Tecra 8000 notebook - display with almost ZERO luminosity

Hi all,
I have a problem with luminosity settings for my Tecra 8000.
I have lowered the luminosity to minimum values but now I am not able to bring it back to a "visible" level.
Thank you for any advice you may have.... it is just frustrating!

Hi
When the computer operates on power through the AC adaptor, the display screens image ill be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power. The lower brightness level is intended to save battery power.
If you start the computer with the AC adaptor plugged in and unplug the computer during operation, the brightness level wills not decrease even though the computer is operating under battery power. In this case battery operating time will be shortened.
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