Razer Book 13” (2020) | RZ09-0357 Manual and FAQ

: June 8, 2024
: Razer

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Razer Book 13" | RZ09-0357 Support

FAQ

At a Glance: Razer Book 13″ (2020) | RZ09-0357

The new Razer Book 13″ (2020) | RZ09-0357 is the Ultra-lightweight laptop built for on-the-go productivity. It delivers a new generation of productivity performance with an 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor, large screen for multitasking, and all-day battery along with Intel’s EVO Certification.

Razer Book 13" | RZ09-0357 Support

Device Layout

Full Technical Specifications

Select Model Variant:

Display

FHD+ Non-Touch
FHD+ Touch
UHD+ Touch

Storage

256 GB SSD

OS

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Windows 10 Home (64-bit)

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Processor|

Quad-Core 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7 Processor with Hyper-Threading, 4 Cores / 8 Threads, 2.4 GHz/3.8 GHz (Base/Boost)

Intel® Evo™ Platform Certified| Yes
Graphics| Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
Display|

FHD+ Non-Touch

Display (Other Details)|

13.4″ FHD+ Matte (1920 X 1200), 100% sRGB, slim bezels, individually factory calibrated, non-touch display

Storage|

256 GB PCIe M.2

Memory|

8 GB LPDDR4x 4267 Mhz dual-channel onboard memory (Fixed)

Communication| · Intel® Wireless-AX 201 (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax)

· Bluetooth® 5.1 connectivity

Input & Output| · Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB-C™) + Power x2

· USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 x1

· HDMI 2.0 x1

Audio| · 3.5mm Combo-Jack

· 2 Speakers + Smart Amp

· THX® Spatial Audio

Additional Features| · Intel® Platform Trust Technology (Intel® PTT) security embedded, TMP 2.0

· Per-Key RGB, Powered by Razer Chroma™

· Precision – PTP

Power| 65 W
Battery| 55 Wh
Finish| T6 CNC Aluminum, Anodized Mercury with Tone-on-tone Razer logo
Approx. Dimensions| · H: 0.6 in / 15.15 mm

· W: 11.6 in / 295.6 mm

· D: 7.8 in / 198.5 mm

Approx. Weight|

1.34 kg / 2.95 lbs

How do I keep my preferred keyboard backlight brightness settings on my

Razer Book 13″ (2020)?

The keyboard brightness will be saved if Synapse is running. To save the keyboard brightness, use Razer Synapse 3 (Option is located at “SYSTEM” tab > “LIGHTING”).

Note: The system will always be at default full brightness when the power adapter is plugged in and in 50% brightness level when the system is on battery.

Why does the Razer Book 13″ (2020) enter sleep mode when placed on top of

another closed laptop?

The Razer Book 13″ (2020) has sensors that detect the state of the laptop, if the lid is closed or not. If a Razer Book 13″ is placed on top of another Razer Book 13″ with a closed lid, the laptop on top may go into sleep mode as well because of the sensors being so close. To avoid this, we recommend not placing laptops on top of each other.

Can I upgrade the RAM and memory storage of my Razer Book 13” (2020)?

The Razer Book 13” (2020) | RZ09-0357 has a fixed 8/16GB LPDDR4X of RAM. The storage can be upgraded to max of 4 TB

Is the Razer Book 13″ (2020) compatible with the Core, Core V2 or Core X?

Yes, the Razer Book 13″ (2020) features a Thunderbolt™ 4 port with four lanes of PCI Express and external graphics support for support with Razer Core, Razer Core V2, and Razer Core X.

What are the connectivity features of the new Razer Book 13″ (2020)?

The new Razer Book 13” (2020) | RZ09-0357 is equipped with a full array of connectivity and ports including Thunderbolt™ 4, USB-C, USB-A, HD Webcam and WiFi-6.

Can I dual-boot, partition, or otherwise modify the Razer Book’s operating

system?

Dual-booting your system has its advantages and uses. It enables you to switch between two Operating Systems (OS) quickly and access its exclusive tools, test application compatibility or to try out a new OS, and so on.

However, Razer Book laptops are designed for compatibility with the as-shipped OS, also note that modifying Book’s OS will result in voiding its warranty and support.

How To

How do I change the performance mode of the Razer Book 13″ (2020) |

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Follow the steps below to change the performance mode of your Razer Book 13″ (2020):

Select the “PERFORMANCE” tab under the “SYSTEM” module

PERFORMANCE

2. Select the performance mode you prefer from the “PERFORMANCE MODES” panel

PERFORMANCE MODES

There 2 available modes:

Balanced – The default mode and sets the balance between battery consumption and gaming graphics.
Battery Saver – Focuses on saving maximizing the consumption of battery power.

How do I improve the image quality and color on the Razer Book’s display?

Every Razer Book’s display is individually color-calibrated for the best possible viewing experience, out of the box. However, users can always customize the display in Windows to fit their preferences.

Follow these steps to customize your display:

Right-click on your desktop and select “Display settings”

Display settings

2. Basic display settings such as scaling, orientation, and the “Night Light” option can be accessed here. You may also adjust the brightness level to your preference by using the slider.

Night Light

3. To further customize your display, scroll down and click “Advanced display settings”.

4. Depending on your setup, you may have multiple displays installed. In that case, choose the specific display that you want to calibrate and click “Display adapter properties for Display 1”.

Display adapter properties

5. Under Color Management, click “Color Management…” to open a dialog box.

Color Management

6. Click on the “Advanced” tab, then click “Calibrate display”

Advanced

7. Follow the calibration process as instructed to configure the display to your preference.

Updating Microsoft OS

It is important to keep your Microsoft OS updated to ensure that you can receive the latest software updates for your system.

Follow the steps below to check for updates on your Windows 10 Razer Book 13″ (2020):

Click the “Start” button, and then go to “Settings”.

2. Select “Update & Security”.

Update & Security

3. Select “Windows Update”, and click “Check for updates”.

Check for updates

Your system should automatically prompt you of any missing update or if the device is currently up to date.

For more information, see Microsoft Windows Support.

Hardware

Can I overclock the processor and the graphics card on my Razer Book

laptop?

Razer laptops are carefully crafted and its components are tuned to give the best performance under the most demanding gaming conditions. We do not recommend overclocking your CPU, GPU, and/or RAM as these alter the delicate balance of performance and reliability of the system. There is an associated risk of damage to crucial components if unauthorized changes are made, which will result in voiding the manufacturer’s warranty.

How long will a Razer laptop go on a fully charged battery before it needs

to be re-charged?

The battery of the Razer Book 13” (2020) can go up to 10 hours when fully charged. However, battery drains variably depending on how you use your Razer Book 13″ (2020). If you want to know how to make most of your Book’s battery, see How do I improve or extend the battery performance and life on my Blade

Will I overcharge my battery if I leave it plugged in even when it is at

100%?

The Razer Book series uses a lithium-ion (Li-On) polymer battery. Though this is not exactly a Windows feature, overcharging Li-ion batteries is not a problem and does not affect the battery life span. The Razer Book laptops have an internal circuit to stop charging at full charge to avoid overcharging, and will only start recharging when the battery hits 95%.

How can I extend the battery life of my Razer Book 13″ (2020) when on-the-

go?

Most of the battery improvement options are part of the Windows OS. Follow the following tips below to extend the battery life of your Razer Book 13″ (2020) when on-the-go:

Check the “Battery Saver” settings for the most effective means of conserving battery when on-the-go.
The battery life may be extended further by turning down the display brightness, adjusting the power settings in Windows Setting > System > Battery, and adjust the power configuration to your liking.

Razer Book 13

Changing the performance mode in Synapse 3

Synapse 3

lose applications when not in use.
Dim or turn off the keyboard lighting.

Can you charge the laptop from both of the USB-C ports on the Razer Book

13” (2020)?

Yes, you can charge the laptop using the included 65W power adapter on both the Thunderbolt™ 3 and USB-C port of the Razer Book 13″ (2020).

Can I charge the Razer Book 13” (2020) with its predecessors’ or third-

party power adapters?

Yes, the Razer Book 13″ (2020) is backward compatible with its predecessor’s power adapters. However, because last generation’s compact 65W power adapter is smaller, it will charge the Razer Book 13″ (2020) slower than its included 65W power adapter.

For third-party power adapters, we do not recommend using so. Third-party adapters have not been tested to meet our standards and may lead to damage to the System. You can purchase replacement or spare 65W USB-C AC adapters from RazerStore.