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The Razer DeathAdder was released in 2006 and is still to date, the world’s best-selling gaming mouse, used by countless pro-gamers in the circuit as their de facto gaming mouse. For its combination of ergonomics and precision, the Razer DeathAdder has become legend How did we improve on perfection? Very carefully.
1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS / REGISTRATION PACKAGE CONTENTS Razer DeathAdder Gaming Mouse Quick Start Guide SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PC or Mac with a free USB 2.0 port Windows® 7 / Windows Vista® / Windows® XP (32-bit) / Mac OS X (10.6-10.7) ...
3. DEVICE LAYOUT A. Left Mouse Button B. Right Mouse Button C. Scroll Wheel D. Mouse Button 5 E. Mouse Button 4 F. Razer Precision 4G Optical Sensor G. Ultraslick Mouse Feet 4 | For gamers by gamers...
4. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER DEATHADDER 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 DeathAdder into the USB port of your computer. Step 2: Download the Razer Synapse 2.0 installer from www.razersupport.com.
5. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER DEATHADDER 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. MOUSE TAB The Mouse Tab is your default tab when you first install Razer Synapse 2.0. This tab allows you to customize your device’s profiles, button assignments, performance,...
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You can even set a profile to work with a specific program or application by using the LINK PROGRAM option and clicking the button to search for it. 7 | razer...
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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. 8 | For gamers by gamers...
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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. 9 | razer...
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Mouse Function This option allows you to change the mouse buttons into other mouse functions. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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) 13 | razer...
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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.
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LIGHTING TAB The Lighting Tab allows you to configure the LEDs of your Razer DeathAdder. Simply toggle the ON or OFF options to enable or disable the Scroll Wheel and Logo lighting. Similar to the previous tabs, the changes made here are also automatically saved to your current profile.
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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 select the ON option under 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.
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Razer Mouse Mats The Razer DeathAdder is ‘tuned’ or optimized especially for Razer mouse mats. This means that the sensor has been tested extensively to confirm that the Razer DeathAdder reads and tracks best when paired with Razer mouse mats.
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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. 18 | For gamers by gamers...
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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 2.0 will begin tuning the sensor. Please avoid moving the Razer DeathAdder during this time.
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Once the Razer Precision Sensor is ready, press and hold the left mouse button then 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, release the left mouse button.
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MACRO NAME. There are also other options available in the macro section such as creating a new macro by clicking the button, deleting the current macro by clicking the button or duplicating the current macro by clicking the button. 21 | razer...
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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.
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The buttons gives you the option to move the command up or down. button allows you to put in additional keystrokes, button presses or time delays either before or after the selected command. 23 | razer...
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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. 24 | For gamers by gamers...
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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. 25 | razer...
6. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY GUIDELINES In order to achieve maximum safety while using your Razer DeathAdder, we suggest that you adopt the following guidelines: 1. Avoid looking directly at the tracking beam of your mouse or pointing the beam in anyone else’s eye.
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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 is ‘tuned’ or optimized especially for the Razer mousing surfaces. This means that the sensor has been tested extensively to confirm that the Razer DeathAdder reads and tracks best on Razer mousing surfaces.
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.
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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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