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    Can I illuminate media control touch buttons on Studio 1535?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by LaurenFitz, Aug 5, 2008.

  1. LaurenFitz

    LaurenFitz Newbie

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    I just purchased a Dell Studio 15 (1535) and so far I really like it. The biggest complaint I have at this point is that the touch sensitive media controls above the function keys are not illuminated until you touch them. I find it very hard to see them even in a lighted room. I would like to be able to turn the lights on all the time for these controls. I contacted Dell, but of course, I had no luck there. They told me it could not be done. My guess there is probably a registry setting or some sort of tweak that could be made to turn these on. Anyone know how to do this?? I sure hope there is someone tricky out there that can figure this one out! :cool:
     
    LaurenFitz, Aug 5, 2008
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    jordan1450 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My friend has an HP and his touch sensitive keys stay illuminated... I guess Dell thought that would be annoying idk lol.

    But as you said, I'm sure someone will figure it out eventually.
     
    jordan1450, Aug 5, 2008
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    bigmo Notebook Consultant

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    I hear you on this, somebody has to have a way to fix.
     
    bigmo, Aug 5, 2008
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    Exactly......they ought to be lit all the time....ESPECIALLY the EJECT button must be lit if a CD/DVD is in, that will give us some clue before one sticks in another DVD in, which is rather easy to do (My 8 year old did that...I made a thread on that!!)
     
    DDGuy, Aug 6, 2008
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    lotta221211 Notebook Evangelist

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    Would it drain the battery if they were to be kept on at all times when you are in a dark room? I can't see them using much battery power.
     
    lotta221211, Aug 6, 2008
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    Sebastien Notebook Geek

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    It wouldn't have much of an effect on the battery life.

    Head over to Dell IdeaStorm and promote the idea! Direct Link
     
    Sebastien, Aug 6, 2008
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    lotta221211 Notebook Evangelist

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    Awesome. Does Dell actually consider IdeaStorms?
     
    lotta221211, Aug 6, 2008
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  8. LaurenFitz

    LaurenFitz Newbie

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    Thanks for the replies. I will def check out the idea storm! I am glad others agree with me. I wouldn't even mind if they turned off like the keyboard does after a few seconds of inactivity. I just figured if there was a tricky person out there that could figure out this "hack" that it would be a nice thing to have. I am plugged in most of the time so I don't mind. Heck the wifi light is on all the time... why not the others? If you also noticed, when you boot they cycle on and off in a pattern... so there is a control somewhere! Keep the posts coming if you have ideas on how to make this work!!
     
    LaurenFitz, Aug 6, 2008
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    Any luck yet on this issue?
    I would also like them to stay lit!
     
    lazershark, Feb 21, 2009
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    I finally got my media direct button to do what I want after messing with the registry, now I join you guys in hope some guru figure out an answer to save us all =D
     
    elixir1018, Feb 21, 2009
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    icecubez189 Notebook Deity

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    it would be great if it stayed dimmed and then glow brighter when pressed.
     
    icecubez189, Feb 21, 2009
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  12. LaurenFitz

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    No luck yet. :( I do notice that they blink when the computer has auto-restarted due to win updates.
     
    LaurenFitz, Feb 22, 2009
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