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    How bright is the back lit keyboard?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by dman777, Mar 7, 2009.

  1. dman777

    dman777 Notebook Consultant

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    I was going to buy a XPS, but I really have to have a back lit keyboard so I am most likely going to buy a Studio 15. How bright is the keyboard back lighting? Is it as bright as the Macbook Pros?
     
    dman777, Mar 7, 2009
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  2. venkateshkumar99

    venkateshkumar99 Notebook Guru

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    I think it is as bright as the MBPs at the highest setting...
     
    venkateshkumar99, Mar 7, 2009
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  3. Fredline

    Fredline Notebook Enthusiast

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    Not familiar w/the Macs but the Studio Back lit keyboard is nice & bright.
    It also has 3 adjustments: Hi, lo & off. It also automatically goes off after a few seconds if your not using the keys or touchpad. It will then turn back on after touching a key or the pad again. Hope this helps.
     
    Fredline, Mar 12, 2009
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    RoboticBeing Newbie

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    I have the dell studio 15, but i didn't know there was a backlit keyboard. I guess mine is set to off. How do i change that setting?
     
    RoboticBeing, Mar 12, 2009
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  5. Fredline

    Fredline Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you didn't order the option you (probably)don't have a back lit keyboard.
    It should be 'ON' by default. If not hold down the 'Fn' key, tap the right arrow key. (That key should be imprinted with both a right arrow and an icon that represents a glowing keyboard.)
    If you don't have one you can get one off eBay for around $32 & it's fairly easy to install.
    The model number is: KR766
     
    Fredline, Mar 12, 2009
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    posskat Notebook Enthusiast

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    so, can you order a backlit keyboard for other laptops besides dell? say, for an asus?
    thanks
     
    posskat, Jan 10, 2010
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    Certain model. The G72GX and G60VX, for instance, both include backlit keyboards as a standard feature. If a model doesn't have the option for it when you order it, though, you won't be able to just add one.
     
    Mastershroom, Jan 10, 2010
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