIN - Windows installation notes Chapter 10. - AUDIO - Audio subsystem driver support Chapter 11. - BATTERY - Battery monitor program Chapter 12. - NETWORK - Network adapters support Chapter 13. - PCMCIA - PCMCIA driver support Chapter 14. - PENWIN - Windows for Pen Computing Chapter 15. - POSSW - POSS for WINDOWS driver support Chapter 16. - TABLET - Pen/Touch/Mouse Tablet driver support Chapter 17. - VIDEO - Video subsystem support Chapter 18. - USEABILITY - LCD color scheme Section V. * SOFTWARE ACCESS - R&DS WWW, BBS and FTP site **************** SECTION II. * INTRODUCTION * **************** This diskette contains drivers and other software necessary to support the IBM 4612. It is structured such that the software is separated into separate subdirectories for each operating system and each IBM 4612 subsystem. This readme file provides information about the software on this diskette and additional information necessary to install the IBM 4612 system software. NOTICE: README FIRST (a) CHECK R&DS WWW, BBS OR FTP SERVER FOR ANY UPDATES TO THIS DISKETTE. - Updates to this diskette will be distributed electronically. It can be downloaded from the R&DS WWW, BBS or FTP server. - Refer to the SOFTWARE ACCESS section of this document for additional information. (b) READ THE ENTIRE README FILE BEFORE PROCEEDING - First read the DOS Section of this README file before installing DOS. - Then read the WINDOWS section of this README file before installing Windows. (c) REFER TO THE FAST PATH INSTALLATION FOR 'MUST DO' INFORMATION - Refer to the IBM 4612 Sure Point Mobile Computer "Fast Path" Software Installation procedures (P/N 72H3951) that was shipped with the 4612 hardware or the FASTDOS.TXT file in the root directory on this diskette. These are MUST DO actions that are not optional. The 4612 will NOT function properly if these instructions are not followed. (d) REFER TO THE 4612 SYSTEM REFERENCE MANUAL (GC30-3781) FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This diskette contains the following directories: \ (root) - Fast Path installation .BAT files - Fast Path installation ReadMe file - Operating system installation ReadMe file - Network installation ReadMe file \DOS - DOS V7.0 support \DOS - DOS driver support \NETWORK - Networking support \PCMCIA - PCMCIA driver support \PENDOS - PENDOS driver support \TABLET - Pen/Touch/Mouse Tablet driver support \WIN31 - Windows V3.1 support \AUDIO - Audio subsystem driver support \BATTERY - Battery monitor program \TABLET - Pen/Touch/Mouse Tablet driver support Updates to this diskette will be distributed electronically. It can be downloaded from the R&DS WWW, BBS or FTP server. Refer to the SOFTWARE ACCESS section of this document for additional information. *************************** SECTION III. * DOS (PCDOS Version 7.0) * *************************** The following chapters contains support for the IBM 4612: DOS Operating System Version 7.0. NOTICE: README FIRST (a) READ THE ENTIRE README FILE BEFORE PROCEEDING (b) INSTALL PCDOS VERSION 7.0 - Select PENDOS (Digitizing Pad Emulation via Mouse) - Do Not select PCMCIA support (c) MAKE ANY MODIFICATIONS/CHANGES AS INDICATED IN THE DOS SECTION OF THIS README FILE (d) FOR WINDOWS INSTALLATION PROCEED TO THE WINDOWS SECTION OF THIS README FILE ============ CHAPTER 1. = \DOS\DOS = ============ IBM 4612 SURE POINT MOBILE COMPUTER: DOS Installation Notes This subdirectory contains updates to DOS 7.0 drivers and utilities that are required for the IBM 4612. This subdirectory contains the following: 1) EMM386.EXE This version of EMM386 fixes a CLT-ALT-DEL problem and should be used on the IBM 4612. The IBM 4612, unlike other computers, has all of the E000-EFFF segment free for use by EMM386. Edit \CONFIG.SYS and make sure that you include this area. >>> DO THE FOLLOWING: <<< EDIT C:\CONFIG.SYS DOS=HIGH,UMB DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE RAM I=B000-B7FF X=C000-C9FF I=E000-EFFF Notes: a) The RAM switch on the EMM386 statement is required for expanded memory. Programs like PENDOS require expanded memory and therefore require the RAM switch. If you are not running programs that need expanded memory, you can remove the RAM switch in order to gain more UMB area. b) With the above example, EMM386 will decide where the EMS Page Frame resides. If you want to force the EMS page frame address at E000 for example, add FRAME=E000 to the EMM386 statement. c) In the above statement, C000-C9FF is excluded because: C000-C7FF - Video BIOS C800-C9ff - Serial I/O buffer (default location) If you use the Simulated NVRAM support provided in Setup, this area should also be excluded on the EMM386 statement. The Simulated NVRAM support is disabled by default. b) Most applications do not run in Monochrome mode so the B000-B7FF area is also free. If you have any problems with your application, take out the I=B000-B7FF statement. c) You may have to exclude other adapter space if you are using PC Cards (PCMCIA). For the SureCard PC Card (PCMCIA) adapter refer to the /MA=xxxx-yyyy parameter as documented in \DOS\PCMCIA chapter, Part II. Also, refer to any documentation that comes with the PC Cards. 2) POWER.EXE This version of POWER.EXE MUST BE installed on the IBM 4612 if you have APM (Advanced Power Management) enabled in the power management screen of Setup. This new POWER.EXE supports APM 1.1 that is required by the IBM 4612. Note: If this version of POWER.EXE is not loaded, suspend/resume may not work properly. After DOS is installed, copy these files over the files that were installed by DOS. >>> DO THE FOLLOWING: <<< COPY A:\DOS\DOS\EMM386.EXE C:\DOS COPY A:\DOS\DOS\POWER.EXE C:\DOS Then add \DOS\POWER.EXE to CONFIG.SYS file. >>> DO THE FOLLOWING: <<< EDIT C:\CONFIG.SYS DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE ============= CHAPTER 2. = DOS-AUDIO = ============= IBM 4612 SURE POINT MOBILE COMPUTER: Audio Subsystem Drivers IBM 4612 Audio Subsystem support is provided as a standard feature of DOS Version 7.0 which is compatible with Sound Blaster Version 2.01 voice and music functions as documented in the Sound Blaster Series Developer Kit. No additional drivers are required. After DOS installation is complete, add the following statement to the \AUTOEXEC.BAT file: >>> DO THE FOLLOWING: <<< EDIT C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 This will set the environment variable for the audio subsystem to I/O port 220, IRQ 5 and DMA 1. If DOS is reinstalled, repeat the procedure above. Note: Audio subsystem recording sensitivity control. For audio "16-bit" recordings and "high speed 8-bit mode" recordings the microphone sensitivity can be controlled by the application program. To configure 16-bit or high-speed 8-bit modes of operation, choose a sample rate higher than 22 kHz from the Audio System Sound Attributes. For audio "8-bit" recordings (other than "high speed mode"), the microphone sensitivity is controlled by firmware and therefore cannot be controlled by the application program. This is the default mode of operation. ================ CHAPTER 3. = \DOS\NETWORK = ================ IBM 4612 SURE POINT MOBILE COMPUTER: Networking This subdirectory contains driver support for the IBM 4612 DOS and Windows systems Network LANs. Support is provided for the following network adapters: WIRELESS - IBM Wireless LAN support SYMBOL - OEM Wireless LAN (Symbol) support TELXON - OEM Wireless LAN (Telxon) support Network support is provided for the following networks: DLS40 - DOS Lan Services Version 4.0 LANT60 - Lantastic Networks Version 6.0 NOVELL - Novell Networks Version 3.12 Refer to the 4612NET.TXT file in the root directory for additional installation instructions supporting the network adapters listed above. Refer to this subdirectory on the diskette for additional installation files supporting the networks and network adapters listed above. =============== CHAPTER 4. = \DOS\PCMCIA = =============== IBM 4612 SURE POINT MOBILE COMPUTER: PCMCIA (PC Card) Drivers This subdirectory contains the IBM 4612 PCMCIA (PC Card) Socket/Card Services drivers for DOS and Windows systems. There are 2 parts to this chapter. The first part describes the PCMCIA drivers. The second part describes the PCMCIA utility program. Part I. PCMCIA Drivers Use the drivers from this subdirectory for PCMCIA (PC Card) support. Do not use the PCMCIA support provided by DOS 7.0. During DOS installation, do NOT select Install PCMCIA (PC Card) Driver Support. After DOS installation is complete, copy the files from this subdirectory to the target IBM 4612 C: drive. >>> DO THE FOLLOWING: <<< MD C:\PCMCIA COPY A:\DOS\PCMCIA\*.* C:\PCMCIA The files in this subdirectory are: $$ICPMDO.SYS - DOS Power Management Utility $ICPMDOS.SYS - DOS Power Management Utility AUTODRV.INI - DOS Auto Configurator INI AUTODRV.SYS - DOS Auto Configurator Driver DISKDRV.SYS - DOS Flash file driver DSURCARD.EXE - DOS Socket Status utility IBMDOSCS.SYS - DOS Card Service Driver IBMDSS01.SYS - DOS Socket Service Driver (v1.02) 4612READ.TXT - This file RMU210.SYS - DOS Resource Management Utility SRAM210.SYS - DOS Driver for SRAM PC Cards WSURCARD.EXE - Windows Socket Status Utility PAWATA.SYS - DOS Flash ATA file driver (v1.01) (Used for ATA flash PC cards instead of DISKDRV.SYS) At least these three drivers must be loaded in CONFIG.SYS. >>> DO THE FOLLOWING: <<< EDIT C:\CONFIG.SYS DEVICE=C:\PCMCIA\IBMDSS01.SYS DEVICE=C:\PCMCIA\IBMDOSCS.SYS DEVICE=C:\PCMCIA\$ICPMDOS.SYS To look at the Socket card information and status run the following program: C:\PCMCIA\DSURCARD.EXE For additional information about PCMCIA Software, refer to Part II, below. Use the following table when configuring IBM 4612 PCMCIA (PC Card) drivers. *-----------------------------------------------------------------------------* * IBM SURE POINT MOBILE PCMCIA (PC CARD) SLOT NOMENCLATURE * *-----------------------------------------------------------------------------* * 4612 PCMCIA * 4612 * DOS & Windows * OS2 & * OEM * * PCMCIA SLOT * Documentation * SureCard * System Soft * usage * * Physical * & * drivers * * * * Location * FirmWare * * * * *-----------------------------------------------------------------------------* * Handle Card * INTernal * Socket 1 * Socket 1 * Socket A * * (radio adpt) * Slot * * * * *--------------*--------------------------------------------------------------* * System Unit * EXTernal * Socket 2 * Socket 2 * Socket B * * Card * Slot * * * * *-----------------------------------------------------------------------------* Note: The 4612 internal "Hard Disk" bay is another PC Card slot which supports only ATA format hard disks such as the IBM 20 Mb Solid State File (SSF). SanDisk (formally SunDisk) PC Card is supported as a 4612 PC Card but the ATA format hard disk is not supported in the 4612 hard disk bay. Part II. PCMCIA Utility SURECARD UTILITY FOR WINDOWS (WSURCARD.EXE): This utility is used to display the information about a PC Card placed in the socket. It takes the details of the PC Card from the Card Information Structure (CIS) present in the Card. This also displays the Card Services Release information. SURECARD UTILITY FOR DOS (DSURCARD.EXE): This is a DOS version of the utility. SOCKET SERVICES FOR DOS (IBMDSS01.SYS): /C0=z and /C1=z These parameters define the IRQ level to be used by the Socket Services driver. The new Card Services and Socket Services drivers do not use a hardware interrupt to notify the PCMCIA status change, so you do not need these parameters. The IRQs 0,1,2,6,8 and 13 are invalid. /S0=z and /S1=z These parameters specify how many sockets are supported by the Adapter. Maximum number of sockets supported by an adapter is 4. /I1 and /I2 This parameter defines the slot number, which Socket Services will change the way it generates the -IOCS16 signal. By default, the -IOCS16 signal is generated based on the -IOIS16 signal from the PC Card. If this parameter is specified, the -IOCS16 signal is generated based on the I/O data size which is specified by the Client program. This option is needed for some cards which do not generate the -IOIS16 signal. This parameter is required for some flash ATA cards to keep from getting intermittant write errors. You need to verify this information with PCMCIA card vendors. For Example: "/I1" specifies that the -IOCS16 signal for slot 1 is to be generated based on the I/O data size specified by the Client program. CARD SERVICES FOR DOS (IBMDOSCS.SYS): /C=z This parameter defines the maximum number of clients that can be supported by the Card Services. The range is 1 to 100. The default number of clients is 10. /MA=xxxx-yyyy This parameter defines the available memory window range for Card Services and the PC Cards. The value should be given in hexadecimal and specified in segment address. This should be specified in the range C000h to FFFFh. Make corresponding changes to the EMM386 statement in CONFIG.SYS file. Refer to \DOS\DOS chapter, Part 1c, EMM386 X=Excludes. /MX=xxxx-yyyy The Card Services and PC Cards can not make use of the memory window range specified by this parameter. The values specified will be deleted from the resource pool. /PA=xxxx-yyyy The I/O address range specified by this parameter is made available to the Card Services. The range specified should be 100h to FFFFh. /PX=xxxx-yyyy The I/O address range specified by this parameter will be removed from the resource table, so that the Card Services will not be able to make use of the I/O range. /IA=xx-yy This parameter defines the IRQ range. The IRQs specified by this parameter are available to Card Services. /IX=xx-yy The IRQs specified by this range are removed from the resource table. The IRQs specified by this range are not available for the Card Services. /D This parameter disables the AUTOLOCK mode. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT UTILITY (RMU210.SYS): /MA=xxxx-yyyy This parameter specifies the Memory address range to be added to the Card Services resource table. /MX=xxxx-yyyy This Memory address range is removed from the Card Services resource table. /IX=n The value specified for this parameter is the IRQ to be removed from the resource table. /PX=xxxx-yyyy This parameter defines the I/O address to be removed from the resource table. /EE=x This a non-zero value to this parameter, displays the successful installation message of the Resource management utility. PC CARD AUTO CONFIGURATOR (AUTODRV.SYS): This driver is used for a PC Card to be configured automatically when it is inserted into the socket. It has an initialization file (AUTODRV.INI) from which the information is taken. ATA STORAGE DRIVER FOR DOS/WINDOWS (DISKDRV.SYS): This driver is used to access an ATA device. SRAM DRIVER FOR DOS/WINDOWS (SRAM210.SYS): This driver is used to access an SRAM card. POWER MANAGEMENT SUPPORT DRIVER FOR DOS($ICPMDOS.SYS): This gives the power management capability. =============== CHAPTER 5. = \DOS\PENDOS = =============== IBM 4612 SURE POINT MOBILE COMPUTER: Pen Operating System Support PENDOS is a standard feature of DOS Version 7.0. Select install PENDOS (Digitizing Pad Emulation via Mouse) during DOS installation. This subdirectory contains the following program: Program name = PMOUSE.EXE After PENDOS (Digitizing Pad Emulation via Mouse) option of DOS installation is complete, edit the following file: 1) Upgrade C:\DOS\SYSTEM\PMOUSE.EXE with the file from A:\DOS\PENDOS. >>> DO THE FOLLOWING: <<< COPY A:\DOS\PENDOS\PMOUSE.EXE C:\DOS\SYSTEM 2) Add "I" switch to PMOUSE.EXE in C:\DOS\PENDOS.BAT and REMark out the following two lines as shown: >>> DO THE FOLLOWING: <<< EDIT C:\DOS\PENDOS.BAT LH PMOUSE.EXE I rem MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1 rem TDMOUSE.EXE NOTE: If DOS or PENDOS are reinstalled, this procedures must be repeated. NOTE: We recommended that you calibrate the PENDOS cursor by running the following program: \DOS\SYSTEM\PSETUP.EXE. See DOS manual for instructions on running PSETUP. Note: PENDOS is NOT required for Windows-only application environments. Refer to the \WIN31\TABLET chapter for additional information. =============== CHAPTER 6. = DOS-POSSDOS = =============== IBM 4612 SURE POINT MOBILE COMPUTER: POSS for DOS Driver Support This subdirectory contains IBM 4612 POSS for DOS drivers support information. POSS for DOS V1.41 (or later) is required to support the IBM 4612 Sure Point Mobile Computer. The Point of Sale Subsystem for DOS product can be ordered from IBM using the following form numbers: * SX27-3960 - POSS for DOS V1.50 - Point of Sale Subsystem for DOS Disk 1 of 2 * SX27-3961 - POSS for DOS V1.50 - Point of Sale Subsystem for DOS Disk 2 of 2 First install the POSS for DOS Point of Sale Subsystem for DOS drivers package as described above using the installation instructions provided. Then edit CONFIG.SYS located in the root directory of the target system to ensure that the /B switch is present on the 4612 MSR and Scanner driver statements as follows: Use the /B switch on the MSR and Scanner driver statements in CONFIG.SYS. >>> DO THE FOLLOWING: <<< EDIT C:\CONFIG.SYS DEVICE=C:\possdos\BASE.SYS DEVICE=C:\possdos\MS3-DRVR.SYS /B DEVICE=C:\possdos\TSC-DRVR.SYS /B Note: Change the target \possdos subdirectory path name in the examples above to the subdirectory path name used during the POSS for DOS installation above. POSS for DOS Version V1.41 is the first release to include all 4612 unique support drivers. This version is distributed electronically (see below). POSS for DOS latest version and any updates to this driver package are also distributed electronically. They can be downloaded from the R&DS WWW, BBS or the FTP server. Refer to the SOFTWARE ACCESS section of this document for additional information. =============== CHAPTER 7. = \DOS\TABLET = =============== IBM 4612 SURE POINT MOBILE COMPUTER: Pen/Touch/Mouse Driver This subdirectory contains the IBM 4612 Pen/Touch/Mouse Driver support information. This subdirectory contains the IBM 4612 Pen/Touch/Mouse driver for DOS. This driver supports the standard mouse interface, INT 33H, as well as the PenDos interface, INT 66H. Driver name = MOUSE.COM This driver must replace \DOS\MOUSE.COM driver installed during DOS Version 7.0 installation. After DOS installation is complete, locate \DOS\MOUSE.COM driver and replace that driver with the MOUSE.COM driver from this diskette. >>> DO THE FOLLOWING: <<< COPY A:\DOS\TABLET\MOUSE.COM C:\DOS\MOUSE.COM Note: If DOS is reinstalled, repete this procedure. Note: MOUSE.COM is NOT required for Windows-only application environments. Refer to the \WIN31\TABLET chapter for additional information. ============= CHAPTER 8. = DOS-VIDEO = ============= IBM 4612 SURE POINT MOBILE COMPUTER: Video Drivers IBM 4612 does not require any unique Video support in addition to the standard VGA Video support provided by DOS Version 7.0. No additional drivers are required. ******************************* SECTION IV. * WIN31 (WINDOWS Version 3.1) * ******************************* The following chapters contain support for the IBM 4612: Windows V3.1 Operating System. NOTICE: README FIRST (a) READ THE ENTIRE README FILE BEFORE PROCEEDING (b) INSTALL PCDOS VERSION 7.0 (c) MAKE ANY MODIFICATION/CHANGES AS INDICATED IN THE DOS SECTION OF THIS README FILE (d) INSTALL WINDOWS VERSION 3.1 - Select CUSTOM install - Select MS-DOS system with APM (Advanced Power Management) (e) INSTALL WINDOWS for PEN COMPUTING V1.01 (f) MAKE ANY MODIFICATIONS/CHANGES AS INDICATED IN THE WINDOWS SECTION OF THIS README FILE ============= CHAPTER 9. = WIN31-WIN = ============= IBM 4612 SURE POINT MOBILE COMPUTER: Windows Installation Notes This chapter contains information regarding Windows operating system installation considerations for the IBM 4612. After installing Windows V3.1, modify AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS file to change the path for any SmartDrive statements from \WINDOWS to \DOS, and change the path for any EMM386 statements from \WINDOWS to \DOS, >>> DO THE FOLLOWING: <<< EDIT C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT and/or C:\CONFIG.SYS Change "C:\WINDOWS\SMARTDRV.EXE" to "C:\DOS\SMARTDRV.EXE" and Change "C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE" to "C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE" ================ CHAPTER 10. = \WIN31\AUDIO = ================ IBM 4612 SURE POINT MOBILE COMPUTER: Audio Subsystem Drivers This subdirectory contains the IBM 4612 Audio Subsystem drivers setup for Microsoft Windows V3.1. To install the audio subsystem drivers run SETUP as follows: 1) From the Windows Program Manager File pull-down, select Run. 2) Type in the full path specification for A:\WIN31\AUDIO\SETUP.EXE Refer to the 4612 System Reference Manual (GC30-3781) for information about setting audio subsystem microphone recording sensitivity level and about setting audio subsystem speaker volume control level. ================== CHAPTER 11. = \WIN31\BATTERY = ================== IBM 4612 SURE POINT MOBILE COMPUTER: Battery Monitor Program This subdirectory contains the IBM 4612 Battery Monitor Program for Windows Version 3.1. Copy the following files from this subdirectory to the 4612 C:\WINDOWS subdirectory: >>> DO THE FOLLOWING: <<< COPY A:\WIN31\BATTERY\BATMON.EXE C:\WINDOWS To run the Battery Monitor program: 1) From the Windows Program Manager File pull-down, select Run. 2) Type in the full path specification for C:\WINDOWS\BATMON.EXE To run the Battery Monitor program automatically when Windows starts: 1) Click on STARTUP folder (make it active). 2) From the Windows Program Manager File pull-down, select New. 3) Select Program Item and click on OK. 4) Type in description (optional) and the full path to C:\WINDOWS\BATMON.EXE ================= CHAPTER 12. = WIN31-NETWORK = ================= IBM 4612 SURE POINT MOBILE COMPUTER: Wireless Networking Refer to the \DOS\NETWORK subdirectory on this diskette for instructions regarding installation of Network adapters for Windows. ================ CHAPTER 13. = WIN31-PCMCIA = ================ IBM 4612 SURE POINT MOBILE COMPUTER: PCMCIA (PC Card) Drivers Refer to \DOS\PCMCIA subdirectory on this diskette for instructions regarding installation of PCMCIA (PC Card) adapters for Windows. ================ CHAPTER 14. = WIN31-PENWIN = ================ IBM 4612 SURE POINT MOBILE COMPUTER: Windows for Pen Computing This chapter contains information about IBM 4612 Windows for Pen Computing - Version V1.01. Windows for Pen Computing is distributed separately on the following diskettes: * Windows for Pen Computing V1.01 diskette 1 of 3 * Windows for Pen Computing V1.01 diskette 2 of 3 * Windows for Pen Computing V1.01 diskette 3 of 3 Windows for Pen Computing uses a separate recognizer to convert drawn characters to ASCII text. At present, IBM is not shipping a recognizer with the product. If installing Windows for Pen Computing on Windows version V3.11 (only), the following 2 step must be followed. These steps are not required for Windows version 3.1. After installing Windows V3.11 but before installing Windows for Pen Computing: >>> DO THE FOLLOWING: <<< COPY C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WINOA386.MOD C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WINOA386.BAK After installing Windows for Pen Computing on Windows 3.11: >>> DO THE FOLLOWING: <<< COPY C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WINOA386.BAK C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WINOA386.MOD =============== CHAPTER 15. = WIN31-POSSW = =============== IBM 4612 SURE POINT MOBILE COMPUTER: POSS for WINDOWS Driver Support This chapter contains IBM 4612 POSS for WINDOWS drivers support information. POSS for WINDOWS V1.20 is required to support the IBM 4612 Sure Point Mobile Computer. The Point of Sale Subsystem for Windows (POSS for WINDOWS) product can be ordered from IBM using the following form numbers: * SX27-4005 - POSS for Windows V1.20 - POS Subsystem for Windows Disk 1 of 4 * SX27-4006 - POSS for Windows V1.20 - POS Subsystem for Windows Disk 2 of 4 * SX27-4008 - POSS for Windows V1.20 - POS Subsystem for Windows Disk 3 of 4 * SX27-4034 - POSS for Windows V1.20 - POS Subsystem for Windows Disk 4 of 4 Install the Point of Sale Subsystem for Windows drivers package as described above using the installation instructions provided. This will guide you through the installation of the first three diskettes which include the POSS for Windows drivers and softcopy publications. Then install WIN32s from the forth diskette. Refer to the readme.txt file on that diskette for WIN32s installation instructions. POSS for WINDOWS latest version and any updates to this driver package are also distributed electronically. They can be downloaded from the R&DS WWW, BBS or the FTP server. Refer to the SOFTWARE ACCESS section of this document for additional information. ================= CHAPTER 16. = \WIN31\TABLET = ================= IBM 4612 SURE POINT COMPUTER: Pen Tablet Support This subdirectory contains drivers and information regarding Pen Tablet support for the Microsoft Windows V3.1 operating environment. Note: The following 4612 Windows Pen Tablet support should NOT be installed if "Windows for Pen Computing" is installed. Refer to the WIN31-PENWIN chapter for additional Windows for Pen Computing information. Note: PENDOS and MOUSE.COM are NOT required for Windows-only application environments. However for correct 4612 pen tablet operation after resume from suspend, There are 2 parts to this file. Part 1 describes how to install the driver. Part 2 describes how to add an updated driver. ********************** Important Note! ************************* * After installing or removing the tablet driver, upon exiting * * to DOS, the Sure Point Computer *must* be re-booted. An * * EMM386 failure will occur when the screen is touched if the * * system is not re-booted. * **************************************************************** PART 1. INSTALLATION ============ The driver installs like any other Windows driver, using the Control Panel's Drivers applet. For those unfamiliar, here's a step by step procedure: 1) Select the Main program group and press 2) Select the Control Panel program group and press 3) Select the Drivers icon and press 4) In the Drivers dialog box, select "Add" and press 5) In the Add dialog box, select "OK" and press 6) Insert the 4612 System Program Diskette into drive A: and then follow the instructions on the Install Driver dialog box, select "OK" and press 7) In the Add Unlisted or Updated Driver dialog box, select "OK" and press 8) If any Driver Exists dialogs pop up, select "New" and press 9) In the System Settings Change dialog, select "Restart Now" and press PART 2. UPDATING THE DRIVER =================== It is necessary to remove any installed version of the driver prior to adding an updated version. Use the Control Panel's Drivers applet to remove the driver: 1) Select the Main program group and press 2) Select the Control Panel program group and press 3) Select the Drivers icon and press 4) In the Drivers dialog box, select "IBM Tablet" from the Installed Drivers list, select "Remove" and press 5) In the Remove Driver dialog box, select "Yes" and press Restart Windows when prompted to do so. Follow the installation instructions above to install the updated driver. If prompted whether to use the new or old version of a file, always answer "New". You may safely disregard any warnings issued by the system. Windows 3.1 Keystrokes Tutorial +--------------------------------------------------------+ | If you are unfamiliar with using Windows 3.1 | | *without* a mouse, here are a few hints: | | | | - Press to get to the menu bar | | - Press to get the task list | | - Use cursor keys to select: | | * menu bar options | | * pull-down menu items | | * list members in dialog boxes | | * program icons in Main and Control Panel | | - Use key to move between items in dialog | | boxes | | - Press to end Control Panel | | - Press to end Main | +--------------------------------------------------------+ =============== CHAPTER 17. = WIN31-VIDEO = =============== IBM 4612 SURE POINT MOBILE COMPUTER: Video Drivers IBM 4612 does not require any unique Video support in addition to the standard VGA Video support provided by Windows Version V3.1. No additional drivers are required. ============== CHAPTER 18. = USEABILITY = ============== IBM 4612 SURE POINT MOBILE COMPUTER: Useability We suggest the following Windows LCD color scheme selections when running Windows on the 4612 system. From the Program Manager window make the following selections: - Click on the 'Main' icon - Click on the 'Control' icon - Click on the 'Color' icon - Select one of the following 'color scheme(s)' * monochrome * lcd defaults * lcd reversed - light ******************* SECTION V. * SOFTWARE ACCESS * ******************* IBM 4612 SURE POINT MOBILE COMPUTER: Software Access R&DS Engineering Software POSS Software Drivers and Service Diskettes are now on the Internet, WWW, BBS and FTP site. The R&DS Web and FTP site have the same files as the R&DS Engineering Software BBS which has been in operation for some time now. Those with direct Internet access, or any member of a main on-line services such as Compuserve, AOL or Prodigy can use this resource. This section contains three parts. Part (a) Using the WEB Part (b) FTP Users Part (c) Using our BBS (a) USING THE WEB Start your browser and enter the following URL: >>>>> http://www.raleigh.ibm.com/rds/ <<<<< Make your selection from the list of topics to view or download. (b) FTP USERS Internet FTP users can use the following URL: >>>>> ftp://ftp.raleigh.ibm.com/pub/products/rds/poseng/ <<<<< Make your selection from the list of topics to view or download. (c) USING OUR BBS For access to the R&DS Engineering Software BBS dial: >>>>> (919)-301-5970 <<<<< BBS supports 14400 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit settings. Use Standard flow control for text and XMODEM/CRC for binary transfers. When you login, you will be asked to provide your full name and a password of your choice. Remember your password for any future calls that you may make to the BBS. From the menu provided select FILE AREAS. Then select ACCESS FILE DOWNLOAD. Then choose from the File Areas offered: The LIST.DIR file in each file area contains a listing of all files available for download. The following 4612 items are available for download: * 46XX POST Hardware Files: - 4612-SP.DSK (4612 System Programs Diskette for DOS/Windows) - 4612-SP2.DSK (4612 System Programs Diskette for OS/2) - 4612-SU.DSK (System Update Diskette) - 4612-SD.DSK (Advanced Diagnostic Diskette) - 4612-BK1.DSK (System manuals on Diskette, 1 of 2) - 4612-BK2.DSK (System manuals on Diskette, 2 of 2) - LDF.EXE (Utility to create diskettes from *.DSK images) * POSS/DOS: - POSS for DOS Drivers * POSS/WIN: - POSS for Windows Drivers * POSS/2: - POSS for OS2 Drivers *********** * THE END * ***********