Steven Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 I just got this laptop and I'm still figuring it out. The problem is, when I have it running on the battery, the screen dims about 50% from when it's running on AC power. What's up with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Re: Another computer question I dunno unless maybe some type of power conservation program Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HarvDog Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Re: Another computer question This is an option that can be changed usually with function keys. It is set to reduce the brightness in an effort to extend the amount of time you can work on battery power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted January 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Re: Another computer question [ QUOTE ] This is an option that can be changed usually with function keys. It is set to reduce the brightness in an effort to extend the amount of time you can work on battery power. [/ QUOTE ] The F1 key has a pic of a light bulb on it, I assume that's the one I want, but pressing it opens a Mozilla Help page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M00N Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Re: Another computer question Go here on your computer: START > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options You might have a tab in there that will let you adjust the brightness of the screen when on Battery power to what you want. Expect the battery to run out a bit quicker as you increase the brightness. Monitors are power hogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted January 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Re: Another computer question That's weird. I don't have a performance and maintenance icon. I do have a power options icon, though. It doesn't say anything about adjusting the brightness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M00N Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Re: Another computer question Okay that is where my laptops have always had their power options for me to customize was a tab in there. I was hoping yours was as easy. Every laptop is slightly different, though. Next step would be to look in the laptop manual or contact the manufacturer of your laptop to find out what combination of keys or software tool they installed can modify how the screen dims in Battery Mode. Mine was just an additional tab in the power options section that I could click to expand outward. Some computers you have to hit certain keys in a certain order to bring it up or they install software that you access to do so. It's a toss up what way your manufacturer went. If you give me the name and model of your laptop I can try to look it up for you online to save you some trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted January 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Re: Another computer question It's a Gateway MX3701 I'd look at manual, but it's at home and I'm on the road. I'm sure I accidentally hit the proper key sequence at one time, because it wasn't like this when I first got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bond Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Re: Another computer question There should be 2 keys on top of each other with the regular function on them but they'll also have, in another color a lightbulb and an arrow up and a lightbulb with a down arrow. There should also be another key probably in the lower left corner called FN or something. Hold that in and press the lightbulb up button. That's how mine works. Same with the volume control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M00N Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Re: Another computer question Here's some links for a FAQ on Gateway showing where the keys are for manually adjusting the screen brightness. Follow Bond's suggestion. http://support.gateway.com/s/Mobile/Q106/Bishop/1009049faq10.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxBowHunter Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Re: Another computer question Man..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted January 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Re: Another computer question Thanks Bond! That did it. Thanks also Moon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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