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Toggle Auto Dim [webOS 3.x] 10

by Adam Marks Sun, 11 Sep 2011 8:06 pm EDT

This tip is only for devices running webOS 3.0 and higher

You may notice that these screen on your TouchPad constantly gets dimmer or brighter while you are using it. This is a result on the Auto Dim being set to on which is supposed to respond to changing light conditions. In this author's experience, this is more annoying that helpful and activates way too often. If you would like to turn off Auto Dim, you just need to open the Screen & Lock app and toggle the Auto Dim ON/OFF switch at the top of the screen

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Posted by cor_mann on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 1:50 pm EDT

Question: I noticed that even with auto-dim set to off, the TP still dims after a minute or two. Is this related to the auto-dim setting or is a different funtionality altogether? Thanks.

Posted by skatopias on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 1:53 pm EDT

I believe that means the screen is getting ready to time. You can adjust the settings on how long the screen remains on before timing out. It sounds like your current setting is on 1 or 2 minutes judging by the way you are describing it.

Posted by skatopias on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 1:54 pm EDT

*screen is getting ready to time out that is

Posted by cor_mann on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 2:01 pm EDT

Thanks skatopias.

Posted by 4wheels on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 3:22 pm EDT

I think we need a patch to modify the sensitivity & time delay settings for the auto dim...

Posted by bobbymd7 on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 5:22 pm EDT

Auto-dim is pretty erratic indoors.

Posted by wmurch3 on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 5:33 pm EDT

Funny since I don't think the TP has a light sensor. Not sure how this even works.

Posted by zenzombie on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 6:26 pm EDT

It does.

http://www.techrepublic.com/photos/cracking-open-the-hp-touchpad/6253940...

Posted by nancysz on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 6:04 pm EDT

I did notice it but I thought it was my device. I had little hope for resolving it and I resigned to just ignore it. Thanks for this simple fix. Keep the tips coming!

Posted by darkstarx on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 9:46 pm EDT

I was in a pretty bright room and it dimmed and then got really bright! I think I got a face burn like Roy in Close Encounters! lol