Reference Guide

Keyboard backlight
The backlight present on some physical keyboards illuminate the symbols on the keys for using the keyboard in dark environments.
You can turn on the backlight manually or configure the backlight to turn on automatically when your computer is placed in a dark
environment.
The backlit keyboards on Dell laptops have different lighting states. Press the Fn and the right-arrow key to switch between the
various lighting states. RGB backlit keyboards are lighted by RGB light per key on the keyboard. You can configure the settings of
the backlight to suit your in-game actions.
NOTE: Backlit keyboard may not be available on all computers. To check if backlit keyboard is available on your computer,
see the Quick Start Guide shipped with your computer or see the Setup and Specifications at www.dell.com/support.
On-screen keyboard
On-screen keyboards are available on almost all computers and tablets. However, they are used in touch screen devices such as
tablets and all-in-one computers. You can select the keys using a mouse or by touching the keys on a touch screen.
Keyboard connection types
Keyboards can be connected to your computer with a cable (wired) or using wireless signals (wireless).
Wired
Wired keyboards are connected to the computer using a cable (generally USB) and do not require additional power source, such as
batteries.
Wireless
Wireless keyboards use Radio Frequency (RF) or Bluetooth (BT) to connect to your computer. Cable clutter is reduced and gives you
the flexibility to use the keyboard from a more comfortable position within a few meters from the computer. Such keyboards require
batteries to operate.
A keyboard that uses RF technology usually ships with a receiver that you must connect to your computer. Bluetooth keyboards can
pair with your computer’s built-in Bluetooth card or an external Bluetooth adapter.
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