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    Windows 8 on Sony SVZ--Screen flickers with auto-dim?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by M4rauder, Feb 6, 2013.

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    I upgraded to Windows 8 over the weekend and installed all of the most recent drivers listed on Sony's support site. Now my screen flickers during the transition from bright (during use) to dim (when I haven't touched the keyboard for a few min). Some things I've tried or noticed:
    • The screen looks fine at all brightness levels, both when I'm using it and after it dims--it's just the transition during which it flickers.
    • Adjusting the brightness up or down manually works fine.
    • I've tried turning off adaptive brightness in the power management, which does not fix the issue.
    • I've also tried turning off the display power saving technology in the Intel graphics & media control panel.
    Is there some setting I'm missing? Has anyone else seen this issue or have any suggestion for a solution? Thanks for your help.
     
    M4rauder, Feb 6, 2013
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    No one has experienced this or has ideas?
     
    M4rauder, Feb 7, 2013
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