How To Turn On / Turn Off / Fix Backlit Keyboard on ACER Laptops [2 Methods], by itech tips on YouTube. 1 min 32 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 32 s
- Time to do it
- 5 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Look at the top row of keys for a backlight symbol, usually on F4, F8, F9 or F10. If no key has that icon, your model likely has no backlit keyboard.
Hold the Fn key and tap the backlight key once. The keys should light up. On some models you press the key alone without Fn.
Tap the same Fn key combination again to cycle brightness levels, then once more to turn the light off.
If nothing happens, press Fn and Esc together to open Acer Control Center.
In Acer Control Center, open the settings or device section and look for a keyboard backlight option. Switch it on and set your preferred brightness.
To keep the light always on, set the backlight timeout to never in the same settings, or check the Acer Quick Access app if your model uses it.
If the light still fails, restart the laptop and check that the Fn lock is not interfering. Try the shortcut again after the restart.
Update the keyboard or chipset drivers through Windows Update or the Acer support site, then test the shortcut once more.
Tips and common mistakes
Not every Acer laptop has a backlit keyboard, so check the key icons before troubleshooting.
Press Fn and the backlight key quickly, since holding it too long can skip brightness levels.
If the shortcut does nothing, install or update Acer Control Center and Quick Access from the Acer support page.
Keep the laptop plugged in while updating drivers so the process does not stop halfway.
Questions
Why is my Acer keyboard backlight not working?
Your model may not have a backlit keyboard, the Fn shortcut may be disabled, or the Acer Control Center setting may be off. Check the key icon first, then try the Fn combination and the Control Center option.
Can I keep the keyboard light on all the time?
Yes, on many models you can set the backlight timeout to never in Acer Control Center or Quick Access. The light will then stay on until you turn it off or the laptop sleeps.
Does this work on Acer Nitro and Predator gaming laptops?
Yes, the Fn shortcut and Acer Control Center method work on most Nitro, Predator, Aspire and Swift models that support backlighting. The exact key and menu names can differ slightly.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
