Lenovo L2240p manual Manually installing the monitor driver

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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 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” and then click the Next button.

13.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\Windows Vista (where X is the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive).

14.Select the " L2240pwD.inf " file and click the Open button. Click the OK button.

15.Select L2240pwD 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.

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 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 L2240p Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Product number Contents 3AFETY Information Cleaning the Monitor Maintenance GuidelinesImportant Safety Information Safety PrecautionsGetting started Shipping contentsHeight Adjustment Types of adjustments TiltProduct overview SwivelUser controls Monitor PivotConnecting and turning on your monitor Setting up your monitorCable lock slot Getting started 6L2240p Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Getting started 8L2240p Wide 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 Accessibility informationUsing the direct access controls Adjusting your monitor imageUsing the On-Screen Display OSD controls OSD functions OSD Understanding power management Selecting a supported display modeCaring for your monitor Image rotationDetaching the monitor stand Reference information Monitor specificationsTroubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Possible cause Suggested action Manual image setupInstalling the monitor driver in Windows Vista Manually installing the monitor driver\Monitor Drivers\Windows XP Installing the monitor driver in Windows XPGetting further help Service information Product numbersCustomer responsibilities Service parts Online technical support Appendix A. Service and SupportTelephone technical support Worldwide telephone listCountry or Region Telephone Number English, Bahasa, Melayu Country or Region Telephone Number Appendix B. Notices Trademarks