The Razer DeathStalker Essential gaming keyboard is designed with a low profile chiclet keycap architecture and engineered with full anti-ghosting capabilities. Powered by Razer Synapse 2.0, the Razer DeathStalker Essential outfits you with all crucial necessities for total game dominance.
CONTENTS 1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .................................... 3 2. REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................................................... 3 3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................... 4 4. DEVICE LAYOUT ...................................................................................... 5 5. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER DEATHSTALKER ESSENTIAL............................. 6 6. USING YOUR RAZER DEATHSTALKER ESSENTIAL ......
1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS Razer DeathStalker Essential Gaming Keyboard Quick Start Guide SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PC with a free USB port Windows® 8 /Windows® 7 / Windows Vista® / Windows® XP (32-bit) 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.
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Low-profile chiclet keys Extreme Anti-ghosting capability for up to 10 simultaneous key presses Razer Synapse 2.0 enabled 1000Hz Ultrapolling Fully programmable keys On-the-fly macro recording Dedicated Gaming Mode for deactivation of the Windows key Multi-Media controls Fixed wrist rest 2m rubber sheathed cable Approximate Size & Weight: Width 460mm / 18.50” Height 214mm / 8.43” Depth 21.39mm / 0.84” Weight 1006g /2.
4. DEVICE LAYOUT A. B. C. D. E. F.
5. INSTALLING YOUR RAZER DEATHSTALKER ESSENTIAL 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 DeathStalker Essential into your computer. Step 2: Download the Razer Synapse 2.0 installer from www.razersupport.com. 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 login to your account.
6. USING YOUR RAZER DEATHSTALKER ESSENTIAL Pressing the “FN” key in combination with the function keys will activate their secondary features. Function Keys Secondary Features 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 ( ). You can enter the Sleep mode quickly with your Razer Deathstalker Essential. Simply press the “FN” key with the Sleep Mode key.
ON-THE-FLY MACRO RECORDING Follow these steps to create an OTF Macro Recording: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the key combination to start recording. The Macro Recording Indicator will light up to show that the device is ready to record. Type in the keys you want to record. 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.
7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER DEATHSTALKER ESSENTIAL 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 including the macros associated with them.
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.
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.
Launch Program Launch Program allows you to launch a program or a website using the assigned key. When you select Launch Program from the Key Assignment Menu, two options will appear which allows you to search for the specific program you want to run or type in a website you want to open. 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.
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.
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.
8. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY GUIDELINES In order to achieve maximum safety while using your Razer DeathStalker Essential, 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. 2.
3. Keep your feet well supported, posture straight and your shoulders relaxed. 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. Use a wrist rest to support your wrist while gaming. 6. Customize the keys on your keyboard to suit your style of gaming in order to minimize repetitive or awkward motions while gaming. 7.
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