Glo HD--Adjusting the dark lines that border the screen?

superjoefly · 08-14-2016, 05:07 PM

I have a Kobo Glo Hd. There is a dark line that borders the top, bottom and sides that I believe is used, in part, to even out the front light. Generally, these lines can only be seen by tilting the ereader and looking underneath the bezel. On mine, the dark line is more visible on the right side of the screen than on the left which creates a shadow along the right side of the screen that is somewhat distracting. I think that the screen may be slightly off center. I'm wondering if there is a way to adjust these lines that border the screen. Thanks :-)

Blossom · 08-14-2016, 05:20 PM

Mine has no shadowing on the sides. There is a slight shadow at the bottom but it's very faint.

Sent from my XT1528

freekobo · 08-14-2016, 08:45 PM

I don't think there is a way to adjust, but if its new you could try and exchange it.

frostschutz · 08-15-2016, 06:04 AM

Show us a photo of it?

If the display itself is off center there is nothing you can do...

superjoefly · 08-15-2016, 11:53 AM

It's very slight, and I don't know if I can catch it with a camera, but I'll try to upload a picture this afternoon (US). I bought it from Japan through the bay, so returns and exchanges are difficult and time consuming. I don't know if I can return/exchange through Kobo-US because I didn't buy it through their website.

I think it's better than the three Kindle Paperwhites I tried, so if those lines aren't adjustable, then I'll probably get used to it. Other than the slight shadowing, I really like it!

superjoefly · 08-15-2016, 01:19 PM

Here are the pictures. The shadowing that bothers me is on the right side of the screen along the edge...mostly toward the bottom...

Blossom · 08-15-2016, 01:47 PM

My suggestion would be shrink the margins then you wouldn't notice the shadowing that much. What you are seeing is shadowing from the bezel reflecting on the glass. The text being so closed to the edge is probably amplifying the effect.

This is perfectly normal by the way.

Sent from my XT1528

08-14-2016, 05:07 PM	#1
superjoefly Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Houston, Texas, USA Device: Kobo Glo HD	Glo HD--Adjusting the dark lines that border the screen? I have a Kobo Glo Hd. There is a dark line that borders the top, bottom and sides that I believe is used, in part, to even out the front light. Generally, these lines can only be seen by tilting the ereader and looking underneath the bezel. On mine, the dark line is more visible on the right side of the screen than on the left which creates a shadow along the right side of the screen that is somewhat distracting. I think that the screen may be slightly off center. I'm wondering if there is a way to adjust these lines that border the screen. Thanks :-)

08-15-2016, 11:53 AM	#5
superjoefly Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Houston, Texas, USA Device: Kobo Glo HD	It's very slight, and I don't know if I can catch it with a camera, but I'll try to upload a picture this afternoon (US). I bought it from Japan through the bay, so returns and exchanges are difficult and time consuming. I don't know if I can return/exchange through Kobo-US because I didn't buy it through their website. I think it's better than the three Kindle Paperwhites I tried, so if those lines aren't adjustable, then I'll probably get used to it. Other than the slight shadowing, I really like it! Last edited by superjoefly; 08-15-2016 at 01:12 PM.

08-15-2016, 01:19 PM	#6
superjoefly Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Houston, Texas, USA Device: Kobo Glo HD	Here are the pictures. The shadowing that bothers me is on the right side of the screen along the edge...mostly toward the bottom... Attached Thumbnails Last edited by superjoefly; 08-15-2016 at 01:33 PM. Reason: Managing attachments.

08-15-2016, 01:47 PM	#7
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	My suggestion would be shrink the margins then you wouldn't notice the shadowing that much. What you are seeing is shadowing from the bezel reflecting on the glass. The text being so closed to the edge is probably amplifying the effect. This is perfectly normal by the way. Sent from my XT1528 Last edited by Blossom; 08-15-2016 at 01:55 PM.

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08-14-2016, 05:20 PM	#2
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	Mine has no shadowing on the sides. There is a slight shadow at the bottom but it's very faint. Sent from my XT1528

08-14-2016, 08:45 PM	#3
freekobo Addict Posts: 250 Karma: 2731310 Join Date: Jan 2013 Device: Kobo Aura	I don't think there is a way to adjust, but if its new you could try and exchange it.

08-15-2016, 06:04 AM	#4
frostschutz Linux User Posts: 2,279 Karma: 6123806 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Device: none	Show us a photo of it? If the display itself is off center there is nothing you can do...

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