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    envy 14 keyboard backlight driver?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by valismp, Aug 27, 2010.

  1. valismp

    valismp Notebook Consultant

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    When I re-installed a new OS on my Envy 14 (windows 7 corporate), I lost my keyboard backlight. It's still there for the f10 wireless key, which toggles on and off appropriately, but other than that and the power light, I don't have anything. I've tried reinstalling various drivers but haven't had any luck. I also tried searching through the forum for "backlight" and "keyboard" but didn't come across anyting useful. I have also tried toggling power settings (from power saving to standard), but that didn't affect anything, nor does windows 7 power management seem to concern itself with keyboard backlights.

    Does anyone know what driver or other piece of software I need to reinstall to get this working again? Apologies if this is a repost, I did try searching for relevant other posts.
     
    valismp, Aug 27, 2010
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  2. GivingHope

    GivingHope Notebook Consultant

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    The keyboard backlight (F5) should work WITHOUT drivers.

    For the wireless light, you need to install HPQL or HP Wireless Assistant. I recommend HPQL since it's lighter.
     
    GivingHope, Aug 28, 2010
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  3. MagusDraco

    MagusDraco Biiiiiiirrrrdmaaaaaaan

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    try that old standby.


    turn the computer off. unplug it. take out the battery. hold the power button down for 30 seconds to reset stuff.
     
    MagusDraco, Aug 28, 2010
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  4. TimBoneH2

    TimBoneH2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there a way to get the backlight to dim after x amount of time?
     
    TimBoneH2, Aug 28, 2010
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    zronnie Newbie

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    How bout getting the computer to remember whether the light was on when u shut it down? I think i lost this when i did my clean reinstall. Now it always starts with it off when i turn the computer on
     
    zronnie, Aug 29, 2010
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  6. valismp

    valismp Notebook Consultant

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    MagusDraco's suggestion worked for me. Thanks very much.
     
    valismp, Aug 29, 2010
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