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    Studio XPS backlit keyboard auto off?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by LOUSYGREATWALLGM, Jul 6, 2010.

  1. LOUSYGREATWALLGM

    LOUSYGREATWALLGM Notebook Deity

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    As the title say, anyone using DELL XPS experienced or know why do the backlit keyboard goes off when left idling for a minute?

    * My XPS 1340 backlit keyboard used to stay on even left idling for hours.

    Thanks in advance!
     
    LOUSYGREATWALLGM, Jul 6, 2010
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    Set it in Windows Mobility Center or press Fn + Right Arrow (for SXPS 1640)
     
    chewyeong90, Jul 6, 2010
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    That will only cycle from off-low-high.

    My problem is when I set it either to low or high then leave the laptop idling, the backlit keyboard auto turn off at 1 minute (idle) until I start using the laptop again.
     
    LOUSYGREATWALLGM, Jul 6, 2010
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    As cheyeong90 stated, you can set it in Windows Mobility Center (if you have Dell QuickSet installed). Press Windows key + X and click the icon for the backlit keyboard. You can set the time here.
     
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  5. LOUSYGREATWALLGM

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    Okay bro, since you insisted cheyeong90's suggestion I gave it a try even though its already set on NEVER/OFF :rolleyes: (changed to auto off at 5 sec then never/off again)
    What?!? The problem is gone :eek:

    +1 rep to you both :)

    Anyone can explain why the problem persist even after doing image restore and battery power drain?
     
    LOUSYGREATWALLGM, Jul 6, 2010
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