Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2016 User manual

1 | razer™
The Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2016 features the multi-award winning Razer™
Mechanical Switches which were designed from the ground up to elevate the speed
and responsiveness of the Razer BlackWidow gaming keyboard beyond the capabilities
of previous generation mechanical switches.
Tested and validated by the world’s top eSports athletes in some of the most
demanding tournaments, the Razer Mechanical Switches have an optimal actuation
distance for gaming precision and enhanced tolerance yields for faster commands
compared to standard mechanical switches which were traditionally developed for
typing over a decade ago.
The individually backlit fully programmable keys allow for advanced dynamic lighting
effects that allow gamers to take complete control of the keyboard’s lighting system
for a truly personalized gaming experience.

2 | For gamers by gamers™
CONTENTS
1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.................................... 3
2. REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................................................... 4
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................... 5
4. DEVICE LAYOUT ...................................................................................... 6
5. SETTING UP YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW ULTIMATE 2016 ..................... 7
6. USING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW ULTIMATE 2016 .............................. 8
7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW ULTIMATE 2016 ............... 11
8. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE................................................................. 33
9. LEGALESE.............................................................................................. 35

3 | razer™
1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2016 Gaming Keyboard
Important Product Information Guide
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PC / Mac with a free USB port
Windows® 10 / Windows® 8 / Windows® 7 / Mac OS X (10.8-10.10)
Internet Connection
200 MB of free hard disk space

4 | For gamers by gamers™
2. REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Sign up now for a Razer Synapse account to get real-time information on your
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.
Your product’s
serial number
can be found
here.

5 | razer™
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Razer™ Mechanical Switches with 50g actuation force
60 million keystroke life span
Individually backlit keys with Dynamic lighting effects
Razer Synapse enabled
Anti-ghosting Capability For Up To 10 Simultaneous Key Presses
Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording
Gaming mode option
Earphone + microphone port
USB pass-through
1000Hz Ultrapolling
Braided fiber cable
APPROXIMATE SIZE & WEIGHT
Width 452 mm / 17.80”
Height 171mm / 6.74”
Depth 20 mm / 0.79”
Weight 1380 g / 3.04 lbs

6 | For gamers by gamers™
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. LED indicators
H. Earphone + microphone port
I. USB passthrough port

7 | razer™
5. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW ULTIMATE 2016
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
www.razerzone.com/synapse.
Step 3: Create your Razer ID or login to Synapse with your existing Razer ID.
*Applicable for Windows 8 or later.
Note: By default, your Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2016 is set to Breathing effect. To customize the
lighting, please install Razer Synapse.

8 | For gamers by gamers™
6. USING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW ULTIMATE 2016
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 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 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.

9 | razer™
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 FN + F9 to stop the recording or the ESC key to cancel 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 (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.

10 | For gamers by gamers™
ON-THE-FLY (OTF) MACRO RECORDING (MAC)
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 (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.