[Bug 152731] Re: [regression] gnome-power-manager laptop backlight not working on VAIO VGN-FSxxx
[Expired for gnome-power-manager (Ubuntu) because there has been no activity for 60 days.] ** Changed in: gnome-power-manager (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete => Expired -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/152731 Title: [regression] gnome-power-manager laptop backlight not working on VAIO VGN-FSxxx To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-power-manager/+bug/152731/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 152731] Re: [regression] gnome-power-manager laptop backlight not working on VAIO VGN-FSxxx
This is a really old bug (ran across it cleaning out old community wiki pages). Does anybody still have the hardware to test this with the latest version of Ubuntu? ** Changed in: gnome-power-manager (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed => Incomplete -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/152731 Title: [regression] gnome-power-manager laptop backlight not working on VAIO VGN-FSxxx To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-power-manager/+bug/152731/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 152731] Re: [regression] gnome-power-manager laptop backlight not working on VAIO VGN-FSxxx
Just thought I would add to this. I have the same issue too with a Sony VAIO VGN-SZ3XWP, brightness works with the function keys but does not work using the sliders in gnome-power-manager. The output of gnome- power-manager can be seen below. Funny enough, it did work on a fresh install, but as soon as I installed nvidia-glx-new as opposed to nv drivers it stopped working. The output seems to indicate that values are the same for before and after calculations so it does not do anything removed=0, finally=1 [gpm_screensaver_powersave_idle_changed] gpm-screensaver.c:102 (13:05:29): emitting powersave-idle-changed : (1) [powersave_idle_changed_cb] gpm-idle.c:335 (13:05:29): Received GS powesave idle changed: 1 [gpm_idle_set_mode] gpm-idle.c:98 (13:05:29):Doing a state transition: 1 [gpm_backlight_notify_system_idle_changed] gpm-backlight.c:632 (13:05:29): we were active for 57.843741s [gpm_backlight_notify_system_idle_changed] gpm-backlight.c:635 (13:05:29): changing powersave idle status to 1 [gpm_brightness_lcd_get_hw] gpm-brightness-lcd.c:116 (13:05:29): GetBrightness returned level: 7 [gpm_backlight_brightness_evaluate_and_set] gpm-backlight.c:378 (13:05:29): 1. currently set brightness 1.00 [gpm_backlight_brightness_evaluate_and_set] gpm-backlight.c:415 (13:05:29): 2. battery change by nan, brightness 1.00 [gpm_backlight_brightness_evaluate_and_set] gpm-backlight.c:453 (13:05:29): 3. idle change by 0.00, brightness 1.00 [gpm_backlight_brightness_evaluate_and_set] gpm-backlight.c:473 (13:05:29): 4. ambient scale 1.00, brightness 1.00 [gpm_brightness_lcd_get_hw] gpm-brightness-lcd.c:116 (13:05:29): GetBrightness returned level: 7 [gpm_backlight_brightness_evaluate_and_set] gpm-backlight.c:481 (13:05:29): values are the same, no action [gpm_info_event_log] gpm-info.c:594 (13:05:29): Adding 2 to the event log [hal_device_property_modified_cb] gpm-cell.c:258 (13:05:38): udi=/org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_power_supply_battery_BAT1, key=battery.remaining_time, added=0, removed=0, finally=0 [hal_device_property_modified_cb] gpm-cell.c:258 (13:05:38): udi=/org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_power_supply_battery_BAT1, key=battery.charge_level.rate, added=0, removed=0, finally=0 [hal_device_property_modified_cb] gpm-cell.c:258 (13:05:38): udi=/org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_power_supply_battery_BAT1, key=battery.charge_level.current, added=0, removed=0, finally=0 [hal_device_property_modified_cb] gpm-cell.c:258 (13:05:38): udi=/org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_power_supply_battery_BAT1, key=battery.reporting.current, added=0, removed=0, finally=0 [hal_device_property_modified_cb] gpm-cell.c:258 (13:05:38): udi=/org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_power_supply_battery_BAT1, key=battery.reporting.rate, added=0, removed=0, finally=0 [hal_device_property_modified_cb] gpm-cell.c:258 (13:05:38): udi=/org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_power_supply_battery_BAT1, key=battery.voltage.current, added=0, removed=0, finally=1 [gpm_screensaver_powersave_idle_changed] gpm-screensaver.c:102 (13:05:40): emitting powersave-idle-changed : (0) [powersave_idle_changed_cb] gpm-idle.c:335 (13:05:40): Received GS powesave idle changed: 0 [gpm_idle_set_mode] gpm-idle.c:98 (13:05:40):Doing a state transition: 0 [gpm_backlight_notify_system_idle_changed] gpm-backlight.c:604 (13:05:40): we have just been idle for 11.065723s [gpm_backlight_notify_system_idle_changed] gpm-backlight.c:635 (13:05:40): changing powersave idle status to 0 [gpm_brightness_lcd_get_hw] gpm-brightness-lcd.c:116 (13:05:40): GetBrightness returned level: 7 [gpm_backlight_brightness_evaluate_and_set] gpm-backlight.c:378 (13:05:40): 1. currently set brightness 1.00 [gpm_backlight_brightness_evaluate_and_set] gpm-backlight.c:415 (13:05:40): 2. battery change by nan, brightness 1.00 [gpm_backlight_brightness_evaluate_and_set] gpm-backlight.c:453 (13:05:40): 3. idle change by 0.00, brightness 1.00 [gpm_backlight_brightness_evaluate_and_set] gpm-backlight.c:473 (13:05:40): 4. ambient scale 1.00, brightness 1.00 [gpm_brightness_lcd_get_hw] gpm-brightness-lcd.c:116 (13:05:40): GetBrightness returned level: 7 [gpm_backlight_brightness_evaluate_and_set] gpm-backlight.c:481 (13:05:40): values are the same, no action [gpm_backlight_sync_policy] gpm-backlight.c:161 (13:05:40): choosing sensible default [gpm_backlight_sync_policy] gpm-backlight.c:163 (13:05:40): laptop, so use GPM_DPMS_METHOD_OFF [gpm_backlight_sync_policy] gpm-backlight.c:195 (13:05:40): BACKLIGHT parameters 0 0 540, method '4' [x11_sync_server_dpms_settings] gpm-dpms.c:130 (13:05:40): Syncing DPMS settings enabled=1 timeouts=0 0 0 [idle_changed_cb] gpm-manager.c:849 (13:05:40): Idle state changed: NORMAL [gpm_info_event_log]
[Bug 152731] Re: [regression] gnome-power-manager laptop backlight not working on VAIO VGN-FSxxx
I have the same behavior in Hardy! The laptop is an ASUS Z96J. Neither the slider that controls brightness in AC mode works, nor the display is set to of (DPMS off) on timeout. The light stays always on maximum... The button shortcuts in the keyboard work nevertheless... Everything worked before the upgrade to gnome 2.22 final... -- [regression] gnome-power-manager laptop backlight not working on VAIO VGN-FSxxx https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/152731 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 152731] Re: [regression] gnome-power-manager laptop backlight not working on VAIO VGN-FSxxx
I have the same model - Sony Vaio VGN-NR160E - and installed Gutsy x64 and x32; all worked fine except for the backlight (didn't try dual monitor). I tried to install the old sonypi, and so on with no success. Didn't try new kernel; any luck with that? Thanks. -- [regression] gnome-power-manager laptop backlight not working on VAIO VGN-FSxxx https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/152731 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 152731] Re: [regression] gnome-power-manager laptop backlight not working on VAIO VGN-FSxxx
I did a clean install with updates of Gutsy x86_64 on a new Sony Vaio VGN-NR160 laptop. Screen backlight control is non-functional from both the gnome desktop applet and the brightness applet on the launcher panel. lsmod show the sony-laptop module is loading. I have only a generic directory acpi_video0 in /sys/class/backlight, nothing for sony. Echoing values in to brightness does nothing. I do have an empty directory in /proc/acpi/sony if that means anything. I am compiling kernel 2.6.23.12 now. We'll see if that does anything. Otherwise I think I'll have to drop back to a 32-bit install. I haven't tried the 32-bit live cd yet. I'll try that first. -- [regression] gnome-power-manager laptop backlight not working on VAIO VGN-FSxxx https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/152731 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 152731] Re: [regression] gnome-power-manager laptop backlight not working on VAIO VGN-FSxxx
This affects me on Gusty.. Sometimes. Especially after leaving standby. I'm using a Sony VAIO VGN-FS215M. -- [regression] gnome-power-manager laptop backlight not working on VAIO VGN-FSxxx https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/152731 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 152731] Re: [regression] gnome-power-manager laptop backlight not working on VAIO VGN-FSxxx
Busted again. what I did last night was that I set it to zero, rebooted, and then tried adjusting it. that worked again this morning. so that's what you can report it seems like 50% breaks it Slider should not require being set to zero and rebooting. ** Changed in: gnome-power-manager (Ubuntu) Status: Fix Released = Confirmed -- [regression] gnome-power-manager laptop backlight not working on VAIO VGN-FSxxx https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/152731 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 152731] Re: [regression] gnome-power-manager laptop backlight not working on VAIO VGN-FSxxx
I have a sony vaio laptop also and the path for changing the brightness for me is at /sys/class/backlight/sony/ ; as a workaround i use echo $value /sys/class/backlight/sony/brightness does that works for you guys? Do you have an entry regarding the laptop_panel in hal-device- manager? ** Changed in: gnome-power-manager (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided = Medium -- [regression] gnome-power-manager laptop backlight not working on VAIO VGN-FSxxx https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/152731 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 152731] Re: [regression] gnome-power-manager laptop backlight not working on VAIO VGN-FSxxx
I'm using a Vaio VGN-B3XP, and I get a Generic Backlight Device in hal- device-manager which comes up as laptop_panel and with the /sys/ directory Pedro mentioned. I can see and chat with /sys/class/backlight/sony/brightness, and pushing values into it affects my brightness. The sony_laptop and sonypi modules were loaded automatically on my system. I also get this problem too. Hotkeys work fine; trying to configure the laptop to dim from the power preferences doesn't work at all. I'm using stock Gutsy with ENABLE_LAPTOP_MODE=true in /etc/default/acpi-support . My fix is to get laptop-mode to do the dirty work: # In /etc/laptop-mode/laptop-mode.conf CONTROL_BRIGHTNESS=1 BATT_BRIGHTNESS_COMMAND=echo 4 LM_AC_BRIGHTNESS_COMMAND=echo 7 NOLM_AC_BRIGHTNESS_COMMAND=echo 7 BRIGHTNESS_OUTPUT=/sys/class/backlight/sony/brightness Pretty ugly, and it's likely to get messy when a proper fix is released and g-p-m/hal can manage it once again. Values range from 1 to 7 for my laptop. YMMV. Under edgy and fiesty, the same problem occurred, and was due to bashisms in a hal script. See bug 65028. The workarounds for that don't work any more, naturally. -- [regression] gnome-power-manager laptop backlight not working on VAIO VGN-FSxxx https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/152731 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 152731] Re: [regression] gnome-power-manager laptop backlight not working on VAIO VGN-FSxxx
I asked the gf whose laptop it is to run another update tonight to see if there were any fixes committed of any sort that might have made a difference. She did so, and went into power manager and confirmed that the sliders are working again. So, on her specific model the sliders work again. -- [regression] gnome-power-manager laptop backlight not working on VAIO VGN-FSxxx https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/152731 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 152731] Re: [regression] gnome-power-manager laptop backlight not working on VAIO VGN-FSxxx
** Changed in: gnome-power-manager (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed = Fix Released -- [regression] gnome-power-manager laptop backlight not working on VAIO VGN-FSxxx https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/152731 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 152731] Re: [regression] gnome-power-manager laptop backlight not working on VAIO VGN-FSxxx
Moreover I think the affected package is not gnome-power-manager, because I couldn't find any entry in /proc that enabled setting the brightness (IIRC it was something like /proc/acpi/sony/brightness in Feisty). I guess the concerned package is the kernel, could someone please confirm this ? -- [regression] gnome-power-manager laptop backlight not working on VAIO VGN-FSxxx https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/152731 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
