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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The brightness is actuated by the power button. Depending on how long you are touching the button the screen gets brighter or dimmer until it turns off. It is a very nice feature!
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I don't think it's possible. If there is, i cant find it. I've read that others are also bothered by the brightness of the display. Try a piece of tinted film, I think you can get some pretty inexpensively at a craft store.
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Try this: go to "settings" (upper-left of the arrows)....use right arrow to get to Brightness, further right arrows to adjust,use OK, then "EXIT".
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Supposedly. I adjusted it as brightly as possible, but it is still way too dim. Other than that, I like the phone.
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There is no way to make the display brighter. I have problems seeing it during the day. In fact I can't even tell it's on until it makes a noise. The display works best at night while you just have to listen to the different sounds during the day.
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You can adjust the brightness in a scale from 1 to 5. It's set to 3 most of the times. I used 5 one time when there was a lot of direct sunlight and I could see the screen without any problem. I hope my answer helps!
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There is an option called CATS, turn it off {menu-->Picture, scroll down to C.A.T.S.} When set on it adjusts the screens brightness according to the ambient light
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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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As the other guy said, yes - you can *modify* the brightness range. Whether you can actually lower it from the default range may depend.
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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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I have more of a backlight issue when viewed from off angle. There is a white fuzzy band of excess brightness on the right 1/8 of screen, that washes out the color. is this similar to your set?
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If you look at power save options you can adjust the brightness I believe. I had similar issues, but the brightness is usually enough in power save mode that I don't have an issue with it.
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No, the screen doesn't light up, and you cannot see it in the dark. I will rephrase, my screen doesn't light up, and I cannot see it in the dark.
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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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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 just recently had my screen replaced and the technician said the install went great but (and there always seems to be a but) he is having trouble getting the backlight to work. The screen is on but dark. He is trying to figure out a solution.