Razer BlackWidow 2013 Owner's Manual
The new 2013 edition of the Razer BlackWidow has been locked and reloaded to
deliver the best performance to an all-new generation of gamers. Its full mechanical
key infrastructure with Blue switches remains the core technology that powers this
top-of-the-line keyboard, offering distinctive tactile feedback, superior gaming-grade
response, and faster key actuations as compared to standard keyboards.
The Razer BlackWidow now features enhanced anti-ghosting technology. 10 key rollover in gaming mode lets gamers destroy the competition with as many key presses as
there are fingers on both hands. You say ‘Overkill?’ we say ‘Doing it right’.
An all-new feature on the Razer BlackWidow is its USB and audio passthroughs, as
asked for by the gaming community and delivered right on this wunderkind of a
keyboard. Gamers get total convenience with more room to plug in their other gaming
peripherals or removable storage devices, and all within easy reach.
Prepare to destroy the competition as the Razer BlackWidow, in a new anti-fingerprint
matte black finish, keeps you on top of your game.
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CONTENTS
1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .................................... 3
2. REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................................................... 3
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................... 4
4. DEVICE LAYOUT ...................................................................................... 5
5. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW ................................................ 6
6. USING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW ........................................................ 7
7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW ........................................... 9
8. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................. 22
9. LEGALESE .............................................................................................. 24
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1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Razer BlackWidow Gaming Keyboard
Quick Start Guide
Master Guide
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PC / Mac with 2 free USB ports
Windows® 8/ Windows® 7 / Windows Vista® / Windows® XP (32-bit) /
Mac OS X (v10.6 to 10.8)
Internet connection
200MB of free hard disk space
2. REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT
REGISTRATION
Please visit www.razerzone.com/registration for online product registration.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
What you’ll get:
1 year limited manufacturer’s warranty.
Free online technical support at www.razersupport.com.
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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Fully Programmable Mechanical Keys With 50g Actuation Force
1000hz Ultrapolling
Extreme Anti-Ghosting Capability Of Up To 10 Key Presses
Razer Synapse 2.0 Enabled
10 Customizable Software Profiles With On-The-Fly Switching
Braided Fiber Cable
Approximate Size : 475 mm / 18.70” (Width) x 171 mm / 6.73” (Height) x 30 mm
/ 1.18” (Depth)
Approximate Weight: 1500 g / 3.31 lbs
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4. DEVICE LAYOUT
A. Volume Control Keys
B. Media Keys
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
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5. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW
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 BlackWidow to your computer.
Step 2: Download the Razer Synapse 2.0 installer from
www.razerzone.com/synapse2.
Step 3: Run the installer and follow the onscreen instructions.
Step 4: Register for a Razer Synapse 2.0 account and confirm your new account.
Step 5: Open Razer Synapse 2.0 and log in to your account.
Step 6: Wait until the software automatically downloads and installs.
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6. USING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW
Function Keys
Features Description
The audio volume controls allow you to
mute ( ), decrease ( ) and increase
( ) the audio output.
The media keys allow you to play/pause
( ) a track or skip tracks backward
( ) and forward ( ).
The LED control keys allow you to decrease
( ) or increase ( ) the brightness
of the Three-Headed Snake logo.
The sleep key allows you to suspend all
operating system activities. This function
allows you to save electricity while the
computer is idle.
Pressing the “FN” key in combination with the function keys will activate their
secondary features.
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ON-THE-FLY MACRO RECORDING
Follow these steps to create an OTF Macro Recording:
1. Press the key combination to start recording.
2. The Macro Recording Indicator will light up to show that the device is ready to
record.
3. Type in the keys you want to record.
4. Press FN + F9 to stop the recording or the ESC key to cancel recording. The Macro
Recording Indicator will start to blink to show that the device has stopped
recording and is ready to save the macro.
5. 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.
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 2.0. An indicator will light up when
Gaming Mode is active.
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