Razer Blackwidow Elite Use and care manual

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RAZER BLACKWIDOW ELITE
ONLINE MASTER GUIDE

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The Razer BlackWidow Elite is a gaming keyboard designed for prime
performance
and a durable 80 million keystrokelifespan. A multi-function digital dial
provides media controls, and theUSB 2.0 and audio pass through allows
easy cable management. Play forlong hours comfortably with the
ergonomic wrist rest, andyou can even customize key lighting, bindings,
and macros. Save up to 5 configurations for use anywhere with a hybrid
on-board memory and cloud storage.

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CONTENTS
1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.........................................................................................3
2. REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT............................................................................................................4
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................5
4. DEVICE LAYOUT.........................................................................................................................................................6
5. INSTALLING RAZER SYNAPSE 3 FOR YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW ELITE.............................................7
6. USING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW ELITE........................................................................................................8
7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW ELITE VIA RAZER SYNAPSE 3 ........................................11
8. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE...............................................................................................................................33
9. LEGALESE.................................................................................................................................................................35

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1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
▪Razer BlackWidow Elite gaming keyboard
▪Ergonomic wrist rest
▪Important Product Information Guide
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
▪PC with a free USB port
▪For audio and USB pass through (optional):
o3.5 mm combo port
oExtra USB port
RAZER SYNAPSE 3 REQUIREMENTS
▪Windows® 7 64-bit (or higher)
▪Internet connection
▪500 MB of free hard disk space

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2. REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT
REGISTRATION
Register your product online at razerid.razer.com/warranty using your Razer ID to get real-time
razerid.razer.com to get a wide range of
Razer benefits.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
▪2 years limited keyboard
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▪Free online technical support at support.razer.com
number can be found here.

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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
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▪80 million keystroke lifespan
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▪Ergonomic wrist rest
▪Multi-function digital dial
▪Dedicated media controls
▪USB 2.0 and audio pass through
▪Hybrid on-board memory and cloud storage (up to 5 profiles)
▪Razer Synapse 3 enabled
▪Cable routing
▪10 key roll-over anti-ghosting
▪Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording
▪Gaming mode option
▪1000 Hz Ultrapolling
▪Military grade metal top construction
▪Instant Trigger Technology
APPROXIMATE SIZE & WEIGHT
Without wrist rest
▪Length: 448 mm / 17.6 in
▪Width: 164 mm / 6.5 in
▪Height: 42.3 mm / 1.67 in
▪Weight: 1422.3 g / 3.14 lbs
With wrist rest
▪Length: 448 mm / 17.6 in
▪Width: 232.5 mm / 9.15 in
▪Height: 42.3 mm / 1.67 in
▪Weight: 1673.7 g / 3.69 lbs

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4. DEVICE LAYOUT
A. On-The-Fly macro record key
B. Gaming mode key
C. Backlight control keys
D. Sleep mode key
E. Media control buttons
F. Multi-function digital dial
G. LED indicators
H. Ergonomic wrist rest
I. USB pass through port
J. 3.5 mm combo pass through port

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5. INSTALLING RAZER SYNAPSE 3 FOR YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW ELITE
Step 1: Make sure your Razer device is connected to the USB ports of your computer.
Step 2: Install Razer Synapse 3 when prompted* or download the installer from
razer.com/synapse.
Step 3: Register for a Razer ID or log in with an existing account.
Connect the optional USB and audio cables to make use of the USB and 3.5mm combo pass
through ports found on the keyboard.
*Applicable for Windows 8 or later.

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6. USING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW ELITE
When the "fn" key is held down, all function keys with secondary functions including other keys
which you can combine with the "fn" key will light up. fn
function keys will activate their secondary features on your PC.
Function Keys
Features Description
The backlight control keys allow you to decrease ( )
or increase (
LEDs.
The sleep key allows you to suspend all operating system
activities. This function allows you to save electricity
while the computer is idle.

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ON-THE-FLY MACRO RECORDING (PC)
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 key combination to stop the recording or the ESC key to cancel recording. The
Macro Recording Indicator will start blinking 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 (PC)
The Gaming Mode disables the Windows Key function to avoid accidental usage. Furthermore, you
can maximize the effect of Anti-Ghosting by activating the Gaming Mode function. You can also
choose to disable the Alt + Tab and Alt + F4 functions by changing the Gaming Mode settings in
Razer Synapse 3. An indicator will light up when Gaming Mode is active.
MEDIA CONTROL BUTTONS
Use the media control buttons to play/pause ( ) a track or skip tracks backward ( ) and
forward ( ).