Using the backlight
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Using the backlight
The backlight makes it easy for you to see the information on your handheld. The
backlight is on by default but can be turned off to extend battery life. You can
turned on, off, or adjust the backlight in the following ways:
Turn off the backlight and power automatically (after a period of inactivity)
with the Auto-off feature. See “General preferences” in Chapter 21 for more
information.
Turn the backlight on or off by pressing the power button and holding it down
for about two seconds. Release the button when the backlight turns on or off.
Disable the backlight or adjust the backlight brightness level using the Adjust
Brightness dialog box.

To enable the backlight or adjust the backlight level:

1. Press Function + Brightness .
2. Tap the Enable Backlight check box to select it.
3. Tap to the left or right of the slider to adjust the brightness in small increments,
or drag the slider to change the brightness in large increments.