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February 21st, 2007 17:00

I'm searching for a good 'off-white' Window Text screen....

I'm searching for a good 'off-white' Window Text screen.
My new XPS with 2007FP came with a glaring white window text screen {settings: Hue:160/Sat:0/Lum:240}. I've searched Microsoft - no help. I've experimented with changing the 'custom settings' Hue/Sat/Lum in the Display Properties.

I'm currently 'trying' Hue:40/Sat:217/Lum:230.

Has anyone 'gone there - done that' with this settings and come up with a good 'non-glare off-white screen that works and provides a good text background?

James
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    Posted February 22nd, 2007 01:00

    Not intending to discourage others from responding to your request, but bear in mind that each monitor is (slightly) different and there will be even greater variations in viewing environments, so you will probably need to experiment to find what works best for you. You could try adjusting the Brightness and Color Settings in the OSD.
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    Posted February 22nd, 2007 02:00

    'gpro,'Your reply caused me to realize I'd failed to mention my monitor connection was via DVI-D {brightness & contrast controls not available}. a VGA connection would have made this correction of a 'bright' screen very easy.

    I don't know any way to 'dim up' the screen other than tweak the custom color settings - james
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    Posted February 22nd, 2007 07:00

    no brightness control either?? I know the documentation is not always accurate, but on that page I linked it says:
    'Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight', and
    'NOTE: When using DVI source, the contrast adjustment is not available.'
    I have an WFP and i can adjust Brightness on DVI.
    What graphics adapter do you have?

    Message Edited by gpro on 02-22-2007 07:52 PM
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    Posted February 22nd, 2007 15:00

    'gpro' THANKS! After reading your reply, I took another look at the 'Instructional Monitor CD.' You're right. Only the 'Contrast' isn't available when using DVI. It didn't say ''Brightness' wasn't available. Yes, I was able to access the backlighting/brightness control. I'm trying '43' as we speak {it was set at 50} My other LCD {a Sony} used with a Dell 4100 {Win2000}. That monitor DIDN'T have either Brightness or Contrast controls available when using DVI-I. You made my day. Thanks again - james
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    Posted February 22nd, 2007 16:00

    'gpro,' I'm wrong - again. I just now discovered my old Sony monitor IS ALSO adjustable for 'Brightness.' It's set at the factory setting of '50' - which was fine for that monitor. Live and Learn {no end}. Thanks - james