Battery/screen brightness

I just upgraded from Windows 98se to XP sp2 on my Tecra 8200 I now can't adjust the brightness of the screen when it is on batteries, (it just stays very dark) none of the Fn keys work now, so I can't change the power rating.

Y at - it software will fix this because I can't find it on the download from toshiba site.
Thank you

HI Stevet,

When you go to http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com driver & downloads you will find all the drivers available and tested for the Tecra 8200 and XP.

You must install the common Modules for Toshiba and energy savings. I can't promise that the FN keys work after that, but maybe you can change the brightness with the energy saver.

Goodbye Tom

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