Lenovo L2251p Manually installing the monitor driver, Installing the monitor driver in Windows

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Clock (pixel frequency) adjusts the number of pixels scanned by one Horizontal sweep. If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows vertical Stripes and the picture does not have the correct width.

Phase adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase adjustment, the picture has horizontal disturbances in light picture.

4.When the image no longer looks distorted, save the Clock and Phase adjustments.

5.Press to leave the OSD menu.

Manually installing the monitor driver

Below are steps for manually installing the monitor driver in Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista,Microsoft Windows XP.

Installing the monitor driver in Windows 7

To install the device driver in Microsoft® Windows 7, do the following:

Note: You must download files from the Lenovo Monitor CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 7.

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 7 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 Adjust Resolution button.

8.Click the Advanced Settings button.

9.Click the Monitor tab.

10.Click the Properties button.

11.Click the Driver tab.

12.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.

13.Select “Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer” and then click the Next button.

14.Insert the Lenovo Monitor CD into the CD drive and click the Have Disk button.

Click on the Browse button and navigate to the following directory:

X:\Monitor Drivers\ (where X is the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive).

15.Select the " L2251pwD.inf " file and click the Open button. Click the OK button.

16.Select L2251pwD and click Next. The files will be copied from the CD to your hard disk drive.

17.Close all open windows and remove the CD.

18.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 1680 x 1050 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz, or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz.

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Contents L2251p Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Product number Contents 3AFETY Information Important Safety Information Safety PrecautionsShipping contents Getting startedTypes of adjustments Tilt Height AdjustmentProduct overview SwivelMonitor Pivot User controlsSetting up your monitor Connecting and turning on your monitorCable lock slot Getting started 6L2251p Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide 7L2251p Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Registering your option Comfort and accessibility Arranging your work areaPositioning and viewing your monitor Accessibility information Quick tips for healthy work habitsAdjusting your monitor image Using the direct access controlsUsing the On-Screen Display OSD controls OSD functions OSD Selecting a supported display mode Understanding power managementImage rotation Caring for your monitorDetaching the monitor stand Monitor specifications Reference informationTroubleshooting TroubleshootingManual image setup Problem Possible cause Suggested actionManually installing the monitor driver Installing the monitor driver in WindowsInstalling the monitor driver in Windows Vista Installing the monitor driver in Windows XP \Monitor Drivers\Windows XPService information Product numbers Getting further helpCustomer responsibilities Service parts Appendix A. Service and Support Country or Region Telephone Number Appendix A. Service and Support A-3 4L2251p Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Appendix B. Notices Recycling information Trademarks Turkish statement of compliance