RAZER BLACKWIDOW CHROMA V2 MASTER GUIDE
The Razer BlackWidow mechanical gaming keyboard was first launched in 2010 and quickly became the most popular and highest selling gaming keyboard worldwide, making its mark as the primary choice for esports first mechanical switch designed from the ground up specifically for Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2 gives you the unbridled freedom to truly express yourself, not just with an impressive spectrum of colors but with personalized lighting controls as well. F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
CONTENTS 1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................... 3 2. REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT.......................................................................................................... 4 3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................. 5 4. DEVICE LAYOUT .....................................................
1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2 gaming keyboard Ergonomic wrist rest Important Product Information Guide SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PC or Mac with a free USB port Windows® 7 / Mac OS X 10.9 (or higher) Internet connection 200 MB of free hard disk space F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
2. REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT REGISTRATION Visit razerzone.com/razer-id to sign up for a Razer ID now to get a wide range of Razer benefits. For example, get real-time in learn more about Razer Synapse and all its features, visit razerzone.com/synapse. If you already have a Razer ID, register your product by clicking on your email address within the Razer Synapse application and select Warranty Status from the dropdown list. To register your product online, visit razerzone.com/registration.
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS g actuation force 80 million keystroke life span Razer Chroma customizable backlighting with 16.8 million color options Ergonomic wrist rest Razer Synapse enabled 10 key roll-over anti-ghosting Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording Gaming mode option USB pass-through 1000 Hz Ultrapolling Braided fiber cable APPROXIMATE SIZE & WEIGHT Without Wrist Rest Length: 484 mm / 19 in Width: 181.
4. DEVICE LAYOUT A. Volume control keys B. Media keys C. On-The-Fly macro record key D. Gaming mode key E. Backlight control keys F. Sleep mode key G. LED indicators H. 5 macro keys I. Ergonomic wrist rest J. 3.5 mm combo port K. USB passthrough port F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
5. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW CHROMA V2 Step 1: Connect your Razer device to the USB port of your computer. Step 2: Install Razer Synapse when prompted* or download the installer from razerzone.com/synapse. Step 3: Register for a Razer ID or log in to Razer Synapse with an existing account. *Applicable for Windows 8 or later. F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
6. SETTING UP YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW CHROMA V2 USING THE ERGONOMIC WRIST REST Your Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2 comes with an ergonomic wrist rest equipped with a leather cushion designed to give all-out comfort during long hours of gameplay, and concealed magnetic connectors for easy installation and removal. To install the wrist rest, simply position the wrist rest below your Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2, align its corresponding Razer logos and slide it in.
7. USING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW CHROMA V2 with the function keys will activate their secondary features on your PC. however, you will need to install Razer Synapse first before you can use these secondary features. Function Keys Features Description The audio volume controls allow you to mute ( decrease ( ) and increase ( ) the audio output. The media keys allow you to play/pause ( skip tracks backward ( ), ) and forward ( ) a track or ).
ON-THE-FLY MACRO RECORDING (PC) 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 the key combination to stop the recording or the ESC key to cancel recording. The Macro Recording Indicator will start blinking to show that the device has stopped recording and is ready to save the macro. 5.
ON-THE-FLY MACRO RECORDING (MAC) Follow these steps to create an OTF Macro Recording: 1. Press the key 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 the Macro key to stop the recording or the ESC key to cancel the 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.
8. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW CHROMA V2 Disclaimer: The features listed here require you to log in to Razer Sy napse. 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. This tab allows you to F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
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 the button. The button or delete the current profile by clicking button allows you to Copy, Import, and Export profiles. Your below PROFILE NAME.
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. F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
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, simply select it from the Key Assignment Menu. Keyboard Function This option enables you to change any key into another keyboard function.
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.
choose a prerecorded macro command. See the MACROS TAB to learn more about creating Macro commands. 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 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.
Windows 8 Charms This option enables you to assign the key into an Operating System shortcut command. For more information please visit: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/getting-aroundtutorial Windows Shortcuts This option enables you to assign the key into an Operating System shortcut command. For more information please visit: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/126449 Shortcuts This option enables you to assign the key into an Operating System shortcut command.
Lighting Tab The Lighting Tab on Razer Synapse allows you to customize your Razer device by allowing you to choose from different basic lighting effects or create your own using the Chroma Configurator. If you have other Razer Chroma-enabled devices, you can synchronize their basic lighting effects by clicking the button. Note: Only devices that support the selected lighting effect will synchronize. LED indicators are not customizable. F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
Pre-loaded lighting effects A number of pre-loaded lighting effects can be selected and applied to your keyboard lighting as a whole, such as spectrum lighting, breathing etc. Select your desired effect and their corresponding properties (such as color) from the bottom area of this tab. Name Description How to set up Spectrum The lighting on the keyboard will cycle between 16.
Chroma Configurator Accessible from the Lighting tab is the Chroma Configurator which you can use to create advanced lighting effects for your Razer Chroma-enabled device. Click the CHROMA CONFIGURATOR link to open the window and begin exploring the customization options for your device. Advanced lighting effects 1. Select the zones on the keyboard to customize. You can select multiple regions with the CTRL key. 2. Add an Effect layer for the selected region. 3.
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. F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
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.
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 inbetween keystrokes and button presses. Note: You may use up to three decimal places when inserting values on the seconds (sec) field. F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
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 you to delete a command. The command up or down.
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. F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
You may add in a new set of macro commands by clicking the menu; or input time delays on the duration field using the delay menu. F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
CHROMA APPS TAB The Chroma Apps Tab allows 3rd party apps to access your Razer Chroma-enabled devices and unlock additional features when using particular games or applications. SETTINGS TAB To enable the Chroma Apps function, click download an app. F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS . and visit razerzone.
APPS LIST TAB The Apps list is where all your Chroma apps are listed. From this tab you can view additional information regarding a particular Chroma app by double-clicking it on the list or selecting the Chroma app and clicking and . You can also rearrange the list using drag-and-drop or by clicking . F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
To disable a Chroma app, open the additional information window of that app and click . You may also disable the Chroma app by right-clicking on the app from the list and click . F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
STATS & HEATMAPS Note: The images shown here are for reference only and may differ from the actual device. Stats & Heatmaps help you analyze your gameplay by tracking your in-game mouse clicks, mouse movement and keyboard usage and visualizing it in form of heatmap overlays. This function is disabled by default. To enable this function, click the notification icon next to your user name in the Confirm to enable the function in the dialog box that appears.
Games List Stats & Heatmaps work by tracking the usage of all supported devices for each game. When the feature is enabled, it automatically scans your system for installed games and adds them to the Games List located on the left side of the screen. Click to show or hide the Games List. From this list, you can add more games that have not been automatically detected, using the button, edit games with the newly installed games. F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
Stats Tab By default, the Stats Tab shows you the overall statistics of all your Razer devices for all games and all time. You can select a specific game via the game list on the left side, change the time period using the SHOWING dropdown menu, or the Razer device using the DEVICES dropdown menu. F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
Heatmaps Tab - Keyboard Heatmaps Tab shows the most frequently used keys on your Razer device for each game on your Games List. F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
Social Media You can share your heatmap image on social media networks such as Facebook or Twitter directly from Razer Synapse. From the Heatmaps tab, click the Share button on the bottom right of the screen. You will be prompted to login to the selected social media using an existing account if you have not already done so. F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
You can also login & Heatmaps window, click media network you wish to sync with. Enter your login details and wait for the connection to complete. F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
9. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY GUIDELINES In order to achieve maximum safety while using your Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2, 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 razersupport.com for support. Do not attempt to service or fix the device yourself at any time.
If you should experience any physical discomfort while using your keyboard, such as pain, numbness, or tingling in your hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck or back, please consult a qualified medical doctor immediately. BATTERY WARNING The Razer Chroma keycap keychain contains a non-rechargeable battery. In general, the life expectancy of this battery depends upon its usage. Do not open, mutilate, or expose to conducting materials (metal), moisture, liquid, fire, or heat.
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