Razer BlackWidow User manual

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The Razer BlackWidow mechanical gaming keyboard was first launched in 2010 and
quickly became the most popular and highest selling gaming keyboard worldwide,
making its mark as the primary choice for eSports athletes. Four years later, the Razer™
Mechanical Switch was introduced, giving the Razer BlackWidow an even greater
advantage with the world’s first mechanical switch designed from the ground up
specifically for gaming. This enabled gamers to take their skill to the next level with
more speed and precision than ever before. By redefining the limits of performance,
this elite mechanical gaming keyboard left the competition in the dust, even faster
than before.
Now with 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 Chroma 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 ................................................... 3
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................... 4
4. DEVICE LAYOUT ...................................................................................... 5
5. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW CHROMA ................................ 6
6. USING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW CHROMA ........................................ 7
7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW CHROMA............................ 9
8. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE................................................................. 24
9. LEGALESE.............................................................................................. 26

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1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Razer BlackWidow Chroma Gaming Keyboard
Quick Start Guide
Important Product Information Guide
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PC with 2 free USB ports
Windows® 8 / Windows® 7 / Windows Vista® / Windows® XP (32-bit)
Internet Connection
200 MB of free hard disk space
2. REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Sign up now for a Synapse account to get real-time information on your product’s
warranty status. To learn more about Synapse and all its features, visit
www.razerzone.com/synapse.
If you are already a Synapse user, register your product by clicking on your email
address at the 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.

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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Razer™ Mechanical Switches with 50g actuation force
60 million keystroke life span
Chroma backlighting with 16.8 million customizable color options
Razer Synapse enabled
10 key roll-over anti-ghosting
Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording
5 additional dedicated macro keys
Gaming mode option
Audio-out/mic-in jacks
USB pass-through
1000Hz Ultrapolling
Braided fiber cable
APPROXIMATE SIZE & WEIGHT:
Width 475 mm / 18.70”
Height 171mm / 6.73”
Depth 39 mm / 1.54”
Weight 1500 g / 3.31 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. LED indicators
H. 5 extra macro keys
I. Audio out jack
J. Microphone in jack
K. USB passthrough port

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5. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW CHROMA
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 RazerID or login to Synapse with an existing account.
*Applicable for Windows 8 or later.
Note: By default, the Razer BlackWidow Chroma is set to spectrum cycling. To customize the lighting, please
install Razer Synapse.

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6. USING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW CHROMA
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 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
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
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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7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW CHROMA
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.