Keyboard light up key (f5) shuts down my computer

[Geecaro911]

I've been having a problem when I press the key to light up the keyboard which ends up being f5 my computer shuts off. Idk if there was a way to make this a short cut or what but I can't seem to get rid of this issue does anyone have an idea of what I can check or do. Thank you!!

[Riddle_Decipher]

@Geecaro911

Welcome to HP Forums, 

This is a great place to get support, find answers and tips, 

Thank you for posting your query, I'll be more than glad to help you out 🙂 

As I understand the key to change keypad backlit turns off your device,

Don't worry as I'll be glad to help, however, to provide an accurate resolution, I need a few more details: 

Are you sure you are using the right keys to change back-lit of your keypad?

While you respond to that, here's what you need to do:

If your notebook computer has a backlit keyboard, there is a special key on the keyboard to turn the light on and off. Use the back light in dim lighting situations.

The following notebook computer series contain models that have backlit keyboards.

• HP Envy notebook computers

• HP Spectre notebook computers

• HP Pavilion dv series notebook computers (dv4, dv5, dv6, dv7)

To check whether your particular model has a backlit keyboard, check the F5 key to see if the backlit keyboard key  is present.

To turn the keyboard back light on or off, press the F5  key.

Figure : F5 key - Backlit keyboard key

For other older notebook computers with a backlit keyboard, try one of the following methods depending on your model, to turn the backlit keyboard on or off.

• If the spacebar has a keyboard icon on the left side, press and hold the Function key (Fn) and then tap the space bar one time.

• Press the F12 key.

• Press the F5 key.

• Press the special key dedicated to turning the back light on and off.

  
  Figure : Dedicated key for the keyboard back light

  

Also, the short key to turn off the device is: With the Windows desktop active, press Alt + F4 (Function key F4)

(Open a window where you can select power functions, such as Log off, Sleep, Hibernate, Restart and Shut down.)

Keep me posted,

If the information I've provided was helpful, 

give us some reinforcement by clicking the solution and kudos buttons, 

that'll help us and others see that we've got the answers!

Good Luck.

[nicolejanet17]

I am having the same issue on my HP Spectre 360. And yes, I am certain that I am pressing the correct key (f5)!

[nicolejanet17]

I am having the same issue on my HP Spectre 360. And yes, I am certain that I am pressing the correct key (f5)!

[KKSACRANIE]

it doesnt work. i am using the same backlight that i have on my laptop but it just shuts down my laptop. 

[Jolanda95]

I am facing the same issue. Did you ever found a solution for this?

Thanks!

[rick-s]

Hello,
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