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    UX31 Stop Screen Automatically Dimming on Battery Saving

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Gavie14, Jan 27, 2012.

  1. Gavie14

    Gavie14 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone have an idea how to do this?

    It is so annoying seeing the screen brightness change intensity when you switch from a dark to a light tab on a browser (for example).
     
    Gavie14, Jan 27, 2012
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  2. dchinu

    dchinu Notebook Geek

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    If you are using catalyst there is a option for VariBright next to Powerplay.
    just tunoff Varibright
     
    dchinu, Jan 28, 2012
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  3. Gavie14

    Gavie14 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey dchinu, I have no idea what Catalyst is, so I assume I'm not using it...

    Care to elaborate, please?
     
    Gavie14, Jan 28, 2012
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    Catalyst is the UI for AMD gpu drives which you do not have so it doesn't apply to you. You could check the power4gear settings though.
     
    tijo, Jan 28, 2012
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  5. Gavie14

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    I tried the P4G settings (advanced ones included), but could still find nothing that sorted it.

    Surely it's annoyed someone else here and they've figured out a way to prevent it...
     
    Gavie14, Jan 28, 2012
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    King_Khan Notebook Consultant

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    I dont think i understand this correctly, but if you go to power options and then power plan, you can pick battery saving mode and change the brightness level on battery and when plugged in. Is this the problem?
     
    King_Khan, Jan 31, 2012
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    Control panel - power - choose when to turn off.. - dim the display - never
     
    JOSEA, Jan 31, 2012
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    Khan, the problem is that the laptop senses the contrast of the screen you're looking at and adjusts the brightness automatically, hence if you're switching between light and dark tabs on a browser frequently, it gets annoying.

    Josea, I don't think that's the relevant option. I'm pretty sure it's an Asus thing and not Windows related (I may be wrong though).
     
    Gavie14, Jan 31, 2012
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    Gavie14, I had the same problem and found the solution!

    - Right click on the desktop.
    - Click "Graphics properties..."
    - The Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel will appear
    - Choose "Advanced Mode"
    - Click on the "Power" section of the panel
    - On the top drop down menu called "Power Source," choose "On battery"
    - Under "Power Plans" choose "Maximum Performance"
    - Under the "Power Conservation Features" uncheck "Display Power Saving Technology"

    Click "Apply" and you should be set!

    Good luck!
     
    erikwindows, Aug 2, 2013
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