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Razer BlackWidow User Manual

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The Razer BlackWidow mechanical gaming keyboard was first launched in 2010 and
quickly became the most popular and highest selling gaming keyboard worldwide,
making its mark as the primary choice for eSports athletes. Four years later, the Razer™
Mechanical Switch was introduced, giving the Razer BlackWidow an even greater
advantage with the world's first mechanical switch designed from the ground up
specifically for gaming. This enabled gamers to take their skill to the next level with
more speed and precision than ever before. By redefining the limits of performance,
this elite mechanical gaming keyboard left the competition in the dust, even faster
than before.
Now with Chroma customizable backlighting, this gaming icon is raising the bar once
again by introducing individually controlled multi-color backlit keys that allow for
extreme customization. Bearing the distinct Razer BlackWidow design, the Razer
BlackWidow Chroma gives you the unbridled freedom to truly express yourself, not just
with an impressive spectrum of colors but with personalized lighting controls as well.
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  • Page 1 The Razer BlackWidow mechanical gaming keyboard was first launched in 2010 and quickly became the most popular and highest selling gaming keyboard worldwide, making its mark as the primary choice for eSports athletes. Four years later, the Razer™ Mechanical Switch was introduced, giving the Razer BlackWidow an even greater advantage with the world’s first mechanical switch designed from the ground up...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 3: Package Contents / System Requirements

    1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS  Razer BlackWidow Chroma Gaming Keyboard  Quick Start Guide  Important Product Information Guide SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS  PC with 2 free USB ports  Windows® 8 / Windows® 7 / Windows Vista® / Windows® XP (32-bit) ...

  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  Razer™ Mechanical Switches with 50g actuation force  60 million keystroke life span  Chroma backlighting with 16.8 million customizable color options  Razer Synapse enabled  10 key roll-over anti-ghosting  Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording ...

  • Page 5: Device Layout

    C. On-The-Fly macro record key D. Gaming mode key E. LED control keys F. Sleep mode key G. LED indicators H. 5 extra macro keys I. Audio out jack J. Microphone in jack K. USB passthrough port 5 | razer™...

  • Page 6: Installing Your Razer Blackwidow Chroma

    Step 3: Create your RazerID or login to Synapse with an existing account. *Applicable for Windows 8 or later. Note: By default, the Razer BlackWidow Chroma is set to spectrum cycling. To customize the lighting, please install Razer Synapse. 6 | For gamers by gamers™...

  • Page 7: Using Your Razer Blackwidow Chroma

    6. USING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW CHROMA Pressing the “FN” key in combination with the function keys will activate their secondary features. Function Keys Features Description The audio volume controls allow you to mute ( ), decrease ( ) and increase ) the audio output.

  • Page 8: Gaming Mode

    Furthermore, you can maximize the effect of Anti-Ghosting by activating the Gaming mode function. You can also choose to disable the Alt + Tab and Alt + F4 functions by using the Gaming Mode Tab in Razer Synapse. An indicator will light up when Gaming Mode is active.

  • Page 9: Configuring Your Razer Blackwidow Chroma

    7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW CHROMA Disclaimer: The features listed here require you to log in to Razer Synapse. 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. 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

    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 Inter-device from the Key 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.
  • Page 14 Switch Profile The Switch Profile enables you to change profiles on the fly and immediately load all your pre-configured settings. 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.
  • Page 15 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 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. 15 | razer™...
  • Page 16 Lighting Tab The Lighting Tab is where you can customize the color of the lighting of individual keys or select pre-loaded lighting effects to be applied to the entire keyboard. You can also adjust the brightness of the lighting and set the system to turn off all lighting on the device when your monitor display is turned off.
  • Page 17 You can also select the lighting color for each key individually. Select the Effect “Custom” and select the key to change. Then pick a color using the color picker. The “Custom” option also includes templates for various game genres such as FPS, MOBA, MMO and RTS etc. 17 | razer™...
  • Page 18 Gaming Mode Tab The Gaming Mode Tab allows you to customize which keys to disable when Gaming Mode is activated. Depending on your settings, you may choose to disable the Windows key, Alt + Tab and Alt + F4. An indicator will light up when the function is currently turned ON.
  • Page 19 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. 19 | razer™...
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 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. 21 | razer™...
  • Page 22 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. 22 | For gamers by gamers™...
  • Page 23 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. 23 | razer™...

  • Page 24: Safety And Maintenance

    8. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY GUIDELINES In order to achieve maximum safety while using your Razer BlackWidow Chroma, 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...
  • Page 25 MAINTENANCE AND USE The Razer BlackWidow Chroma 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 26: 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 27 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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