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LifeBook B Series – Section Three
Figure 3-2 Opening the Display Panel
Display Panel
Your LifeBook contains a display panel that is backlit for
easier viewing in bright environments and maintains top
resolution through the use of active-matrix technology.

OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL

1. Slide the Display Panel latch. This releases the
locking mechanism and raises the display slightly.
2. Lift the display backwards, being careful not to
touch the screen, until it is at a comfortable
viewing angle. (Figure3-2)

ADJUSTING DISPLAY PANEL BRIGHTNESS

Once you have turned o n your LifeBoo k, you may want
to adjust the brightness level of the screen to a more
comfortable viewing level. There are two ways to adjust
the brightness, keyboard and power management utility.
Keyboard
Adjusting the brightness using the keyboard changes the
setting only temporarily.
■[Fn+F6]: Pressing repeatedly will lower the
brightness of your display.
■[Fn+F7]: Pressing repeatedly will increase the
brightness of the display.
Power Management Utility
(Windows 98 Second Edition models only)
Adjusting the brightness using the Power Management
Utility changes the setting permanently.
1. Double-click the Battery Icon in the lower right
corner of your display. This will open the BatteryAid
Properties dialog box.
2. Select the Power Control tab and adjust your
LCD Backlighting to the desired level.
3. Click OK or Apply to permanently change
the settings.
You may need to readjust the brightness level periodi-
cally depending on your operating environment.

CLOSING THE DISPLAY PANEL

1. Holding the edge of your display panel, pull it
forward until it is flush with the body of your Life-
Book.
2. Push down until you hear a click. This will
engage the locking mechanism and prevent
your display panel from opening unexpectedly.
Display Panel Latch
POINT
If using AC power your brightness setting is set to its
highest level by default. If using battery power your
brightness settings is set to approximately mid-level by
default.
POINT
The higher the brightness level, the more power the
LifeBook will consume and the faster your batteries
will discharge. For maximum battery life, make sure that
the brightness is set as low as possible.
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