Razer Tartarus User manual

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The Razer Tartarus gaming keypad comes with 25 fully anti-ghosted fully
programmable keys which includes an 8-way thumb-pad for complete control and
maneuverability over your game.
Its all-new improved form factor includes an adjustable wrist rest to deliver longer
lasting comfort and minimized fatigue over extended play.
The Razer Tartarus is Synapse 2.0 enabled, meaning it can store an unlimited number
of profiles and macros in the cloud. You’re always ready with your meticulous gaming
setup anywhere, anytime.

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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. USING YOUR RAZER TARTARUS .............................................................. 6
6. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER TARTARUS...................................................... 8
7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER TARTARUS ................................................. 9
8. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE................................................................. 25
9. LEGALESE.............................................................................................. 27

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1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Razer Tartarus Gaming Keypad
Quick Start Guide
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PC/Mac with a free USB port
Windows® 8 / Windows® 7 / Windows Vista® / Windows® XP (32-bit) /
Mac OS X (10.6-10.8)
Internet connection
200MB of free hard disk space
2. REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT
REGISTRATION
Please visit www.razerzone.com/registration for online product registration.
Your product’s serial number
can be found here.
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
25 fully programmable keys including an 8-way thumb-pad
Instantaneous switching between 8 key maps
Improved ergonomic form factor
Adjustable soft-touch wrist pad for remarkable comfort
Full anti-ghosting
Unlimited macro lengths
Unlimited game profiles
Backlit keys for total control even in dark conditions
Razer Synapse 2.0 enabled
Approximate Size & Weight:
Width 153mm/6.03"
Height 186mm / 7.32"
Depth 54.8mm/2.16"
Weight 283g/0.62lbs

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4. DEVICE LAYOUT
A. 15 Backlit Keys
B. Adjustable Wrist Rest
C. Thumb Module
D. Keymap Indicator
E. Hyperesponse Thumb Key
F. 8-Way Directional Thumb Pad
G. Spacebar Actuator

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5. USING YOUR RAZER TARTARUS
DEFAULT KEYPAD MAPPING
ADJUSTING THE OVERALL LENGTH
1. Press and hold the lever to unlock the wrist rest.

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2. Pull the rear half of the keypad to adjust.
3. Release the lever to lock the wrist rest into position.

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6. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER TARTARUS
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 Tartarus into the USB port of your computer.
Step 2: Download the Razer Synapse 2.0 installer from www.razerzone.com/synapse2.
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: Launch Razer Synapse 2.0 and login to your account.
Step 6: Wait until the software automatically downloads and installs.

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7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER TARTARUS
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.
KEYPAD TAB
The Keypad Tab is your default tab when you first install Razer Synapse 2.0. This tab
allows you to customize your device’s profiles, key assignments and lighting.

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Profiles
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 automatically activate when you run a program or application
through the use of the LINK PROGRAM option.
Keymaps
Keymaps are especially useful for games which require different play-styles for
different character classes. With Keymaps, you can have up to 8 sets of key
assignments per profile. Each keymap has an equivalent color on the Keymap Indicator
to make it easier to check your current keymap.

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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.
Top View
The Top View is where you can customize the 15 fully programmable keys.

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Side View
The Side View is where you can customize the Thumb Key, the Directional Thumb Pad
and the Spacebar Actuator.

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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. 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 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 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 - Performs a “Scroll Up” command using the assigned button.
Scroll Down - Performs 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 key 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.
Inter-device
Inter-device allows you to change the functionality of other Razer Synapse 2.0-enabled
devices. Some of these functionalities are device-specific such as using your Razer
gaming keyboard to 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.

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Switch Keymap
The Switch Keymap allows you to easily swap key assignments with a press of a key.
When you select Switch Keymap from the Key Assignment Menu, a submenu will
appear wherein you can choose which keymap to use. The LED on the thumb module
will automatically change color to correspond with the keymap.
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 a website using the assigned key.
When you select Launch Program from the Key Assignment Menu, two options will
appear which allow you to search for the specific program you want to open or write
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. Listed below are the 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.
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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Joystick Function
With this option you can change the functionality of any key into a joystick button or
an analog stick direction. To choose a joystick function, select JOYSTICK FUNCTION
from the Key Assignment Menu and an ASSIGN BUTTON submenu will appear.
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 allows you to adjust the backlight by using the BRIGHTNESS slider or
by using the PULSATE option.
This tab also allows you to turn off the backlighting whenever your screen enters sleep
mode.

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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 and
deleting the current macro by clicking the button. The button allows
you to Copy, Import, and Export macros.
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.