is the keypad backlit?
576410
Yes. As soon as you press any number key, the talk button or end button, the backlighting turns on.
576411
Good question. It's been a while, but my memory is that the keys were easily operable in a dark room. I don't recall ever trying to turn on key backlighting over the weekend I had the unit, but that it may have been automatic. Had there been a problem with keying in a dark room I think I'd recall that.
1439347
No, the keypad does not light up. The numbers you enter are displayed but the keyes do not backlight.
1262067
It does not appear to. I have not looked into it extensively, there may be a way to switch them on. But the default is not a backlit keyboard.
1900316
This model does not have back-lit keys. The only LEDs on the keyboard are caps, scroll, and num lock keys.
380652
No the keyboard is not back lit. You need to look for it in the description. I bought one of the more souped up versions two years ago with all the bells and whistles. I bought this one as a Christmas gift. Small differences one of them being the backlight. I didn't think it would matter for the person I bought it for and it didn't. But when I set it up I noticed it. I like the backlit board better. If your really want that feature they do have them just make sure you find it in the description of the item being sold. Not the generic Dell ad that they show you on the sites.
1041884
Yes... The keyboard is back-lit and can be turned on or off with a key-stroke.
1238777
There are lights on the caps lock and F11/mute keys but that's it. The keyboard itself is not back lit.
1181327
No, this Lenovo does not have a backlit keyboard. We do enjoy the ideapad very much however. Robin
1110939
All of the keys are *supposed* to be backlit. However, because of the way the backlighting in the remote is designed, some keys may be permanently dimmer than others, and there's not much that can be done about that.
1564191
Yes, it has a backlit keyboard but the light does not stay on constantly. I have not really checked to see if it can be turned on during full use or turn it off altogether.
297853
The keypad is backlit. As far as the slide up or lift up lid. That's more a preference thing. I prefer slide up because I had issues with the tabs on lift up lid breaking off which left you with no cover.
1440355
YES! It definitely has a backlit keyboard. It turns itself off after not using the keyboard for a while, maybe after one minute of non-use. But as soon as you touch a key it light up again. The lighting is quite a nice feature. I've had my Aspire M5 for several weeks now and am very happy with my choice. No complaints.
433442
It is NOT a backlit keyboard. They are just regular keys. Having said that, my stepson LOVES this laptop and says that he does not miss the backlit keys at all. Hope this helps.
1208052
No the keyboard is not backlit, it's a decent laptop in spite of this though.
124350
Yes, the keypad is back illuminated for a few seconds after pressing one of the buttons.
630390
No backlighting on the keys. The screen provides some light but not as good as the keys may have
1676113
No. The keyboard is not backlit and I wouldn't recommend trying to use it in complete darkness.