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    T61 display brightness on battery vs ac

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by hobs, Jun 23, 2007.

  1. hobs

    hobs Newbie

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    I've just got a new t61 :)

    It seems that when on battery and with the brightness is set to maximum the screen is noticeably darker then when using ac.

    Has anyone come across this before?
     
    hobs, Jun 23, 2007
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    dietcokefiend DietGreenTeaFiend

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    There is a setting in the BIOS under the display section that enables high brightness in battery mode.
     
    dietcokefiend, Jun 23, 2007
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  3. hobs

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    cool thanx

    i'm going to reboot right now and check it out
     
    hobs, Jun 24, 2007
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    johndrake Notebook Enthusiast

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    Drains your battery much faster, however if you use full brightness while not plugged in. The "dim" while on battery is a deliberate feature.
     
    johndrake, Jun 24, 2007
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    Yeah i supposed that was the case, however it's a bit misleading to show the same brightness levels on the different power options which actually results in a visual difference.

    I use my notebook around the house so an AC outlet is never far away and with ibm's notorious reputation for dim displays, i want it as bright as i can get it :)
     
    hobs, Jun 26, 2007
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