2020 hp omen keyboard backlight timeout

[Derekg05]

can i set a timer for the keyboard backlight?

[Echo_Lake]

@Derekg05

Thank you for posting on HP Support Community.

Don't worry as I'll be glad to help, I have a few troubleshooting steps we could try to fix the issue:  

To adjust the brightness of the backlight, press the key with the backlight icon two or three times in a row. The keyboard backlight dims and brightens. It might be necessary to press the fn (function) key at the same time to activate the backlight key.

Navigate to Built-in Device Options, and then press Enter. In the Built-in Device Options, select Backlit keyboard timeout. Press the spacebar to open the keyboard backlight settings, and then select the timeout setting you want.

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[Derekg05]

Where is built in device options?

[Derekg05]

if its supposed to be in the bios, its not there. Can we get an updated bios that unlocks the advanced features please? 

[praveen196]

@Derekg05

I understand your concerns.

HP has locked a few settings on your computer which are being managed by the system configuration as the device is configured to its optimal performance. 

  

There's no way of resetting or changing these locked settings via HP articles or assistance, 

You could unlock and make changes at your own discretion using 3rd party tools, however, HP doesn't recommend the same nor has information about the tools used. 

I hope you understand. 

[Derekg05]

So is there a way i can adjust the keyboard backlight time out settings? 

[leonurdo]

I have the same questions. I just bought Omen 15 2020. Keyboard ligts are always on until you turn off. This is one of the trash laptop everseen. I should not change my macbook.

[The_Fossette]

@Derekg05 @leonurdo

NOTE: If there is not a setting for the backlight timing in the BIOS, this behavior might not be supported on the notebook. Check your notebook model's product support documentation to confirm support.

Your BIOS version and screens might vary.

1. Restart the notebook, and then immediately press the F10 repeatedly until the BIOS opens.

2. When the BIOS opens, use the arrow keys to navigate to the Advanced tab.

3. Navigate to Built-in Device Options, and then press Enter.

   

4. In the Built-in Device Options, select Backlit keyboard timeout.

5. Press the spacebar to open the keyboard backlight settings, and then select the timeout setting you want.

   NOTE: 

   If you select Never, the backlight remains on which could quickly drain the notebook battery power.

   

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