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    IBM T42 (screen) troubleshooting question

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by AAL, Feb 19, 2009.

  1. AAL

    AAL Newbie

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    I just received a T42 as a gift and try as I may I cannot adjust the brightness of the screen. It appears dimmer than what I am used to (Dell,Gateway...frankly all others). I have gone to controls+ without success. I know I am missing something fairly simple. Can someone help? Thanks.
     
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  2. jonlumpkin

    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    Have you tried Fn+Home and Fn+End? This is the normal way to adjust brightness on ThinkPads.

    You can also adjust brightness (for both battery and AC) by setting up a new power profile using ThinkVantage power manager.

    Hope this helps.
     
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