New powerbook Backlight Keyboard?

[imac abuser]

Hello,
I just custom ordered a new 15" powerbook, and I purchased the higher end one with a superdrive to get the backlight keyboard. But what I did was downgrade the drive to an optical in the screens where you can change things to save a few bucks. I don't need a superdrive I have one on my imac. But the question is when I press the buttons to brighten the keyboard it comes up with the not symbol like it doesnt exist. On my invoice it shows backlight keyboard am i missing something? Do I need to toggle something on?

Regards
IMAC ABUSER

[robbieduncan]

The buttons only work when it's dark enough for the backlight to turn on! Try: turning off all the lights and dimming the screen as far as ti goes. Then try the buttons.

Confusing eh?

[stoid]

You have to be in a dark room before the backlight will activate. It will not turn on in broad daylight, or even in most lamp light.

[robbieduncan]

Just experimenting with mine. With the lights on the F9 and F10 bring up the same dimmed symbol, but the F8 one is a little different. If you cover the left speaker completely for a minute or so your screen will dim and the backlight will turn on.

[imac abuser]

Oh sweet thanks so much I was worried that they sent me the lesser model but upgraded it with my extras you guys rip!

Thanks
IMac Abuser