Yuki998
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Q: Keyboard Illumination in dark

HI, i have problem regarding the keyboard illumination and the ambient sensor.

When is dark the keyboard automatically darkens and when is light the keyboard is lighted until a strong sunlight of light is not

directed in the sensor and then the keyboard turns off the light. The automatically monitor brightness adjustment work perfectly.

So i wonder it is normal that the keyboard darkens itself I’m in dark room? Is there a software for adjusting the ALS?

 

Thanks in advance

MacBook Air, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Jan 10, 2013 6:33 AM

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  • by LousyFool,

    LousyFool LousyFool Jan 10, 2013 6:43 AM in response to Yuki998
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    Jan 10, 2013 6:43 AM in response to Yuki998

    So i wonder it is normal that the keyboard darkens itself I’m in dark room? Is there a software for adjusting the ALS?

    That's why there is an ambient light sensor - so the keyboard backlight can adjust automatically depending on the ambient light.

     

    How to control it, or disable it, here.

  • by raptor402,

    raptor402 raptor402 Jan 10, 2013 9:53 AM in response to Yuki998
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    Jan 10, 2013 9:53 AM in response to Yuki998

    Hi, Yuki

     

    Contrary to popular belief, the lower the ambient light, the less backlight you need. The ambient light sensor's job is to make sure that there's enough backlight at all times. The keyboard backlight is designed to only be used in the dark (AFAIK), so it compensates for the brightness resulting from your screen and accidental sources. I would recommend switching off the brightness entirely during the day / when you don't need it in order to save battery life.