Razer BlackWidow User manual

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The Razer BlackWidow was the first mechanical gaming keyboard to deliver a tactile
gaming experience gamers could actually feel, while enhancing gameplay with blazing
fast actuations. The Razer BlackWidow Stealth Edition 2012, using Cherry MX Brown
mechanical switches, lets you go ninja by delivering the same superior gaming-grade
response as the award-winning original, only with a quieter but no less distinctive
tactile feedback –perfect for those who favor silent sneak attacks and meticulous
pwnage from the shadows.
The newly reinvigorated Razer BlackWidow Stealth comes with improved anti-ghosting
which supports up to 10 simultaneous key presses in gaming mode. This means that
gamers can assassinate the competition with as many deadly ninja key presses as there
are fingers on their hands, and have them all registered accurately in-game.
An all-new feature on the Razer BlackWidow Stealth is its USB and audio passthroughs.
Gamers get total convenience with more room to plug in their other gaming
peripherals or removable storage devices, and all within easy reach.
Catch your foes off-guard and strike faster than they can react with the mechanical
Razer BlackWidow Stealth.

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CONTENTS
1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.................................... 2
2. REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT................................................... 2
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................... 3
4. DEVICE LAYOUT ...................................................................................... 4
5. SETTING UP YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW STEALTH................................. 5
6. USING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW STEALTH ......................................... 6
7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW STEALTH............................. 8
8. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE................................................................. 20
9. LEGALESE.............................................................................................. 22

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1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Razer BlackWidow Stealth Gaming Keyboard
Quick Start Guide
Master Guide
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PC with a free USB 2.0 port
Windows® 7 / Windows Vista® / Windows® XP (32-bit)
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 45g Actuation Force
Silent, Tactile Feedback On Key Press
1000hz Ultrapolling
Extreme Anti-Ghosting Capability Of Up To 10 Keys
Razer Synapse 2.0 Enabled
20 Customizable Software Profiles With On-The-Fly Switching
Braided Fiber Cable
Approximate Size : 475 mm / 18.70” (Width) x 171 mm / 6.73” (Height) x 30 mm
/ 1.18” (Depth)
Approximate 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. SETTING UP YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW STEALTH
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 Razer BlackWidow Stealth into 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 STEALTH
Pressing the “FN” key in combination with the function keys will activate their
secondary features.
BASIC FUNCTION KEY COMMANDS
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 the Three-Headed Snake logo.
The sleep button 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. You
may expand this functionality to include Alt + Tab and Alt + F4 by using Razer Synapse
2.0. Furthermore, you can maximize the effect of Anti-Ghosting by activating the
Gaming mode function. An indicator will light up when Gaming Mode is currently
turned ON.

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7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW STEALTH
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 menu for fast profile switching.

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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 these
key by clicking the desired button to access the Key Assignment Menu.
Listed below are the customization options and their description.
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.
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.

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Listed below are the functions which you can choose from the Assign Button submenu:
Left Click - Perform a left mouse click using the assigned button.
Right Click - Perform a right mouse click using the assigned button.
Scroll Click - Activate the universal scrolling function.
Double Click - Perform a double left click using the assigned button.
Keyboard Button 4 - Performs a “Backward” command for most internet browsers.
Keyboard Button 5 - Performs a “Forward” command for most internet browsers.
Scroll Up - Perform a “Scroll Up” command using the assigned button.
Scroll Down - Perform a “Scroll Down” command using the assigned button.
Macro
A Macro is a prerecorded sequence of keystrokes and button presses that is executed
with precise timing. By setting a button to Macro, you can conveniently execute a
chain of commands. When you select this option from the Key Assignment Menu, a
submenu will 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
The Launch Program allows you to run a program or application using the assigned
button. When you select Launch Program from the Key Assignment Menu, a
button will appear which allows you to search for the specific program or application
you want to use.
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 is where you can adjust the logo lighting by using the BRIGHTNESS
slider.

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Gaming Mode Tab
The Gaming Mode Tab helps you prevent accidental key presses. Depending on your
settings, you may choose to disable the Windows key, Alt + Tab and Alt + F4.
Furthermore, you can maximize the effect of Anti-Ghosting by activating the Gaming
mode function. An indicator will light up when the function is currently turned ON.

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MACROS TAB
The Macros Tab allows you to create a series of precise keystrokes and button presses.
This tab also allows you to have numerous macros and extremely long macro
commands at your disposal.
The Macro section works similarly to Profile wherein you can rename a macro by
typing on the field below MACRO NAME. There are also other options available in the
macro section such as creating a new macro by clicking the button, deleting
the current macro by clicking the button or duplicating the current macro by
clicking the button.
To create a macro command, simply click the button and all your
keystrokes and button presses will automatically register on the macro screen. When
you are done recording your macro commands, click on the button to end
the session.

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The Macro section allows you to input the delay in-between commands. In RECORD
DELAY the delay in-between commands are registered as how it is entered. The
DEFAULT DELAY uses a predefined time (expressed in seconds) as the delay. And NO
DELAY omits all the pauses in-between keystrokes and button presses.
Note: You may use up to three decimal places when inserting values on the seconds (sec) field.

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Once you have recorded a macro, you may edit the commands you have entered by
selecting each command on the macro screen. Each keystroke or button press is
arranged sequentially with the first command shown at the top of the screen.
The button allows you to edit a particular command and the button
enables you to delete a command. The and buttons gives you the
option to move the command up or down.
The button allows you to put in additional keystrokes, button presses or time
delays either before or after the selected command.

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Once you have pressed the button, a new display window will appear beside
the list of macro commands. The dropdown menu on this window allows you to
choose a keystroke or a delay to be added in before or after the highlighted macro
command.

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You may add in a new set of macro commands by clicking the button on
the keystroke menu; or input time delays on the duration field using the delay menu.