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    Screen dimmed ,dynamic contrast , adaptive brightness

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by jurasec, Jan 30, 2014.

  1. jurasec

    jurasec Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm having major frustrations with this particular issue which I can't seem to solve.

    Issue: Screen dims when there is a dark picture on screen and brightens up when there is a light picture on screen.

    I have disabled:

    1) Sensor monitoring services in services.msc

    2) Adaptive brightness in advanced power options to 'off' for both plugged in and battery

    I could not find:

    1) Intel power saving technology option in my graphics options

    2) Dell power saving technology in the battery meter

    Caused by win 8.1 ???

    thx guys
     
    jurasec, Jan 30, 2014
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  2. DeeX

    DeeX THz

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    Did you ever figure this issue out? I notice this happens on the new Alienware 15. Whats more annoying is that it happens during games.
    Now that I think of it I now recall it happening on my AW14 too. :(
     
    DeeX, Jun 29, 2015
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  3. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Did you try changing the whole power plan to high performance?
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jul 1, 2015
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  4. DeeX

    DeeX THz

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    yes, i have tried that. :(
     
    DeeX, Jul 12, 2015
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  5. Ramzay

    Ramzay Notebook Connoisseur

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    I'm also having this issue, I'm surprised nobody has found a solution.
     
    Ramzay, Nov 17, 2015
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