Razer STRIDER CHROMA Use and care manual

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RAZER STRIDER CHROMA
MASTER GUIDE

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Introducing the Razer Strider Chroma—the world’s first hybrid mouse mat
with multi-lighting zones. Powered by Razer Chroma™ RGB, enjoy unrivaled
levels of personalization with 19 customizable lighting zones, as you
experience complete control with a surface that’s the best of both worlds.

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CONTENTS
1. WHAT'S INSIDE...................................................................................................................................... 3
2. WHAT’S NEEDED ................................................................................................................................... 3
3. LET’S GET YOU COVERED ...................................................................................................................... 4
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................. 5
5. SETTING UP YOUR RAZER STRIDER CHROMA ....................................................................................... 5
6. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER STRIDER CHROMA VIA RAZER SYNAPSE.................................................. 6
7. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................... 15
8. LEGALESE............................................................................................................................................. 16

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1. WHAT'S INSIDE
▪Razer Strider Chroma
A. Type A cable connector
B. Mouse mat lighting Powered by
Razer ChromaTM RGB
C. Hybrid soft/hard surface
D. Anti-slip base
▪Important product information guide
2. WHAT’S NEEDED
PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
▪Type A port
RAZER SYNAPSE REQUIREMENTS
▪Windows® 10 64-bit (or higher)
▪Internet connection for software installation

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3. LET’S GET YOU COVERED
Register your product and score exclusive benefits
razerid.razer.com/warranty
Your product’s serial
number can be
found here.

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4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
▪Size: 900 mm (Length) x 370 mm (Width)
▪Thickness: 4 mm (excluding the thickness of the control module)
▪Surface: 100% Polyester
▪Base: Natural rubber
▪Mat type: Hybrid
▪Chroma RGB: Yes
▪Special features: Multi-zone RGB Lighting, Type A
5. SETTING UP YOUR RAZER STRIDER CHROMA
Connect your Razer mouse mat to any of the USB ports on your PC.
Install Razer Synapse when prompted or download the installer from razer.com/synapse
Type A

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6. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER STRIDER CHROMA VIA RAZER SYNAPSE
Internet connection is required for installation, updates, and cloud -based features.
Registering for a Razer ID account is recommended but optional. All listed features are
subject to change based on the current software version, the connected device(s), and
supported apps and software.
SYNAPSE TAB
The Synapse tab is your default tab when you first launch Razer Synapse. This tab allows you to
navigate the Dashboard subtab.
Dashboard
The Dashboard subtab is an overview of your Razer Synapse, where you can access all your Razer
devices, modules, and online services.

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Modules
The Modules subtab displays all installed and available modules for installation.
Global Shortcuts
Bind operations or Razer Synapse functions to custom key-combinations from any Razer Synapse-
enabled device inputs, which apply across all device profiles. Learn more about Profiles
Only Razer Synapse-enabled device inputs will be reco gnized.

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MOUSE MAT TAB
The Mouse Mat tab is the main tab for your Razer Strider Chroma. From here, you can change your
mouse mat’s settings, such as profiles and lighting. Changes made under this tab are automatically
saved to your system and cloud storage.
Lighting
The Lighting subtab enables you to modify your Razer device’s light settings.

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Profile
Profile is a data storage for keeping all your Razer peripheral's settings. By default, the profile name is
based on your system's name. To add, rename, duplicate, or delete a profile, simply press the
Miscellaneous button ( ).
Brightness
You can turn off your Razer device’s lighting by toggling the Brightness option or increase/decrease its
luminance using the slider.
Switch Off Lighting
Enable this power saving option to disable your device’s lighting in response to your system’s display
turning off.
Quick Effects
A number of quick effects can be selected and applied to your mouse mat’s lighting, as listed here:
Name
Description
How to set up
Audio
meter
The mouse mat will light up
according to the audio level with a
default spectrum of colors
Select a Color Boost level
Breathing
The lighting will fade in and out of
the selected color(s)
Select up to 2 colors or randomize
colors
Reactive
The mouse mat will light up when
you use a compatible Razer mouse’s
scroll wheel or click any of its
buttons
Select a color and a duration
Spectrum
cycling
The lighting will cycle between 16.8
million colors indefinitely
No further customization required
Static
The mouse mat will remain lit in the
selected color
Select a color
Wave
The lighting will scroll in the
direction selected
Select either clockwise or counter-
clockwise wave direction

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If you have other supported Razer Chroma-enabled devices, you can synchronize their quick effects
with your Razer device by clicking the Chroma Sync button ( ).
Only devices that support the selected lighting effect will synchronize.
Advanced Effects
The Advanced Effects option allows you to choose a Chroma Effect you want to use on your Razer
Chroma-enabled peripheral. To start making your own Chroma Effect, simply press the Chroma Studio
button ( ).
PROFILES TAB
The Profiles tab is a convenient way to manage all your profiles and link them to your games and
applications.
Devices
View which games are linked to each device's profiles or which Chroma Effect is linked to specific
games using the Devices subtab.
You can import Profiles from your computer or the cloud through the import button ( ) or create
new profiles within the selected device using the add button ( ). To rename, duplicate, export, or

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delete a profile, simply press the Miscellaneous button ( ). Each profile can be set to activate
when you run an application using the Linked Games option.
Linked Games
The Linked Games subtab allows you to add games, view devices linked to games, or search for added
games. You can also sort games based on alphabetical order, last played, or most played. Added
games will still be listed here, even if they are not linked to a Razer device.
To link games to connected Razer devices or Chroma Effects, simply click on any game from the list,
and then click Select a device and its profile to launch automatically during gameplay to select the
Razer device or Chroma Effect it will link with. Once connected, you may click the Miscellaneous
button ( ) of the corresponding Chroma Effect or device to select a specific Chroma Effect or
profile.

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SETTINGS WINDOW
The Settings window, accessible by clicking the ( ) button on Razer Synapse, enables you to
configure the startup behavior and display language of Razer Synapse, view the master guides of each
connected Razer device or perform a factory reset on any connected Razer device.
General tab
The General tab lets you change the software’s display language, startup behavior, theme, and on-
screen notifications display. You may also manually sync your profiles to the cloud ( ) or view the
master guide of all connected Razer devices and installed modules.
Reset tab
The Reset tab allows you to perform a factory reset on all connected Razer devices with on-board
memory and/or reset Razer Synapse tutorials to acquaint yourself again with Razer Synapse’s new
features on its next launch.
All profiles stored on the selected device's on-board memory will be erased when you reset a
Razer device.

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About tab
The About tab displays brief software information and copyright statement, and provides relevant
links for its terms of use. You may also use this tab to check for software updates, or as quick access
to Razer’s social communities.

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7. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
SAFETY GUIDELINES
To achieve maximum safety while using your Razer Strider Chroma, we suggest that you adopt the
following guidelines:
Should you have trouble operating the device properly and troubleshooting does not work, unplug
the device and contact the Razer hotline or go to support.razer.com for assistance.
Don’t take apart the device, and don’t attempt to operate it under abnormal current loads. Doing so
will void your warranty.
Keep the device away from liquid, humidity, or moisture. Operate the device only within the specific
temperature range of 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F). Should the temperature exceed this range, unplug
the device to let the temperature stabilize to an optimal level.
MAINTENANCE AND USE
The Razer Strider Chroma requires minimum maintenance to keep it in optimum condition. Once a
month, we recommend you unplug the device from the computer and clean it using a soft cloth or
cotton swab to prevent dirt buildup. Don’t use soap or harsh cleaning agents.
CAUTION: DO NOT FOLD, COMPRESS, OR OVERSTRETCH the mouse mat, as doing so may damage or
deform the product and void the warranty.

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8. LEGALESE
COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFORMATION
©2022 Razer Inc. All rights reserved. Razer, the triple-headed snake logo, Razer logo, “For Gamers. By
Gamers.”, and “Razer Chroma” logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Razer Inc. or affiliated
companies in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of
companies.
Razer Inc. (“Razer”) may have copyright, trademarks, trade secrets, patents, patent applications, or
other intellectual property rights (whether registered or unregistered) concerning the product in this
guide. Furnishing of this guide does not give you a license to any such copyright, trademark, patent or
other intellectual property right. The Razer Strider Chroma (the “Product”) may differ from pictures
whether on packaging or otherwise. Razer assumes no responsibility for such differences or for any
errors that may appear. Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
For the latest and current terms of the Limited Product Warranty, please visit razer.com/warranty.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Razer shall in no event be liable for any lost profits, loss of information or data, special, incidental,
indirect, punitive or consequential or incidental damages, arising in any way out of distribution of,
sale of, resale of, use of, or inability to use the Product. In no event shall Razer’s liability exceed the
retail purchase price of the Product.
GENERAL
These terms shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the
Product was purchased. If any term herein is held to be invalid or unenforceable, then such term (in
so far as it is invalid or unenforceable) shall be given no effect and deemed to be excluded without
invalidating any of the remaining terms. Razer reserves the right to amend any term at any time
without notice.