1. Pressing the "SNOOZE/LIGHT" button – This directly turns on the backlight.
2. Clapping hands (voice-activated backlight) – When the voice-activated switch is turned on, clapping or making a sound activates the backlight.
The clock display shows:
Time (12:53 in the image)
Day (SAT)
Temperature (76.8°F)
Humidity (60%)
Weather icons and a color bar for atmosphere