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how to brighten screen

as of first use today, my computer screen will not brighten once I touch keyboard. it is hard to see my screen. Does anyone know how to fix this. I already restarted computer and that didn't do it HELP

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Oct 17, 2011 9:34 AM

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Oct 17, 2011 9:50 AM in response to dellmarie

Do a SMC reset then try again.


SMC RESET

  • Shut down the computer.
  • Unplug the computer's power cord and all peripherals.
  • Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.
  • Release the power button.
  • Attach the computers power cable.
  • Press the power button to turn on the computer.


PRAM RESET


  • Shut down the computer.
  • Locate the following keys on the keyboard: Command, Option, P, and R. You will need to hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
  • Turn on the computer.
  • Press and hold the Command-Option-P-R keys. You must press this key combination before the gray screen appears.
  • Hold the keys down until the computer restarts and you hear the startup sound for the second time.
  • Release the keys.

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