Screen dims when viewing dark/bright screens? I have a dark desktop wallpaper; when I toggle back and forth from IE to my desktop, the monitor dims for the white background for IE. Is this normal? I'm guessing it's to ease strain on my eyes, but I want to make sure this dimming is intentional. Screen dims when viewing dark/bright screens? I have a dark desktop wallpaper; when I toggle back and forth from IE to my desktop, the monitor dims for the white background for IE. Is this normal?... » Read More Screen dims when viewing dark/bright screens? I have a dark desktop wallpaper; when I toggle back and forth from IE to my desktop, the monitor dims for the white background for IE. Is this normal? I'm guessing it's to ease strain on my eyes, but I want to make sure this dimming is intentional. « Show Less
1303315
i found the same problem the screen dims jus like that and does not brightened up back is this normal or a malfuntion
1303316
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....
1566073
I have never seen a matte screen version... unfortunately, those might be a thing of the past... The higher resolution monitor will display items at a higher density and smaller physical size. Both IE and Firefox have options for zooming in and out to help with this if it is hard for you to read web sites. Windows also has a DPI option for making items larger. I typically zoom my browser in around 115-120%, but I leave the Windows DPI setting alone.
1055907
We had the same issue after we installed the TV in 2 months ago. The brightness of the TV cycles through the lamp opposite from the TV - if we turn the lamp on, the screen gets bright within 3-4 seconds, and if the lamp is off, the screen is back to darker and dimmer image within 3 seconds. We have tried other lamps to see if interferences the TV responds to, but this is the only lamp that works that magic. the two devices dont share the same electric source either.
1703021
Image link here as a separate comment because amazon won't let me post links inside a question: http://imgur.com/PQC6NC6Taken in dark room, monitor brightness set pretty high, set the monitor to display a completely black screen (go on youtube for black screen in full screen or make/download pitch black image and view it full screen) about 3-4 feet away.
1201809
No, it's not dark at all. But keep in mind that people think their screens are "brighter" if they use a clear reflective protector. This is a matte protector, and it's anti-glare, so it doesn't reflect light (which is good for your eyes!). Therefore, the screen may appear "darker." But it's not a problem at all.
1646374
The screen has a non-reflective face. I see no difference in the image if the ceiling light is on or off. I have a desk lamp in front and to the right of the monitor. The lamp has no effect on the image.
2161230
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.
1741660
yea i noticed that in the onset, Sometime even when i changed the brightness manually it would stay the same. I restarted my machine and some pending updates were installed i don't kno if that fixed it but it has not happened since.
1469428
My unit dims pretty well, It doesnt bother me at night, however, its not OEM dim. You can also turn off the screen if its that troubling
1079019
Have not experienced this but did experience darkening of screen in auto mode so I changed to manual brightness. Try changing to manual brightness and increasing your screens brightness. Let me know if this helped.
1169676
The screen is matte. Mine sits next to a bright window, I've never noticed any glare or reflection. It's like a bottomless pit for any light it didn't emit.
291920
The monitor has a matte screen, so there is no noticeable glare from my overhead fan light. However, it would probably depend more on where you have your lighting in the room. I would not put a bright light directly behind you.
942946
The one I received is not "bright white" but a bit off white, not as beige as in the image, though (but I guess that could depend on your monitor, too).
1999967
have you checked your settings on your desktop? i find that most of the times its a seeting issue in the compter or tv.
702576
I would classify the screen as "matte" since there is no reflection off of the screen itself; however, the image on the screen is pretty bright compared to my other monitor--I need to adjust this.
992943
It's not dark... If anything I would say its exactly as shown on the Amazon picture... Your monitor might be brighter or darker though... Its a charcoal color, not very blue at all, more grey/charcoal for sure...
393370
There is a feature in the image settings labeled C.A.T.S. that will perform automatic adjustment between contrast and brightness. Turn it off if you don't want to use it. However it's different for each input, and the apps count as an input for adjustment purposes.