Razer PeathAdder User manual

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The Razer DeathAdder was released in 2006 and is still to date, the world’s best-selling
gaming mouse, used by countless pro-gamers in the circuit as their de facto gaming
mouse. For its combination of ergonomics and precision, the Razer DeathAdder has
become legend
How did we improve on perfection? Very carefully.
We didn’t want to fix anything that wasn’t broken, and so, we literally didn’t change
anything. We focused instead on enhancing and optimizing the Razer DeathAdder
utilizing next generation technologies and further ergonomics tweaks.
The Razer DeathAdder’s optical sensor was upgraded from 3.5G to the cutting edge 4G
infrared sensor featuring improved performance and precision. We also retained the
iconic right handed ergonomic shape, but enhanced it with built in rubber side grips for
better mouse control and grip. Like its predecessor, the Razer DeathAdder will feature
Synapse 2.0 support, for effortless synching of all your settings and profiles
automatically from the cloud.
The favorite weapon for pro-gamers all over the world just got better, and now, so will
your game.

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CONTENTS
1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS / REGISTRATION ..................... 2
2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................... 3
3. DEVICE LAYOUT.................................................................................................. 4
4. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER DEATHADDER............................................................. 5
5. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER DEATHADDER ........................................................ 6
6. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................ 26
7. LEGALESE ......................................................................................................... 28

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1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS / REGISTRATION
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Razer DeathAdder Gaming Mouse
Quick Start Guide
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PC or Mac with a free USB 2.0 port
Windows® 7 / Windows Vista® / Windows® XP (32-bit) / Mac OS X (10.6-10.7)
Internet connection
100MB of free hard disk space
REGISTRATION
Please visit www.razerzone.com/registration for online product registration.
What you’ll get:
2 years limited manufacturer’s warranty.
Free online technical support at www.razersupport.com.

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2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
6400dpi Razer Precision 4G Optical Sensor
Ergonomic Right-Handed Design With Textured Rubber Side Grips
5 Independently Programmable Hyperesponse Buttons
Razer Synapse 2.0 Enabled
1000hz Ultrapolling / 1ms Response
On-The-Fly Sensitivity Adjustment
Always-On Mode
200 Inches Per Second And 50g Of Acceleration
Gold-Plated USB Connector
Seven-Foot, Lightweight, Braided Fiber Cable
Razer Synapse 2.0 Enabled
Approximate Size : 127 mm / 5.00” (Length) x 70 mm / 2.76” (Width) x 44 mm /
1.73” (Height)
Approximate Weight: 105 g / 0.23 lbs

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3. DEVICE LAYOUT
A. Left Mouse Button
B. Right Mouse Button
C. Scroll Wheel
D. Mouse Button 5
E. Mouse Button 4
F. Razer Precision 4G Optical Sensor
G. Ultraslick Mouse Feet

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4. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER DEATHADDER
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 DeathAdder 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: Launch Razer Synapse 2.0 and login to your account.
Step 6: Wait until the software automatically downloads and installs.

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5. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER DEATHADDER
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.
MOUSE TAB
The Mouse Tab is your default tab when you first install Razer Synapse 2.0. This tab
allows you to customize your device’s profiles, button assignments, performance,
lighting and calibration.

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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 button assignments and
sensitivity adjustments.
Profile contains the default settings of your device. Any changes made within each tab
will automatically be saved into the current profile. 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 can 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.

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CUSTOMIZE TAB
The Customize Tab is where you can modify the basic functionalities of your device
such as button assignments to suit your gaming needs. The changes made in this tab
are automatically saved to your current profile.

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BUTTON ASSIGNMENT MENU
Initially, each of the mouse buttons is set to DEFAULT.However, you may change the
function of these buttons by clicking the desired button to access the Button
Assignment Menu.
Listed below are the customization options and their descriptions.
Default
This option enables you to return the key to its original function. To choose the
DEFAULT, simple select it from the Button Assignment Menu.
Keyboard Function
This option enables you to change the mouse buttons into keyboard functions. To
choose a keyboard function, select KEYBOARD FUNCTION from the Button 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 the mouse buttons into other mouse functions. To
choose a mouse function, select MOUSE FUNCTION from the Button 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 assigning a Macro to a button, 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. See the MACROS TAB to learn more about creating Macro commands.
Sensitivity
Sensitivity refers to how fast the mouse pointer can travel across the screen. When you
select the Sensitivity function from the dropdown menu, a sub-menu will appear which
gives you access to the following options:
Sensitivity Clutch - Change to a predefined sensitivity as long as the
designated button is pressed. Releasing the button
will return it to the previous sensitivity.
Sensitivity Stage Up - Increase the current sensitivity by one stage. See
the PERFORMANCE TAB to learn more about
sensitivity stages.

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Sensitivity Stage Down - Decrease the current sensitivity by one stage. See
the PERFORMANCE TAB to learn more about
sensitivity stages.
On-The-Fly Sensitivity - Readily adjust the current sensitivity using the
assigned button. If On‐The‐Fly Sensitivity has been
set, pressing the designated button and moving the
scroll wheel will produce a bar on your screen which
would indicate your current sensitivity level.
Cycle Up Sensitivity Stages - Increase the current sensitivity stage by one and
once it reaches the highest sensitivity stage, it will
return to stage 1 when the button is pressed again.
See the PERFORMANCE TAB to learn more about
sensitivity stages.
Cycle Down Sensitivity Stages - Decrease the current sensitivity stage by one and
once it reaches stage 1, it will return to the highest
sensitivity stage when the button is pressed again.
See the PERFORMANCE TAB to learn more about
sensitivity stages.
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 Button 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 Profile
The Switch Profile enables you to change profiles on the fly and immediately load all
your preconfigured settings. When you select Switch Profile from the Button
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 using the assigned button. When you
select Launch Program from the Button Assignment Menu, a button will appear
which allows you to search for the specific program you want to use.
Disable
This option renders the assigned button unusable. Use Disable if you do not need the
button or if it interferes with your gaming.

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PERFORMANCE TAB
The Performance Tab allows you to enhance the speed and precision of your mouse
pointer. Similar to the Customize Tab, the changes made here are automatically saved
to your current profile.
Listed below are the performance options and their descriptions.
Sensitivity
Sensitivity pertains to how much effort is needed to move the mouse pointer in any
direction. The higher the sensitivity, the more responsive the mouse will be.
(Recommended setting: 1600 –1800)

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Enable X-Y Sensitivity
By default, the X-axis (horizontal) and Y-axis (vertical) use the same sensitivity values.
However, you may set different sensitivity values to each of the axes by selecting the
ENABLE X-Y SENSITIVITY option.
Configure Sensitivity Stages
A sensitivity stage is a preset sensitivity value. You can create up to 5 different
sensitivity stages which you can cycle through using the sensitivity stage up/down
buttons. You may use the ENABLE X-Y SENSITIVITY concurrently with this option.
Acceleration
Acceleration increases the cursor’s movement speed depending on how quickly you
move the mouse. The higher the value, the faster the mouse accelerates.
(Recommended settings: Windows 0, Mac 5)
Polling Rate
The higher the polling rate, the more often the computer receives information about
the status of your mouse, thus increasing the mouse pointer’s reaction time. You can
switch between 125Hz (8ms), 500Hz (2ms) and 1000Hz (1ms) by selecting your desired
polling rate on the dropdown menu. (Recommended setting: 500Hz –1000Hz)

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LIGHTING TAB
The Lighting Tab allows you to configure the LEDs of your Razer DeathAdder. Simply
toggle the ON or OFF options to enable or disable the Scroll Wheel and Logo lighting.
Similar to the previous tabs, the changes made here are also automatically saved to
your current profile.

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CALIBRATION TAB
The Calibration Tab allows you to optimize your Razer Precision Sensor to any mousing
surface for better tracking. To use this feature, you must select the ON option under
SURFACE CALIBRATION.
The LIFTOFF RANGE allows you to set the distance in which the sensor stops tracking as
it is being lifted away from its mousing surface. To use this feature, you must first
activate SURFACE CALIBRATION then choose an appropriate mousing surface.

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Razer Mouse Mats
The Razer DeathAdder is ‘tuned’ or optimized especially for Razer mouse mats. This
means that the sensor has been tested extensively to confirm that the Razer
DeathAdder reads and tracks best when paired with Razer mouse mats.
If you are using a Razer mouse mat, click the button to access
the Razer Mats submenu. This menu showcases an extensive list of Razer-branded
mouse mats. Select the appropriate mouse mat from the list; then choose between
SPEED or CONTROL if applicable.
If you wish to learn more about a particular mouse mat or if you wish to purchase a
Razer mouse mat, you may do so by clicking the button.

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Other Mousing Surfaces
If you are using a non-Razer mouse mat or a non-standard mousing surface, select
OTHERS then click the button to access the manual calibration
submenu.

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This submenu enables you to manually adjust the Razer Precision Sensor to suit any
mousing surface.
To begin calibrating the sensor, click the button. After clicking the
button, Razer Synapse 2.0 will begin tuning the sensor. Please avoid moving the Razer
DeathAdder during this time.