GetBacklightIntensity

The function GetBacklightIntensity returns the current brightness value stored at [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Backlight] Brightness.

int GetBacklightIntensity( void);

Parameters

none

Return Values

Returns brightness value stored in the registry. -1 indicates failure.

Remarks

This value does not indicate the current backlight state. It simply reads the brightness-value used for normal operation. The backlight might be dimmed if entering a lower power-state.

Requirements

OS Versions: Windows CE 4.2 and later.
Header: drvlib_app.h
Link Library: drvlib_app.lib