46 cHAPTER 6: Computer Interface Operation
Model 425 Gaussmeter
6.2.3 Installing the USB
Driver
The Model 425 USB driver has been made available through Windows® Update. This
is the recommended method for installing the driver, as it will ensure that you always
have the latest version of the driver installed. If you are unable to install the driver
from Windows® Update, refer to section 6.2.3.3 to install the driver from the Internet
or from the CD-ROM provided with the Model 425.
These procedures assume that you are logged into a user account that has adminis-
trator privileges.
6.2.3.1 Installing the Driver From Windows® Update in Windows Vista®
1. Connect the USB cable from the Model 425 to the computer.
2. Turn on the Model 425.
3. When the Found New Hardware wizard appears, select Locate and install driver
software (recommended).
4. If User Account Control (UAC) is enabled, a UAC dialog box may appear asking if
you want to continue. Click Continue.
5. The Found New Hardware wizard should automatically connect to Windows®
Update and install the drivers.
If the Found New Hardware Wizard is unable to connect to Windows® Update or find the
drivers, a message to “Insert the disc that came with your Lake Shore Model 425” will be
displayed. Click Cancel and refer to section 6.2.3.3 to install the driver from the Internet.
6. When the Found New Hardware wizard finishes installing the driver, a confirma-
tion message stating “the software for this device has been successfully
installed” will appear. Click Close to finish installation.
6.2.3.2 Installing the Driver From Windows® Update in Windows® XP
1. Connect the USB cable from the Model 425 to the computer.
2. Turn on the Model 425.
3. When the Found New Hardware wizard appears, select Yes, this time only and
click Next.
4. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click Next.
5. The Found New Hardware wizard should automatically connect to Windows®
Update and install the drivers.
If the Found New Hardware wizard is unable to connect to Windows® Update or find the
drivers, a message saying “Cannot install this hardware” will be displayed. Click Cancel
and refer to section 6.2.3.3 to install the driver from the Internet.
6. When the Found New Hardware wizard finishes installing the driver a confirma-
tion message stating “the wizard has finished installing the software for
Lake Shore Model 425 gaussmeter” will appear. Click Finish to complete the
installation.
6.2.3.3 Installing the Driver From the Internet
The Model 425 USB driver is available on the Lake Shore website. To install the driver
it must be downloaded from the website and extracted. Use the procedure in section
6.2.3.3.1 through section 6.2.3.3.3 to download, extract, and install the driver using
Windows Vista® and XP.
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