Impossibly thin, insanely fast, and designed for gaming, the Razer™ Blade 14-inch is the world’s thinnest gaming laptop. Built with a 0.66-in. ultra-thin profile and a weight of less than five pounds, the Razer Blade is the thinnest and lightest gaming laptop ever created. With a fourth-generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor, the latest NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX graphics, and ground-breaking storage performance, the Razer Blade has more power per square inch than any ultra-portable or gaming laptop in its class.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................ 2 2. BASIC FEATURES ....................................................................................... 3 3. SETTING UP YOUR RAZER BLADE .............................................................. 4 4. USING YOUR RAZER BLADE..................................................................... 18 5. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BLADE ........................................................ 21 6.
1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT PACKAGE CONTENTS Razer Blade Power Adapter Micro-Fiber Cleaning Cloth Quick Start Guide REGISTRATION Please visit www.razerzone.com/registration for online product registration. Your product’s serial number can be found here. TECHNICAL SUPPORT What you’ll get: 1 year limited manufacturer’s warranty. 1 year limited battery warranty. Access to manual and free online technical support at www.razersupport.com.
2. BASIC FEATURES A. B. C. D. E. F. Webcam Indicator Light Webcam Array Microphone 14” HD+ Display Power Button Stereo Speakers Incorporating Dolby® Home Theater® v4 Technology G. Backlit Keyboard 3 | razer™ H. I. J. K. L. M. N. Multi-touch Trackpad Front LED Power Indicator 3x USB 3.0 Ports HDMI 1.4a Port Kensington Security Slot Power Port 3.
3. SETTING UP YOUR RAZER BLADE Connect the Power Adapter as follows: Make sure that the AC plug is properly inserted into the power outlet and the power adapter. An indicator will light up to show that the adapter is receiving appropriate power. Insert the power adapter’s connector into the Razer Blade’s power port. Press the power button to turn on your Razer Blade. For first time use, please fully charge your Razer Blade or connect it to a power outlet before turning it on.
WINDOWS®8 SETUP GUIDE 1. Select the language for your Operating System. Choose from the list your preferred default language for Razer Blade. Click Next.
2. Enter your Windows product key in the given field. Refer to the Microsoft® label under your Razer Blade and key in the necessary information. Click Next.
3. Personalize your Windows® 8 Choose your preferred desktop theme and PC name. Click Next.
4. Customize your system settings. The Setup Wizard includes a set of pre-configured settings that you can use to quickly set up your Windows device. Click Use express settings to use the list of settings shown on the interface and skip to step 7 of this guide.
Alternatively, you can click Customize to manually configure your Region, Language and Keyboard Layout. Click Next.
5. Setup a login account. Enter your User name for logging into Windows. If you wish to secure your login with a password, fill out the Password, Reenter password and Password hint textboxes. Click Finish to complete the Windows setup.
CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET 1. Activate the Charm bar by moving the cursor to the right side of the screen.
2. Click the Settings icon on the Charm bar.
3. Click the wireless network icon.
4. Click the network you wish to connect to and click Connect.
5. Enter the network password (if any) and click Next.
6. Select whether to turn network sharing on/off. 7. Once you are connected to the wireless network, click anywhere outside the sidebar to return to the desktop.
RAZER SYNAPSE 2.0 ACCOUNT CREATION & INSTALLATION Razer Synapse 2.0 allows you to sync your Razer Blade and other supported Razer peripherals to a cloud server to download driver and firmware updates. You will also be able to configure the key bindings, profiles, macros, backlighting and more within the application. All your custom settings will be stored in the cloud too. 1. 2. 3. 4. Razer Synapse 2.0 will start automatically once you enter Windows 8. Register for a Razer Synapse 2.
4. USING YOUR RAZER BLADE STATUS INDICATORS KEYBOARD FUNCTION KEYS Function Keys To activate the features below, press the ‘Fn’ key and the respective key. The audio volume controls allow you to mute ( ( ) and increase ( ) the audio output. ), decrease Toggles the monitor output. The media keys allow you to play/pause ( tracks backward ( ) and forward ( ). ) a track or skip The screen brightness keys allow you to customize the brightness of the screen.
TRACKPAD GESTURES Right Edge Swipe Top Edge Swipe Activate Charms Bar Display app commands Left Edge Swipe 2 Finger Vertical Scroll Open previously used app Scroll up / down 2 Finger Horizontal Scroll 2 Finger Rotate Scroll left / right Change orientation when viewing desktop images and other files 19 | razer™
2 Finger Pinch 2 Finger Expand Zoom out Zoom in 3 Finger Horizontal Swipe 3 Finger Vertical Swipe Move forward / backward when viewing desktop images and other files Play (Pause) / Stop when viewing desktop images and other files 20 | For gamers by gamers™
5. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BLADE 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.
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 button. The button allows you to Copy, Import, and Export profiles.
Customize Tab The Customize Tab is where you can modify the basic functionalities of your device such as key assignments and trackpad sensitivity to suit your gaming needs. The changes made in this tab are automatically saved to your current profile.
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. To choose the DEFAULT, simple select it from the Key Assignment Menu. Keyboard Function This option enables you to change any key into another keyboard function.
Mouse Function This option allows you to change any key into a mouse button function. To choose a mouse function, select MOUSE FUNCTION from the Key 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 Right Click Scroll Click Double Click Mouse Button 4 Mouse Button 5 Scroll Up Scroll Down - Performs a left mouse click using the assigned button. - Performs a right mouse click using the assigned button.
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. Launch Program Launch Program allows you to launch a program or a website using the assigned key.
Trackpad Configuration You can adjust the response of the trackpad by clicking the image of the trackpad on the user interface. Listed below are the options and their descriptions. Sensitivity Sensitivity pertains to how much effort is needed to move the cursor in any direction. The higher the sensitivity, the more responsive the track-panel will be. Acceleration Acceleration increases the cursor’s movement speed depending on how quickly you move your finger on the track-panel.
Lighting Tab This tab allows you to adjust the intensity of the keyboard’s backlight by using the BRIGHTNESS slider.
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. Furthermore, you can maximize the effect of Anti-Ghosting by activating the Gaming mode function.
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. There are also other options available in the macro section such as creating a new macro by clicking the deleting the current macro by clicking the you to Copy, Import, and Export macros.
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. Note: You may use up to three decimal places when inserting values on the seconds (sec) field.
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. The button allows you to edit a particular command and the enables you to delete a command. The option to move the command up or down.
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.
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.
6. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY GUIDELINES In order to achieve maximum safety while using your Razer Blade, 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. Do not attempt to service or fix the device yourself at any time. 3.
4. During gameplay, relax your wrist and keep it straight. If you do the same tasks with your hands repeatedly, try not to bend, extend or twist your hands for long periods. 5. Do not rest your wrists on hard surfaces for long periods. When using an external mouse, use a wrist rest to support your wrist while gaming. 6. Do not sit in the same position all day. Get up, step away from your desk and do exercises to stretch your arms, shoulders, neck and legs. 7.
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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. GENERAL These terms shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Product was purchased.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
