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    Alienware 15 color/contrast/brightness options?

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by RatioKiller, Feb 28, 2015.

  1. RatioKiller

    RatioKiller Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alright, so I have been using the A15 for a few days now, and whats bugging me is how text looks on my screen (1080p) it looks like the text is not as sharp and slightly bolded, or my screen has a slight haze.. I have also noticed a slight yellow tint to it (doesnt really bother me, but the text issue does).

    I have messed with the color/brightness options but I cant seem to find a slider for contrast. Any suggestions?

    Thanks!
     
    RatioKiller, Feb 28, 2015
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  2. Docsteel

    Docsteel Vast Alien Conspiracy

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    While not a direct screen control, you might want to run the ClearType utility in Windows. - it can make a significant difference. Also the scaling options in display controls might help as well.
     
    Docsteel, Mar 1, 2015
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  3. Red Pyr4mid

    Red Pyr4mid Notebook Geek

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    What's your display type?
     
    Red Pyr4mid, Mar 3, 2015
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  4. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    This should definitely do the trick.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Mar 4, 2015
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  5. QUICKSORT

    QUICKSORT Notebook Evangelist

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    Ow that. That is the bad scaling of windows everyone is talking about. especially for the 4K screen. Even on the 1080p screen the scaling is set to a little higher. So all you need to do is:
    - right click on desktop
    - choose "personalize"
    - On the window that is opened click on "Display" at the lower right corner
    - Set the slider of "Change the size of all items" the smallest possible. so set the slider completely to the left
    - press apply and you are good to go
     
    QUICKSORT, Mar 4, 2015
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