If you own an Asus laptop with a backlit keyboard, you may be wondering how to turn on the keyboard backlight. This feature can be useful for working in low light conditions or adding a touch of style to your laptop. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to turn on the keyboard backlight on your Asus laptop.
Check for a backlit keyboard
Before attempting to turn on the keyboard backlight, make sure your Asus laptop actually has this feature. Not all Asus laptops come with a backlit keyboard, so it’s important to check if your specific model has this capability. You can usually find this information in the laptop’s user manual or by searching for your laptop model online.
Adjust the keyboard backlight settings
by Nhu Nguyen (https://unsplash.com/@nguyendqnhu)
If your Asus laptop does have a backlit keyboard, the first step is to adjust the keyboard backlight settings. To do this, press the “Fn” key and the “F4” key simultaneously. This should bring up a pop-up window with different options for the keyboard backlight. You can use the arrow keys to adjust the brightness level or turn the backlight off completely.
Use the keyboard shortcut
Another way to turn on the keyboard backlight is by using a keyboard shortcut. On most Asus laptops, this shortcut is “Fn” + “F3”. However, this may vary depending on your specific laptop model. If this shortcut doesn’t work, try pressing the “Fn” key and the “F4” key as mentioned earlier.
Adjust the backlight timeout
By default, the keyboard backlight on Asus laptops will turn off after a certain period of inactivity. If you want to change this setting, you can do so in the Asus Keyboard Backlight Settings. To access this, go to the “Control Panel” and click on “Asus Keyboard Backlight Settings”. From here, you can adjust the timeout period or turn off the timeout completely.
Update your drivers
If the above steps do not work, it’s possible that your keyboard backlight is not working due to outdated drivers. To fix this, go to the Asus website and search for your laptop model. From there, you can download and install the latest drivers for your laptop. This should fix any issues with the keyboard backlight not working.
Contact Asus support
If none of the above solutions work, it’s possible that there may be a hardware issue with your laptop’s keyboard backlight. In this case, it’s best to contact Asus support for further assistance. They may be able to provide a solution or guide you through the process of getting your laptop repaired.
By following these steps, you should now be able to turn on the keyboard backlight on your Asus laptop. This feature can be useful for working in low light conditions or adding a touch of style to your laptop. If you found this article helpful, let us know in the comments below.
