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    E1705 - possible to make display brighter?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by cashey, Mar 1, 2006.

  1. cashey

    cashey Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've had my E1705 for a few days now, and I'm still loaded with questions. I find the display very dim when running on battery power only. Is there a way to make it brighter (understandably at the cost of using up more battery power)?
     
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  2. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    which screen do you have?

    If you have the matte screen, its not very bright. You can put it at maximum brightness (FN + up arrow), but besides that, there isn't much you can do unless you want to send it back and get a new screen.

    If it is the truelife screen, it should be very bright.
     
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    cashey Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sorry, I left that piece out - I have the truelife version.

    The brightness seems just right when I am plugged in, but not that great when I am unplugged.
     
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    k, then you just need to adjust it when you are on battery (FN + up arrow).

    You can also change the setting in quickset or the BIOS so that when you are on battery, it will be full brightness.
     
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    cashey Notebook Enthusiast

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    Actually...disregard....

    I tried what you said with the Fn + up arrow and it worked!

    It was previously only at about 1/3 brightness in unplugged mode.

    Thanks so much.
     
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    cashey Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks again SouthernGirl - I can't wait until the point where I can contribute more than just questions to the board.
     
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    Fredrick_NP Notebook Consultant

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    Don't you mean "I can't wait untill I dont have to come here anymore"?

    no im j/k lol.
     
    Fredrick_NP, Mar 1, 2006
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