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12-17-2018 11:22 AM
Product: ProBook 470 G5
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-Bit) Pro
BIOS version : HP Q85 ver.01.03.00
SMBIOS version : 3.1
BaseBoard Version : KBC Version 02.2D.00
I bought this laptop thru Amazon.com about a week ago
I have the following queries/concern and need direction.
- Does this model has Keyboard backlight ?
- Fn key with F5 is not working and there is no key with backlight picture
- Also, Fn key F3 and F4 are not working to decrease or increase display brightness. However Fn key is working to increase/decrease volume
- HP software framework is not installed on this system. Is this a reason for backlight issue.
How do I go about fixing these issues ?
Thanks
12-17-2018 04:31 PM
Welcome to the HP Support Community @Ignesiust
What version W10 do you have installed??? " (1709) (1803) (1809)
Does it have this key??? "F5 or F11"

Your manual says your model can have a backlit keyboard.
HP ProBook 470 G5 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide:
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05695303
REO
12-18-2018 02:56 AM
REO
Thanks for the attention. I just heard from IST computer ( the OEM for the laptop HP ProBook 470 G5) that keyboard backlit is not supported on this model. Disappointing and thoughtless design for a black keyboard with no backlit. It can't be used on low-light areas.
Answer to your queries
1. >>
Does it have this key??? "F5 or F11"
Yes
backlit button ( xxxxxxx)
No
2. Win 10 pro version : 17763
Thanks
12-18-2018 04:48 AM - edited 12-18-2018 04:49 AM
Does F5 or F11 have this
on the top of the key??????
If it does not, then you do not have a Backlit keyboard.
But you can purchase a backlit keyboard and install it.
But first please install this.
https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp88001-88500/sp88033.exe
REO