Lenovo L1940 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. and Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional.

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 "L1940 Wide.inf" file and click the Open button. Click the OK button.

15.Select L1940 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 1440 x 900 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz, or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz..

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Contents L1940 Wide Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide Product numbers First Edition JuneContents Safety information Getting started Shipping contentsAttaching the base and handling your monitor Product overview Types of adjustmentsUser controls Connecting and turning on your monitor Setting up your monitorCable lock slot 4L1940 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Registering your option Comfort and accessibility Arranging your work area Adjusting and using your monitorPositioning and viewing your monitor Accessibility information Quick tips for healthy work habitsUsing the On-Screen Display OSD controls Adjusting your monitor imageUsing the direct access controls Direct access controlsControls AdjustmentsOSD functions MenuShows resolution, refresh rate, and product details Selecting a supported display mode Factory set display modesPower indicator Understanding power managementRestoring State Power Indicator Screen Operation Compliance Caring for your monitor Detaching the monitor standMonitor specifications for type-model 4434-AB1 Monitor specificationsReference information Vesa DDC DDC-CI Troubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Possible cause Suggested action Reference Manual image setup Manually installing the monitor driver Installing the monitor driver in Windows XP Installing the monitor driver in WindowsGetting further help Product numbers Service informationCustomer responsibilities Service parts List of service partsAppendix A. Service and Support Country or Region Telephone Number2Flat Panel Monitor User ’sGuide Appendix A. Service and Support A-3 4Flat Panel Monitor User ’sGuide Appendix B. Notices Trademarks