Does this have a back lighting to read in dark?
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No, it does not. I also own the generation after this and that does not have a backlit screen either. I'm not sure if any of the eInk readers have that feature.
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Hi, unfortunately this device does not have lighting. But you can buy a clip light and attach it to the reader. I love the Sony reader. I also own 2 nook colors, 2 nook hd's, a mini dell, and a lap top. But my little sony reader is my favorite. It's small, it holds plenty of books, you can add your top reading books, and you can take it any where to read. I just love mine. I almost didn't buy it because of no lighting. But I bought it any way and I am so glad I did!! That little sony reader comes every where with me! I hope this helps.I know I was confused before buying it. But then I was like, why not buy it? If I don't like it I can sell it. Hi, unfortunately this device does not have lighting. But you can buy a clip light and attach it to the reader. I love the Sony reader. I also own 2 nook colors, 2 nook hd's, a mini dell, and a lap top. But my little sony reader is my favorite. It's small, it holds plenty of books, you can add your top reading books, and you can take it any where to read. I just love mine. I almost didn't buy it because of no lighting. But I bought it any way and I am so glad I did!! That little sony reader comes every where with me! I hope this helps.I know I was confused before buying it. But then I... » Read More Hi, unfortunately this device does not have lighting. But you can buy a clip light and attach it to the reader. I love the Sony reader. I also own 2 nook colors, 2 nook hd's, a mini dell, and a lap top. But my little sony reader is my favorite. It's small, it holds plenty of books, you can add your top reading books, and you can take it any where to read. I just love mine. I almost didn't buy it because of no lighting. But I bought it any way and I am so glad I did!! That little sony reader comes every where with me! I hope this helps.I know I was confused before buying it. But then I was like, why not buy it? If I don't like it I can sell it. « Show Less
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No, it doesn't hasve back lighting. That is why it can be used long time without charging. You can buy e-reader light, but it doesn't work for me (batteries don't last long).
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Yes, it does... unfortunately, if you want to see the time in the dark, you must hit the mode button before itlights up. Otherwise, the answer is yes.
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I cant remember as I gave it as a gift. I believe it had the option to turn a backlight on for night use.
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It is not back-lit so reading in dim lighting is difficult. The digital read-out is black on a silver gray background.
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No, the key pad is not backlit but I have no problem seeing the numbers at night since the background of the numbers is a fairly bright white
786975
No it does not have a backlight I haven't seen any analog multitesters with a backlight, only digital may have a backlight
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yes it is plenty bright to read, no it only has on/off. You could cover the lamp with masking tape to dim it.
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Yes, you can set the back light to different levels. I set mine on low and I can read it very clearly at night. Hope this helps. Herb
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Yes indeed! There is a brightness setting (which is easily accessible via drop down menu) that lets you adjust to accommodate any lighting condition. I read during my lunch hour, and I can read just as easily outside as I can in the lounge.
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No. I love this light, but do not think it would be good for reading unless there are other iight sources in the room.
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No, it is lit only when the switch is off, so you can find it in a dark room.
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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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There's no back light at all. If it's dark, you need to turn a light on to read it. Since it has an audible alarm, there is ordinarily no need to read the display.
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The display can be seen in the dark, there are lights but I don't think it's backlit and I did not see a brightness adjustment so I don't believe there is one.
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Yes! It has a backlight button that allows you to change the lighting or turn it completely off.
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No this nook does don't. .its just an reader..black and white..with back light!
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Yes, the reading stays on and is blue back light for easy viewing. It has 30 second auto off to save the battery. Used it this am.Bill in NY