Are Function Keys, Enter, Backslash visible in dark? Can anyone tell me how well function keys are lighted with this Saitek?
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Everything is lit, including the brightness control knob, except for the 4 keys surrounding that knob. Amazon's product images of the Saitek II are not accurate. The light is much more even around and through each key than the pictures suggest. In their photo of the blue-lit keyboard, it looks like most of the keys are completely unlit. That's simply not what it looks like 'in person'. I've used my Saitek II for ~2 years now. It's very readable in dark rooms. Each key is surrounded by light from the submounted LEDs, and the opaque keycaps have translucent labels through which the LEDs can shine. No problems with bad keys or worn-through keycaps, as others have reported. On the Saitek II anyway, the key caps seem to be impervious to wear. I can offer no reason to avoid buying this keyboard, except that it's not cordless. All of those LED lights draw enough current to kill even the best batteries pretty fast, so don't hold your breath waiting for a cordless version. OK- one gripe: The USB cord (not a coil cord) looks pretty 'industrial'. No coils is OK, but a little more aesthetic quality would be nice. Something better looking than gray plastic, and something a bit more flexible, too.
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Sorry, I didn't see your question until now because it hit my spam folder. The backlit keyboard I have is is n5902, and the ones I have without the back-lighting are n5901. I really wanted to like the backlit one, but the touchpad just doesn't work nearly as well as the rollerball on the older model.Hope that still helps.Thanks!~D
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No, the keys are not back-lit. They are just like any standard keyboard, but with the extra buttons that maybe used for gaming.
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Hi, no....it doesn't have backlit keys, but I would still recommend it over most any other keyboard (unless you spend the majority of your time in the dark)
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It's all or nothingThe software is downloaded from the logitech site and you can choose any shade of color you wantThe keys are not individually colored, it's the whole keyboard and display or nothing, I still find it pretty cool.WASD keys are light gray as are the arrow keys.
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Backlighting is pretty good, most of the keys are easy to see in the dark. It is a function button that toggles it on or off and it stays that way as long as it is charged.
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It doesn't have dedicated keys like the volume, optical tray and monitor on/off buttons located at the top, but if you find that f1/f2 don't adjust the brightness, then you can edit the options for the keyboard in system preferences. There is a checkmark there to use the function keys. The version of OS X also matters as I use OS X Mavericks, and don't have that particular checkmark option.
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yes the keys are backlit in the 6162. They can be programmed to time out after a certain period of time.
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There is an option to have the keys backlit.... simply press and hold the fn key while tapping the spacebar which will either turn on or off the backlights.
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I am not familiar with other models, but yes, a soft blue light is just visible under the keyboard.
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I checked online and asked how to determine if my keyboard has a back light. I pushed the Fn key and space bar at the same time and it did not enable or disable any light. I assume that there is no back light on the keyboard.
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Sorry, didn't keep this keyboard to say for sure. Found this on Youtube explaining the illumination features. But, maybe there's a company telephone number that you can call? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPMh9yzAxoo
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Yes the keyboard light shows through the keys. You can see every button perfectly if you apply the stickers properly. Just make sure you look at the f1-f12 stickers that are on the top of the keyboard so you put them in the right places.
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Well, its a black keyboard with black keys so in the dark, no. During the day they are quite visible. I would call the backlighting subtle, it isn't super bright and during daylight its hardly noticeable. Personally I don't like a keyboard that is blazingly bright. It might be nice if there were intensity levels, but that's a lot to ask in this price range. I will say this is a great keyboard, a pleasure to work with and it is very difficult to find keyboards with orange back lighting. My only complaint is that it is compact and so the del/home etc keys are in odd places. Other than that it is speedy for typing and comfortable for gaming. Well, its a black keyboard with black keys so in the dark, no. During the day they are quite visible. I would call the backlighting subtle, it isn't super bright and during daylight its hardly noticeable. Personally I don't like a keyboard that is blazingly bright. It might be nice if there were intensity levels, but that's a lot to ask in this price range. I will say this is a great keyboard, a pleasure to work with and it is very difficult to find keyboards with orange back lighting. My only complaint is that it is compact and so the del/home etc keys are in odd places. Other than that it... » Read More Well, its a black keyboard with black keys so in the dark, no. During the day they are quite visible. I would call the backlighting subtle, it isn't super bright and during daylight its hardly noticeable. Personally I don't like a keyboard that is blazingly bright. It might be nice if there were intensity levels, but that's a lot to ask in this price range. I will say this is a great keyboard, a pleasure to work with and it is very difficult to find keyboards with orange back lighting. My only complaint is that it is compact and so the del/home etc keys are in odd places. Other than that it is speedy for typing and comfortable for gaming. « Show Less
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I have been told that your can turn on the Light sensor which controls backlighting by pressing Fn+A to on/off AI light sensor. Have to dig my keyboard out to try it tomorrow. Good luck
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No, there are no backlit keys here. There isn't even a caps lock or num lock light.
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I absolutely can see the keys on this keyboard in the dark. I can easily see which letter/number/or symbol I am trying to type. LOVE this keyboard. Plus there is a button on the upper far right to turn down the level of illumination twice, or turn off the illumination for day time if I want.