Laptop brightness inconsistent

[Fathom Zero]

Naw, I tried the power saving stuff.

There's nothing about brightnes in any application I've seen. Of course, I could be missing some.

[Trenton Titan]

It took me at least a year to find this...

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/f...name=c00380256

Change the LCD brightness
From the Windows desktop, hold the Fn key and press the F7 and F8 keys to increase or decrease the brightness of the display. If using the function keys does not resolve the problem, determine whether the Lid Actuator switch is stuck.
NOTE: The key number may vary depending on the notebook PC. The image on the key should resemble the following images: Figure 1: Brightness Level Down
Figure 2: Brightness Level Up


NOTE: During battery power operation, the notebook display will dim to reserve battery power.

[Fathom Zero]

The function key serves a load of purposes.

Nice job.