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The new 2013 edition of the Razer BlackWidow has been locked and reloaded to

deliver the best performance to an all-new generation of gamers. Its full mechanical

key infrastructure with Blue switches remains the core technology that powers this

top-of-the-line keyboard, offering distinctive tactile feedback, superior gaming-grade

response, and faster key actuations as compared to standard keyboards.

The Razer BlackWidow now features enhanced anti-ghosting technology. 10 key roll-

over in gaming mode lets gamers destroy the competition with as many key presses as

there are fingers on both hands. You say ‘Overkill?’ we say ‘Doing it right’.

An all-new feature on the Razer BlackWidow is its USB and audio passthroughs, as

asked for by the gaming community and delivered right on this wunderkind of a

keyboard. Gamers get total convenience with more room to plug in their other gaming

peripherals or removable storage devices, and all within easy reach.

Prepare to destroy the competition as the Razer BlackWidow, in a new anti-fingerprint

matte black finish, keeps you on top of your game.

Summary of content (25 pages)

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The new 2013 edition of the Razer BlackWidow has been locked and reloaded to deliver the best performance to an all-new generation of gamers. Its full mechanical key infrastructure with Blue switches remains the core technology that powers this top-of-the-line keyboard, offering distinctive tactile feedback, superior gaming-grade response, and faster key actuations as compared to standard keyboards. The Razer BlackWidow now features enhanced anti-ghosting technology.
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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. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW................................................ 6 6. USING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW ...........
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1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS  Razer BlackWidow Gaming Keyboard  Quick Start Guide  Master Guide SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS  PC / Mac with 2 free USB ports  Windows® 8/ Windows® 7 / Windows Vista® / Windows® XP (32-bit) / Mac OS X (v10.6 to 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.
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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  Fully Programmable Mechanical Keys With 50g Actuation Force  1000hz Ultrapolling  Extreme Anti-Ghosting Capability Of Up To 10 Key Presses  Razer Synapse 2.0 Enabled  10 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.
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4. DEVICE LAYOUT A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K.
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5. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW 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 to 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: Open Razer Synapse 2.0 and log in to your account.
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6. USING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW Pressing the “FN” key in combination with the function keys will activate their secondary features. Function Keys Features Description The audio volume controls allow you to mute ( ), decrease ( ( ) the audio output. ) and increase 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.
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ON-THE-FLY MACRO RECORDING Follow these steps to create an OTF Macro Recording: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the key combination to start recording. The Macro Recording Indicator will light up to show that the device is ready to record. Type in the keys you want to record. 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.
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7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW 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 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.
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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 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.
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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 Right Click Scroll Click Double Click Mouse Button 4 Mouse Button 5 Scroll Up Scroll Down - Performs a left mouse click using the assigned button. - Performs a right mouse click using the assigned button.
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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 a website using the assigned key.
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Lighting Tab The Lighting Tab is where you can adjust the logo lighting by using the BRIGHTNESS slider.
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Gaming Mode Tab The Gaming Mode Tab allows you to customize which keys to disable when Gaming Mode is activated. Depending on your settings, you may choose to disable the Windows key, Alt + Tab and Alt + F4. An indicator will light up when the function is currently turned ON.
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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 deleting the current macro by clicking the you to Copy, Import, and Export macros.
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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 enables you to delete a command. The option to move the command up or down.
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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.
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You may add in a new set of macro commands by clicking the button on the keystroke menu; or input time delays on the duration field using the delay menu.
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8. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY GUIDELINES In order to achieve maximum safety while using your Razer BlackWidow, we suggest that you adopt the following guidelines: 1. Should you have trouble operating the device properly and troubleshooting does not work, unplug the device and contact the Razer hotline or go to www.razersupport.com for support. Do not attempt to service or fix the device yourself at any time. 2.
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4. During gameplay, relax your wrist and keep it straight. If you do the same tasks with your hands repeatedly, try not to bend, extend or twist your hands for long periods. 5. Do not rest your wrists on hard surfaces for long periods. Use a wrist rest to support your wrist while gaming. 6. Customize the keys on your keyboard to suit your style of gaming in order to minimize repetitive or awkward motions while gaming. 7. Do not sit in the same position all day.
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9. LEGALESE COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFORMATION © 2013 Razer Inc. All rights reserved. Razer, For Gamers By Gamers, and the tripleheaded snake logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Razer Inc. and/or affiliated companies in the United States or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Actual product may differ from pictures. Information is correct at time of printing.
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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.