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How to Turn On the Keyboard Light on a Lenovo Laptop

A keyboard shortcut can turn the backlight on (or off)

By Matthew S. Smith Matthew S. Smith Writer Beloit College Matthew S. Smith has been writing about consumer tech since 2007. Formerly the Lead Editor at Digital Trends, he's also written for PC Mag, TechHive, and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on August 28, 2021 Reviewed by Jerrick Leger Reviewed by Jerrick Leger Jerrick Leger is a CompTIA-certified IT Specialist with more than 10 years' experience in technical support and IT fields. He is also a systems administrator for an IT firm in Texas serving small businesses. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Microsoft Microsoft Apple Google Tablets Accessories & Hardware

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Press the Function (Fn) and Spacebar keys simultaneously to turn on the keyboard backlight.Continue using this shortcut to increase the brightness or turn the keyboard backlight off.You can also control the keyboard backlight with Lenovo's Vantage software. The keyboard light on a Lenovo laptop makes typing easy even in a pitch-black room. Many different models of Lenovo laptops have a keyboard backlight, but nearly all of them turn on and off using the same shortcut. Here's how to turn on the keyboard light on a Lenovo laptop.

How to Turn On the Keyboard Light on a Lenovo Laptop

These steps work for Lenovo IdeaPad and ThinkPad laptops which have a keyboard backlight. Find the keyboard backlight shortcut key on your Lenovo laptop. Most Lenovo laptops place it on the Spacebar. Press the Function key (abbreviated as Fn) and backlight shortcut key (typically the Spacebar) at the same time. Most Lenovo laptops offer several levels of keyboard backlight brightness. You can press the Function and backlight shortcut key again to increase brightness. Continuing to activate the shortcut will eventually cycle the keyboard backlight back off.

How to Turn On a Lenovo ThinkLight

Older Lenovo ThinkPad laptops did not have a keyboard backlight and instead used a built-in LED lamp called the ThinkLight. It's at the top of the display and shines down on the keyboard, providing usable light for both the keyboard and any nearby documents. Here's how to turn it on. Find the ThinkLight shortcut key. This is typically the Page Up key, which may be abbreviated as PgUp. Press the Function key (abbreviated as Fn) and the Page Up key simultaneously. To turn the ThinkLight off, press the Function key and Page Up key simultaneously again.

Does My Lenovo Laptop Have a Backlit Keyboard

You can quickly tell if your Lenovo laptop has a backlit keyboard by searching for the keyboard backlight shortcut, which, again, is typically found on the Spacebar. Lenovo laptops that don't have backlighting will not have this shortcut printed on the keyboard.

Why Is the Keyboard on My Lenovo Laptop Not Lighting Up

It might sound a little funny, but the most common reason a Lenovo keyboard is not lighting up is that there isn't one on your laptop. Lenovo still sells less-expensive laptops which don't include a keyboard backlight. You'll know this is true if you can't find the keyboard backlight shortcut on the keyboard. If your Lenovo laptop does have a keyboard backlight, but the keyboard shortcut doesn't work, try activating it with Lenovo's Vantage software. The keyboard backlight's toggle is in the Inputs & Accessories section. Are you still having trouble? See if the backlight is turned off in the laptop's BIOS. Restart and press Enter at the boot screen (which displays a Lenovo logo). Then press F1 to enter the BIOS. The BIOS menu can vary significantly between laptops but look for a Keyboard or Keyboard/Mouse menu. Open it and search for a Keyboard Backlight field. If it's off or otherwise disabled, turn it on. Save your settings and exit BIOS. FAQ How do I make my keyboard light up on an HP laptop? Many HP laptops have backlight keyboards with a dedicated key to turn the keyboard lighting on and off. This key is in the top row of Function F keys and looks like three squares with three lines flashing out. Press it to turn the keyboard light off and on. How do I turn off the keyboard light on Windows 10? If your keyboard has a backlight, try pressing the F5 key to turn the backlight on or off. If the F5 key does not work, look for the function key with a backlight icon. You may need to press the fn (function) key at the same time. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Turn on the Keyboard Light on an HP Laptop How to Factory Reset a Lenovo Laptop How to Make a Divide Sign on a Keyboard How to Turn On the Keyboard Light (Windows or Mac) How to Open the Emoji Keyboard on a Mac How to Fix It When a Lenovo's Mic Is Not Working How to Unlock the Touchpad on a Lenovo Laptop How to Reboot a Lenovo Laptop How to Screenshot On a Lenovo Laptop How to Reset the Password on a Lenovo Laptop 5 Things to Consider When Buying a Keyboard How to Update a Lenovo Laptop How to Connect AirPods to a Lenovo Laptop How to Use the F Keys on a Mac 16 Ways To Fix It When Print Screen Is Not Working in Windows How to Enable Secure Boot to Install Windows 11 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies