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The Razer DeathAdder Essential is the essential gaming mouse to kickstart a proper gaming rig. The 6,400 DPI optical sensor enables fast and precise swipes for great control, while an ergonomic form allows extended hours of gaming. It’s also built for durability, featuring 5 Hyperesponse buttons that can go up to 10 million clicks.
Mouse button 5 Mouse button 4 The DPI stages are as follows: 400, 800, 1600 (default), 3200 and 6400. The DPI stages can be customized using Razer Synapse. ▪ Important Product Information Guide ™ F O R G A M E R S . B Y G A M E R S .
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WHAT’S NEEDED PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS ▪ USB Type-A port RAZER SYNAPSE REQUIREMENTS ▪ Windows® 7 64-bit (or higher) ▪ Internet connection for software installation ™ F O R G A M E R S . B Y G A M E R S .
2. LET’S GET YOU COVERED You’ve got a great device in your hands, complete with a 2-year limited warranty coverage. Now maximize its potential and score exclusive Razer benefits by registering at razerid.razer.com Your product’s serial number can be found here.
1. Connect your Razer device to the USB port of your computer. 2. Change your mouse’s DPI to match your playstyle with a press of the DPI cycle button or use the Razer Synapse app to fine-tune your own sensitivity setting and even customize its lighting.
SYNAPSE TAB The Synapse tab is your default tab when you first launch Razer Synapse. This tab allows you to navigate the Dashboard subtab. Dashboard The Dashboard subtab is an overview of your Razer Synapse where you can access all your Razer devices, modules, and online services.
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Modules The Modules subtab displays all installed and available modules for installation. Global Shortcuts Bind operations or Razer Synapse functions to custom key-combinations from any Razer Synapse- enabled device inputs which apply across all device profiles. Learn more about Profiles Only Razer Synapse-enabled device inputs will be recognized.
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MOUSE TAB The Mouse tab is the main tab for your Razer DeathAdder Essential. From here, you can change your device’s settings such as button assignment, DPI sensitivity, and lighting. Changes made under this tab are automatically saved to your system and cloud storage.
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Hypershift mode is a secondary set of button 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 supported keyboard however, you can also assign any mouse button as a Hypershift key.
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Sidebar Clicking the Sidebar button ( ) will reveal all current button assignments for your Razer DeathAdder Essential. Alternatively, you can skip to a specific button assignment by selecting it on the Customize tab. ™ F O R G A M E R S . B Y G A M E R S .
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Sensitivity This function allows you to manipulate the DPI setting of your Razer DeathAdder Essential with a touch of a button. Listed below are the Sensitivity options and their description: ▪...
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Switch Lighting allows you to easily switch between all advanced lighting effects. This function will only be visible when the Chroma Studio module is installed. Razer Hypershift Setting the button to Razer Hypershift will allow you to activate Hypershift mode as long as the button is held down. Launch Program ™...
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Multimedia This option allows you to assign multimedia controls to your Razer device. Listed below are the multimedia controls you can choose from: ▪ Volume Down - Decreases the audio output.
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Mouse Properties From here, you can access the Windows Mouse Properties where you modify operating system settings that can directly affect your Razer DeathAdder Essential. ™ F O R G A M E R S . B Y G A M E R S .
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Lighting The Lighting subtab enables you to modify your Razer device’s light settings. Brightness You can turn off your Razer device’s lighting by toggling the Brightness option or increase/decrease the luminance using the slider. Switch Off Lighting This is a power saving tool which allows you to disable your device’s lighting in response to your system’s display turning off and/or automatically power down when your Razer DeathAdder Essential...
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Static The LEDs will remain lit 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 games are linked to each device’s profiles or which Chroma Effect is linked to specific games using the Devices subtab.
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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. To link games to connected Razer devices or Chroma Effects, simply click on any game from the list, and then click Select a device and its profile to launch automatically during gameplay to select the Razer device or Chroma Effect it will link with.
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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 with Razer Synapse’s new features on its next launch.
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The About tab displays brief software information, 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 access to Razer’s social communities. ™ F O R G A M E R S . B Y G A M E R S .
6. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY GUIDELINES In order to achieve maximum safety while using your Razer DeathAdder Essential, 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...
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Razer. Some surfaces will cause undue wear on the feet requiring constant care and eventual replacement. Do note that the sensor of the Razer DeathAdder Essential is ‘tuned’ or optimized especially for the Razer mouse mats. This means that the sensor has been tested extensively to confirm that the Razer DeathAdder Essential reads and tracks best on Razer mouse mats.
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