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The Razer DeathStalker Essential gaming keyboard is designed with a low profile chiclet
keycap architecture and engineered with full anti-ghosting capabilities. Powered by
Razer Synapse 2.0, the Razer DeathStalker Essential outfits you with all crucial
necessities for total game dominance.
Unlike traditional keyboards that can only register up to 3 simultaneous key presses,
the superior anti-ghosting technology built into the Razer DeathStalker Essential allows
for up to ten simultaneous key presses to obliterate the competition more effortlessly.
Experience zero lag time as every actuated key is registered, letting you execute your
gaming master plan perfectly.
The Razer DeathStalker Essential is engineered with the bare essentials for gaming.
Blazing fast actuation with slim chiclet keycaps empower you to dish out commands
and macros at enhanced speeds. With the Razer DeathStalker Essential, death comes
quickly for those who stand in your way.
Powered by Razer Synapse 2.0, a revolutionary software that is the brain behind the
Razer DeathStalker Essential, onboard keyboard memories are a thing of the past.
Razer Synapse 2.0's cloud based server enables you to conveniently access your
personalized settings whenever, wherever. Avoid the hassle of reconfiguring your
settings from scratch as software and firmware updates are downloaded automatically
ensuring the optimization of your gaming keyboard at all times.
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  • Page 1 The Razer DeathStalker Essential gaming keyboard is designed with a low profile chiclet keycap architecture and engineered with full anti-ghosting capabilities. Powered by Razer Synapse 2.0, the Razer DeathStalker Essential outfits you with all crucial necessities for total game dominance.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2. REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT ........... 3 3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............4 4. DEVICE LAYOUT ..................5 5. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER DEATHSTALKER ESSENTIAL ......6 6. USING YOUR RAZER DEATHSTALKER ESSENTIAL ........7 7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER DEATHSTALKER ESSENTIAL ......9 8.

  • Page 3: Package Contents / System Requirements

    1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS  Razer DeathStalker Essential Gaming Keyboard  Quick Start Guide SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS  PC with a free USB port  Windows® 8 /Windows® 7 / Windows Vista® / Windows® XP (32-bit)  Internet connection ...

  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  Low-profile chiclet keys  Extreme Anti-ghosting capability for up to 10 simultaneous key presses  Razer Synapse 2.0 enabled  1000Hz Ultrapolling  Fully programmable keys  On-the-fly macro recording  Dedicated Gaming Mode for deactivation of the Windows key ...

  • Page 5: Device Layout

    4. DEVICE LAYOUT A. Volume Control Keys B. Media Keys C. On-The-Fly Macro record Key D. Gaming Mode Key E. Sleep Mode Key F. LED Indicators 5 | razer™...

  • Page 6: Installing Your Razer Deathstalker Essential

    5. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER DEATHSTALKER ESSENTIAL 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 DeathStalker Essential into your computer. Step 2: Download the Razer Synapse 2.0 installer from www.razersupport.com.

  • Page 7: Using Your Razer Deathstalker Essential

    6. USING YOUR RAZER DEATHSTALKER ESSENTIAL Pressing the “FN” key in combination with the function keys will activate their secondary features. Function Keys Secondary Features The audio volume controls allow you to mute ( ), decrease ( ) and increase ( the audio output.
  • Page 8 Press the desired key where you want to save your macro. GAMING MODE The Gaming Mode disables the Windows Key function to avoid accidental usage. You may expand this functionality to include Alt + Tab and Alt + F4 by using Razer Synapse 2.0. 8 | For gamers by gamers™...

  • Page 9: Configuring Your Razer Deathstalker Essential

    7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER DEATHSTALKER ESSENTIAL 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.
  • Page 10 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...
  • Page 11 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. 11 | razer™...
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 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. 13 | razer™...
  • Page 14 Launch Program Launch Program allows you to launch a program or a website using the assigned key. When you select Launch Program from the Key Assignment Menu, two options will appear which allows you to search for the specific program you want to run or type in a website you want to open.
  • Page 15 GAMING MODE TAB The Gaming Mode Tab helps you prevent accidental key presses. Depending on your settings, you may choose to disable the Windows key, Alt + Tab and Alt + F4. 15 | razer™...
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 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. 17 | razer™...
  • Page 18 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. button allows you to edit a particular command and the button enables you to delete a command.
  • Page 19 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. 19 | razer™...
  • Page 20 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. 20 | For gamers by gamers™...

  • Page 21: Safety And Maintenance

    8. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY GUIDELINES In order to achieve maximum safety while using your Razer DeathStalker Essential, 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.
  • Page 22 MAINTENANCE AND USE The Razer DeathStalker Essential 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.

  • Page 23: Legalese

    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.
  • Page 24 COSTS OF PROCUREMENT For the avoidance of doubt, in no event will Razer be liable for any costs of procurement unless it has been advised of the possibility of such damages, and in no case shall Razer be liable for any costs of procurement liability exceeding the retail purchase price of the Product.

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