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David_M_40
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January 5th, 2016 21:00
Inspiron 5558 keyboard backlight
How do I change the time the backlight stays on keyboard with my INSPIRON 5558? Internet search didnt help
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Rick in MS
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Posted January 12th, 2016 16:00
I have an Inspiron 5759 / Windows 10 and do not have those options in control panel either.
David_M_40
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Posted January 13th, 2016 20:00
I just spent two hours with DELL Support. The 5000 series Inspiron Laptop's have no way to change the Keyboard background light time.. It is preset to 60 secs. I was advised to update my BIOS, which I did and while it is now the latest one available, it didn't fix this issue.
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I was surprised to find that no Dell agent got back with help with this.
I found the answer for my Windows 10 machine (or at least while the laptop is plug into Ac power) by booting into the BIOS. Here's how:
CAUTION: Unless you know what you are doing, don't make any other changes. You could easily turn your inspiron into a brick.
- Turn off the computer, and restart.
- When you see the big DELL logo press the F12 key.
- This brings up a list. Select "BIOS setup" and hit enter.
- Select "Keyboard Backlight with AC."
- In the upper left check the check box that says "Keyboard Backlight with AC."
- Click "Apply."
- Click "Exit."
The computer will continue to boot and your keyboard light will remain on as long as you have AC power.
David_M_40
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Posted January 21st, 2016 16:00
Thank you for solving this problem. I, too am surprised that DELL tech was unable to provide this advice. I followed your steps and ... sure enough... It worked and I am one happy computer geek again...
saishyamdr
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Posted March 14th, 2016 18:00
How do I change the time the backlight stays on keyboard with my INSPIRON 5558?

David_M_40
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Posted January 6th, 2016 13:00
my Windows Mobility Center does not give me all of those options...
those are ky options.. Nothing about keyboard backlight
this answer does not fix my problem