problem on Vaio ultrabook screen brightness adjustment

just got a new ultrabook Vaoi and suddenly he missed the brightness of the display to Dim and I can't adjust any more either with the setting of the brightness of the screen power or press F6. With the key, the small light icon in the upper left corner of the screen and IT changes, but the screen does not work.

I can't wait to get rid of this laptop! This has been the most exasperating computer that I have ever owned. It's been 2 years of frustration.

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