64 About display and keypad backlightingCustomizing your radioAbout display and keypadbacklightingWhenever the keypad is pressed, the three-way orchannel selector controls are turned, or a call is received,the keypad and display light up automatically to make iteasy to read in poor light conditions.Backlighting usually remains on for a few seconds,unless further radio activity is detected. The period oftime that the backlighting remains on once no furtherradio activity is detected is determined by thebacklighting timer. The duration of this timer is setwhen the radio is programmed.The radio’s display can also be made darker or lighter tosuit your working conditions. See “Adjusting the displaycontrast” on page 65.Turning backlighting on or offUsing the Main menuYou can turn backlighting on and off using theMain menu:1 Press Menu and select Radio settings > Displaysettings > Backlighting.2 Scroll to either On or Off and press Select. (Thecurrent setting is highlighted.)The message Backlighting activated (ordeactivated) appears in the display.OffBacklightingSelectCancelOnBacklightingactivated
