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    XPS 1645 Keyboard Backlight

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Chris123NT, Dec 15, 2009.

  1. Chris123NT

    Chris123NT Notebook Guru

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    I know this question has probably been asked before but I can't seem to find a definitive answer. Anyway is there a way to keep the backlight for the keyboard on all the time? I seem to remember it staying on before I did a clean install last night, now it seems to shut off after a couple of minutes of not using the keyboard/touchpad.
     
    Chris123NT, Dec 15, 2009
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    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    Not that I am aware of.

    It always has dimmed after a minute of inactivity for me.
     
    sleey0, Dec 15, 2009
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    semblance Notebook Consultant

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    I don't know how to change this. I googled but didn't find anything. It always turns off after 60 seconds. Very annoying.
     
    semblance, Dec 15, 2009
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    scorpeeon Notebook Evangelist

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    right click on battery icon on right bottom corner -> windows mobility center -> keyboard brightness (click to it's icon) -> "Keyboard backlight will turn off if there is no activity for:" - set to "Never off".
     
    scorpeeon, Dec 15, 2009
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    semblance Notebook Consultant

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    Hot damn! THANK YOU! I had been to that dialog but didn't realize the little icons were buttons.
     
    semblance, Dec 15, 2009
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  6. Chris123NT

    Chris123NT Notebook Guru

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    AWESOME, Thank you!

    +1 rep for you my friend.
     
    Chris123NT, Dec 15, 2009
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    kienah Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanx so much, helped me as well
    +1 Rep to u as well
     
    kienah, Jan 2, 2010
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    Thanks much +1 rep
     
    wbglider, Jan 2, 2010
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    This may seem small but it is truly rep worthy.
     
    paskowitz, Jan 2, 2010
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    Zlog Notebook Deity

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    EPIC WIN EPIC WIN

    This is something that I had assumed was not possible, but definitely glad for.
     
    Zlog, Jan 2, 2010
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