Enable backlit keyboard - Chromebook 514 - CB514-1H.

jkjern

Just received my Chromebook 514 - model CB514-1H.
According to the model description there should be backlit keyboard, but i can't find a way to enable it.

I have tried the Alt + Brightness keys several times, rebooted and upgraded to lates software.

Do I have a faulty item, or are there any other solutions I could try?

Rudy21

@jkjern

Sorry, i have looked up for the product details and specifically reg the backlight KB but nothing mentioned. I would recommend  you to ring acer support and check if this device comes with display backlight.

Most of the devices i looked in states that it has backlight but info reg this one.

Manny-Acer_Retired

jkjern said:

Acer-Manny said:

Hi jkjern,

What are the 4 digits that comes after the model number?

It looks like theirs 2 models that do not come with the backlit keyboard:

#3 models that do come with backlit keyboard (CB514-1HT-P2D1, CB514-1HT-C07F and CB514-1H-C47X).

#2 models that do not come with backlit keyboard (CB514-1H-C11Z and CB514-1H-C67U).

Salute,
Acer-Manny 

Hi,

The full model number is CB514-1H-C4VV. It's the Scandinavian/Nordic version.

It does not have one, sorry 


Usually will have it included on specifications like this:


Acer-Manny

Jack22

@jkjern
* Dim keyboard (for backlit keyboards only)Alt + *
Make keyboard brighter (for backlit keyboards only)Alt + 

Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!

jkjern

Jack22

That's what I have been trying to no avail.

Rudy21

jkjern said:

Jack22

That's what I have been trying to no avail.

Try this. Turn off the device and unplug the charger. Press and hold the refresh key ( 4th key from on the top row ) and the power button. Hold these 2 keys together for 5-10 sec. once done, restart the device and check.

jkjern

Rudy21 said:

jkjern said:

Jack22

That's what I have been trying to no avail.

Try this. Turn off the device and unplug the charger. Press and hold the refresh key ( 4th key from on the top row ) and the power button. Hold these 2 keys together for 5-10 sec. once done, restart the device and check.

Thanks for the tip, but it is still not working after several attempts

Rudy21

jkjern said:

Rudy21 said:

jkjern said:

Jack22

That's what I have been trying to no avail.

Try this. Turn off the device and unplug the charger. Press and hold the refresh key ( 4th key from on the top row ) and the power button. Hold these 2 keys together for 5-10 sec. once done, restart the device and check.

Thanks for the tip, but it is still not working after several attempts

Try performing restore settings to original defaults in the settings > Click on settings > scroll the page down and click on advanced > scroll the page down and click on restore settings option.

If the above step does not work then perform power wash which is beneath restore settings option ( backup any offline files )

jkjern

Rudy21 said:

jkjern said:

Rudy21 said:

jkjern said:

Jack22

That's what I have been trying to no avail.

Try this. Turn off the device and unplug the charger. Press and hold the refresh key ( 4th key from on the top row ) and the power button. Hold these 2 keys together for 5-10 sec. once done, restart the device and check.

Thanks for the tip, but it is still not working after several attempts

Try performing restore settings to original defaults in the settings > Click on settings > scroll the page down and click on advanced > scroll the page down and click on restore settings option.

If the above step does not work then perform power wash which is beneath restore settings option ( backup any offline files )

Tried both steps, still not working. Suspecting either a faulty device or that it simply doesn't have the function.

Rudy21

jkjern said:

Rudy21 said:

jkjern said:

Rudy21 said:

jkjern said:

Jack22

That's what I have been trying to no avail.

Try this. Turn off the device and unplug the charger. Press and hold the refresh key ( 4th key from on the top row ) and the power button. Hold these 2 keys together for 5-10 sec. once done, restart the device and check.

Thanks for the tip, but it is still not working after several attempts

Try performing restore settings to original defaults in the settings > Click on settings > scroll the page down and click on advanced > scroll the page down and click on restore settings option.

If the above step does not work then perform power wash which is beneath restore settings option ( backup any offline files )

Tried both steps, still not working. Suspecting either a faulty device or that it simply doesn't have the function.

can you share me the complete model number. because i have checked the specs and it differs from model to model reg the backlight keyboard.

Ex:  CB514-1H-C67U

jkjern

Rudy21 said:

jkjern said:

Rudy21 said:

jkjern said:

Rudy21 said:

jkjern said:

Jack22

That's what I have been trying to no avail.

Try this. Turn off the device and unplug the charger. Press and hold the refresh key ( 4th key from on the top row ) and the power button. Hold these 2 keys together for 5-10 sec. once done, restart the device and check.

Thanks for the tip, but it is still not working after several attempts

Try performing restore settings to original defaults in the settings > Click on settings > scroll the page down and click on advanced > scroll the page down and click on restore settings option.

If the above step does not work then perform power wash which is beneath restore settings option ( backup any offline files )

Tried both steps, still not working. Suspecting either a faulty device or that it simply doesn't have the function.

can you share me the complete model number. because i have checked the specs and it differs from model to model reg the backlight keyboard.

Ex:  CB514-1H-C67U

The complete model is CB514-1H-C4VV. Couldn't find any information if it has backlit keyboard or not.

Rudy21 said:

jkjern said:

Rudy21 said:

jkjern said:

Jack22

That's what I have been trying to no avail.

Try this. Turn off the device and unplug the charger. Press and hold the refresh key ( 4th key from on the top row ) and the power button. Hold these 2 keys together for 5-10 sec. once done, restart the device and check.

Thanks for the tip, but it is still not working after several attempts

Try performing restore settings to original defaults in the settings > Click on settings > scroll the page down and click on advanced > scroll the page down and click on restore settings option.

If the above step does not work then perform power wash which is beneath restore settings option ( backup any offline files )

Tried both steps, still not working. Suspecting either a faulty device or that it simply doesn't have the function.

Rudy21

@jkjern

Sorry, i have looked up for the product details and specifically reg the backlight KB but nothing mentioned. I would recommend  you to ring acer support and check if this device comes with display backlight.

Most of the devices i looked in states that it has backlight but info reg this one.

jkjern

Thanks for the effort, will contact Acer to check it.

Manny-Acer_Retired

Hi jkjern,

What are the 4 digits that comes after the model number?

It looks like theirs 2 models that do not come with the backlit keyboard:

#3 models that do come with backlit keyboard (CB514-1HT-P2D1, CB514-1HT-C07F and CB514-1H-C47X).

#2 models that do not come with backlit keyboard (CB514-1H-C11Z and CB514-1H-C67U).

Salute,
Acer-Manny 

jkjern

Acer-Manny said:

Hi jkjern,

What are the 4 digits that comes after the model number?

It looks like theirs 2 models that do not come with the backlit keyboard:

#3 models that do come with backlit keyboard (CB514-1HT-P2D1, CB514-1HT-C07F and CB514-1H-C47X).

#2 models that do not come with backlit keyboard (CB514-1H-C11Z and CB514-1H-C67U).

Salute,
Acer-Manny 

Hi,

The full model number is CB514-1H-C4VV. It's the Scandinavian/Nordic version.

Manny-Acer_Retired

jkjern said:

Acer-Manny said:

Hi jkjern,

What are the 4 digits that comes after the model number?

It looks like theirs 2 models that do not come with the backlit keyboard:

#3 models that do come with backlit keyboard (CB514-1HT-P2D1, CB514-1HT-C07F and CB514-1H-C47X).

#2 models that do not come with backlit keyboard (CB514-1H-C11Z and CB514-1H-C67U).

Salute,
Acer-Manny 

Hi,

The full model number is CB514-1H-C4VV. It's the Scandinavian/Nordic version.

It does not have one, sorry 


Usually will have it included on specifications like this:


Acer-Manny

jkjern

Acer-Manny said:

jkjern said:

Acer-Manny said:

Hi jkjern,

What are the 4 digits that comes after the model number?

It looks like theirs 2 models that do not come with the backlit keyboard:

#3 models that do come with backlit keyboard (CB514-1HT-P2D1, CB514-1HT-C07F and CB514-1H-C47X).

#2 models that do not come with backlit keyboard (CB514-1H-C11Z and CB514-1H-C67U).

Salute,
Acer-Manny 

Hi,

The full model number is CB514-1H-C4VV. It's the Scandinavian/Nordic version.

It does not have one, sorry 


Usually will have it included on specifications like this:


Acer-Manny

Thanks all for the help, just a bummer it should be so hard to tell the difference between the models.

Zilke

jkjern said:

Acer-Manny said:

Hi jkjern,

What are the 4 digits that comes after the model number?

It looks like theirs 2 models that do not come with the backlit keyboard:

#3 models that do come with backlit keyboard (CB514-1HT-P2D1, CB514-1HT-C07F and CB514-1H-C47X).

#2 models that do not come with backlit keyboard (CB514-1H-C11Z and CB514-1H-C67U).

Salute,
Acer-Manny 

Hi,

The full model number is CB514-1H-C4VV. It's the Scandinavian/Nordic version.

Hello, 
I just bought a nordic version as well;

Model Name: CB514-1H-P3D1

Part Number: NX.H4BED.005

It doesn't have the backlit keyboard neither, unfortunately I found out about that after I bought it. Main reason I choose this model was because of this feature. 

Acer and their retailers have very confusing information about their models, especially when it comes to the differences between the last 4 digits in respective models. 

Rascal1972

I have just bought an Acer 514, and cannot find the backlit keyboard setting. Can someone please help me. 

billsey

Which model if 514 is it? Should be something like CB514-xxx-xxxx.

Bonks1973

Me too, cannot find backlit keyboard setting either? it's CB514-1H-C1T8 it was advertised as having the function, but I can't find it. can anybody help me?

Bonks1973

It looks like theirs 2 models that do not come with the backlit keyboard:

#3 models that do come with backlit keyboard (CB514-1HT-P2D1, CB514-1HT-C07F and CB514-1H-C47X).

#2 models that do not come with backlit keyboard (CB514-1H-C11Z and CB514-1H-C67U).

Salute,
Acer-Manny 

RettWill

Mine is a 514-1HT-C625 . Sticker on frame says it has backlit keyboard but not working like the OP. Does it have it please @Acer-Manny ?