How to Dim the Monitor on a Gateway Laptop With XP
- 1). Locate the "Fn" and brightness keys on your keyboard. If necessary, consult your Gateway laptop's instruction manual.
- 2). Hold the "Fn" key down and press the "F8" key twice to dim your screen to its lowest setting. This key has a picture of a sun on it.
- 3). Hold the "Fn" key down and press the down arrow to dim your display in smaller steps. This key has a picture of a sun with a down arrow under it.
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