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Re: [datacolor_group] Spyder 3 / Windows 7 Laptop / Color Casts

2010-10-08 by Cdtobie

I would just have to repeat what I have already told you when you emailed me direct. Let me know how those suggestions work out. 

C. D. Tobie
Global Product Technology Mngr.
Digital Imaging & Home Theater
Datacolor.com
CDTobie@...

On Oct 8, 2010, at 5:13 PM, "actsmbs" <glistensound@yahoo.com> wrote:

> I have used the Spyder 3 Elite on two other dual monitor systems for employers on Windows XP with no issues.
> 
> So I purchased one for home office use on my Dell Studio 1747 Laptop running Windows 7 64bit.
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> Built in monitor: Liquid Crystal Display, 17.3, Full High Definition, White Light Emitted Diode, True Life, 90%, Au Optronics Corp
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> Second monitor is: Dell 19inch flat panel model E1910c
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> Video card is a ATI Mobility Radeon HD 560v
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> No matter how many times I calibrate, recalibrate, uninstall, reinstall the software my laptop screen has a very noticeable red cast and the second monitor has a green cast. I can save individual profiles for each monitor. I have the room dark, Spyder laying on the tilted screen, etc. 
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> I'm wondering if it has something to do with the Color Management settings for Windows 7. I'm clueless if I need to change options like "Viewing conditions profile" and all the "ICC Rendering Intent to WCS Gamut Mapping" options.
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> Would someone please help me make this Spyder work on a Windows 7 laptop and flat screen second monitor? I can't find anything on Google about my setup.
> 
> Thanks!!! 
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