It is important that when purchasing a backlit keyboard, you determine whether you want it to type mechanical, membrane, if the connection is wireless or wired, the size of the letters, in short, the most suitable ergonomics for you.
What are the benefits of buying a backlit keyboard?
- Can be used in homes or offices with poorly lit rooms or at night.
- For users who compete through the Games, it also provides better visibility.
- If you share a room with another person, you don't have to turn on the main light.
- For internet coffee or nightclubs.
- They allow you to work without no interruption.
- They have several customization alternatives.
- They are aesthetic and attractive to most people.
- You can turn the LED light on or off, whenever you need it.
- There are different costs, depending on each person's pocket.
- The keys do not easily fade their characters.
What are the lighting options for these keyboards?
You can choose the colors, from a single color to more of them, including intensity which can also be controlled; Generally speaking, cheaper keyboards allow for few colors, while higher-end keyboards offer a great variety.
Some visual effects too with multicolored backlight; so when you buy one of these innovative keyboards, you have to think about the use for which it is intended. They are generally used for video games.
How to activate ASUS, HP, DELL, SAMSUNG keyboard backlight?
Usually yes executes by pressing one or two keys and depending on the brand it can vary. In an ASUS, the first thing is to look at the “F3 and F4” buttons to see if the icon that identifies the backlight appears; if available, the lights are enabled simultaneously pressing "Fn + F4".
In the case of Hewlett Packard, the backlit keyboard was designed for Pavilion computers, and the keys vary by model. To activate it, first press the bright icon next to the "F5 or F12" key ; on laptops you press the "Fn" key and then the space bar.
With the Dell brand, we have to look at the "F10 or F6" keys to see if it has the characteristic symbol of enlightenment. Or also in the arrow at the bottom right; If you don't see it, then it doesn't have this feature.
To turn on the light on the keyboard; some Samsung models “Fn” and the space bar are pressed. And if you want to change the light mode to "Esc", either dim, bright or off.
Keyboard button combinations are often used for different options, in addition to lights; how to adjust monitor brightness, sound volume, suspend computer and much more. To do this, you need to have the latest BIOS settings.
They are not to be confused with keyboard shortcuts; which are key combinations, to perform specific functions in various programs. It will work with any keyboard; but it is advisable to know, what are the keyboard shortcuts to use in Excel? or what are the keyboard shortcuts to use YouTube? , to cite a few examples.
One detail to keep in mind is that many of the backlit keyboards are in English. Which is why, it's good to learn how to place or place accents and eñes on an English keyboard.
If you've been considering buying a keyboard, it's important to consider if it has the backlight function ; as well as the use you will make of it, if you want it wireless or with cable, membrane, mechanics and the ergonomics it can provide.
