Yes the 130 backlight does switch on the same way as the 2x00 series.
You can also install a software switch. The 130 is known to have
other issues as documented by Frank Gruendel on this list
see <http://www.pda-soft.de/mp130fixes.html>
In my experience the cost of having him perform preventive maintenance
isn't too great.
Woody
On Mar 30, 2009, at 7:47 PM, Andrew Diller wrote:
> Hello:
> I just got a 'unused' MP130 from ebay. the unit is in perfect
> condition,
> with the box and most of the pieces (manuals, cords, ps). The unit
> was used
> a tiny bit at one point- there were 3 notes of random text in it,
> but it's
> very clean.
>
> Anyways, I'm wondering about the backlight on these- I assume that you
> enable it like the MP2100, that is, hold down the power button.
> However,
> when I do that there is no backlight..... Could it have broken?
>
>
> I used a 120 extensively a long while ago. For many years I've just
> had a
> MP2100--- It's really amazing how much lighter these models are than
> the
> MP2100.
>
>
> Andrew Diller
> 215-888-9951
>
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