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    How to fix default brightness of LCD screen

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by alvin01, Jul 24, 2007.

  1. alvin01

    alvin01 Newbie

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    Hi Everyone

    I find that whenever I start up my Inspiron 1520, it always reverts to full screen brightness, even though I tune it down a notch or two when in use. Is there anyway I could fix the default brightness at my desired level without having to adjust each time I restart?

    Cheers

    Alvin
     
    alvin01, Jul 24, 2007
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    dc74 Notebook Consultant

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    You have to set it in the power options. Click on the battery icon, the click on "Manage Power Options" (or something like that). Customize the theme you have active. There should be one slider for battery power and one for AC power. Save it and you're good to go.
     
    dc74, Jul 24, 2007
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    alvin01 Newbie

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    Many thanks.

    Just tried that and it's fixed my problem.

     
    alvin01, Jul 25, 2007
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    clester Notebook Enthusiast

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    there's also a bios setting too, saw it last night. i guess that's for dos brightness control?
     
    clester, Jul 25, 2007
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    kogaht Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think this is only for Vista...not for xp
    Am I right?
     
    kogaht, Dec 21, 2007
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