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6.2.3.3.1 Download the driver
1. Locate the Model 425 USB driver on the downloads page on the Lake Shore
website.
2. Right-click on the USB driver download link, and select save target link as.
3. Save the driver to a convenient place, and take note as to where the driver was
downloaded.
6.2.3.3.2 Extract the driver
The downloaded driver is in a ZIP compressed archive. The driver must be extracted
from this file. Windows® provides built-in support for ZIP archives. If this support is
disabled, a third-party application, such as WinZip™ or 7-Zip must be used.
For Windows Vista®:
1. Right-click on the file and click extract all.
2. An Extract Compressed (Zipped) Folders dialog box will appear. It is recom-
mended the default folder is not changed. Take note of this folder location.
3. Click to clear the Show extracted files when complete checkbox, and click
Extract.
For Windows® XP:
1. Right-click on the file and click extract all.
2. The Extraction wizard will appear. Click Next.
3. It is recommended the default folder is not changed. Take note of this folder loca-
tion and click Next.
4. An “Extraction complete” message will be displayed. Click to clear the Show
extracted files checkbox, and click Finish.
6.2.3.3.3 Manually install the driver
Manually installing drivers differ between versions of Windows®. The following
sections describe how to manually install the driver using Windows Vista® and XP.
To install the driver you must be logged into a user account that has
administrator privileges.
For Windows Vista®:
1. Connect the USB cable from the Model 425 to the computer.
2. Turn on the Model 425.
3. If the Found New Hardware wizard appears, click Ask me again later.
4. Open Device Manager. Use this procedure to open Device Manager.
a. Click the Windows® Start button and type Device Manager in the Start
Search box.
b. Click on the Device Manager link in the Search Results Under Programs
dialog box.
c. If User Account Control is enabled click Continue on the User Account
Control prompt.
5. Click View and ensure the Devices by Type checkbox is selected.
6. In the main window of Device Manager, locate Other Devices in the list of device
types. In many instances this will be between Network adapters and Ports (COM
& LPT). If the Other Devices item is not already expanded, click the + icon.
Lake Shore Model 425 should appear indented underneath Other Devices. If it is
not displayed as Lake Shore Model 425, it might be displayed as USB Device. If
neither are displayed, click Action and then Scan for hardware changes, which
may open the Found New Hardware wizard automatically. If the Found New
Hardware wizard opens, click Cancel.
7. Right-click on Lake Shore Model 425 and click Update Driver Software.
8. Click Browse my computer for driver software.
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