How do I keep the backlight from automatically turning off

I have an Ipod Nano Multitouch and the backlight turns off after about a minute and I have to press the awake/sleep button in order to do anything.  Is there any way I can keep the backlight on for longer?  I find it a pain to be constantly having to press buttons in order to skip a song, shuffle etc, especially when I am at the gym or out walking.

Thanks planb77, appreciate your answer.
I suspected that was the case, but thought it worth a shot asking.  It would be much easer if one could just touch the screen to view the screen, rather than having to fiddle with buttons, espec when you're exercising!
kay1964

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