how can i get my keyboard back-lit?
1987193
Unfortunately this cannot be done. I called MSI and was told you would have to purchase the version that has keyboard lights. I also asked could I send in the hardware for an installation to get lights and was met with a negative response. Sucks but after a while I got over wanting lit keys. Now in the future if you hear something else please share. Happy Gaming.
1987194
I bought the GE70 20C expecting the backlit keyboard option but unfortunately, I think it only ships with the GE70 20E (http://www.msi.com/product/nb/GE70_2OE.html#hero-overview).
1987195
Page 3-13 of the user manual (located on the desktop) shows a picture of the function button + another key to adjust keyboard lighting but I can't find the key shown in the picture on my key board.
310534
The keyboard is not lighted except for a small light on the right upper side to tell you it's on.
1341482
You can turn on and off the LED back light on the keyboard using the scroll lock button. The mouse is permanently lit; no on and off button. I'm not sure about the warranty.
354510
The keyboard is not backlit. I touch type and know where the keys are but on occasion when my husband uses it he just tips the screen down a little and the light of the screen is sufficient to see the keys.
37626
You can. Simply press the button labeled "LED Illumination" at the top right of the keyboard. To change the light color, press the "scroll" key. The problem here is that the keys are difficult to see when they lights are off, as there is no white outline of the letters and a clear, translucent material instead. You should also know that the right shift key and backspace key have a problem with sticking down. It can be a pain.
1431037
Yep, typing on it right now in the dark. It is back lit to the color of your choosing, it can even cycle through colors... but that is distracting. And, yes it looks just like that photo. The only keys that are not back lit are the thumb mod keys below the spacebar.
1177614
No, the keys are not back-lit. They are just like any standard keyboard, but with the extra buttons that maybe used for gaming.
759131
I did miss the backlit keyboard. I often pick up my laptop at night when I'm watching tv in a darker room. This laptop was difficult to use in that environment.
17782
No, the key board is not back lit. It's a nice keyboard if you have small hands.
1783179
No. The keyboard is not backlight. I'm guessing that if the keyboard were to be, the battery would be consumed a lot faster. Since I received my keyboard, I have yet to recharge it. So that's a plus to not having the keyboard lit up.
1143065
No backlit keyboard. I do like how the screen doesn't dim if the laptop is not plugged in. There are alternative ways to lighting a keyboard that span from DIY to purchasable additions.
1601987
The keyboard lights up when the laptop is opened. There does not appear to be a way (that I can find) to control this independently.
607049
The keyboard doesnt have backlight and yes its buyers choice. I can also provide you restore disk
158879
Hey there buyer. As Endres and Sancho have said previously, the only lights that are on the keyboard are in the usual place in the top right of the keyboard for the num lock, caps lock, etc. lights. They are blue in color, and to be honest, I did not really find them too distracting or too bright. I'm in a relatively well lit room, so it's probably just environment. And the entire keyboard does NOT light up, it's just the top right corner.
1598679
Yes, you can. You just hold down the Function/Key Light button on the bottom right, then push the (-) button in the number pad until the screen reads Keylight off. Push the (+) to turn them back on.
1421536
No, the keys are not back-lit. However, the Caps Lock key does have a light in the corner to let you know that it is on.
539190
no lights on keyboard, screen is super bright so I don't have a problem with not seeing the keys in the dark