RAZER Blade 17 Pro Gaming Laptop User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: Razer

RAZER Blade 17 Pro Gaming Laptop User Guide

What’s Inside

What's Inside

Razer Blade Pro 17
(Model number:Rz090368)
- A. Array microphone
- B. Infrared sensor
- C. Built-in webcam
- D. Webcam indicator light
- E. 300Hz FHD or 120Hz 4K Touch, 17.3″ Display
- F. Stereo speakers
- G. Per-Key RGB powered by Razer
  Chroma™ N-Key rollover backlit keyboard
- H. Power button
- I. Precision glass touchpad
- J. Power indicator
- K. UHS-III SD card reader
- L. Thunderbolt™ 3 port (USB Type-C)
- M. USB Type-A ports
- N. HDMI 2.0b port
- O. Lock slot
- P. Power port
- Q. 2.5Gb Ethernet port
- R. USB Type-C port
- S. 3.5 mm headphone / microphone combo port
Power adapter + regional power cord
Micro-fiber cleaning cloth
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SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP

With the appropriate power cord connected to the power adapter, insert its AC plug into a power outlet, and then connect it to the power port of your Razer Blade Pro 17.

Use the appropriate power cord for your region. For first time use, please fully charge your laptop first or make sure to connect it to a power outlet before turning it on. It takes at least 2 hours to fully charge your Razer Blade Pro 17.
Power on your Razer Blade Pro 17, The power indicator will show the status of your laptop.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows 10 setup.
When prompted, it is recommended that you connect your laptop to a wireless network with an active internet connection.

INSTALLING DRIVERS

Aside from allowing you to download drivers or firmware updates for your Razer Blade Pro 17 and other supported Razer peripherals, Razer Synapse also enables you to customize all your Razer devices’ advanced settings and lighting effects. When logged in, these custom settings are automatically stored to the cloud so that they can be accessed from any computer.
INSTALLING DRIVERS

Make sure your laptop has an active internet connection.
By default, Razer Synapse will start automatically once you enter Windows 10. Simply sign up for a Razer ID or log in with an existing account.
You may also continue as a guest; however, you won’t be sa able to store any of your settings to the cloud.
Wait until Razer Synapse automatically downloads and installs the necessary drivers.

USING YOUR RAZER BLADE PRO 17

KEYBOARD FEATURES

Pressing the ‘fn’ key in combination with the function keys will activate their secondary functions.

Function
keys| Secondary function description
---|---

| The audio volume controls allow you to mute ( ), decrease ( ) and increase ( ) the audio output.
| Toggles the monitor output.

| The media keys allow you to play/pause ( ) the current track, return to the previous track ( ) or skip to the next track ( ).

| The screen brightness keys allow you to decrease ( ) or increase ( ) the brightness of the Razer Blade Pro 17’s screen.

| The LED control keys allow you to decrease ( ) or increase ( ) the brightness of your keyboard’s LEDs.

CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BLADE PRO 17

Disclaimer: Internet connection is required for installation, updates and cloud-based features. Registering for a Razer ID account is recommended, but optional, All listed features are Subject to change based on the current software version, connected device(s), and supported sub apps and software.

SYNAPSE TAB
The Synapse tab is your default tab when you first launch Razer Synapse.

Dashboard
The Dashboard subtab is an overview of your Razer Synapse where you can access all your Razer devices, modules, and online services.

Modules.
The Modules subtab displays all installed and available modules for installation.

Global Shortcuts

Bind operations or Razer Synapse 3 functions to custom key-combinations from any Razer Synapse-enabled device inputs which apply across all device profiles, Learn mare about Profiles

Only Razer Synapse-enabled device inputs will be recognized.
Global Shortcuts
SYSTEM TAB
The System Tab is your default tab when you first install Razer Synapse. This tab allows you to customize your device’s profiles, key assignments, gaming mode settings, trackpad options, lighting, and power saving features.

Customize
The Customize subtab is for modifying your device’s key assignments, primary function key option, and gaming mode settings

Profile
Profile is a data storage for keeping all your Razer devices’ settings. By default, the profile name is based on your system’s name. To add, rename, duplicate, or delete a profile, simply press the profile’s corresponding Miscellaneous button( ).

Standard / Hyper shift
Hyper shift mode is a secondary set of key assignments that is activated when the Hyper shift key is held down. By default, the Hyper shift key is assigned to the fn key of your device, however, you can also assign any key as a Hyper shift key.

Gaming Mode
Gaming Mode enables you to customize which keys to disable when Gaming Mode is activated.
Depending on your settings, you may choose to disable the Windows key, Alt + Tab and Alt + Fé.
Function Key Primary
Function Key Primary allows you to switch between the primary keys and secondary keys. Primary keys are activated with a single key press while secondary keys require an additional step pressing thefn key,

Trackpad Properties
Use the links under this option to set the scroll behavior, change the touchpad delay, edit gestures, access cursor pointing options, and other advanced features.

Sidebar
Clicking the Sidebar button ( ) will reveal all current key assignments for your Razer Blade Pro 17.
Sidebar
Alternatively, you can skip to a specific key assignment by selecting it on the Customize tab.
Sidebar

Upon selecting a key assignment, you may then change it to one of the following functions:

Default
This option enables you to return the selected key to its original setting,

Keyboard Function
This option changes the key assignment into a keyboard function. You can also choose to enable Turbo mode which allows you to emulate repeated keyboard function while the key is held down,
Mouse Function

This option allows you to change any key into a mouse function. Listed below are the functions
which you can choose from

Left Click – Performs a left mouse click using the assigned button.
Right Click – Performs a right mouse click using the assigned button,
Scroll Click – Activates the universal scrolling function.
Double Click – Performs a double left click using the assigned button.
Mouse Button 4 – Performs a “Backward” command for most internet browsers.
Mouse Button 5 – Performs a “Forward” command for most internet browsers.
Scroll Up – Performs a “Scroll Up” command using the assigned button.
Scroll Down – Performs a “Scroll Down” command using the assigned button.
Scroll Left – Performs a “Scroll Left’ command using the assigned button
Scroll Right- Performs a “Scroll Right” command using the assigned button,

You can also choose to enable Turbo mode in some of the mouse functions which allow you to emulate repeatedly pressing and releasing said function while the key is held down.

Macro

A Macro is a prerecorded sequence of keystrokes and button presses that is executed with precise timing, By setting the key function to Macro, you can conveniently execute a chain of commands.
This function will only be visible when the Macro module is installed.

Inter-device

Inter-device allows you to change the functionality of other Razer Synapse- enabled devices. Some of these functionalities are device-specific such as using your Razer gaming keyboard to change the Sensitivity Stage of your Razer gaming mouse.

Switch Profile

Switch Profile enables you to quickly change profiles and load a new set of key assignments. An on-screen notification will appear whenever you switch profiles.

Switch Lighting

Switch Lighting allows you to easily switch between all advanced lighting effects. This function will only be visible when the Chroma Studio module is installed
Razer Hypershift

Setting the key to Razer Hypershift will allow you to activate Hypershift mode as long as the key is held down,

Launch Program
Launch Program enables you to open an app or a website using the assigned key. When you select Launch Program, two choices will appear which requires you to search for a specific app you want to open, or write the address of the website you want to visit.
Multimedia

This option allows you to assign multimedia controls to your Razer device. Listed below are the
multimedia controls you can choose from:

Volume Down- Decreases the audio output.
Volume Up- Increases the audio output.
Mute Volume – Mutes the audio,
Mic Volume Up – Increases the microphone volume.
Mic Volume Down – Decreases the microphone volume.
Mute Mic – Mutes the microphone.
Mute All- Mutes both microphone and audio output.
Play/Pause – Play, pause, or resume playbackof the current media,
Previous Track Play the previous media track
Next Track – Play the next media track.

Windows Shortcuts

This option allows you to assign your preferred key into a Windows Operating System shortcut command. For more information, please visit: support.microsoft.com/kb/126449.

Text Function
Text Function enables you to type a prewritten text with a touch of a key. Simply write your desired text on the given field and your text will be typed whenever the assigned key is pressed. This function has full Unicode support and you can also insert special symbols from character maps.
Disable
This option renders the assigned key unusable, Use Disable if you do not want to use the selected key or if interferes with your gaming,
Lighting
The Lighting subtab enables you to modify your Razer device’s light settings.

System Lighting
Customize the brightness of your Razer device when plugged in and/or on battery, You can turn off your Razer device’s lighting by toggling the Brightness option or increase/decrease the luminance using the slider. You may also toggle the Link option if you want to use a single brightness setting for your Razer Blade Pro 17 or change the logo lighting using the dropdown option.

Switch Off Lighting
This power saving tool which allows you to disable your device’s lighting in response to your system’s display turning off and/or automatically power down when your Razer Blade Pro 17 has been idle for a set amount of time. You may also set the lighting to turn off when the device’s. battery level is below a certain percentage.
Quick Effects

A number of quick effects can be selected and applied to your device’s lighting, as listed here:

	Name	Description	How to set up

Quick Effects Quick
Effects | Ambient awareness

Audio meter

| The lighting will reflect the averaged color on the selected screen region

The LEDs will light up according to the audio level with a default spectrum of colors

| Select or customize a screen region

Select a Color Boost level

If you have other supported Razer Chroma-enabled devices, you can synchronize their quick effects with your Razer device by clicking the Chroma Sync button( ).

Only devices that support the selected lighting effect will synchronize.

Advanced Effects

The Advanced Effects option allows you to choose a Chroma Effect you want to use on your Razer Chroma-enabled peripheral. To start making your own Chroma Effect, simply press the Chroma Studio button ( ).
Performance
The Performance subtab allows you to optimize the system’s power usage, how smooth a moving image will look on the screen and control how accurate colors will appear on your display.

Performance Modes
Select from a set of modes that adjusts the system’s performance, fan speed, and power usage to optimize it for different tasks.

Screen Refresh Rate
Change the number of times per second an image is updated on the screen. The higher the value, the smoother a moving image will look.
GPU Mode
Switch between NVIDIA® Optimus™ and Dedicated GPU only mode to maximize performance and battery life when ever needed

The 120Hz refresh rate (for 120HZ Touch models) is only available for Dedicated GPU only mode.
You must restart the system to apply any GPU mode change,

Color Profile
Change the accuracy of color display as needed using the list of available color profiles for your display or use Windows Color Management to add, remove, or manage color profiles and other advanced display settings.

PROFILES TAB

The Profiles tab is a convenient way of managing all your profiles and linking them to your games and applications

Devices
View which games are linked to each device’s profiles or which Chroma Effect is linked to specific games using the Devices subtab.
Devices

You can import Profiles from your computer or from the cloud through the import button (141) or create new profiles within the selected device using the add button ( +). To rename, duplicate, export, or delete a profile, simply press the Miscellaneous button (» ). Each profile can be set to automatically activate when you run an application using the Linked Games option
Linked Games

The Linked Games subtab gives you the flexibility to add games, view devices that are linked to games, or search for added games. You can also sort games based on alphabetical order, last played, or most played. Added games wil stil be listed here even if itis not linked to a Razer device,

To link games to connected Razer devices or Chroma Effects, simply click on any game from the list, and then click Select a device and its profile to launch automatically during gameplay to select the Razer device or Chroma Effect it will link with, Once linked, you may click on the Miscellaneous button ( ) of the corresponding Chroma Effect or device to select a specific Chroma Effect or profile.

SETTINGS WINDOW

The Settings window, accessible by clicking the( ) button on Razer Synapse, enables you to configure the startup behavior and display language of Razer Synapse, view the master guides of each connected Razer device, or perform factory reset on any connected Razer device.

General tab

The default tab of the Settings window. The General tab enables you to change the software’s display language, start-up behavior, display theme, and on- screen notifications display. You may also manually sync your profiles to the cloud ( ) or view the master guide of all connected Razer devices and installed modules.
Reset tab
The Reset tab allows you to perform a factory reset on all connected Razer devices with on-board
memory and/or reset Razer Synapse tutorials to acquaint yourself again with Razer Synapse’s new features on its next launch.

By resetting a Razer Device, all profiles stored on the selected device’s on- board memory will be erased.

About tab

The About tab displays brief software information, copyright statement and provides relevant links for its terms of use. You may also use this tab to check for software updates, or as a quick access to Razer’s social communities.

SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE

SAFETY GUIDELINES

In order to achieve maximum safety while using your Razer Blade Pro 17, we suggest that you adopt the following guidelines:

Should you have trouble operating the device properly and troubleshooting does not work, unplug the device and contact the Razer hotline or go to support.razer.com for assistance
Do not take apart the device (doing so may void your warranty) and do not attempt to operate it under abnormal current loads.
Keep the device away from liquid, humidity or moisture. Operate the device only within the specific temperature range of 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F), Should the temperature exceed this range, unplug and/or switch off the device in order to let the temperature stabilize to an optimal level.

COMFORT

Research has shown that long periods of repetitive motion, improper positioning of your computer
peripherals, incorrect body position, and poor habits may be associated with physical discomfort
and injury to nerves, tendons, and muscles. Below are some guidelines to avoid injury and ensure
optimum comfort while using your Razer Blade Pro 17,

Position your laptop directly in front of you. If you have an external mouse, position it next to the laptop. Place your elbows next to your side, not too far away and your mouse within easy reach.
Adjust the height of your chair and table so that the laptop is at or below elbow height.
Keep your feet well supported, posture straight and your shoulders relaxed
During gameplay, relax your wrist and keep it straight. f you do the same tasks with your
hands repeatedly, try not to bend, extend or twist your hands for long periods.
Do not rest your wrists on hard surfaces for long periods. When using an external mouse, use a wrist rest to support your wrist while gaming.
Do not sit in the same position all day. Get up, step away from your desk and do exercises to stretch your arms, shoulders, neck and legs
If you should experience any physical discomfort while using your laptop, such as pain, numbness, or tingling in your hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck or back, please consult a qualified medical doctor immediately

BATTERY WARNING

The Razer Blade Pro 17 contains an internal, lithium-ion rechargeable battery. In general, the life expectancy of such battery is dependent upon usage. If you suspect that the lithium-ion rechargeable battery inside the Razer Blade Pro 17 may be drained (has alow charge), try charging it If the battery does not recharge after several attempts, it may be non-operational

Do not open, mutilate, or expose to conducting materials (metal), moisture, liquid, fire, or heat. Doing so may cause the battery to leak or explode, resulting in personal injury. Do not use or charge the battery if leaking, discolored, or deformed. Do not leave the rechargeable battery discharged or unused for extended periods. When not using your Razer Blade Pro 17 battery for more than 30 days, be sure to store the battery in a fully charged state. Do not tamper with the battery. Dispose of the used battery according to local regulations.

FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMANCE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is, connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
For more information, refer to the online help system on razer.com.

FCC CAUTION STATEMENT

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

IMPORTANT NOTE:

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

USAGE RESTRICTIONS
This Razer device was developed and designed to comply with the various wireless and telecom agency requirements throughout the world. This ensures that the device do not cause any harm to Public Switching Telecommunication Networks (PSTN) and do not violate any power and frequency spectrum allocations on a country by country basis. This device was also designed to be compliant with regulatory agency limits for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR USE IN HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENTS
This Razer device is not a medical device and is not listed under UL or IEC 60601 (or equivalent)
This device should be kept at a certain distance to avoid harmful effects to patients or medical equipment.

AVIATION USAGE RESTRICTIONS
Certain restrictions apply to this device while on-board an aircraft. Razer encourages you to understand these restrictions to ensure the flight’s safety and security

LEGALESE

COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFORMATION

©2021 Razer Inc. Al rights reserved. Razer, the triple-headed snake logo, Razer logo, “For Gamers. By Gamers.”, and “Powered by Razer Chroma” logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Razer Inc. and/or affiliated companies in the United States or other countries.

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Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Razer Inc. (“Razer”) may have copyright, trademarks, trade secrets, patents, patent applications, or other intellectual property rights (whether registered or unregistered) concerning the product in this Master Guide. Furnishing of this Master Guide does not give you a license to anysuch copyright, trademark, patent or other intellectual property right. The Razer Blade Pro 17 (the “Product”) may differ from pictures whether on packaging or otherwise. Razer assumes no responsibility for such differences or for any errors that may appear. Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY

For the latest and current terms of the Limited Product Warranty, please visit razer.com/warranty.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Razer shall in no event be liable for any lost profits, loss of information or data, special, incidental, indirect, punitive or consequential or incidental damages, arising in any way out of distribution of, sale of, resale of, use of, or inability to use the Product. In no event shall Razer’s liability exceed the retail purchase price of the Product.

GENERAL

These terms shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Product was purchased. If any term herein is held to be invalid or unenforceable, then such term {in so far as it is invalid or unenforceable) shall be given no effect and deemed to be excluded without invalidating any of the remaining terms. Razer reserves the right to amend any term at any time without notice.