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Many fixes for Mwave



Once again from the BBS, hopefully the ftp site will reappear soon.

IBM Mwave Feature Service Diskettes Ver 1.10               March 28, 1995
============================================

Here are the files that relate to this release of MWave code:

MWD110-1.EXE    MWave version 1.10 for DOS - disk 1 of 2
MWD110-2.EXE    MWave version 1.10 for DOS - disk 2 of 2

MWW110-1.EXE    MWave version 1.10 for windows - disk 1 of 7
MWW110-2.EXE    MWave version 1.10 for windows - disk 2 of 7
MWW110-3.EXE    MWave version 1.10 for windows - disk 3 of 7
MWW110-4.EXE    MWave version 1.10 for windows - disk 4 of 7
MWW110-5.EXE    MWave version 1.10 for windows - disk 5 of 7
MWW110-6.EXE    MWave version 1.10 for windows - disk 6 of 7
MWW110-7.EXE    MWave version 1.10 for windows - disk 7 of 7

MWO110-1.EXE    MWave version 1.10 for OS/2 and Warp - disk 1 of 2
MWO110-2.EXE    MWave version 1.10 for OS/2 and Warp - disk 2 of 2
MWOS2AUD.EXE    MWave Audio Drivers for OS/2 2.1 and 2.11 (not Warp) (MMPM)
MWWRPAUD.EXE    MWave Audio Drivers for Warp (no earlier versions ofOS/2) (VSD)
TPMWHPFS.EXE    Patch to allow MWave 1.10 upgrade on HPFS systems.

FWVTB421.EXE    FaxWorks Voice! ver. 3.00f.042 disk 1 of 2
FWVTB422.EXE    FaxWorks Voice! ver. 3.00f.042 disk 2 of 2

If you have a DOS/windows system and you have the original MWave version 1.00
disks for windows (7 disks) you only need to download the two MWave for DOS
disks, the first two MWave for windows disks and the two FaxWorks Voice! disks
to upgrade to MWave 1.10 (note that it doesn't matter which version you have
installed currently, 1.00 or 1.02).  When performing the windows upgrade you
will be instructed to insert the third disk for windows - just use disk 3 from
the version 1.00 set.  You do not have to update the WAV samples since there
haven't been any changes since version 1.00.

If you have a DOS/windows system and you don't have the original MWave version
1.00 disks but you do have the MWave code installed and running then you will
need the two MWave for DOS disks, the first three MWave for windows disks and
the two FaxWorks Voice! disks to upgrade to MWave 1.10.

Please ensure all DOS upgrades are performed prior to the Windows upgrades in
the above situations.

If you have OS/2 2.1 or 2.11 you will need the two MWave for OS/2 and Warp disks
and the MWave Audio Drivers for OS/2 disk (note that this last disk is the same
as the third MWave for OS/2 disk that was in the preloaded diskette factory, so
if you already have that disk created you won't need to download this file).
You will also need the file TPMWHPFS.EXE file if you have OS/2 installed on an
HPFS file system.  You will also need various DOS, windows and FaxWorks Voice!
disks as outlined above.

If you have Warp you will need the two MWave for OS/2 and Warp disks and the
MWave Audio Drivers for Warp disk.  You will also need the file TPMWHPFS.EXE
file if you have Warp installed on an HPFS file system.  You will also need
various DOS, windows and FaxWorks Voice! disks as outlined above.



What These Diskettes Do
-----------------------

These Mwave Feature Service diskettes update the Mwave System programs
stored on the hard drive of ThinkPad models 755CE/CD/CSE.

If you are experiencing any of the problems listed in the following
Summary of Problem Fixes section or wish to use any of the new functions
listed in the following Summary of New Function Supported section,
please follow the instructions given in the Updating Feature Programs
section below to update the Mwave feature program of your ThinkPad 755
family computer.


Summary of New Function Supported
---------------------------------

 The following functions that were not part of the Mwave support (version 1.0)
 as delivered on 755CD, 755CE, and 755CSE ThinkPads are included in this
 new version. (Some of these functions were previously made available as
 downloadable files on the PC Company Bulletin Board System (BBS) as well
 as on other electronic bulletin boards.)

 Class 2 fax Support
 OS/2 Warp Support
 High Quality MIDI Synthesizer Support for OS/2 Warp


Release Version
---------------
Version 1.10        Function upgrade and corrective service to support
                    the Mwave component of ThinkPad 755CD, 755CE, and
                    755CSE. This version replaces and supersedes all
                    previous versions of Mwave software for 755CD,
                    755CE, and 755CSE ThinkPads.

Changed/Fixed Item
------------------
    Note: n.nn  Diskette Version (e.g. 1.10   Version 1.10)
          (New) New Function or Enhancement



Summary of Problem Fixes for ThinkPad 755CD/CE/CSD
--------------------------------------------------
NOTE:  These feature diskettes include previously available fixes in
addition to the 1.10 updates.

  Reduced the occurrence of "Out of Memory" problems in Windows
       SYMPTOM:  When running certain applications in Windows, an out of
       memory message appeared. This problem was caused by the amount of
       memory the various Mwave software components were reserving (locking)
       and by the way Windows handles that locking function.
       FIX: Changes were made to reduce the amount of locked memory the Mwave
       software requires. (This fix was previously available from the PCC
       BBS as TPW102_1.EXE and TPW102_2.EXE.)

  AT &W0 &W1 modem command fixed
       SYMPTOM:  Write configuration fails when trying to save both
       configurations with one AT command.  If &W0 & &W1 are used on
       one AT command line, only the last one actually works.
       FIX:  Updates to code. (This fix was previously available from
       the PCC BBS as TPW102_1.EXE and TPW102_2.EXE.)

  Cannot successfully use the Mwave Modem with Remote Access
       SYMPTOM: When attempting to use the Mwave Modem with Windows for
       Work Groups' Remote Access System (RAS) the connect result message
       was not properly recognized.
       FIX:  MODEM.INF was modified.

  Communication applications unable to find or communicate with Mwave Modem
       SYMPTOM:  Because of the nature of the Mwave Modem, the
       Windows virtual COM driver didn't find the modem active
       when starting Windows.
       FIX:  IBMVCD.386 provided a temporary fix for this problem.
       The Mwave code has been altered and the requirement for
       IBMVCD.386 no longer exists.

  Improved speaker phone quality
       SYMPTOM:  Speakerphone volume is too low on certain telephone
       lines (for example, Japanese lines).  When the speaker volume
       is increased, the microphone gain would decrease.
       FIX:  Microphone gain adjusted to not decrease as speaker volume
       increases.  Some applications (such as FaxWorks) enable the user
       to adjust the microphone gain manually.

  Fixed FAX machine incompatibility
       SYMPTOM:  Often seen as a "FAX back" problem, an incompatibility
       between the Mwave FAX modem and certain FAX machines (or FAX
       modems) existed.
       FIX:  Mwave code has been updated and known incompatibilities are
       now resolved.
       NOTE: There is known problem when Mwave is answering as a
       FAX modem and the calling FAX machine supports v.33 protocol.
       If the Mwave modem negotiates at 14,400 bps, it erroneously
       reports successful negotiation even though it does not support
       the V.33 protocol. As a work-around for this problem you can
       set the maximum fax speed to 9600 bps in the fax application,
       and initiate the fax back service again. The Mwave modem should now
       negotiate V.29 for 9600 bps and successfully receive the fax.

  Removed the click sound heard when recording
       SYMPTOM:  When using any application to record WAV files, a
       clicking sound is audible at the beginning or end of the
       recording.
       FIX:  The audio driver has been updated.

  Fixed the incompatibility of DOS communications applications
       with the Mwave COM setup
       SYMPTOM:  Some DOS communications applications are unable to
       access the COM ports because of incompatibility with the Mwave
       COM setup.
       FIX:  COM setup was updated to fix incompatibility.

  Improved the modem to v.32bis rate renegotiation
       SYMPTOM:  When the quality of a connection on the phoneline
       decreases (often recognized by the presence of noise), modems
       renegotiate to lower speeds for data transfer. The Mwave modem
       renegotiation was taking too long and sometimes causing the
       connection to be lost.
       FIX:  Mwave modem performance for renegotiation has been improved.

  Improved modem performance
       SYMPTOM:  Modem data transfer rates were slow when compared to more
       conventional modems.
       FIX:  Modem performance has been improved, however, with older
       character mode protocols lower throughput data transfer will be
       experienced. If one of these protocols, such as XMODEM, must be
       used, some improvement may be achieved by turning off data
       compression before establishing the modem connection (by using
       the  AT \N0 "H2  commands).


Updating Feature Programs
-------------------------

Notes: - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update
         the system program.

       - If your computer is attached to a ThinkPad Dock I or a port
         replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before
         proceeding.

       - If you use native DOS modem/games and Windows, you must install
         both the DOS v1.10 and Windows v1.10 updates at the same time.

1.  Print these instructions or display on another computer.
2.  Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer.
3.  Turn on the computer and boot to the operating system where
    Mwave is installed.
    a. Mwave for DOS updates:
       - Insert the Mwave for DOS Diskette 1 into the diskette drive.
       - Go to the full screen DOS prompt.  Do NOT use the DOS box.
       - Type "A:INSTALL" and press Enter.
       - Follow the instructions on the installation windows and insert
         additional diskettes when prompted.
       - If error messages appear at the end of installation, click OK
         and complete the installation. (Even though these messages have
         appeared, the installation should be successful.)
       - When installation is complete, reboot your ThinkPad.
    b. Mwave for Windows updates:
       NOTE: Before you update Mwave for Windows, make sure that you
             update Mwave for DOS.
       - From Windows Program Manager menu bar, select File
         and then select Run.
       - Insert the Mwave for Windows Diskette 1 into
         the diskette drive.
       - In the Command line entry box, type "A:SETUP" and press Enter.
       - Follow the instructions on the installation windows and insert
         additional diskettes when prompted.
       - If error messages appear at the end of installation, click OK
         and complete the installation. (Even though these messages have
         appeared, the installation should be successful.)
       - When installation is complete, close Windows and reboot your
         ThinkPad.
    c. Mwave for OS/2 2.11 and OS/2 Warp updates:
       NOTES:
           i.  To install Mwave for OS/2 Warp,
               - Windows 3.1 must be installed in a directory named
                 "Windows" or "Win31".  This directory must be
                 accessible to the OS/2 Warp operating system.
               - Mwave for DOS and Mwave for Windows must be installed.
           ii. When installing OS/2 support for OS/2 Warp, use the
               diskette labelled "OS/2 Audio P/N 30H2049, Disk 1 of 1".
           iii.When installing OS/2 support for OS/2 2.11, use the
               diskette labelled "OS/2 Audio P/N 83G9146, Disk 1 of 1".
           iv. If you have already installed Options Diskette (version 1.03)
               upgrade AND you then install the 1.10 upgrade, do the
               following:
               a. Restart the system and boot OS/2 2.11.
               b. Open the Mwave Discriminator, select the Options
                  pull-down, and click on Settings.
               c. On the Discriminator Settings window, select the
                  first parameter and click on the icon until the
                  parameter is set to Modem on Silence.
               d. Select the OK push button.
               Resetting this parameter enables the modem to work correctly.
       - Insert the Mwave for OS/2 Diskette 1 into the diskette drive.
       - Go to an OS/2 window.
       - Type "A:SETUP" and press Enter.
       - Follow the instructions on the installation windows and insert
         additional diskettes when prompted.
       - After Mwave diskette 2 has completed, shutdown OS/2 and
         reboot your ThinkPad.
       - Insert the Mwave for OS/2 Audio Diskette 1 of 1 into the
         diskette drive.
       - In an OS/2 window, type "A:SETUP" and press Enter.
       - When installation is complete, shutdown OS/2 and reboot your
         ThinkPad again.