Configuration Help - Guide?

[Seemund]

Hello Guys..
I'm here to ask a very noob question..
How do you configure monitors?
I mean, I can mess with the contrast, brightness, etc.. but, what's the best way to configure it, so it won't damage my eyes? Is there a guide for that, or you just start messing with the buttons until you get something good?
My current setup is:
Samsung 226BW 22" LCD and ASUS 22" VW223T

Thanks..
Any input is appreciated

 

[Seemund]

This is my setup

The room is a little messy

 

[mensaphone]

good question.
As far as I know (noobie-esque here myself): you either'
A: tweak it to to your taste
~ or ~
B: get a calibrator ie a spyder

or ask the "pros" what they set theirs to then copy it

 

[Seemund]

Come on guys, no Display experts in this forum?
Thanks!!

 

[mlewis]

If you want as accurate colours as possible get a calibration device - X-rite i1 display 2 or Datacolor Spyder 3.

Personally I prefer the bightness of my monitor to be about 120cd/m2. Any brighter and my eyes start to feel it.