IBM L180p manual Installing the device driver in Windows 2000 or Windows Me

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Installing the device driver in Windows 2000 or Windows Me

This section must be completed before continuing with the Windows 2000, Windows Me Image setup on page 14.

i On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate

does not improve display quality. For optimal performance, use either 1280 x 1024 at a refresh rate of 60Hz or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60Hz.

To install the device driver in Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional or Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me), do the following:

Note:

You must download files from the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 2000 or Windows Me.

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 2000 or Windows Me operating system.

4.Open the Display Properties window by clicking Start -> Settings -> Control Panel and then double-clicking on 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 Driver tab.

10.Open the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window by clicking on Update Driver and then click the Next button.

11.Select Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver and then click the Next button.

12.Insert the Monitor CD into the CD drive and click the Have Disk button.

13.Click OK.

14.Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected, and then select the DRIVERS folder.

15.Select IBM L180p monitor and click OK. 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.

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Contents L180p First Edition January/2004 Contents Page English Page Handling instructions Setting up the monitorProduct description Kensington security slot Figure aAdjusting the monitor position Workplace preparationCaring for your monitor Connecting your monitor Figure aSwitching on your monitor Device driver installation Installing the device driver in Windows 95 or WindowsInstalling the device driver in Windows 2000 or Windows Me Installing the device driver in Windows XP Automatic Image setup Image setupImage setup for DOS Operating system installation steps Step System Manual Image setup User controls Adjusting your LCD monitorIcon Direct Access Functions Icon Monitor controlsOn-screen display OSD controls Initial appearance of OSDPreset OSD Icon Description Sub-menus Further information Display modesMove the mouse TAR Power managementProduct disposal Arm or wall mounting Removing the stand and cablesTroubleshooting Problem Possible Suggested Action Reference CauseCheck Help and service information Specifications With StandGeography Service informationDescription Video Color Page Trademarks