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Microsoft Surface Brightness Problems

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Despite its many pros, some issues with the Surface Pro 7 screen brightness level problems have been experienced even when you do adjust it. These issues can be easily resolved and may not be a bug in the settings.

Issues with the brightness on the Microsoft Surface can be easily fixed. There are several methods you can follow without first assuming you have a bug in the settings. These methods are not complicated and usually fix the problem.

Occasionally, problems can occur that affect the brightness and the setting that automatically adjusts to the brightness in the room. This can cause issues and make it hard to see your screen when you may not have any problems seeing it, to begin with. This setting is useful in many instances but can be turned off easily in the control panel.

Microsoft Surface Brightness Control Not Working

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The Microsoft Surface has many useful features, but occasionally it can malfunction and not work properly. If this happens there is usually a simple fix to correct the issue, many times you can find help in an online help forum or blog.

If your Microsoft Surface brightness control is not working, you can manually adjust this by holding down the Fn key and pressing the Del button to increase the brightness. If you want to decrease the brightness, press Fn and the Backspace button.

You may at times experience unwanted changes to the brightness of your Microsoft Surface. If this occurs, chances are the adaptive brightness needs to be turned off. To do so go to Settings, Display, and select Brightness. On this menu screen you can search and find Adaptive Brightness and make any changes you feel necessary.

Microsoft Surface Brightness Fluctuations/Keeps Changing

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It can be frustrating to have a computer setting start changing or adjusting on its own as if it has been taken over by someone else. Computers occasionally experience this and luckily it is usually easily corrected.

Changes in brightness can occur on laptops that are designed to automatically adjust. If it is on a dark background, it can be changed to help save the battery. If on a white background it should increase the brightness. This can be adjusted in the control panel under dynamic brightness settings.

Microsoft Surface Brightness Low or Too Dark

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The Display drivers for Microsoft Surface control your brightness and may need to be updated. To correct issues with this feature update the drivers from the manufacturer’s website or check for pending Windows updates.

If your Microsoft Surface brightness is too low or dark, it is probably due to an outdated driver. An update needs to be performed for the Display driver as well as any possible Windows update. This will prevent any unwanted brightness issues and enhance performance.

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Microsoft Surface Brightness Keeps Dimming

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Issues with the Microsoft surface brightness have occurred but are easily fixed and are not indicative of a bug in the settings. A few keystrokes may be all you need to resolve your problems.

The brightness levels on laptops are designed to adjust to room light. On a dark background, the brightness can decrease which also helps to conserve battery life. However, on a white background, it will increase which can use more power, draining your battery quicker.

Microsoft Surface Brightness Stuck or Not Changing

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Microsoft surface brightness level not changing may be caused by the inefficiency of the graphics driver on your laptop, so you need to update or reinstall it manually or through a driver tool.

If your Microsoft Surface brightness is stuck or not changing begin by right-clicking anywhere on the display and then selecting Graphics Properties. Then select Advanced and expand your display menu and click Color Enhancer. Use the brightness slider to increase or decrease your preference.

How to Adjust Brightness on Your Microsoft Surface

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The brightness on the Microsoft Surface is easily adjusted with just a few keystrokes and doesn’t mean you have a bug in the settings. There are several fixes available and are not complicated.

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If you have the Surface Pro 3 we have a very quick tip for you to adjust the brightness. Adjust the brightness with a couple of keyboard shortcuts, press Fn + Del or the Fn + Backspace buttons. An indicator will pop up on the top left corner of the screen. You can move the slider back and forth to adjust the screen brightness.

Despite its many pros, some issues with the Surface Pro 7 screen brightness level problems have been experienced. Issues with the brightness on the Microsoft Surface can be easily fixed and may not be a bug in the settings. There are several methods you can follow without first assuming you have a bug in the settings. These methods are not complicated and usually fix the problem.

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