Brightness and Contrast

[Guest]

Hi, I've been trying to figure out how to adjust the brightness and contrast
of my monitor, which is far too dark. The actual monitor settings are at 100%
for each, and I went into display properties>settings, but there were only 5
tabs, and none of them had to do with brightness, contrast, or gamma. They
are General, Adapter, Monitor, Troubleshoot, and Color Management. I've tried
playing around with them, and they definitely aren't what I'm looking for.

Anyone know how I can fix it? Thanks!

 

[SingaporeWebDesign]

Hello,

Have you tried the controls on the monitor itself?

If it is the laptop, there is usually a shortcut key to press to
increase/decrease the backlight. For Dell laptops, it is FN + Up Arrow to
increment.

If it still does not work, let us know video card you are using and the age
of your monitor/laptop.

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[Guest]

Yes, the monitor controls are at 100% for brightness and contrast, and it is
not a laptop.

How do I find out what video card I am using? I'm afraid I'm not sure of the
ages, either. My computer broke and I'm using my brother's that he left
behind.

 

[SingaporeWebDesign]

Hello,

Hook up your computer to another monitor and check to see that it is not
your monitor that is malfunctioning.

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[Guest]

Sorry, I should have mentioned I tried that. Exact same brightness/contrast
with both monitors I've tried.

 

[SingaporeWebDesign]

Hello,

Is the brightness problem existing when starting up (*before* the welcome
screen shows up)?

For example, during the Windows XP Loading Screen (and screens before that),
is the brightness problem there?

If yes, it is either a problem with the cable or video card itself.

If no, there is some software setting in XP that is set to reduce the
brightness.

You can check your Video card by going to Start > Control Panel > Display >
Settings (tab)

Your video card is listed under "Display:".

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[Guest]

Wow, I've never actually paid attention to my computer starting up before...
The brightness (or rather lack there of) problem definitely DOES NOT exist
before start up. In fact, for the first few seconds that the desktop is
displayed (my computer has only one account and goes directly to the desktop)
the computer is actually at normal brightness, and then it suddenly darkens.

I'm not sure if you still need it, but my video card is: Dell E771p on
NVIDIA GeForce 4 MX 440

 

[SingaporeWebDesign]

Hello,

Install the video drivers from
http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_2k_93.71.html
(click Primary Download Site)

After installing, you should be able to configure brightness in the Display
Properties - Advanced.
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[Guest]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I can see everything!! I was doing a huge digital design
related project, and having a lot of trouble with the computer being so dark.
Now I can fix everything! Thank you!!!!!!!

 

[SingaporeWebDesign]

Hello,

You're welcome. Thank you for posting back on the outcome.

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[Elmo]

Hey, I am having the same problem and I have an Intel 965 Express
Chipset.

I really need to know how to fix this. Can you guys help me out
please??

Thanks a lot.

The thread you posted to no longer exists in the MS newsgroups. You
should start your own thread and give the details of your problem.