Installing the monitor driver in Windows

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Installing the monitor driver in Windows 7

Note: This section must be completed before continuing with the Windows 7 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 7.

4.Click Start Control PanelAppearance and Personalization Display Change Display Settings.

5.Click the Advanced Settings.

6.Click the Monitor tab.

7.Click the Properties button.

8.Click the Drivers tab.

9.Click the Update Driver.

10.Select “Browse my computer for driver software” option.

11.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).

12.Select the "LT1712p.inf" file and click the Open button. Click on the OK button.

13.Select Lenovo LT1712p and click Next. The files will be copied from the CD to your hard disk drive.

14.Close all open windows and remove the CD.

15.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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Contents LT1712p Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide 5047-HC2 Product numbersFirst Edition May Copyright Lenovo 2012. All rights reserved Contents Safety information General Safety guidelinesChapter 1. Getting started Shipping contentsAttaching the base and handling your monitor Height Adjustment Types of adjustments TiltProduct overview 2 Insert the L bracket to the base metal plate Insert L bracket lenovo concerned option functionRemove the cable manager and put the monitor flat on the desk Setting up your monitor Connecting and turning on your monitorUser controls Cable lock slot2. Connect the analog signal cable to the video port on the back of the computer. Note One end of the signal cable is already pre-attached to your monitor Place the cables through the Main Clip Power on the monitor and the computer Registering your option Chapter 2. Adjusting and using your monitor Comfort and accessibilityArranging your work area Positioning and viewing your monitorQuick tips for healthy work habits Accessibility information Adjusting your monitor imageUsing the direct access controls Using the On-Screen Display OSD controlsTo use the controls 1. Press to open the main OSD menu Table 2-2. OSD functions OSD IconSubmenu Controls andSelecting a supported display mode Table 2-2. OSD functions continuedUnderstanding power management Table 2-3. Factory set display modesDPS Dynamic Power saving function caring Caring for your monitorDetaching the monitor stand Wall Mounting OptionalChapter 3. Reference information Monitor specificationsTable 3-1. Monitor specifications for type-model 5047-HC2 Table 3-1. Monitor specifications for type-model 5047-HC2 continued 3-2 LT1712p Flat Panel Monitor User’s GuideTroubleshooting Table 3-2. TroubleshootingProblem Possible causeManual image setup Table 3-2. Troubleshooting continuedManually installing the monitor driver Installing the monitor driver in Windows VistaInstalling the monitor driver in Windows XP 3-6 LT1712p Flat Panel Monitor User’s GuideInstalling the monitor driver in Windows 5. Click the Advanced Settings9. Click the Update Driver 10. Select “Browse my computer for driver software” optionService information Getting further helpProduct numbers Customer responsibilitiesService parts Table 3-3. List of service partsFRU Field Replaceable UnitAppendix A. Service and Support Online technical supportTelephone technical support A-1 Copyright LenovoCountry or Region Appendix A. Service and SupportTelephone Number A-3 LT1712p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Country or Region A-5 LT1712p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Lenovo United States, Inc 1009 Think Place - Building One Appendix B. NoticesMorrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing Recycling information Trademarks Ukraine RoHS Turkish statement of complianceTürkiye EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygunluk Beyanı