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    Changing color of backlit keyboard based on power settings possible?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by mobilezila, Jul 21, 2010.

  1. mobilezila

    mobilezila Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi Guys,

    I was wondering of it was possible for the command center to change the color of the backligthing automatically as I switch the power settings from 'High' to 'Balanced' to "Power Saving"?

    On that same note, is there a quick way to change the power settings between "High", "Balanced" and "Power Saving" without the need to open the AlienCommad Center? I do see a small icon on the bottom right of the task bar that shows a tiny battery/plug icon, and when I click it, it shows radio buttons to enable quick switching between the other available power plans. If I change the power plans this way and not from inside the Alienware Command center, will this screw up anything? Or does this method just mirror what I do when I switch power plans inside the command center?

    Thanks for clarifying my questions.
     
  2. mobilezila

    mobilezila Notebook Evangelist

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    Erm....I was hoping someone on this board may know this answer.

    Anyone?

    Thanks. :)
     
  3. Stain

    Stain Notebook Consultant

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    I read elsewhere in the forum from the Alienware rep that it is not possible.
     
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    slickie88 Master of Puppets

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    Right-clicking on the power meter in the systray works just like switching in Fusion. It's way more convenient and you don't have to deal with Command Center's horrid GUI.

    Might try this if you're a keyboard shortcut nut:

    Power Plan - Create Shortcut to Change Power Plan - Windows 7 Forums
     
  5. mobilezila

    mobilezila Notebook Evangelist

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