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Using Your XPS Laptop
6 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard (optional) — If you have purchased the optional backlit
keyboard, the F6 key has the backlit keyboard icon on it. The optional backlit
keyboard provides visibility in dark environments by illuminating all symbols on the keys.
Backlit keyboard brightness settings — Press the <Fn><F6> keys to toggle the three
lighting states (in the given order):
half keyboard brightness•
full keyboard brightness•
no lighting•
7 Touch pad buttons (2) — Provide left‑click and right‑click functions like those on a
mouse.
8 Touch pad status light — Turns on if the touch pad is disabled.
9 Touch pad — Provides the functionality of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move
selected items, and left‑click by tapping the surface.
The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, Zoom, and Rotate features. To change the touch
pad settings, double‑click the Synaptics Pointing Device icon in the notification area of
your desktop. For more information, see “Touch Pad Gestures” on page 40.
NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press the <Fn><F3> keys on the keyboard.