. RAZER TARTARUS V2 MASTER GUIDE
from cast spells to activate skills in a flash. With the Razer Tartarus V2, you can bind commands and skills and activate them instantaneously all in the palm of your hand. The Razer Tartarus V2 provides endless commands at your fingertips with 32 fully programmable mecha-membrane keys, including an 8-way directional D-pad and 3-way scroll wheel. The keypad also features individually programmable backlit keys with 16.8 million color options, all easily set through Razer Synapse.
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 Tartarus V2 gaming keypad ▪ 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- If you haven range of Razer benefits. razer-id.razerzone.com to get a wide 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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ▪ -Membrane Technology ▪ Mid height keycaps ▪ Razer ChromaTM backlighting with 16.
4. DEVICE LAYOUT A. 19 backlit keys E. Spacebar actuator B. Adjustable palm rest F. 8-way directional thumb pad C. Scroll wheel G. Hyperesponse thumb key D. Thumb module H. Keymap indicator I. J. F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
5. INSTALLING RAZER SYNAPSE 3 FOR YOUR RAZER TARTARUS V2 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 TARTARUS V2 DEFAULT KEYPAD MAPPING By default, the keys and the thumb module of your Razer Tartarus V2 have the following key assignments below. Backlit keys Thumb Module F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
ADJUSTING THE PALM REST You can remove the palm rest and adjust it accordingly to improve your overall gaming comfort. To do this, firmly hold your Razer keypad, then lift and reattach the palm rest to your preferred position using your other hand. CUSTOMIZING THE 8-WAY DIRECTIONAL THUMB PAD You can customize the 8-way directional thumb pad if you prefer using directional buttons instead of the thumb stick. To do this, simply remove the thumb stick from the thumb pad. F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER TARTARUS V2 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 .
KEYPAD The Keypad tab is the main tab for your Razer Tartarus V2. From here, you can change various settings such as each keymap s preferred key assignments . Changes made under this tab are automatically saved to your system and cloud storage. Customize The Customize subtab is for modifying the key assignments for each keymap you have on your device. Profile Miscellaneous button ( ). Keymap Keymaps are especially useful for games which require different play-styles for various character classes.
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. Toggle Console View Toggle Console View opens or hides the sidebar ( ) including other keypad controls which you can wheel functions and directional thumb pad. F O R GA M E RS . BY GA M E RS .
Sidebar Clicking the Sidebar button ( ) will reveal all current key assignments for your Razer Tartarus V2. 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. Joystick This option enables you to change the functionality of any key into a joystick button or an analog stick direction. Keyboard Function This option changes the key assignment into a keyboard function.
Macro A Macro is a prerecorded sequence of keystrokes and button presses that is executed with precise timing. By setting the key function to Macro, you can conveniently execute a chain of commands. Click here to learn more about Macros Switch Keymap Switch Keymap allows you to easily swap key assignments with a press of a key. The LED on the thumb module will automatically change color to correspond with the selected keymap.
▪ Mic Volume Down - Decreases the microphone volume. ▪ Mute Mic - Mutes the microphone. ▪ Mute All - Mutes both microphone and audio output. ▪ Play / Pause - Play, pause, or resume playback of the current media. ▪ Previous Track - Play the previous media track. ▪ Next Track - Play the next media track. Windows 8 Charms This option enables you to assign your preferred key into a Windows 8 shortcut command.
Text Function Text Function enables you to type a prewritten text with a touch of a key. Simply write your desired text on the given field and your text will be typed whenever the assigned key is pressed. This function has full Unicode support and you can also insert special symbols from character maps. Disable This option renders the assigned key unusable. Use Disable if you do not want to use the selected key or if it interferes with your gaming.
Lighting Brightness the luminance using the slider. Switch Off Lighting s been idle for a set amount of time. Quick Effects A number of quick effects can be selected and applied to your Tartarus V2 has lighting, as listed here: Note: Only devices that support the selected lighting effect will synchronize. The keymap indicator is not customizable.
Fire The keypad will light up in warm colors to mimic the motion of flames No further customization required Reactive The pressed scroll wheel or key will light up and fade off after a specified period of time Select a color and a duration Ripple The lighting will ripple away from the pressed scroll wheel or key Select a color Spectrum The keypad lighting will cycle cycling 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 display language and start-up behavior, or view the master guide of all connected Razer devices. 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 s new features on its next launch.
8. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY GUIDELINES In order to achieve maximum safety while using your Razer Tartarus 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 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 keypad, 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 Tartarus V2 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.
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