How to Adjust the Display Screen Brightness in Windows 8

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The display can use more power than any other part of a PC. Reducing the display brightness level can help extend your battery life before needing to recharge.

This will show you how to adjust the brightness level of the display screen in Windows 8.

This will affect all users on the PC.

This setting does not apply to desktops. It's only available on PCs (ex: laptop or tablet) that use battery power.





OPTION ONE
To Adjust Screen Brightness in Settings Charm

1. Open the Charms bar, and click/tap on the Settings charm.

2. Click/tap on the brightness icon and move the slider up (brighter) and down (dimmer) to adjust the screen brightness to what percentage level you like. (see screenshots below)

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OPTION TWO
To Adjust Screen Brightness in Power Options

1. Click/tap on the power system icon in the notification area on the taskbar, and click/tap on the Adjust screen brightness link. (see screenshot below)

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2. At the bottom of Power Options, move the Screen brightness slider right (brighter) and left (dimmer) to adjust the screen brightness to what level you like. (see screenshot below)

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3. When finished, you can close Power Options if you like.






OPTION THREE
To Adjust Plan Screen Brightness in Power Plan Settings

1. Open your Power Plan Settings.

2. Move the Adjust plan brightness sliders right (brighter) and left (dimmer) to adjust the screen brightness to what level you like for when your computer is On battery and Plugged in. (see screenshot below)

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3. When finished, click on Save changes, and close the Power Options window. (see screenshot above)






OPTION FOUR
To Adjust Plan Screen Brightness in Advanced Power Settings

1. Open the Advanced Power Settings for your power plan.

2. Expand Display and Display brightness, and adjust the screen brightness to what percentage level you like when your computer is On battery and Plugged in. (see screenshot below)

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3. When finished, click/tap on OK, and close the Power Options window. (see screenshot above)



That's it,
Shawn