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    Backlit Keyboard not working correctly

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by redranger04g, Apr 11, 2014.

  1. redranger04g

    redranger04g Newbie

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    I have a Samsung Ativ Book 8 and my backlit keyboard will not stay on. I can adjust brightness in easy settings and using hotkeys on the keyboard and the backlit keyboard responds normally. However, after a couple seconds the keyboard will turn off. Anyone else have this problem or know how to fix it? Thanks
     
    redranger04g, Apr 11, 2014
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Try covering the Ambient Light Sensor (it's probably next to the power on light but check the user guide) so the computer thinks it is in darkness.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Apr 12, 2014
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    redranger04g Newbie

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    By covering the sensor the keyboard will stay on, and will turn off when there is any light in the room. Even if there is just a little bit of light the keyboard wont stay on. Is there anyway to adjust the settings so I can just manually turn my keyboard light on or off?
     
    redranger04g, Apr 14, 2014
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