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@PAVAN97 

The backlit keyboard is an option on the series - your computer may - or may not - include the feature.

 Maintenance and Service Guide

Page 13

If the feature is included on your computer, the Action Key to switch on the keyboard is on the top row of keys.

  Turns the keyboard backlight off or on. To conserve battery power, turn off this feature

More information -

Chapter 3 - Illustrated parts catalog - Page 17

and

Chapter 6 - Removal and replacement procedures... - Page 74

References and Resources

This is one of those situations where the how-to document mentions that a particular feature might not be supported on every computer.  The document does not offer an exact explanation for you because the document is not written for YOUR computer.

HP Notebook PCs - Using the Backlit Keyboard

Section: The backlight stays on for only a few seconds

Discussion

In general, and there might be exceptions,

• Business class computers offer the BIOS Advanced
• Examples of business class systems include and are not limited to:  Zbook Mobile Workstations, ProBook, EliteBook, and others.
• The backlit keyboard timeout option is included in the Advanced section as appropriate (system has a backlit keyboard).

• At this writing, consumer class systems do not include the backlit keyboard timeout feature.
• Examples of consumer grade systems include and are not limited to:  Spectre, Pavilion, Envy, Notebook.

HP Note

BIOS configurations vary depending on the computer. For further information on a specific computer, refer to the documentation provided with the computer or go to the appropriate document for your PC.

HP 14-ch0000, 14-cf0000, 15-da0000, 17-by0000 Laptop PCs - BIOS Simulator

Reference and Resources – Places to find help and learn about your Device

Clarification of terms and "what the device can do" (Specifications)

Device Homepage

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

HP Drivers / Software and BIOS, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, User Guides, Service and Maintenance Guide (Replacement Parts and Procedures), Product Information (Specifications), more

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