Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Use and care manual

RAZER BLACKWIDOW ULTIMATE
MASTER GUIDE

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The Razer BlackWidow Ultimate is the keyboard that offers extreme
durability. Equipped with Razer Mechanical Switches designed for gaming,
individually backlit keys with dynamic lighting effects and as well as
weapon.

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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 ULTIMATE.................................................................................7
6. USING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW ULTIMATE............................................................................................8
7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW ULTIMATE VIA RAZER SYNAPSE...................................11
8. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE...........................................................................................................................33
9. LEGALESE...............................................................................................................................................................35

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1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
▪Razer BlackWidow Ultimate gaming keyboard
▪Important Product Information Guide
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
▪PC or Mac with a free USB port
▪Windows® 7 / OS X® 10.8 (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-
razer-id.razerzone.com to get a wide
range of Razer benefits.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
▪2 years y.
▪Free online technical support at razersupport.com.
serial number
can be found
here.

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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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▪80 million keystroke life span
▪Water- and Dust-Resistant tested up to IP54 conditions
▪10 key roll-over anti-ghosting
▪Razer Synapse enabled
▪Individually backlit keys with dynamic lighting effects
▪Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording
▪Gaming mode option
▪1000Hz Ultrapolling
APPROXIMATE SIZE & WEIGHT
▪Length: 452mm / 17.8in
▪Width: 171 mm / 6.74 in
▪Height: 20 mm / 0.79 in
▪Weight: 1380 g / 3.04 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. LED indicators

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5. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW ULTIMATE
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: Register for a Razer ID or log in to Razer Synapse with an existing account.
*Applicable for Windows 8 or later.

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6. USING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW ULTIMATE
on your PC. For
however, you will need to install Razer Synapse first beforeyou can use these secondaryfeatures.
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 allowyou to decrease ( )
or increase (
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 orthe ESC key to cancel recording. The
Macro Recording Indicator will start blinking to showthat 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 maximizethe 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 indicatorwill 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 andthe function
keys asyour primary function. An indicator will light up when Gaming Modeis turned ON. Toturn
the Gaming Mode OFF, press the Gaming Mode Key.

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7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW ULTIMATE VIA RAZER
SYNAPSE
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 d

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Profile
A profile isa convenient wayof organizing all your custom settings andyou can havean infinite
number of profiles at your disposal. Any changes made within each tab are automatically savedto
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 na
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. Tochoose 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 theKey Assignment Menu andenter the keyyou 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 assignedbutton.
▪Mouse Button 4 -
▪Mouse Button 5 -
▪Scroll Up - nedbutton.
▪Scroll Down -
▪Scroll Left -
▪Scroll Right -
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 keyboardto 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
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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 appearthat will allow you tochoosewhich profile to use.An on-screendisplay 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 appearwhich allow you to
search forthe specific program you want to open orwrite 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. Listedbelow arethe 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 your preferred key into a Windows 8 shortcut command. Listed
below arethe Windows 8 charm shortcuts you can choose from:
▪Snap App to Left Maximizes an active window to the left side of the screen.
▪Snap App to Right Maximizes an active window to the right ofthe screen.
▪Snap App to Up Restores or maximizes an active window.
▪Snap App to Down Restores or minimizes an active window.
▪Take Screenshot and Save to Pictures Captures a screenshot which is then saved directly
tothe Pictures folder of your PC.
▪App Bar* - Opens the Windows 8 app bar.
▪Search Charm Opens the Search Charm pane* or the Windows Search bar.
▪Share Charm* Opens the Share Charm pane.
▪Start [ Toggle between Desktop and Metro ] - Switches between Desktop mode and Metro
interface* or opens the Start menu.
▪Device Charm Opens the Devices Charm pane* or the Connect Quick action pane.
▪Settings Charm Opens the Setting Charm pane* or Windows Settings.
*Applicable for Windows 8 only.
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
Shortcuts
This option enables you to assign the key into an Operating System shortcut command. For more
information please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1343
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 Tabon 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 Effects Configurator.
Changes made in this tab will be automatically saved to the current profile.
Note: LED indicators are not customizable.

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Pre-loaded lighting effects
A number of pre-loaded lighting effects can be selected and applied to your keyboard lighting as a
whole, such as static, breathing, etc. Select your desired effect and their corresponding properties
from the bottom area of this tab.
Name
Description
How to set up
Wave
The keyboard lighting will scroll in
the direction selected
Select either left-to-right or
right-to-left wave direction
Static
The keyboard will remain lit in the
selectedcolor
Select a shade ortint of color
Breathing
The keyboard lighting fades in and
out
Select a shade ortint of color
Reactive
The keys will light up when
pressed. The lit key will fade off
after a specified period of time.
Select a shade ortint of color
and a duration
Ripple
The keyboard lighting ripples on
key press, centered around the
pressed key. Each ripple spreads
across the entire keyboard once.
Select a shade ortint of color
Starlight
Each key will have achance of
fading in and out at a random time
and duration
No further customization
required