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    Image Shows Through on Black Screen

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by PC Rek, Mar 30, 2009.

  1. PC Rek

    PC Rek Notebook Enthusiast

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    When I turn-off the screen on my G50VT X5 and display the image on an external Viewsonic monitor, images, such as the desktop background or open applications, still show through on the laptop's black screen, only very faded and darkened.

    I configured the Viewsonic as my primary display and the laptop as the secondary. The laptop BIOS and drivers are completely stock. I've only updated Windows security items.

    When I use the laptop display, the image is bright and very nice.

    Do I have a serious problem?

    I appreciate your help, as always.

    Thank you.
     
    PC Rek, Mar 30, 2009
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  2. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    It sounds like the backlight is being disabled on your laptop monitor, but the screen is still being rendered. It shouldn't be a problem.
     
    Bog, Mar 30, 2009
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  3. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    Try hitting Fn+F8 instead of Fn+F7
     
    ALLurGroceries, Mar 30, 2009
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  4. inchyfingers

    inchyfingers Notebook Consultant

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    It's normal, all laptops backlight can shut off but pixels are still on.
     
    inchyfingers, Mar 30, 2009
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    This is normal.
     
    CA36GTP, Mar 30, 2009
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  6. PC Rek

    PC Rek Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello Everyone:
    Thank you for your replies, I'll rest easier!
    PC Rek
     
    PC Rek, Mar 31, 2009
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