Can the backlight be shut off or is it always on when in use?
1616093
The bottom button turns backlight on and off and thermometer can be used either way.
1616094
The backlight goes off by itself after about 10 seconds. You push the button to turn it back on.
1616095
You press it once and it stays on for about 20-30 seconds then turns itself off.
1616096
The backlight can be shut off. I would not buy it again. It's a pain to use, there are too many pre set programmes.
1067424
You can turn it off using the FN key and the dim backlight option until it's off.
753458
No. There is an on/off switch for the light. We usually leave ours on all the time, but it can easily be turned off.
52148
The auto adjusting backlight can be turned off. Most of the preset video options dont use the dynamic backlighting. It stays constant despite room light levels.
18091
You can turn off the LED in the logo near the bottom, but the ones near the scroll wheel are always on, it's a listing of the current DPS setting.
943932
It is not possible to turn off the display at any time, though you can adjust brightness from 0-100. The best technique to use to conserve battery life is turn the unit off when not in use. This only takes a second or so.
706770
Yes, the keyboard is backlit, with the option to adjust the brightness of the backlight. You can turn it off, or have it on any of 3 brightness settings.
1778231
I do not believe it has a backlight, and the center button does nothing. I had hoped the center button was on/off, but it doesn't have an on/off switch. So you have to take the battery out.
450291
Yes, To me the letters are clear to see even with the back light turned off. I read where other people said the light can not be turned off. Well, mine DOES . To turn off the light all you have to do is hold down the color changing button for about 5 seconds and the light goes off. Easy.
1392991
I can double check, but from memory, it is always on. The battery consumption is so minimal that it doesn't need to shut off.
325606
Yes. I have never needed the backlight function, the screen is clear in daylight and bright sunlight when I ride. If needed a quick press of the power button, or any other button, gives a screen backlight. Options are off, stay on, 15 sec (default),30 sec, 1 min, 2 min. You can also alter contrast and backlight level. I expect use of backlight will reduce battery life.
2281291
The backlight comes on when certain changes are made - stays on for a while then goes out. The time and station are still indicated however, just no backlight.
1086907
thats actually the backlite on the screen - if it can be turned off the user manual should tell you how --
1884280
The light feature is always on when it's running. Once it empties out and shuts off, the light will go out.
1067422
There is a function key on both sides of the keyboard on the bottom, and controls on the F Keys at the top to adjust screen brightness, volume, and keyboard back light. You can make it as bright as you want, and turn it off completely.
1246907
There is always the backlight for the clock, but the nightlight does turn off.
2222956
You can dim the LED (not LCD), but I don't know if can shut if off completely.