Razer BlackWidow tournament edition Use and care manual

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The Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition was designed for gamers looking for a
mechanical gaming keyboard that delivers only the key gaming features to winning, in
an ultra-minimalist setup.
Like the rest of the critically acclaimed Razer BlackWidow line-up, the core feature of
the Tournament Edition keyboard is its Cherry MX Blue switch mechanical key
infrastructure. Crisp, distinctive tactile feedback at the fingertips, rapid-fire keystroke
actuations faster than an opponent can react, and improved anti-ghosting, makes this
the only keyboard to match the unrelentingly fast reflexes and instincts of the best pro-
gamers.
Stripped of its numpad, the Razer BlackWidow Tournament layout is light and highly
compact. The macro keys have also been removed to adhere to tournament
regulations. This makes it perfect for gamers with limited desk space, or chooses to
carry their own keyboard to LAN parties and tournaments - the only keyboard they
trust to lay the necessary smackdown to winning. The braided
USB cable can also be detached for extra portability, and locked into place on the
keyboard to ensure a robust setup that can take a beating during intensive gaming
sessions.
The BlackWidow Tournament Edition also offers superior anti-ghosting, supporting up
to 10 simultaneous key presses in gaming mode, compared to 3 in standard keyboards.
This ensures that in the heat of the battle, each and every of your commands are
executed accurately and perfectly.
Take home the victory with the Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition –designed for
maximum function, minimal fuss.

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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 TOURNAMENT EDITION ......... 6
6. USING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW TOURNAMENT EDITION.................. 7
7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW TOURNAMENT EDITION..... 9
8. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE................................................................. 21
9. LEGALESE.............................................................................................. 23

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1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Gaming Keyboard
USB Cable
Keyboard Travel Sleeve
Quick Start Guide
Master Guide
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PC with a free USB 2.0 port
Windows® 8/ Windows® 7 / Windows Vista® / Windows® XP (32-bit) / Mac OS X
(v10.6 to 10.7)
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. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Full Mechanical Keys with 50g Actuation Force
1000hz Ultrapolling
Programmable keys with on the fly macro recording
Gaming Mode option for deactivation of the Windows key
Anti-ghosting capability of up to 10 key presses
Multimedia controls
Glowing Razer logo
Detachable braided USB cable with cable strap
Synapse 2.0 enable
Sleeve for protection
Approximate Size : 366 mm / 14.40” (Width) x 154.15 mm / 6.07” (Height) x 30
mm / 1.18” (Depth)
Approximate Weight: 950 g / 2.09 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. LED Control Keys
F. Sleep Mode Key
G. USB Cable

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5. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW TOURNAMENT EDITION
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 BlackWidow Tournament Edition to your
computer.
Step 2: Download the Razer Synapse 2.0 installer from www.razersupport.com.
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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6. USING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW TOURNAMENT EDITION
Pressing the “FN” key in combination with the function keys will activate their
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 LED control keys allow you to decrease
( ) or increase ( ) the brightness
of your keyboard’s LEDs.
The sleep button 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
Follow these steps to record a Macro:
1. Use the key combination to start recording.
2. The On-The-Fly Macro Recording Key will light up to indicate that the device is
ready to record.
3. Type in the keys you want to record.
4. Press FN + F9 to save the recording or the ESC key to cancel recording.
5. The On-The-Fly Macro Recording Key will start to blink to show that the device
has stopped recording and is ready to save the macro.
6. Press the desired key where you want to save your macro.
Gaming Mode
The Gaming Mode Key disables the Windows Key function to avoid accidental usage.
You may expand this functionality to include Alt + Tab and Alt + F4 by using Razer
Synapse 2.0. The Gaming Mode Key will light up to indicate that Gaming Mode is
currently activated.

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7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW TOURNAMENT EDITION
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 landing page 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 saving all of the changes you have made on your
device. A single Profile can store numerous settings such as key assignments.
Profile contains the default settings of your device. Any changes made within the
Customize Tab will be automatically saved. If you want to rename this profile, you may
do so by typing on the field below PROFILE NAME.
There are other options available in the profile section such as creating a new profile
by clicking the button, deleting the current profile by clicking the
button and duplicating the current profile by clicking the button. You may
even set a profile to work with a specific program or application by using the LINK
PROGRAM option and clicking the button to search for it. Each profile can be set
to FN + 0 - 9 using the SHORTCUT dropdown box for fast profile switching.