How to Dim an iPad
- 1). Tap the gray "Settings" icon on the iPad home screen.
- 2). Tap the "Brightness" icon in the "Settings" menu.
- 3). Put your finger on the silver circle on the "Brightness" slider. Move the circle to the left side of the slider to dim the brightness on your iPad. The less blue is visible on the slider, the less brightness will be applied to your screen.
- 4). Tap the "On/Off" icon next to "Auto-Brightness" to toggle the feature between "On" and "Off." When autobrightness is turned on, the brightness of your device will adjust, depending on current lighting conditions. In short, your iPad will dim on its own when it senses the light around it reduces the need for a backlight.
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