Lenovo L1700p, 9417-HE2 manual Installing the monitor driver in Windows

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Installing the monitor driver in Windows 2000

Note: This section must be completed before continuing with the Windows 2000 automatic image setup.

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 the system to boot into Windows 2000.

4.Open the Display Properties window by clicking Start Settings Control Panel, select/enter into the Display control panel.

5.Click the Settings tab.

6.Click the Advanced button.

7.Click the Monitor tab.

8.Click the Properties button.

9.Click the Drivers tab.

10.Open the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window by clicking on Update Driver, and then click Next.

11.Select “Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver” option, and then click Next.

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

X:\Monitor Drivers\Windows XP & Windows 2000

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

13.Select the "L1700pC.inf" file and click the Open button. Click on the OK button.

14.Select Lenovo L1700pC and click Next. The files will be copied from the CD to your hard disk drive.

15.Close all open windows and remove the CD.

16.Restart the system.

Note: On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality. Lenovo recommends using either 1280 x 1024 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz, or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Chapter 3. Reference information

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L1700p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Product numbers Contents Safety information Getting started Shipping contentsSwivel Types of adjustments TiltProduct overview User controls Height AdjustmentMonitor Pivot Cable lock slot Setting up your monitorConnecting and turning on your monitor Getting started 6L1700p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Getting started 8L1700p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Registering your option Comfort and accessibility Adjusting and using your monitorArranging your work area Positioning and viewing your monitorQuick tips for healthy work habits Using the direct access controls Accessibility information Adjusting your monitor imageUsing the On-Screen Display OSD controls Direct access controlsAdjusting and using your monitor Menu OSD functionsOSD Icon Submenu Description Controls On Main OSD Icon on Submenu Description Controls Main Menu Selecting a supported display modeFactory set display modes Understanding power managementImage rotation Caring for your monitor State Power Indicator Screen Restoring Operation ComplianceWall Mounting Optional Detaching the monitor standReference information Monitor specificationsMonitor specifications for type-model 9417-HE2 Vesa DDC Problem Possible cause Suggested action Reference TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Manual image setup Installing the monitor driver in Windows Vista Manually installing the monitor driver\Monitor Drivers\Windows XP & Windows Installing the monitor driver in Windows XPInstalling the monitor driver in Windows Getting further help Service informationProduct numbers Customer responsibilitiesList of service parts Service partsOnline technical support Appendix A. Service and SupportTelephone technical support Worldwide telephone listCountry or Region Telephone Number Appendix A. Service and Support Transferred to an English speaking operator Country or Region Telephone Number Appendix B. Notices Trademarks