Razer BASILISK Gaming Mouse Manual

Fast. Accurate. Deadly. Take your FPS skills to the next level with the Razer Basilisk. Boasting the most advanced optical sensor in the world and armed with features such as a dial for customizing scroll wheel resistance and a removable DPI clutch, the Razer Basilisk is the ultimate FPS mouse.

PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• Razer Basilisk gaming mouse
• Removable rubber thumb cap
• 2x removable DPI clutches
• Important Product Information Guide

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

• Mac with a free USB port

RAZER SYNAPSE REQUIREMENTS

• OS X (10.9 or higher)
• Internet connection
• 100 MB of free hard disk space

REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT

REGISTRATION
Register your product online at razerid.razer.com/warranty using your Razer ID to get real-time information on your product's warranty status.
If you haven't registered for a Razer ID yet, register now at razerid.razer.com to get a wide range of Razer benefits.

Your product's serial number can be found

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

What you'll get:

• 2 years limited manufacturer's warranty.
• Free online technical support at support.razer.com.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Razer 5G optical sensor with true 16,000 DPI
• Up to 450 inches per second (IPS) / 50 G acceleration
• RazerTM Mechanical Mouse Switches
• Eight independently programmable Hyperesponse buttons
• Gaming-grade tactile scroll wheel with customizable resistance
• Ergonomic right-handed design with enhanced rubber side grips
• Razer ChromaTM lighting with true 16.8 million customizable color options
• 1000 Hz Ultrapolling
• Razer Synapse 3 (Beta) enabled

APPROXIMATE SIZE & WEIGHT

• Length: 124 mm / 4.88 in
• Width: 75 mm / 2.94 in
• Height: 43 mm / 1.69 in
• Weight: 111 g / 0.24 lbs*

* Excluding cable

DEVICE LAYOUT

1. Left mouse button
2. Right mouse button
3. Scroll wheel
4. DPI stage up
5. DPI stage down
6. DPI clutch button
7. Removable DPI clutch (large)
8. Removable DPI clutch (small)
9. Rubber cap
10. Mouse button 5
11. Mouse button 4
12. Ultraslick mouse feet
13. Scroll wheel resistance adjustment dial
14. Profile indicator
15. True 16,000 DPI 5G optical sensor
16. Profile button

Default DPI stages are as follows: 800, 1800, 4500, 9000, and 16000. The default DPI clutch sensitivity is 800. The DPI stages and DPI clutch sensitivity can be customized using Razer Synapse.

SETTING UP YOUR RAZER BASILISK

ADJUSTING THE SCROLL WHEEL RESISTANCE
Your Razer Basilisk comes with a dial that allows you to customize the force needed to rotate the scroll wheel. Slide up or slide down on the scroll wheel resistance adjustment dial to increase or decrease the scroll wheel resistance accordingly.

Increase resistance


Decrease resistance

CUSTOMIZING THE DPI CLUTCH
Your Razer Basilisk has a DPI clutch which, when held down, allows you to temporarily change the mouse's sensitivity. For a better fit, you may switch the default DPI clutch to a smaller size; or you can also choose to disable the function by replacing the DPI clutch with the rubber cap. Just pull on the clutch to remove and replace it with either the smaller clutch or the rubber cap as shown here.

NOTE:
To customize the DPI clutch sensitivity, please install Razer Synapse 3.

INSTALLING RAZER SYNAPSE FOR YOUR RAZER BASILISK

Step 1: Connect your Razer device to the USB port of your Mac.
Step 2: Install Razer Synapse when prompted* or download the installer from razer.com/synapse.
Step 3: Create your Razer ID or log into Razer Synapse with an existing account.

*Applicable for Windows 8 or later.

NOTE: By default, the Razer Basilisk is set to spectrum cycling. To customize the lighting, please install Razer Synapse.

CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BASILISK

Disclaimer: The features listed here require you to log into Razer Synapse. These features are also subject to change based on the current software version and your Operating System.

MOUSE TAB
The Mouse Tab is your default tab when you first install Razer Synapse. This tab allows you to customize your device's profiles, button assignments, performance, lighting, and calibration.

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. Your current profile by default is named "Profile" however; you can rename it by typing on the text field below PROFILE NAME. Each profile can be set to FN + 0 - 9 using the SHORTCUT dropdown menu for fast profile switching. Each profile can also be set to automatically activate when you run a program or application through the use of the LINK APPLICATION option.

CUSTOMIZE TAB
The Customize Tab is where you can modify the basic functionalities of your device such as button assignments to suit your gaming needs. The changes made in this tab are automatically saved to your current profile.

BUTTON ASSIGNMENT MENU
Initially, each key is set to DEFAULT. However, you may change the function of these buttons by clicking the desired button to access the Button 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 Button Assignment Menu.

Keyboard Function
This option enables you to change any key into another keyboard function. To choose a keyboard function, select KEYBOARD FUNCTION from the Button Assignment Menu and enter the key you wish to use on the given field below. You may also include modifier keys such as Ctrl, Shift, Alt or any of those combinations.

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 Button 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.
Double Click - Performs a double left click using the assigned button.
Mouse Button 4 - Performs a "Backward" command for most internet browsers.
Mouse Button 5 - Performs a "Forward" command for most internet browsers.
Scroll Up - Performs a "Scroll Up" command using the assigned button.
Scroll Down - Performs a "Scroll Down" command using the assigned button.
Scroll Left - Performs a "Scroll Left" command using the assigned button.
Scroll Right - Performs a "Scroll Right" command using the assigned button.
Repeat Scroll Up - Continuously performs a "Scroll Up" command as long as the assigned button is pressed.
Repeat Scroll Down - Continuously performs a "Scroll Down" command as long as the assigned button is pressed.

Sensitivity
Sensitivity refers to how fast the mouse pointer can travel across the screen. When you select the Sensitivity function from the dropdown menu, a sub-menu will appear which gives you access to the following options:

• Sensitivity Clutch - Change to a predefined sensitivity as long as the designated button is pressed. Releasing the button will return it to the previous sensitivity.
• Sensitivity Stage Up - Increase the current sensitivity by one stage. See the PERFORMANCE TAB to learn more about sensitivity stages.
• Sensitivity Stage Down - Decrease the current sensitivity by one stage. See the PERFORMANCE TAB to learn more about sensitivity stages.
• On-The-Fly Sensitivity - Readily adjust the current sensitivity using the assigned button. If OnThe‐Fly Sensitivity has been set, pressing the designated button and moving the scroll wheel will produce a bar on your screen which would indicate your current sensitivity level.
• Cycle Up Sensitivity Stages - Increase the current sensitivity stage by one and once it reaches the highest sensitivity stage, it will return to stage 1 when the button is pressed again. See the PERFORMANCE TAB to learn more about sensitivity stages.
• Cycle Down Sensitivity Stages - Decrease the current sensitivity stage by one and once it reaches stage 1, it will return to the highest sensitivity stage when the button is pressed again. See the PERFORMANCE TAB to learn more about sensitivity stages.

Inter-device
Inter-device allows you to change the functionality of other Razer Synapse enabled devices. Some of these functionalities are device-specific such as using your Razer gaming keyboard to change the Sensitivity Stage of your Razer gaming mouse. When you select Inter-device from the Button Assignment Menu, a sub-menu will appear.
DEVICE TO LINK allows you to choose which currently connected Razer device can be linked while FUNCTION allows you to choose which functionality you want to use for the linked device.

Macro
A Macro is a prerecorded sequence of keystrokes and button presses that is executed with precise timing. By setting a key to Macro, you can conveniently execute a chain of commands. When you select this option from the Button Assignment Menu, a submenu will appear which allows you to 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 Button 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. When you select Launch Program from the Button Assignment Menu, two options will appear which allow you to search for the specific program you want to open or write the address of the website you want to visit.

Multimedia Function
This option allows you to bind multimedia playback controls to your device. After selecting Multimedia Function, a submenu will appear. Listed below are the multimedia playback controls you can choose from the submenu:

• Volume Down - Decreases the audio output.
• Volume Up - Increases the audio output.
• Mute Volume - Mutes the audio.
• Mic Volume Up - Increases the microphone volume.
• Mic Volume Down - Decreases the microphone volume.
• Mute Mic - Mutes the microphone.
• Mute All - Mute both microphone and audio output.
• Play / Pause - Play, pause, or resume playback of the current media.
• Previous Track - Play the previous track.
• Next Track - Play the next track.

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-around-tutorial

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. For more information, please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1343

Disable
This option renders the assigned key unusable. Use Disable if you do not want to use the key or if it interferes with your gaming.

PERFORMANCE TAB
The Performance Tab allows you to enhance the speed and precision of your mouse pointer. Similar to the Customize Tab, the changes made here are automatically saved to your current profile.

Listed below are the performance options and their descriptions.

Sensitivity
Sensitivity pertains to how much effort is needed to move the mouse pointer in any direction. The higher the sensitivity, the more responsive the mouse will be. (Recommended setting: 1600 – 1800)

Enable X-Y Sensitivity
By default, the X-axis (horizontal) and Y-axis (vertical) use the same sensitivity values. However, you may set different sensitivity values to each of the axes by selecting the ENABLE X-Y SENSITIVITY option.

Configure Sensitivity Stages
A sensitivity stage is a preset sensitivity value. You can create up to 5 different sensitivity stages which you can cycle through using the sensitivity stage up/down buttons. You may use the ENABLE X-Y SENSITIVITY concurrently with this option.

Acceleration
Acceleration increases the cursor's movement speed depending on how quickly you move the mouse. The higher the value, the faster the mouse accelerates. (Recommended settings: Windows 0, Mac 5)

Polling Rate
The higher the polling rate, the more often the computer receives information about the status of your mouse, thus increasing the mouse pointer's reaction time. You can switch between 125Hz (8ms), 500Hz (2ms) and 1000Hz (1ms) by selecting your desired polling rate on the dropdown menu. (Recommended setting: 500Hz – 1000Hz)

LIGHTING TAB
The Lighting tab enables you to modify your Razer device's light settings.

Effect
The Effect function allows you to customize your Razer device by allowing you to choose from different quick effects.
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.

Brightness
You can increase/decrease the brightness of your device's LEDs using the luminance slider. You can also switch off your device's lighting in response to your system's display turning off.

Quick effects
A number of basic lighting effects can be selected and applied to your mouse 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
	Breathing	The lighting fades in and out of the selected color(s)	Select up to 2 colors or randomize
	Reactive	The LEDs will light up when you click any of the mouse buttons	Select the color and the length of time for the LED to remain lit
	Spectrum cycling	The LEDs will cycle between 16.8 million colors indefinitely	No further customization required
	Static	The LEDs will remain lit in the selected color	Select a color
	Wave	The lighting will scroll in the direction selected with a default spectrum of colors	Select either front-to-back or back-to-front wave direction

CALIBRATION TAB
The Calibration Tab allows you to optimize your Razer Precision Sensor to any mousing surface for better tracking. To use this feature, you must click ENABLE SURFACE CALIBRATION.

The LIFTOFF RANGE allows you to set the distance in which the sensor stops tracking as it is being lifted away from its mousing surface. To use this feature, you must first activate SURFACE CALIBRATION then choose an appropriate mousing surface.

Razer Mouse Mats
The Razer Basilisk is 'tuned' or optimized especially for Razer mouse mats. This means that the sensor has been tested extensively to confirm that the Razer Basilisk reads and tracks best when paired with Razer mouse mats.
If you are using a Razer mouse mat, click the button to access the Razer Mats submenu. This menu showcases an extensive list of Razer-branded mouse mats. Select the appropriate mouse mat from the list; then choose between SPEED or CONTROL if applicable.

If you wish to learn more about a particular mouse mat or if you wish to purchase a Razer mouse mat, you may do so by clicking the button.

Other Mousing Surfaces
If you are using a non-Razer mouse mat or a non-standard mousing surface, select OTHERS then click the button to access the manual calibration submenu.

This submenu enables you to manually adjust the Razer Precision Sensor to suit any mousing surface.

To begin calibrating the sensor, click the button. After clicking the button, Razer Synapse will begin tuning the sensor. Please avoid moving the Razer Basilisk during this time.
Once the Razer Precision Sensor is ready, click the left mouse button to start the process. Move the mouse across your entire mousing surface in a zigzag pattern as shown on the screen guide.

When you have moved through your entire mousing surface, click the left mouse button. This will bring you back to the manual calibration submenu which contains new information regarding your mousing surface. There are also other options available in this section such as adding a new mouse mat setting by clicking the button, deleting the currently selected mouse mat setting by clicking the button or duplicating the currently selected mouse mat setting by clicking the button.

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 and deleting the current macro by clicking the button. The button allows you to Copy, Import, and Export macros. To create a macro command, simply click the button and all your keystrokes and button presses will automatically register on the macro screen. When you are done recording your macro commands, click on the button to end the session.
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.

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 button enables you to delete a command. The and buttons gives you the option to move the and buttons gives you the option to move the command up or down. The button allows you to put in additional keystrokes, button presses or time delays either before or after the selected command.
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.


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.

SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE

SAFETY GUIDELINES
In order to achieve maximum safety while using your Razer Basilisk, 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.
Do not take apart the device (doing so will void your warranty) and do not attempt to operate it under abnormal current loads.
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 and/or switch off the device in order to let the temperature stabilize to an optimal level.

COMFORT
Research has shown that long periods of repetitive motion, improper positioning of your computer peripherals, incorrect body position, and poor habits may be associated with physical discomfort and injury to nerves, tendons, and muscles. Below are some guidelines to avoid injury and ensure optimum comfort while using your Razer Basilisk.

• Position your keyboard and monitor directly in front of you with your mouse next to it. Place your elbows next to your side, not too far away and your keyboard within easy reach.
• Adjust the height of your chair and table so that the keyboard and mouse are at or below elbow-height.
• Keep your feet well supported, posture straight and your shoulders relaxed.
• 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.
• Do not rest your wrists on hard surfaces for long periods. Use a wrist rest to support your wrist while gaming.
• Customize the keys on your keyboard to suit your style of gaming in order to minimize repetitive or awkward motions while gaming.
• Do not sit in the same position all day. Get up, step away from your desk and do exercises to stretch your arms, shoulders, neck and legs.

If you should experience any physical discomfort while using your mouse, 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 Basilisk 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 with a bit of warm water to prevent dirt buildup. Do not use soap or harsh cleaning agents.
To get the ultimate experience in movement and control, we highly recommend a premium mouse mat from Razer. Some surfaces will cause undue wear on the feet requiring constant care and eventual replacement.
Do note that the sensor of the Razer Basilisk is 'tuned' or optimized especially for the Razer mouse mats. This means that the sensor has been tested extensively to confirm that the Razer Basilisk reads and tracks best on Razer mouse mats.

LEGALESE

COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFORMATION
©2017 Razer Inc. All rights reserved. Razer, the triple-headed snake logo, Razer logo, "For Gamers. By Gamers.", and "Powered 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 and trade names are the property of their respective owners and other company and product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
Mac OS, Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple.
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 Basilisk (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.

Videos

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Documents / Resources

References

• Upgrade to the New Windows 11 OS | Microsoft
• Keyboard shortcuts in Windows
• http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1343
• Razer ID
• Razer ID
• Official Razer Support
• Razer Synapse 3 - Cloud-Based Hardware Configuration Tool | Razer United States
• Windows help & learning
• Razer Warranty Policy

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