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New powerbook Backlight Keyboard?

imac abuser

imac abuser

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Hello,
I just custom ordered a new 15" powerbook, and I purchased the higher end one with a superdrive to get the backlight keyboard. But what I did was downgrade the drive to an optical in the screens where you can change things to save a few bucks. I don't need a superdrive I have one on my imac. But the question is when I press the buttons to brighten the keyboard it comes up with the not symbol like it doesnt exist. On my invoice it shows backlight keyboard am i missing something? Do I need to toggle something on?

Regards
IMAC ABUSER
 
robbieduncan

robbieduncan

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The buttons only work when it's dark enough for the backlight to turn on! Try: turning off all the lights and dimming the screen as far as ti goes. Then try the buttons.

Confusing eh?
 
robbieduncan

robbieduncan

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Just experimenting with mine. With the lights on the F9 and F10 bring up the same dimmed symbol, but the F8 one is a little different. If you cover the left speaker completely for a minute or so your screen will dim and the backlight will turn on.
 
imac abuser

imac abuser

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Mar 1, 2004
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Oh sweet thanks so much I was worried that they sent me the lesser model but upgraded it with my extras you guys rip!

Thanks
IMac Abuser
 
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