Screen brightness/visibility

[Meri8122]

Hi there, My screen is very hard to see, especially in sunny areas.  On it's brightest, the font and lettering is very light and if I dim the screen, I cant see it

[Raj_05]

Hi @Meri8122,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

It sounds like you're experiencing difficulty with screen visibility on your HP laptop, especially in bright environments. Here are a few suggestions to improve visibility.

• Increase Brightness to Maximum: Since you mentioned that even on its brightest setting the screen is still hard to see, ensure that your laptop's brightness is set to the maximum level. This can usually be adjusted using the function keys on your keyboard (often labeled with a sun icon) or through your laptop's settings.
• Adjust Display Settings: Go into your laptop's display settings and adjust the brightness and contrast levels to optimize visibility. Sometimes adjusting contrast can make the screen easier to read without needing to increase brightness excessively.
• Use Anti-Glare Screen Protector: Consider using an anti-glare screen protector on your laptop's display. This can reduce reflections and improve visibility in bright environments.
• Positioning: Adjust the angle and position of your laptop screen to minimize reflections from light sources around you. Tilting the screen slightly can sometimes make a big difference.
• Shade or Shield: If you're frequently in sunny areas, try to position yourself in a way that reduces direct sunlight hitting your screen. Using a laptop hood or shade can also help.
• Power Settings: Ensure your laptop is set to high-performance mode when you need maximum screen brightness. Sometimes laptops automatically dim the screen to save power when not plugged in.
• Update Graphics Drivers: Make sure your graphics drivers are up to date. Outdated drivers can sometimes cause display issues.

If these steps don't improve your visibility issue, it might be worth checking if there are any hardware problems with your laptop's display that could be causing the issue.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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