Vista - Monitor too bright

**bells401** · 01-23-2009

Hi Guys

My monitor is too bright on the eyes, since my monitor is not hooked up analog
i don't have the option to lower brightness directly on panel settings.

Sometime ago (not sure how i did it, can't remember) i had changed the internet webpages background to grey(easier on the eyes).

Any help would be appreciated

**Everlong18** · 01-23-2009

Why would not having it hooked up by analogue make a difference? Mine's hooked up with DVI and has the monitor control panel to adjust brightness.

I don't have an ATI card, but in the Nvidia control panel for me there's options to adjust screen brightness, so there's more than likely going to be the same option in the Catalyst Control Centre.

**Dwarf** · 01-23-2009

Hi Steve,

You should be able to do this through your graphic adapter's control panel.

This is for NVidia, which is what I use. As for ATI, I am not sure of the exact screen, but it should be similar.

**Dwarf** · 01-23-2009

Hi Steve,

I have just had a look at the User Manual for your monitor. In the section OSD Functions, under Color Adjust, do you have it set as sRGB as with this setting the Contrast and Brightness adjustments are disabled?

**bells401** · 01-23-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Everlong18

Why would not having it hooked up by analogue make a difference? Mine's hooked up with DVI and has the monitor control panel to adjust brightness.

I don't have an ATI card, but in the Nvidia control panel for me there's options to adjust screen brightness, so there's more than likely going to be the same option in the Catalyst Control Centre.

DVI won't give me the option to adjust brightness. It's there but greyed out(can't choose it)

**bells401** · 01-23-2009

Thanks for all the help guys, i managed to lower the brightness with ATI Catalyst Control Centre , didn't know i even had it

**Everlong18** · 01-23-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by bells401

Quote: Originally Posted by Everlong18

Why would not having it hooked up by analogue make a difference? Mine's hooked up with DVI and has the monitor control panel to adjust brightness.

I don't have an ATI card, but in the Nvidia control panel for me there's options to adjust screen brightness, so there's more than likely going to be the same option in the Catalyst Control Centre.

DVI won't give me the option to adjust brightness. It's there but greyed out(can't choose it)

Ahh that's odd. Atleast you got it sorted from the CCC

01-23-2009	#1 (permalink)
bells401 vista ultimate 32bit SP1/VM:XP SP3 24 posts	Monitor too bright Hi Guys My monitor is too bright on the eyes, since my monitor is not hooked up analog i don't have the option to lower brightness directly on panel settings. Sometime ago (not sure how i did it, can't remember) i had changed the internet webpages background to grey(easier on the eyes). Any help would be appreciated
My System Specs

01-23-2009	#2 (permalink)
Everlong18 Windows 7 x64 1,287 posts	Re: Monitor too bright Why would not having it hooked up by analogue make a difference? Mine's hooked up with DVI and has the monitor control panel to adjust brightness. I don't have an ATI card, but in the Nvidia control panel for me there's options to adjust screen brightness, so there's more than likely going to be the same option in the Catalyst Control Centre.
My System Specs

01-23-2009	#3 (permalink)
Dwarf Vista Home Premium 32-bit & Vista Ultimate 64-bit both Service Pack 2 W7 Pro RTM 7600 32 & 64 2,173 posts	Re: Monitor too bright Hi Steve, You should be able to do this through your graphic adapter's control panel. This is for NVidia, which is what I use. As for ATI, I am not sure of the exact screen, but it should be similar.
My System Specs

01-23-2009	#4 (permalink)
Dwarf Vista Home Premium 32-bit & Vista Ultimate 64-bit both Service Pack 2 W7 Pro RTM 7600 32 & 64 2,173 posts	Re: Monitor too bright Hi Steve, I have just had a look at the User Manual for your monitor. In the section OSD Functions, under Color Adjust, do you have it set as *sRGB* as with this setting the Contrast and Brightness adjustments are disabled?
My System Specs

01-23-2009	#5 (permalink)
bells401 vista ultimate 32bit SP1/VM:XP SP3 24 posts	Re: Monitor too bright Quote: Originally Posted by Everlong18 Why would not having it hooked up by analogue make a difference? Mine's hooked up with DVI and has the monitor control panel to adjust brightness. I don't have an ATI card, but in the Nvidia control panel for me there's options to adjust screen brightness, so there's more than likely going to be the same option in the Catalyst Control Centre. DVI won't give me the option to adjust brightness. It's there but greyed out(can't choose it)
My System Specs

01-23-2009	#6 (permalink)
bells401 vista ultimate 32bit SP1/VM:XP SP3 24 posts	Re: Monitor too bright Thanks for all the help guys, i managed to lower the brightness with ATI Catalyst Control Centre , didn't know i even had it
My System Specs

01-23-2009	#7 (permalink)
Everlong18 Windows 7 x64 1,287 posts	Re: Monitor too bright Quote: Originally Posted by bells401 Quote: Originally Posted by Everlong18 Why would not having it hooked up by analogue make a difference? Mine's hooked up with DVI and has the monitor control panel to adjust brightness. I don't have an ATI card, but in the Nvidia control panel for me there's options to adjust screen brightness, so there's more than likely going to be the same option in the Catalyst Control Centre. DVI won't give me the option to adjust brightness. It's there but greyed out(can't choose it) Ahh that's odd. Atleast you got it sorted from the CCC
My System Specs

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