Question with my dell monitor

[xsport652]

Right now I can only adjust the brightness on it. It is a 19" ultrasharp model. I see there is a bar for contrast but the cursor just skips right over it. Any opinions?

[poolroger]

With a DVI cable source, i.e. your computer as opposed to a TV or other signal, the contrast is not adjustable on the monitor, only from the video card. See the following on the Dell support site:
From the Dell Journal: 06060SSJB5 :
Why is the contrast grayed out on my Digital Flat Panel monitor when connected to the Digital Video Interface (DVI)?


Table of Contents
1. This is normal, and the flat panel is functioning as designed.

1. This is normal, and the flat panel is functioning as designed.

Overview

When connected to the Digital Video Interface (DVI), the display may appear too bright, too dim, and the contrast grayed out.

Details

When a Digital Flat Panel monitor is connected via the Digital Video Interface (DVI) connector, the contrast will be grayed out (unavailable). This is normal, and the flat panel is functioning as designed. While connected via the DVI, the contrast for the flat panel is controlled by the video card