I just purchased the palm m500, I can barely see the screen with the backlight on or off. Any ideas?
322164
Unfortunately I had to buy a different one...this has no back light....wasted my money....had all the features I wanted but couldn't see them...ijs
322165
You bought a piece of garbage. I don't know how Amazon sells this. I bought it and it never worked. I threw it in the draw and left it there. Sorry
322166
You need good lighting to see the screen without back light, however you can adjust the contrast, in the window that you would normally writ numbers with your stylus there is a small black and white moon icon in the upper right hand corner of the box, tap that and you will get a screen to adjust contrast. To use the backlit screen, it really needs to be in a dark environment, again adjusting the contrast may help with this as well. Also in your Welcome Icon, at the end of the tutorial bottom of the screen there is a button labeled Basic Skills that will also show you how to get to the contrast "moon" . Hope this helps. You need good lighting to see the screen without back light, however you can adjust the contrast, in the window that you would normally writ numbers with your stylus there is a small black and white moon icon in the upper right hand corner of the box, tap that and you will get a screen to adjust contrast. To use the backlit screen, it really needs to be in a dark environment, again adjusting the contrast may help with this as well. Also in your Welcome Icon, at the end of the tutorial bottom of the screen there is a button labeled Basic Skills that will also show you how to get to the... » Read More You need good lighting to see the screen without back light, however you can adjust the contrast, in the window that you would normally writ numbers with your stylus there is a small black and white moon icon in the upper right hand corner of the box, tap that and you will get a screen to adjust contrast. To use the backlit screen, it really needs to be in a dark environment, again adjusting the contrast may help with this as well. Also in your Welcome Icon, at the end of the tutorial bottom of the screen there is a button labeled Basic Skills that will also show you how to get to the contrast "moon" . Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Mine never did work. I had already put all my info into it so I didn't dare send it back. I had no way to get it out of the palm so I took a hammer to it and chalked it up to a loss.
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The keyboard is backlit, but you will need to adjust the power settings if you want the backlighting on while on battery.
2161230
I just recently had my screen replaced and the technician said the install went great but (and there always seems to be a but) he is having trouble getting the backlight to work. The screen is on but dark. He is trying to figure out a solution.
791015
The blue backlight comes on only when you press a button, however the green background is always there in the background and you can still ser the digital numbers..its just not as bright
1020391
I realize this answer is very late, but in case anyone else has this problem - there's a button to turn the backlight on and off, it is off by default. If it doesn't have that button I would suggest returning it directly to Amazon and ordering a new one.
1601988
There is a back lighting option that you can enable or disable with a keyboard shortcut. When it's enabled, the lighting is quite bright and effective -- I found it to work really well for using the laptop in the dark.
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.
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.
2283021
No, the screen doesn't light up, and you cannot see it in the dark. I will rephrase, my screen doesn't light up, and I cannot see it in the dark.
2132814
Similar thing happened to me. Adjusted backlight and power off settings to longer minutes. Seemed to do the trick
1463016
It is not backlit but the screen should be able to light it up at about medium brightness.
924772
View looks good on mine. I would try a new battery to see if it helps. Using backlight helps as well.
813754
I have several reviews that said there is no backlit display - yet the description of the product says it does have one. Is there a way to activate it or turn it on? Thank you!
1437200
Quickly hit the on-off button and you'll see sound and screen brightness settings. But even at 100% brightness, direct sunlight washes out the screen. I have been using the Zumo 665 for a couple of years. I have noticed the same thing. Sunglasses seem to make it worse and I think that polarized and dark ones are the worst. A shroud helps.
1460880
There is no backlight on mine. If they add one to later models let's hope they edit the description to reflect that....
1069997
Just the screen side, the back is still fair game. Might try a clear cover for the back. Besides that, the keyboard works great!
630390
No backlighting on the keys. The screen provides some light but not as good as the keys may have