Lenovo 4434HE1, L197 manual Installing the monitor driver in Windows XP

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Installing the monitor driver in Windows XP

To use the Plug and Play feature in Windows XP, files should be loaded from the Reference and Driver CD.

Note: This section must be completed before continuing with the Windows XP 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 XP.

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

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 Hardware Update Wizard window by clicking on Update Driver, and then click Next.

11.Select Install from a list or Specific location(Advanced), and then click Next.

12.Select “Don't search. I will choose the driver to install” option, and then click Next.

13.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).

14.Select the "L197 Wide.inf" file and click the Open button. Click on the OK button.

15.Select L197 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.

17.Restart the system. 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 1440 x 900 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz, or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Installing the monitor driver in Windows 2000

To use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 2000, files should be loaded from the Reference and Driver CD.

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.

3-6L197 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide

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Contents L197 Wide Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide First Edition January2008 Product numbersContents Safety information Attaching the base and handling your monitor Shipping contentsGetting started User controls Types of adjustmentsProduct overview Cable lock slot Setting up your monitorConnecting and turning on your monitor 4L197 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Registering your option Positioning and viewing your monitor Adjusting and using your monitorComfort and accessibility Arranging your work area Quick tips for healthy work habits Accessibility informationDirect access controls Adjusting your monitor imageUsing the direct access controls Using the On-Screen Display OSD controlsDescription Analog Digital Adjustments MenuOSD functions ControlsOSD functions Factory set display modes Selecting a supported display modeRestoring State Power Indicator Screen Operation Compliance Understanding power managementPower indicator Detaching the monitor stand Caring for your monitorReference information Monitor specificationsMonitor specifications for type-model 4434-H*1 Vesa DDC DDC-CI Problem Possible cause Suggested action Reference TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Manual image setup Manually installing the monitor driver Installing the monitor driver in Windows Installing the monitor driver in Windows XPGetting further help Customer responsibilities Service informationProduct numbers List of service parts Service partsCountry or Region Telephone Number Appendix A. Service and Support2Flat Panel Monitor User ’sGuide Appendix A. Service and Support A-3 4Flat Panel Monitor User ’sGuide Appendix B. Notices Trademarks