Razer Arctosa User manual

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Built with Razer’s award-winning technology, the Razer Arctosa takes on the same
lethal traits found in Razer’s suite of gaming peripherals. You can always be sure of
your next move with its awesome host of features like fully programmable
Hyperesponse keys, 1000Hz Ultrapolling and gaming cluster with selective anti-
ghosting capability.
Say goodbye to amateur hour; your gaming abilities can be brought to the next level
now.

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CONTENTS
1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.................................... 3
2. REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT................................................... 3
3. DEVICE LAYOUT ...................................................................................... 4
4. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER ARCTOSA........................................................ 5
5. USING YOUR RAZER ARCTOSA ................................................................ 6
6. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER ARCTOSA ................................................... 7
7. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE................................................................. 19
8. LEGALESE.............................................................................................. 21

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1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Razer Arctosa Gaming Keyboard
Quick Start Guide
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PC / Mac with a free USB 2.0 port
Windows® 8/ Windows® 7 / Windows Vista® / Windows® XP (32-bit) /
Mac OS X (v10.6 to 10.8)
Internet connection
200MB of free hard disk space
2. REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT
REGISTRATION
Please visit www.razerzone.com/registration for online product registration.
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. DEVICE LAYOUT
A. 1000Hz Response Time
B. Media Keys
C. Profile Key
D. Hyperesponse Keys
E. Detachable Wrist Rest
F. Gaming Cluster With Anti-ghosting Capability

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4. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER ARCTOSA
Note: You may skip Steps 2-4 if you already have a Razer Synapse 2.0 installed and an existing account.
Step 1: Plug the USB cable from your Razer Arctosa to your computer.
Step 2: Download the Razer Synapse 2.0 installer from
www.razersupport.com/synapse2.
Step 3: Run the installer and follow the onscreen instructions.
Step 4: Register for a Razer Synapse 2.0 account and confirm your new account.
Step 5: Open Razer Synapse 2.0 and login to your account.
Step 6: Wait until the software automatically downloads and installs.

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5. USING YOUR RAZER ARCTOSA
MEDIA KEYS
Media Key
Function
Description
Play / Pause
Plays / pauses media files
Stop
Stops media files
Previous Track
Returns to previous track
Next Track
Skips current track
Volume Down
Reduces volume
Volume Up
Increases volume
Mute
Toggles mute function
Switch Profile
Press with F1-F10 to switch profiles in
Synapse 2.0
SETTING GAMING MODE
Gaming mode prevents accidental activation of the Windows Start function by disabling the Windows
buttons. You can toggle the Gaming Mode ON/OFF by pressing the “Razer Logo” button together with
one of the Windows buttons. When this key combination is pressed, both Windows buttons are
disabled. To reactivate the Windows buttons, press the “Razer Logo” button together with one of the
Windows buttons again.

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6. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER ARCTOSA
Disclaimer: The features listed here require you to log in to Razer Synapse 2.0. 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 2.0. 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 automatically activate when you run a program or application
through the use of the LINK PROGRAM option.

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Customize Tab
The Customize Tab is where you can modify the basic functionalities of your device
such as key assignments to suit your gaming needs. The changes made in this tab are
automatically saved to your current profile.

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Layout Tab
The Layout Tab enables you to match the keyboard layout on Synapse 2.0 with your
keyboard. The changes made in this tab are automatically saved to your current
profile.