Lenovo L195 WIDE 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 thefollowing directory:

X:\Monitor Drivers\Windows XP

(where X is the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive).

14.Select the "L195 Wide.inf" file and click theOpen button. Click theOK button.

15.Select L195 Wide and click Next. The files will be copied from the CD to yourhard 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.

3-6L195 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide

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Contents L195 Wide Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide Product numbers First Edition AprilContents Safety information Getting started Attaching the base and handling your monitorAdjusting the tilt Product overviewMonitor controls Setting up your monitor Connecting and turning on your monitorCable lock slot 4L195 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Page Adjusting and using your monitor Comfort and accessibility Arranging your work areaPositioning your monitor Quick tips for healthy work habits Adjusting your monitor image Using the direct access controlsDirect access controls Icon Control DescriptionUsing the On-Screen Display OSD controls Adjustments Menu OSD functionsControls Description Analog DigitalExit Selecting a supported display mode Factory set display modesUnderstanding power management Power indicatorRestoring State Power Indicator Screen Operation Compliance Caring for your monitor Detaching the monitor standMonitor specifications Monitor specifications for type-model 4418-HB1,4419-HB1Reference information Vesa DDC Troubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Possible cause Suggested action Reference Manual image setup Manually installing the monitor driver Installing the monitor driver in Windows VistaInstalling the monitor driver in Windows XP 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