Lenovo 4415-AB1 manual Manually installing the monitor driver

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Manually installing the monitor driver

Below are steps for manually installing the monitor driver in Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft. Windows XP.

Installing the monitor driver in Windows Vista

To install the device driver in Microsoft® Windows Vista, do the following:

Note: You must download files from the Lenovo Monitor CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows Vista.

1.Turn off the computer and all attached devices.

2.Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly.

3.Turn on the monitor and then the system unit. Allow your computer to start the Windows Vista operating system.

4.Open the Display Properties window by clicking Start, Control Panel and then double-clicking the Hardware and Sound icon.

5.Click the Personalization icon.

6.Click the Display Settings icon.

7.Click the Advanced Settings button.

8.Click the Monitor tab.

9.Click the Properties button.

10.Click the Driver tab.

11.Open the "Update Driver Software-Generic PnP Monitor" window by clicking on Update Driver and then click the "Browse my computer for driver software" button.

12.Select “Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer” .

13.Click the Have Disk button. Click on the Browse button and navigate to the following directory:

X:\Monitor Drivers\Windows Vista

(where X is the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive).

14.Select the "LEN113F.inf" file and click the Open button. Click the OK button.

15.Select LEN D156 Wide and click Next. The files will be copied from the CD to your hard disk drive.

16.Close all open windows and remove the CD.

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17. Restart the computer.

The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and corresponding Color Matching Profiles.

Note: On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality. Lenovo recommends using either 1366 x 768 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz, or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz..

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Contents D156 Wide Product numbers 4415-AB1 Contents Safety information Getting started Shipping contentsAttaching the base and handling your monitor Product overview Types of adjustmentsUser controls Setting up your monitor Connecting and turning on your monitor4D156 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Page Comfort and accessibility Adjusting and using your monitorArranging your work area Quick tips for healthy work habits Using the On-Screen Display OSD controls Adjusting your monitor imageUsing the direct access controls Icon ControlDescriptionMenu Description AnalogDescription Selecting a supported display mode PAL VGAUnderstanding power management Restoring State Power Indicator Screen Operation ComplianceCaring for your monitor Detaching the monitor standMonitor specifications Reference informationVesa DDC Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Suggested action ReferenceManual image setup Manually installing the monitor driver Installing the monitor driver in Windows XP Service information Product numbersService parts Telephone technical support Appendix A. Service and SupportOnline technical support Worldwide telephone list2Flat Panel Monitor User ’sGuide Appendix A. Service and Support A-3 4Flat Panel Monitor User ’sGuide Appendix B. Notices Trademarks