Razer BlackWidow CHROMA User manual

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The Razer BlackWidow mechanical gaming keyboard was first launched in 2010 and

quickly became the most popular and highest selling gaming keyboard worldwide,

making its mark as the primary choice for eSports athletes. Four years later, the Razer™

Mechanical Switch was introduced, giving the Razer BlackWidow an even greater

advantage with the world’s first mechanical switch designed from the ground up

specifically for gaming. This enabled gamers to take their skill to the next level with

more speed and precision than ever before. By redefining the limits of performance,

this elite mechanical gaming keyboard left the competition in the dust, even faster

than before.

Now with Chroma customizable backlighting, this gaming icon is raising the bar once

again by introducing individually controlled multi-color backlit keys that allow for

extreme customization. Bearing the distinct Razer BlackWidow design, the Razer

BlackWidow Chroma gives you the unbridled freedom to truly express yourself, not just

with an impressive spectrum of colors but with personalized lighting controls as well.

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CONTENTS

1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .................................... 3

2. REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................................................... 3

3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................... 4

4. DEVICE LAYOUT ...................................................................................... 5

5. SETTING UP YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW CHROMA................................ 6

6. USING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW CHROMA ........................................ 7

7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW CHROMA............................ 9

8. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE................................................................. 24

9. LEGALESE.............................................................................................. 26

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1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Razer BlackWidow Chroma Gaming Keyboard

Quick Start Guide

Important Product Information Guide

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Mac with 2 free USB 2.0 ports

Mac OS X (v 10.7 to 10.9)

Internet connection

200MB of free hard disk space

2. REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT

product’s warranty status. To learn more about Razer Synapse and all its features, visit

www.razerzone.com/synapse.

If you are already a Razer Synapse user, register your product by clicking on your email

address at the Razer Synapse application and select Warranty Status from the

dropdown list.

To register your product online, visit www.razerzone.com/registration. Please note that

you will not be able to view your warranty status if you register via the website.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

What you’ll get:

1 year limited manufacturer’s warranty.

Free online technical support at www.razersupport.com.

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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Razer™ Mechanical Switches with 50g actuation force

60 million keystroke life span

Chroma backlighting with 16.8 million customizable color options

Razer Synapse enabled

10 key roll-over anti-ghosting

Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording

5 additional dedicated macro keys

Gaming mode option

Audio-out/mic-in jacks

USB pass-through

1000Hz Ultrapolling

Braided fiber cable

APPROXIMATE SIZE & WEIGHT:

Width 475 mm / 18.70”

Height 171mm / 6.73”

Depth 39 mm / 1.54”

Weight 1500 g / 3.31 lbs

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4. DEVICE LAYOUT

A. Screen Brightness Keys

B. Mission Control Key

C. Launchpad Key

D. LED Control Keys

E. Media Keys

F. Volume Control Keys

G. LED Indicators

H. 5 Extra Macro Keys

I. On-The-Fly Macro Record Key

J. Gaming Mode Key

K. Audio Out Jack

L. Microphone In Jack

M. USB Passthrough Port

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5. SETTING UP YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW CHROMA

Note: You may skip Steps 2-4 if you already have Razer Synapse installed and an existing account.

Step 1: Plug the Razer BlackWidow Chroma to your computer.

Step 2: Download the Razer Synapse installer from www.razerzone.com/synapse.

Step 3: Run the installer and follow the onscreen instructions.

Step 4: Register for a Razer Synapse account and confirm your new account.

Step 5: Open Razer Synapse and log in to your account.

Step 6: Wait until the software automatically downloads and installs.

Note: By default, the Razer BlackWidow Chroma is set to spectrum cycling. To customize the lighting, please

install Razer Synapse.

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6. USING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW CHROMA

The audio volume controls allow you to

mute ( ), decrease ( ) and increase

( ) the audio output.

The media keys allow you to play/pause

( ) a track or skip tracks backward ( )

and forward ( ).

The LED control keys allow you to decrease

( ) or increase ( ) the brightness

of your keyboard’s LEDs.

The sleep key allows you to suspend all

operating system activities. This function

allows you to save electricity while the

computer is idle.

*Note: You will need to install Synapse first before you can use these functions.

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ON-THE-FLY (OTF) MACRO RECORDING

Follow these steps to create an OTF Macro Recording:

1. Press the key combination to start recording.

2. The Macro Recording Indicator will light up to show that the device is ready to

record.

3. Type in the keys you want to record.

4. Press the Macro key to stop the recording or the ESC key to cancel the recording.

The Macro Recording Indicator will start to blink to show that the device has

stopped recording and is ready to save the macro.

5. Press the desired key where you want to save your macro.

GAMING MODE

Activating the Gaming Mode allows you to toggle between the multimedia keys and

the function keys as your primary function. An indicator will light up when Gaming

Mode is turned ON. To turn the Gaming Mode Off, press the Gaming Mode Key.

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7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW CHROMA

Disclaimer: The features listed here require you to log in to Razer Synapse. These features are also subject to

change based on the current software version and your Operating System.

KEYBOARD TAB

The Keyboard Tab is your default tab when you first install Razer Synapse. This tab

allows you to customize your device’s profiles and key assignments.

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Profile

A profile is a convenient way of organizing all your custom settings and you can have an

infinite number of profiles at your disposal. Any changes made within each tab are

automatically saved to the current profile and stored into the cloud servers.

You can create a new profile by clicking the button or delete the current

profile by clicking the button. The button allows you to Copy, Import,

and Export profiles. Your current profile by default is named “Profile”however; you can

rename it by typing on the text field below PROFILE NAME.

Each profile can be set to FN + 0 - 9 using the SHORTCUT dropdown menu for fast

profile switching. Each profile can also be set to automatically activate when you run a

program or application through the use of the LINK APPLICATION option.

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