Razer DEATHSTALKER User manual

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The Razer DeathStalker gaming keyboard delivers merciless power when it is designed
with slim keycaps for shorter travel distance and rapid-fire actuations. Your fingers will
be flying across the low-profile keys at lightning speed and in comfort, executing
commands for your master plan faster than enemies can react.
Unlike traditional keyboards that can only register up to 3 simultaneous key presses,
the superior anti-ghosting technology built into the Razer DeathStalker allows up to ten
simultaneous key presses to obliterate the competition more effortlessly. Every key
actuated at the same time will respond accurately in-game with zero lag.
The revolutionary Razer Synapse 2.0 software powers the Razer DeathStalker’s brain,
letting you save personalized settings to a cloud server for convenient access anytime,
anywhere. Game add-ons that you’ve taken the time to configure will never need to
be set up from scratch again when they are ready for download and use with any Razer
DeathStalker connected to any computer. Driver and firmware updates are
downloaded automatically ensuring your keyboard is optimized for winning all the
time.
Fire up your lightning fast reflexes and competitive instincts with a fully back-lit gaming
keyboard designed for blazing fast actuations, empowering you to unleash as many
commands and macros as there are fingers on both your hands. Give no quarter with
the Razer DeathStalker.

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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. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER DEATHSTALKER .............................................. 5
6. USING YOUR RAZER DEATHSTALKER ...................................................... 6
7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER DEATHSTALKER.......................................... 8
8. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE................................................................. 21
9. LEGALESE.............................................................................................. 23

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1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Razer Deathstalker 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
Chiclet-style Key Caps
Green LED Backlit Keys
1000hz Ultrapolling
Fully Programmable Keys With On-The-Fly Macro recording
Razer Synapse 2.0 Enabled
Dedicated Gaming Mode
Anti-ghosting Capability For Up To 10 Simultaneous Key Presses*
Braided Cable
Fixed Wrist Rest
Approximate Size : 460 mm / 18.11” (Width) x 214 mm / 8.43” (Height) x 16.5
mm / 0.65” (Depth)
Approximate Weight: 1086.3 g / 2.39 lb

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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

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5. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER DEATHSTALKER
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 Deathstalker into the USB port of 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 DEATHSTALKER
Pressing the “FN” key in combination with the function keys will activate their
secondary features. Listed below are the function keys and their features’ descriptions.
Function Keys
Secondary Features
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 way, you
can save electricity while the computer is
idle.

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On-The-Fly (OTF) 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 the macro.
Gaming Mode
Activating Gaming Mode allows you to disable the Windows Key to avoid accidental
usage plus, it also allows you to switch between 6-key to 10-key Anti-Ghosting.
Moreover on Razer Synapse 2.0, you can disable Alt + Tab and Alt + F4 through the
Gaming Mode Tab.
Gaming Mode
On
Gaming Mode +
Synapse 2.0
Windows Key Disabled


Alt + F4 Disabled

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Alt + Tab Disabled
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
10-key Anti-Ghosting
Enable
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An indicator will light up when Gaming Mode is currently turned ON.

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7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER DEATHSTALKER
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 default tab 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 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. To choose the
DEFAULT, simple 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 the Key Assignment Menu and
enter the key you wish to use. 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 - 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.
Mouse Button 4 - Performs a “Backward” command for most internet browsers.
Mouse 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 assigning MACRO to a key, you can execute complex
combinations with ease. The ASSIGN MACRO allows you to choose which recorded
Macro to use while the PLAYBACK OPTION enables you to choose the behavior of the
Macro.

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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
Launch Program allows you to launch a program or application using the assigned key.
When you select Program from the Key Assignment Menu, a button will appear
that will 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 keyboard backlight and logo lighting by
using the BRIGHTNESS slider.

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GAMING MODE TAB
The Gaming Mode Tab is where you can set which keys are disabled during Gaming
Mode. You can also activate Gaming Mode in this tab.

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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.

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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.
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.