why is my laptop screen very dim?

[David Rowland]

that is correct
you are now on battery power

[Nick Minall]

Derek, you may have settings that set the screen brightness when on battery power, its for battery saving mate.

[Derek Heron]

thanks guys it was a power save feature took me ages to find it until
😳 i found power save feature.
thought that the battery was dying on me
thanks again

[David Rowland]

yep… best on dim, longer battery life 😛

[Derek Heron]

feel like i am always on dim dave 🙄