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    Problem with brightness after unplugged

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by A Shoe, Nov 28, 2008.

  1. A Shoe

    A Shoe Newbie

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    Hi all I am having a problem with the brightness changing when I unplug my laptop. I have it set so that when it is plugged in it is at full brightness and when I unplug it it goes to 20% but it will not change. Any help is appreciated.
     
    A Shoe, Nov 28, 2008
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  2. TZ300

    TZ300 Notebook Evangelist

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    Do you have auto brightness sensor? If so, turn it off.
     
    TZ300, Nov 29, 2008
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  3. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    What Vaio do you have?

    Check your brightness level in the Windows Mobility Centre or under Energy options - however you should still be able to change it under batter.

    If only your Fn key stopped working it may be an issue with the Sony Event Manager/the Shared libraries.
     
    DetlevCM, Nov 29, 2008
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  4. A Shoe

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    The model is PCG 384L. When I do Fn F5 or F6 a little box that says brightness appears but I cannot control the brightness. When I look in Power Options it says that the display brightness will be at zero when I unplug it, but when I do the brightness does not change. Where can I check for the auto brightness sensor?
     
    A Shoe, Nov 29, 2008
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