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    How to adjust LCD sharpness ?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by stranger_in_rain, Oct 24, 2005.

  1. stranger_in_rain

    stranger_in_rain Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys.

    I have a question about my laptop (R52) that got a XGA LCD. I want to raise the sharpness of the LCD but I cant. The only buttons I found on the keyboard are refered to Light adjustment. But I need to change the sharpness. Can anyone help me with that ?

    With regards.

    Shahab. :buyIBM:
     
    stranger_in_rain, Oct 24, 2005
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    1024x768 is the highest resolution you can run at usless you can get an external monitor.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 24, 2005
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  3. stranger_in_rain

    stranger_in_rain Notebook Enthusiast

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    I know that, but isn't there any other way to improve the sharpness of the screen ?
     
    stranger_in_rain, Oct 24, 2005
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    try graphic properties? right click on desktop, it will bring an intel window (i am using intel graphic integrated)
     
    MP5, Oct 24, 2005
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    stranger_in_rain Notebook Enthusiast

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    nope, cause mine is ATI X300 ...
     
    stranger_in_rain, Oct 24, 2005
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    bhtooefr Notebook Consultant

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    Turn the brightness all the way up, first.

    Next, install the color profile for your screen, if it hasn't been installed already (it should be, and it'll be called IBMTPLCD).

    Then, make sure that your resolution is actually AT 1024x768 - non-native resolutions will cause fuzziness.

    The only other option is to get a higher resolution screen and install it. For the ultimate in clarity, there is a 2048x1536 display available for $1300 (for just the LCD panel - not all the stuff you need to install it).
     
    bhtooefr, Oct 24, 2005
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  7. stranger_in_rain

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    hmmmmmmm , i didnt mean spending money :eek:
    Another Question i got here & it is that when i connect the power supply to the machine it becomes much more sharper ... how can I have that much sharpness all the time ?

    with regards.

    Shahab. :buyIBM:
     
    stranger_in_rain, Oct 26, 2005
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  8. dr_st

    dr_st Notebook Deity

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    When you disconnect the power adapter, the display automatically dims a bit, to save battery. You can disable this option in the BIOS, I think, and the display will be on full brightness all the time.
     
    dr_st, Oct 27, 2005
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    There's an application from Microsoft called ClearType Tuner. If you run that, it can help an LCD screen look better.
     
    tsheer, Oct 27, 2005
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    Thaks, it was cool :) I see its being really effective about the text :) Really thanks for your useful advice :)
     
    stranger_in_rain, Oct 27, 2005
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  11. dr_st

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    It can help a CRT look better too, but some don't agree with me. Preference really, nothing more.
     
    dr_st, Oct 28, 2005
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