Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2 Use and care manual

RAZER BLACKWIDOW TOURNAMENT
EDITION CHROMA V2
MASTER GUIDE

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The Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition features the award-
winning Razer™ Mechanical Switches that have been designed from
the ground up with the aim of elevating the speed and responsiveness
of the Razer BlackWidow gaming keyboard beyond the capabilities of
current-gen mechanical switches.
Tested and validated by the world’s top esports athletes, we have
identified the optimal actuation distance and reduced the tolerance for
faster commands and greater precision when compared to standard
mechanical switches.
Now with Razer 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
Tournament Edition Chroma V2 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 .........................................................................4
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................5
4. DEVICE LAYOUT.................................................................................................................6
5. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW TE CHROMA V2...........................................7
6. SETTING UP YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW TE CHROMA V2 ..........................................8
7. USING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW TE CHROMA V2 ....................................................9
8. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW TE CHROMA V2 ....................................12
9. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................37
10. LEGALESE.......................................................................................................................39

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1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
▪Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2 gaming keyboard
▪Ergonomic wrist rest
▪Mini-USB to USB cable
▪Important Product Information Guide
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
▪PC or Mac with a free USB port
▪Windows® 7 / Mac OS X 10.9 (or higher)
▪Internet connection
▪200 MB of free hard disk space

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2. REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT
REGISTRATION
Register your product online at razer-id.razerzone.com/warranty using your Razer ID to get
real-time information on your product’s warranty status.
If you haven’t registered for a Razer ID yet, register now at razerzone.com/razer-id to get a
wide range of Razer benefits.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
What you’ll get:
▪2 years limited keyboard manufacturer’s warranty.
▪6 months limited wrist rest manufacturer’s warranty.
▪Free online technical support at razersupport.com
Your product’s
serial number can
be found here.

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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
▪Razer™ Mechanical Switches
oRazer Green (Tactile & Clicky) with 50 g actuation force
oRazer Orange (Tactile & Silent) with 45 g actuation force
oRazer Yellow (Linear & Silent) with 45 g actuation force
▪80 million keystroke lifespan
▪Razer Chroma customizable backlighting with 16.8 million color options
▪Compact layout
▪Ergonomic wrist rest
▪Razer Synapse enabled
▪10 key roll-over anti-ghosting
▪Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording
▪Gaming mode option
▪1000 Hz Ultrapolling
▪Instant Trigger Technology
▪Detachable braided fiber cable with cable strap
APPROXIMATE SIZE & WEIGHT
Without Wrist Rest
▪Length: 366 mm / 14.4 in
▪Width: 154 mm / 6.06 in
▪Height: 39 mm / 1.54 in
▪Weight: 950 g / 2.09 lbs
With Wrist Rest
▪Length: 366 mm / 14.4 in
▪Width: 219.3 mm / 8.63 in
▪Height: 39 mm / 1.54 in
▪Weight: 1,172 g / 2.58 lbs

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4. DEVICE LAYOUT
A. Volume control keys
B. Media keys
C. On-The-Fly macro record key
D. Gaming mode key
E. Backlight control keys
F. Sleep mode key
G. Mini-USB to USB cable
H. Ergonomic wrist rest

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5. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW TE CHROMA V2
Step 1: Connect your Razer device to the USB port of your computer.
Step 2: Install Razer Synapse when prompted* or download the installer from
razerzone.com/synapse.
Step 3: Create your Razer ID or log into Razer Synapse with an existing account.
*Applicable for Windows 8 or later.

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6. SETTING UP YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW TE CHROMA V2
USING THE ERGONOMIC WRIST REST
Your Razer BlackWidow TE Chroma V2 comes with an ergonomic wrist rest equipped with a
leather cushion designed to give all-out comfort during long hours of gameplay, and
concealed magnetic connectors for easy installation and removal.
To install the wrist rest, simply position the wrist rest below your Razer BlackWidow TE
Chroma V2, align its corresponding Razer logos and slide it in. The wrist rest will attach to
your keyboard upon contact.
To remove the wrist rest, gently lift the wrist rest away from your keyboard.

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7. USING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW TE CHROMA V2
Pressing the “FN” key in combination with the function keys will activate their secondary
features on your PC. For Mac OS X, you do not need to press the “FN” key to activate the
secondary features however, you will need to install Razer Synapse first before you can use
these secondary features.
Function Keys
Features Description
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 backlight 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 way you can 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 using the
Gaming Mode Tab in Razer Synapse. An indicator will light up when Gaming Mode is active.

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ON-THE-FLY MACRO RECORDING (MAC)
Follow these steps to create an OTF Macro Recording:
1. Press the key 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 (MAC)
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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8. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW TE CHROMA V2
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 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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Key Assignment Menu
Initially, each key is set to DEFAULT. However, you may change the function of this key by
clicking the desired key to access the Key Assignment Menu.
Listed below are the customization options and their description.
Default
This option enables you to return the key to its original function. To choose the DEFAULT,
simply select it from the Key Assignment Menu.
Keyboard Function
This option enables you to change any key into another keyboard function. To choose a
keyboard function, select KEYBOARD FUNCTION from the Key Assignment Menu and enter
the key you wish to use on the given field below. You may also include modifier keys such as
Ctrl, Shift, Alt or any of those combinations.

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Mouse Function
This option allows you to change any key into a mouse button function. To choose a mouse
function, select MOUSE FUNCTION from the Key Assignment Menu and an ASSIGN
BUTTON submenu will appear.
Listed below are the functions which you can choose from the Assign Button submenu:
▪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.
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. When you select Inter-device
from the Key Assignment Menu, a sub-menu will appear.
DEVICE TO LINK allows you to choose which currently connected Razer device can be
linked while FUNCTION allows you to choose which functionality you want to use for the
linked device.
Macro
A Macro is a prerecorded sequence of keystrokes and button presses that is executed with
precise timing. By setting a key to Macro, you can conveniently execute a chain of
commands. When you select this option from the Key Assignment Menu, a submenu will

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appear which allows you to choose a prerecorded macro command. See the MACROS TAB
to learn more about creating Macro commands.
Switch Profile
The Switch Profile enables you to change profiles on the fly and immediately load all your pre-
configured settings. When you select Switch Profile from the Key Assignment Menu, a sub-
menu will appear that will allow you to choose which profile to use. An on-screen display will
automatically appear whenever you switch profiles.
Launch Program
Launch Program allows you to launch a program or a website using the assigned key. When
you select Launch Program from the Key Assignment Menu, two options will appear which
allow you to search for the specific program you want to open or write the address of the
website you want to visit.
Multimedia Function
This option allows you to bind multimedia playback controls to your device. After selecting
Multimedia Function, a submenu will appear. Listed below are the multimedia playback
controls you can choose from the submenu:
▪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 - Mute both microphone and audio output.
▪Play / Pause - Play, pause, or resume playback of the current media.
▪Previous Track - Play the previous track.
▪Next Track - Play the next track.

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Windows 8 Charms
This option enables you to assign the key into an Operating System shortcut command. For
more information please visit: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/getting-around-
tutorial
Windows Shortcuts
This option enables you to assign the key into an Operating System shortcut command. For
more information please visit: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/126449
Disable
This option renders the assigned key unusable. Use Disable if you do not want to use the key
or if it interferes with your gaming.

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Lighting Tab
The Lighting Tab on Razer Synapse allows you to customize your Razer device by allowing
you to choose from different basic lighting effects or create your own using the Chroma
Configurator. If you have other Razer Chroma-enabled devices, you can synchronize their
basic lighting effects by clicking the button.
Note: Only devices that support the selected lighting effect will synchronize. LED
indicators are not customizable.