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September 1st, 2005 21:00

INSPIRON 600M EASY QUESTION ABOUT DISPLAY

WHEN I TAKE THE ADAPTER OUT OF MY LAPTOP, THE SCREEN GETS DARKER. AND IT HAS A FULL BATTERY. HOW CAN I CHANGE THE SETTINGS SO THE SCREEN STAYS BRIGHT?
  • bacillus

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    Posted September 1st, 2005 22:00

    Use the Fn+ the up arrow key to increase your screen's brightness.
    To decrease your screen brightness use Fn+ the down arrow key .
  • parkerti

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    Posted September 1st, 2005 22:00

    You have to change that setting in your bios. It is a power saving feature. Post back if you need help accessing your bios or making changes within it.
  • MissDesi

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    Posted September 1st, 2005 23:00

    yes i need help accessing my bios
  • parkerti

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    Posted September 2nd, 2005 00:00

    Mary - I think that in the bios you can change the default setting for monitor brightness for both battery and plugged in. That way you don't have to change it when you unplug your machine - it just defaults to wherever you have it set in the bios.
  • Mary G

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    Posted September 2nd, 2005 00:00

    My I 6000 doesn't require accessing the bios to change the screen brightness on battery. Power Options has that setting to change it.
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    Posted September 2nd, 2005 00:00

    Press F2 before Windows begins loading.
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    Posted September 2nd, 2005 01:00

    That is worth a try. Especially if the original poster isn't familiar with working within the bios.
  • Mary G

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    Posted September 2nd, 2005 01:00

    I changed it once in Power Options under Battery and it worked. My Power Options has diff settings for both Battery and A/C. I don't know about the 600M. That might be different. I just thought it was worth trying instead of messing with bios.
  • MissDesi

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    Posted September 3rd, 2005 22:00

    yea u tried tht already. 600m doens't give me tht option.can someone please tell em how to get into my bios
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    Posted September 4th, 2005 00:00

    Yup! ...and if all else fails - read the manual.:smileyhappy: