. RAZER CYNOSA CHROMA MASTER GUIDE
The Razer Cynosa Chroma is a gaming-grade keyboard that features all the essentials a gamer needs. With soft cushioned, individually programmable backlit keys powered by Razer Chroma, and a spill-resistant design that keeps your keyboard safe. 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 Cynosa Chroma gaming keyboard ▪ Important Product Information Guide SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ▪ PC with a free USB port ▪ Windows® 7 (or higher) ▪ Internet connection ▪ 500 MB of free hard disk space F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
2. REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT REGISTRATION Register your product online at razer-id.razerzone.com/warranty using your Razer ID to get real- razer-id.razerzone.com to get a wide range of Razer benefits. number can be found here. TECHNICAL SUPPORT ▪ 1 ▪ Free online technical support at support.razerzone.com F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES ▪ Soft cushioned gaming-grade keys ▪ Individually customizable backlit keys ▪ Razer ChromaTM backlighting with 16.8 million customizable color options ▪ Razer Synapse enabled ▪ 10 key roll-over with anti-ghosting ▪ Spill-resistant durable design ▪ Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording ▪ Gaming mode option ▪ 1000Hz Ultrapolling APPROXIMATE SIZE & WEIGHT ▪ Length: 463 mm / 18.22 in ▪ Width: 154 mm / 6.06 in ▪ Height: 31 mm / 1.
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 F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
5. INSTALLING RAZER SYNAPSE 3 FOR YOUR RAZER CYNOSA CHROMA Step 1: Connect your Razer device to the USB port of your computer. Step 2: Install Razer Synapse 3 when prompted* or download the installer from razerzone.com/synapse3. Step 3: Register for a Razer ID or log in with an existing account. *Applicable for Windows 8 or later. F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
6. USING YOUR RAZER CYNOSA CHROMA on your PC. 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 ). The backlight control keys allow you to decrease ( ) or increase ( LEDs. The sleep key allows you to suspend all operating system activities. This function allows you to save electricity while the computer is idle.
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.
7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER CYNOSA CHROMA VIA RAZER SYNAPSE 3 Disclaimer: The features listed here require you to log in to Razer Synapse 3. These features are also subject to change based on the current software version and your Operating System. SYNAPSE TAB The Synapse tab is your default tab when you first launch Razer Synapse 3. Dashboard The Dashboard subtab is an overview of your Razer Synapse 3 where you can access all your Razer devices, modules, and online services. F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
KEYBOARD The Keyboard tab is the main tab for your Razer CYNOSA CHROMA. From here, you can change your device settings such as key assignments, gaming mode settings, . Changes made under this tab are automatically saved to your system and cloud storage. Customize The Customize subtab is for modifying settings. and gaming mode Profile Miscellaneous button ( F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS . ).
Hypershift Hypershift mode is a secondary set of key assignments that is activated when the Hypershift key is held down. By default, the Hypershift key is assigned to the FN key of your Razer Synapse 3 supported keyboard however, you can also assign any key as a Hypershift key. F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
Sidebar Clicking the Sidebar button ( Chroma. ) will reveal all current key assignments for your Razer Cynosa Alternatively, you can skip to a specific key assignment by selecting it on the Customize tab. F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
Upon selecting a key assignment, you may then change it to one of the following functions: Default This option enables you to return the selected key to its original setting. Keyboard Function This option changes the key assignment into a keyboard function. You can also choose enable Turbo mode which allows you to emulate repeatedly pressing the keyboard function while the key is held down. Mouse Function This option allows you to change any key into a mouse function.
Switch Profile Switch Profile enables you to quickly change profiles and load a new set of key assignments. An on-screen notification will appear whenever you switch profiles. Switch Lighting Switch Lighting allows you to easily switch between basic and advanced lighting effects. Click here to learn more about Advanced Chroma Effects Razer Hypershift Setting the key to Razer Hypershift will allow you to activate Hypershift mode as long as the key is held down.
Windows 8 Charms This option enables you to assign your preferred key into a Windows 8 shortcut command. Listed below are the Windows 8 charm shortcuts you can choose from: ▪ Snap App to Left Maximizes an active window to the left side of the screen. ▪ Snap App to Right Maximizes an active window to the right of the screen. ▪ Snap App to Up ▪ Snap App to Down ▪ Take Screenshot and Save to Pictures to the Pictures folder of your PC. ▪ App Bar* - Opens the Windows 8 app bar.
Keyboard Properties Allows you to open the Windows Keyboard Properties where you can modify other keyboard settings such as Repeat delay, Repeat Rate, and Cursor blink rate, or view all keyboard drivers installed in your PC. F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
Lighting The Lightin Brightness the luminance using the slider. Switch Off Lighting Cynosa Chroma has been idle for a set amount of time. Quick Effects A number of quick effects can be selected and applied to your s lighting, as listed here: Note: Only devices that support the selected lighting effect will synchronize. LED indicators are not customizable. Name Description Breathing The lighting fades in and out of the selected color(s) F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
Fire Each key lights up in warm colors to mimic the motion of flames No further customization required Reactive The LEDs will light up when a key is pressed. The light will fade off after a specified period of time Select a color and a duration Ripple On key press, light will ripple away from the pressed key Select a color Spectrum The lighting will cycle between 16.
PROFILES TAB The Profiles tab is a convenient way of managing all your profiles and linking them to your games and applications. Devices View which Razer device is using a specific profile using the Devices subtab. To create a new profile within the selected device, simply click the add button ( ). To rename, duplicate, or delete a profile, simply press the Miscellaneous button ( ). Each profile can be set to automatically activate when you run an application using the Link Games option. F O R GA M E RS .
Linked Games The Linked Games subtab gives you the flexibility to add games, view peripherals that are 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 it is not linked to a Razer device. F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
To link games to connected Razer devices, simply click on a game from the list, then click the button to select the Razer device it will link with. Once linked, you may click on the Miscellaneous button ( ) of the corresponding linked device to selec F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
CHROMA TAB The Chroma tab enables you to either create advanced lighting effects through Chroma Studio or enable/disable third party integrated apps to all Razer Chroma-enabled devices for a truly immersive lighting and gaming experience. Studio The Studio subtab enables you to create and edit your own Chroma Effects which you can apply to all supported Razer Chroma-enabled devices. Chroma module. To add, rename, duplicate, or delete a Chroma Effect, simply click the Miscellaneous button ( ).
Effect Layer Lighting effects are arranged in layers wherein the topmost layer takes priority. You can group multiple lighting effects by clicking the Add Group button ( ) and dragging the layers you want to group to the newly added folder, duplicate a layer by clicking the Copy button ( ), or delete a layer by clicking the Trash button ( ). Some layers may have overlapping effects so you may need to arrange layers in a specific order.
MACROS TAB If you need to accurately execute a series of complex commands then you need a Macro. A macro is a set of recorded keystrokes, button presses, and cursor movements. The Macros tab allows you to create, edit, and organize these macros so that you can assign them to the keys or buttons of your Razer device. You can also share macros with others using the import button ( button ( ) and export ).
To create a macro, simply select a macro name to store your commands, then click the Record menu. Assign a key or button for the macro on Shortcut Key field, select a delay, and select if you want to include mouse movement tracking. Once you have chosen the settings for the macro, click the Start button ( ). After a brief countdown, all your keystrokes and button presses will be recorded on the macro screen. When you are done recording your macro commands, click on the Stop button ( ) to end the session.
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 Insert drop-down menu allows you to put in additional keystrokes, button presses, type texts, run commands, loop a set of commands, or insert an entire macro group. Key Binds The Key binds option allows you to view the Shortcut Keys for the selected macro.
SETTINGS WINDOW The Settings window, accessible by clicking the ( ) button on Razer Synapse, enables you to master guide, or perform factory reset on any connected Razer device. General tab The default tab of the Settings wi display language and start-up behavior, or view the master guide of all connected Razer devices.
About tab The About tab displays brief software information, its copyright statement, and provides relevant links for its terms of use. You may also use this tab to check for software updates, or as a quick F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
8. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY GUIDELINES In order to achieve maximum safety while using your Razer Cynosa 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.razerzone.com for support. Do not take apart the device (doing so will void your warranty) and do not attempt to operate it under abnormal current loads.
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. MAINTENANCE AND USE The Razer Cynosa 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. Do not use soap or harsh cleaning agents.
9. LEGALESE COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFORMATION ©2017 Razer Inc. All rights reserved. Razer, the triplePowered by Razer Chroma 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. Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Diablo is a trademark or registered trademark of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., in the U.S.
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