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Whether your passion lies in FPS, MMORPG, or RTS games, the Razer Nostromo® gaming keypad is

designed to give you the upper hand with cutting edge ergonomics designed for intuitive game control

while you play in complete comfort. With an arsenal of tournament-grade controls including 16 fully

programmable Hyperesponse™ keys, 8 keymaps that you can switch between on the fly, and an 8-way

directional thumb pad all integrated into one dedicated gaming keypad, you’re prepared to take on all

challengers.

MASTER GUIDE

CONTENTS

1. Introduction

2. Package Contents / System Requirements

3. Key Features

4. Installation / Registration / Technical Support

5. Using Your Razer Nostromo

6. Configuring Your Razer Nostromo

7. Safety and Maintenance

8. Important Product Information Guide

Summary of content (13 pages)

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Whether your passion lies in FPS, MMORPG, or RTS games, the Razer Nostromo® gaming keypad is designed to give you the upper hand with cutting edge ergonomics designed for intuitive game control while you play in complete comfort. With an arsenal of tournament-grade controls including 16 fully programmable Hyperesponse™ keys, 8 keymaps that you can switch between on the fly, and an 8-way directional thumb pad all integrated into one dedicated gaming keypad, you’re prepared to take on all challengers.
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1. PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS   Razer Nostromo® Expert Gaming Keypad Quick Start Guide SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS     Mac with USB port Mac OS X (v10.5 to 10.7) Internet connection (for driver installation) 35MB of free hard disk space 2. KEY FEATURES A. B. C. D. E. F.
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. INSTALLATION / REGISTRATION / TECHNICAL SUPPORT SOFTWARE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Step 1: Plug your Razer Nostromo into the USB port of your Mac. Step 2: Download the driver installer from www.razersupport.com. Step 3: Run the installer and follow the onscreen instructions. 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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. USING YOUR RAZER NOSTROMO ADJUSTING THE WRIST PAD You can remove the wrist pad and adjust it accordingly to suit your palm grip.
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. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER NOSTROMO The features listed here require the Razer Nostromo Configurator to be installed. Each setting will be saved to the current profile on the current machine only. The current profile is shown under Profile in the Razer Nostromo Configurator. BUTTONS TAB Top View Use this view to program the 14 Hyperesponse keys.
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Side View Use this view to program the 2 remaining Hyperesponse keys, Directional Thumb Pad and Scroll Wheel.
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Each key can be programmed using the following functions:         Single Key Macro Keymap Default Profile Launch program Disable Mouse  Left Click  Right Click  Scroll Click  Mouse Button 4  Mouse Button 5  Double-Click  Scroll Up  Scroll Down - Change the function of the key to another. - Assign a macro to the key. - Assign a keymap to the key to quickly change settings. - Revert to the default function of the key. - Assign a profile to the key for quick profile change.
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PROFILES TAB A profile allows you to store various keypad settings such as button assignments and macros as a single group for your convenience. In the Profiles tab, you can create and launch up to 20 customized profiles based on the application you have activated.  Profile: Indicates the profile number  Profile Name: Click and select “Rename” to enter a profile name of your choice.
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  Application: Click and select “Assign Application” to open up Finder. Select the application you want the profile to be linked to. Auto Switch: Check the box to enable automatic profile switching when the chosen application is launched. Enable On-Screen Display Tick the “Enable On-Screen Display” to show the profile name when you switch or activate a profile.
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A macro is a sequence of keystrokes executed in a particular order and timing. Macros allow you to maximize your gameplay by executing a chain of commands with just a press of a button. In the Macros tab, you can record unlimited keystrokes (depending on your storage resources). These macros can be imported and exported onto a drive to backup or share with your friends. Right-clicking a macro allows you to quickly access a list of extra commands. Macro Entry: Enter your macro in the Macro Entry box.
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LIGHTING TAB You may adjust the intensity of the backlight by using the “Brightness” slider. SOFTWARE UPDATE & RESET To update the Razer Nostromo’s driver and firmware clicking the “Check for updates” button. This will connect you to www.razersupport.com for the latest driver and firmware versions. You can also restore your current profile to the default settings by clicking the “Reset active profile” button.
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PROGRAMMING MACRO KEYS You may record macros using the Razer Nostromo Configurator. For example to configure Key “03” to “Save As” in TextEdit, follow these steps: 1. Open up the Razer Nostromo Configurator. 2. Go to the Macros Tab. 3. Under the Macro Name box, click “+” to create a new macro. 4. Enter the name “Save”. 5. Under the Macro Entry box, click “Record”. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Press “⌘” and “S” (this command is the “Save” function) to define the keystroke for the macro.
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7. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY GUIDELINES In order to achieve maximum safety while using your Razer Nostromo, 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.