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    Toshiba Satellite (A215) screen brightness problem

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by virtuoso735, May 5, 2009.

  1. virtuoso735

    virtuoso735 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My Toshiba Satellite A215's screen brightness is not very bright at all. When I first turn on the computer, the brightness is fine, but within a minute or two, it suddenly dims and I can't get it up to regular brightness. When I restart it, it is bright for maybe a minute again, but then it dims down again. The dimness of the screen is not extreme (maybe halfway level instead of full) but it is definitely noticeable. Has anyone experienced this with their Toshiba and what can I do about it?

    Thanks.
     
    virtuoso735, May 5, 2009
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  2. optimustarzan

    optimustarzan Notebook Deity

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    Hold the Fn key, then F7. That is the shortkey to increase brightness.
     
    optimustarzan, May 5, 2009
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  3. virtuoso735

    virtuoso735 Notebook Enthusiast

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    That doesn't work for me...

    However, I searched the forums and found the solution, so case closed! :)
     
    virtuoso735, May 5, 2009
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  4. dunpiel

    dunpiel Newbie

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    What was the solution? I have this same problem, and it's rather aggravating...
     
    dunpiel, Jun 19, 2009
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  5. tuηay

    tuηay o TuNaY o

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    I not sure how virtuoso735 fixed it but you can try to edit it from control panel by;
    Start -> Control Panel -> Windows Mobility Center
     
    tuηay, Jun 21, 2009
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  6. mel92

    mel92 Newbie

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    Hi,

    I am experiencing the exact same problem, and was wondering if you could let me know how you fixed it?
    Driving me crazy xD

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks.
     
    mel92, Jul 2, 2009
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  7. tuηay

    tuηay o TuNaY o

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    Hi mel.
    First of all: Welcome to NBR :)
    You can try to contact virtuoso735 via P.M (Private Message). Not quite sure maybe he/she doesn't follow this thread any more becouse he/she has wrote;
     
    tuηay, Jul 2, 2009
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  8. frustratedozzie

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    i was wondering what the solution was, pretty please?? i am searching thru the forums but havent found the answer yet...
     
    frustratedozzie, Jul 5, 2009
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  9. mel92

    mel92 Newbie

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    Can anyone please tell me how I can PM someone?
    Can't see the option any where, and I'm dying to find out how this problem was resolved.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    mel92, Jul 10, 2009
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  10. Gregory

    Gregory disassemble?

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    PMs are disabled until a member has 5 posts. However, I think you should try the advice in this thread.

    Try both the advice in post #2 and post #4. #4 fixed the problem for the OP of that thread.
     
    Gregory, Jul 12, 2009
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  11. mel92

    mel92 Newbie

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    That thread was very helpful, fixed everything up. Thankyou so much!!
     
    mel92, Jul 14, 2009
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