Change Keyboard backlight timeout time

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Solution 1

Try updating the BIOS and reinstalling QuickSet to enable the options in Windows Mobility settings. I did that and was able to finally access the settings. I on the other hand am now having trouble getting the timeout to occur while i am plugged in...

Solution 2

I think you need the Dell Feature Enhancement Pack DFEP that adds extra features for customising your hardware settings.

Dell Feature Enhancement Pack provides OS extensions and features for Dell business client platforms, including:

Support for hot keys and system events
Dell customized power plans and extensions
Battery Health Information
Touch Palette
Keyboard hotkey information, including backlighting
Smart Settings.

After installing this, you should be able to control your keyboard backlight settings in Windows Mobility under "Dell customisation"

Solution 3

Even I faced the same problem. Unfortunately, there is no simple option on the HP laptop. Sharing steps for HP Zbook 15. You can try similar approach for your laptop.

Steps:

Reboot and start tapping Esc or F10 and enter the Bios.
Click on ADVANCED then Built-in Device Options.
Scroll down to Backlit Keyboard Timeout.
Hit Space and select options.
Press Esc and save the settings.

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Updated on September 18, 2022

Comments

Shaurya Uppal over 1 year

How to increase the timeout second/time in Windows 10.

There is no option in control panel > Hardware & Sound > Keyboard. I have also checked the windows mobility center no keyboard option available there.

After searching for an hour I am asking this, how to change keyboard backlight timeout time in Windows 10 for Dell Laptop 5000 series.

I know that backlight does not goes off when Laptop is plugged in, give me a solution for when laptop in not plugged.
Shaurya Uppal over 6 years

Please Elaborate more, BIOS is already to latest version I check driver on the Dell Official Website, Service & support. All driver Up to Date. What is QuickSet how to reinstall if you can mention it, it would be nice.
Jared over 6 years

QuickSet is what Dell uses to make their hardware like brightness and volume keys talk with Windows. Check out C:\Program Files\Dell\QuickSet to see if you have a BacklitKB application, which is what actually configures the backlight. If you do, try opening that, and if it works then you should see a setting for the time out. Select "Never Off" instead of "10sec". I went to the Dell support site and looked up my laptop, and though it said I was all up to date, I decided to re-install the program. I selected "Drivers & Downloads", and then "Find it myself".