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    Sony VPCF115FM Display

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by melih, Mar 26, 2010.

  1. melih

    melih Newbie

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    Hey guys, just obught myself a Sony VPCF115FM, and love it. I live in Australia although i think this notebook is from the US as it had some BestBuy software on it when i first turned it on.. anyway..

    I was just wondering, is it possible to put the brightness up higher? I went into control panel, then hardware, then display and it was already at it's highest, then i pressed the 'Fn' key and then kept pressing F6, and that too was already at its highest, but comparing the display to my mates Asus, or my other mates Toshiba, their displays are so much more brighter then my Sony, so is there ANY way at all to make it brighter? Also, is there any configuring i could do to the display to make it better in any way or form?

    One more question, about the backlit keyboard, is it possible to keep it lit on at all times? I've heard there's a sensor somewhere, where if i block it with some tape, it will leave it on all the time? If so where abouts is it? Had a bit of a look but to no avail.

    I've been searching around here for some answers and found some tid bits but i thought just creating a new topic would be much easier, so thanks in advance for the help.

    Cheers, Melih.
     
    melih, Mar 26, 2010
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  2. lpx

    lpx Notebook Consultant

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    Open VAIO control center, go to display, turn off the "adjust brightness automatically" in "automatic brightness settings", hit "apply" and then use the brightness function keys again.
     
    lpx, Mar 26, 2010
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  3. melih

    melih Newbie

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    cheers mate! that definatley solved the first part of my problem. the display looks so much better now :D
     
    melih, Mar 26, 2010
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  4. JArthur

    JArthur Newbie

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    The sensor is to the left of the display off button I tried to mark it out with a permanent marker but that didn't work so I will do black tape next.
     
    JArthur, Mar 26, 2010
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    Qeuqeu Notebook Consultant

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    You marked ur laptop w/ a permanent marker!! O_O
     
    Qeuqeu, Mar 26, 2010
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  6. Joe Bleau

    Joe Bleau Notebook Virtuoso

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    [​IMG]
    I also have a BB Vaio_F_Series VPCF115FM but I live in... Costa Rica. :)

    Check this out, I posted some monitor profiles & display adjustment tips here: Vaio_F_Series Monitor Profiles Roundup & US glossy vs. EU Premium Displays.

    Check also the Vaio_F11 Owners Unification Post #2 for a ton of tips about the F_Series.

    Check also the Poll: Sony_F_Series Owners Display (LCD) Opinions.

    Hope this helps! :)
     
    Joe Bleau, Mar 26, 2010
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