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Using the Keyboard
Adjusting the brightness using the keyboard changes the setting only temporarily.
• [Fn+F6]: Pressing repeatedly will lower the brightness of your display.
• [Fn+F7]: Pressing repeatedly will increase the brightness of the display.
Using the Power Options
To change the brightness using the Power Options utility, open the Control Panel. Select one of the icon views, then
click on the Power Options icon. Select Adjust the display brightness in the left panel, then drag the brightness bars
to the desired level. Note The settings you make via this utility are permanent until you change them again.
Using the Windows Mobility Center
In the Control Panel, select one of the icon views. Click the Windows Mobility Center icon. Drag the Display Bright-
ness bar to the desired level.
Using Power Management to Control Brightness
To adjust brightness with the power management utility:
Click Start -> Control Panel. In View by:, select one of the icon views. Select Display, then click Adjust brightness in
left pane. Drag the Screen brightness: slider left or right, to suit your preference.
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Closing the Display Panel
To close the display, simply hold it by the edge and pull it forward until it is flush with the body of your notebook.
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