Adjusting screen brightness? I just received mine today. So far, so good, except that the screen is not very bright. How do I adjust this? Thanks!
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Just received mine today, so don't know much yet, but would like my 6" to be brighter also. It is not like a computer screen that is not improved by shining light on it, it is more like a book that gets brighter when you shine light on it. I saw in a Kindle accessories part of Amazon that there are attachment reading lights. Sorry that won't help your husban much.
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These discussions ref brightness control are confusing Acer Aspire One (w/ function key) and Kindle (none). I received Kindle 3G 11/22. Screen dark - contrast problem between back screen and e-ink pics or characters. I understand e-ink readers and it should not be this way. NO ADJUSTMENT - BUY A LIGHT!? I'll use my netbook - DUH! Sad commentary on the Kindle. And my eyesight is perfect; it's not me, and seems I'm not alone. A real disappointment.
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I just called customer service and was advised that there is no way to adjust the screen contrast or brightness on a 6" Kindle (which I just received as a gift). I was having trouble reading it because there is insufficient contrast between the background screen color (a greenish grey) and the black text color. It looks like I'll be returning the Kindle, which is a shame because in every other way it seemed great.
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That stinks! I can barely see mine and its only dusk. I had visions of reading in bed withouth the light blinding my husband.
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I'm going back to paperbacks. i thought the Kindle would be so cool to read' but I can't see it and I can't adjust the brightness I've already downloaded some books that I'll have to pay for and I can't even read them...Kindle sucks
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I'll be returning mine, too. In bed last night, with just my reading lamp, my real book was much brighter than the Kindle. Bummer!
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Just got off the phone with Amazon, definitely no way to adjust. But, get this, you can buy the accessory notebook that has a reading light. It's like $40. Nice, real nice.
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If you tap the power button on the top of the unit it will display the brightness and volume.Make sure it is set to 100%You might also what to add a screen glare protector - it helps a little :-)
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Anyone got any other calibration settings. Ryans settings are great but I find the colors to be a little bit dead, also Netflix on PS3 does not look the best even on X-High compared to my 720p LG. Nvm problem solved they look nice its just some HD streams look worse then others. Also presume your not suppose to be standing right next to the TV while watching :o.I raised the color settings and lowered the black level to make the picture have more color.Thanks Ryan!
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If you tap the power button on the top of the unit it will display the brightness and volume. Make sure it is set to 100% You might also what to add a screen glare protector - it helps a little :-)
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Yes, I'm noticing that it happens after it comes back from hibernation for me. Screen opens bright for a second, then goes dim. I suspect something with the power-saving options compromising the screen performance. Still haven't figured it out :(
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I have some backlight bleeding on the bottom right. It's not too bad, but definitely noticeable when the screen is displaying black. I have not tried to fix it myself yet.
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When I turn mine off at the lowest brightness setting then turn it on later it comes on at the lowest setting again. Also you don't need to turn it off and on to change the setting, all you need to do is press the switch very lightly to go thru all brightness's strobe and SOS.
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If this is the ASUS in Best Buy this week for $799 (down from $999), I noticed the same dim-ness. I checked floor models at two Best Buys today, because everything else about the laptop is perfect for me, but both screens were dim. The salesmen said it was on maximum brightness. Photos taken in bright sunshine looked dull. It's a crisp monitor but dark. The $599 model actually has better brightness than this Zenbook. Steve 12/14/13
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I will have to return it, Just the 2nd day i had it, the screen was acting weird, it will dim and get blurry. Can someone help me before i return it?
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First off, I've only had the unit for a few days... The only setting I've tweaked is the back-light in 'Standard Picture' mode. I reduced it from the default of 60 down to 50, and it seemed to remove any distracting blooming or flash-lighting effects, of which it is only very slight in the first place, and really only noticeable if your room is dark, and the screen is black.
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maybe double check the settings menu, I saw a "dynamic contrast" in there somewhere. Don't know if it would help any, or if it's default on or off, I was clicking all over the place! It could also be using more power to light up the screen? Is your video card good for the resolution? Just guesses....
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Haven't had this problem, but saw this on one site and someone responded that it worked for them: Press the arrow down button once (which will let you adjust brightness) then don't adjust the brightness but else press and hold the menu button until the screen goes dark. When the picture comes back with no text on the screen then you are out of the store mode .
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Hi GLG, You can adjust the brightness for the display of this device that will suit your taste. Dave
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Yes- the same thing just happened to us. We purchased this item two months ago and this morning found that the screen had a green scratchy tint. By the evening, we could view nothing. We've tried everything: changing outlets, resetting the base unit, changing out the batteries, turning off the wi-fi in the home in case of interference. Nothing worked! From what we can tell, it's a base unit issue, as the handheld is still capable of pulling up color without issue on the startup screen. Summer better be willing to make this right...For the $200 we paid, it's not worth it...
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I don't think so. I didn't notice anywhere in the manual when I went through it that mentioned anything about adjusting display brightness.
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I have this laptop and this is the first time I checked if I could actually do that. I was only able to find the option to change the brightness but not the color. I do not think there's a way.
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There is a brightness adjustment, but in direct sun light you may still have problems. I purchased an after market sun shade to help.