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.