[golferkris]

I want my 8800 to light up when I receive messages and phone calls. Does it do it automatically or must I keep fumbling for the light button in the dark like on my 7290?
Kris

[mgerbasio]

When the BB is sitting on my desk with the backlight out, messages will just flash the red led. Phone calls cause the backlight to activate.

Regards-Michael G.

[golferkris]

Thanks Michael That's rather disappointing news.
I wonder why they don't fix that!!

[takeshi]

You can hit any key or the trackball to activate the backlight. There's no need to search for a specific key (so there's really nothing to "fix").

[Besworthy]

yeah Kris i wondered the same thing. I hate that the light isnt always flashing and the screen goes dark but it does save battery life. I have noticed though i would have emails and no light flashed.

[test54]

led flashes evertime i get a message, for messages I dont want the backlight to come on as most times when i am waiting for an email or something its during the day. lighting up for phone calls is the main time i want the light. works fine for me as is, nothing to fix.