I had purchased the Thinkpad Edge 14' 0578-26U from Best Buy (which they no longer carry), and it had the backlit keyboard. It is the ONLY Edge model I have been able to find that has it, either from Lenovo or online retailers selling the Edge.
Not sure why, as it was a very nice feature. I read someone online complain that the backight was too dim, but I felt it was perfect, you just want enough light to see the keys, not have it super bright and detract from the display. I loved it, and the backlit keyboard was one of the main reasons I chose that model.I ended up returning it though unfortunately due to the random contrast changes to the screen, which are discussed here in the X201 series forum, but the Edge with Intel GMA HD has the very same issue which I could not live with on a brand new computer. I've wanted to buy another Edge with different graphics card AND the backlit keyboard, but for some reason Lenove doesn't even offer it. Why not Lenovo? It is a selling point and should be an option when you select to Customize your Edge when ordering direct. Seems a shame not to offer the backlit keyboard as an option since it really is a nice feature and would sell more systems.
Feb 04, 2016 Hi, According to Lenovo support site just press 'fn + the spacebar' together at the same time. But according to Lenovo support as well to make sure that the spacebar key has a small symbol on it that means your keyboard has back light but if it doesn't have on that means it didn't came with a back light keyboard. How do I disable the keyboard backlight symbol on Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E40 using Windows 10? This model doesn't have a backlight, but.
They shouldn't even advertise the option if you can't get it! I'm pretty jealous of the ATI card yours has, the Intel GMA HD card just feels outdated, I mean, it's 2010 and Consumer laptops STILL don't come with AT LEAST A 128MB dedicated card?The contrast / brightness changes really bother me, unfortunately I am long beyond Best Buys return policy and as for the Backlit Keyboard, I was one of the users on this site whom mentioned it's dimness.The light is very faint, as compared to the MBP or several Asus / Dell models. What's the point in having it when you have to turn the display all the way to 1 / 15?If your model DOES have it, your spacebar will have an orange sideways bracket with several lines on the top by the leftmost side.As far as I am aware, only ThinkPad variants ending in 26U are faceted with the illuminating keys.Although as of right now.since getting mine repaired, it does no such thing (turn on).
If you're using Ubuntu 14.XX:. Open system settings. Type in Brightness in the top right search box and choose 'Brightness and Lock'. From here you can choose the settings for adjusting how long until the screen turns off and when it automatically locks.If you're using Kubuntu 14.XX- Open system settings- Navigate to 'Display and Monitor'- On the left panel, you'll see three icons, click on 'Screen Locker'- Adjust these settings to what you desire- You might also need to go to 'Power Management' (also in system settings towards the bottom) and edit those settings as well.
How To Turn On Backlit Keyboard Lenovo T480
I believe these settings are responsible for the dimming and going out after a short period of time.