Razer arctosa User Guide

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SWITCHING PROFILES
You can switch between profiles in three ways:
a)  By pressing the “Razer Logo” button + Function key (F1 – F10).
b)  By selecting a profile in the Razer Arctosa Driver Control.
c)  By programming a macro key in the Razer Arctosa Configurator to activate a particular Profile.

PROGRAMMING MACRO KEYS
Example: To configure Macro Key Q to “Save As..” in Photoshop.
1.  Open up the Razer Arctosa Driver Control.
2.  Click Q to slide open the Macro Key Functions windows.
3.  Click the “Record” button.
4.  Type “Shift”, “Ctrl” and “S” inside the Current Macro Assignment box.
5.  Click OK.

Note: You cannot record a mouse click or other commands during the recording phase. You can add them after you have

completed recording the sequence of keystrokes.

SETTING GAMING MODE
Gaming mode prevents accidental activation of the Windows

Start function by disabling the Windows buttons.

You can toggle the Gaming Mode ON/OFF by pressing the “Razer

Logo” button together with one of the Windows buttons. When

this key combination is pressed, both Windows buttons are

disabled. To reactivate the Windows buttons, press the “Razer

Logo” button together with one of the Windows buttons again.

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packaGe contents

•  Razer Arctosa Gaming Keyboard
•  Quick Start Guide with Razer Driver Downloader CD
•  Certificate of Authenticity
•  Sticker

•  PC with built-in USB port
•  Windows® XP / x64 / Vista/ Vista64
•  Internet connection (for driver installation)
•  CD-ROM drive
•  35MB free hard disk space

system requirements

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contents

02 Introduction

03 Package Contents

03 System Requirements

04 Installation / Registration / Technical Support

06 Key Features

08 Configuring Your Razer Arctosa™

11 Using Your Razer Arctosa™

12 Safety And Maintenance

12 Legalese

13 FCC Declaration of Conformance

installation / reGistration / technical support

Windows® XP / x64 / Vista / Vista64 Installation Instructions

1. Plug the Razer Arctosa into the USB port of your computer.

2. Insert the Razer Software Driver Downloader CD into your CD-ROM drive.

3. When the Razer Software Driver Downloader setup screen appears, please

select your language. Click NEXT.

4. Read the license agreement. Click I AGREE if you accept all terms of the

agreement.

5. Please wait while the Downloader downloads the latest driver installer.

6. Once the driver installer is downloaded, click INSTALL to start the installation

immediately; else the installation will begin in 5 seconds.

7. Follow the on-screen instructions.

8. When the installation is completed, follow the instructions on-screen to restart your

computer. Click FINISH.

REGISTERING YOUR RAZER ARCTOSA
Please visit www.razerzone.com/registration/ for online product registration.

What you’ll get:
• 1 year limited manufacturer’s warranty
• Free online technical support at www.razersupport.com.

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Built with Razer’s award-winning technology, the Razer Arctosa™ takes on

the same lethal traits found in Razer’s suite of gaming peripherals. You

can always be sure of your next move with its awesome host of features

like fully-programmable Hyperesponse™ keys, 1000Hz Ultrapolling™ and

gaming cluster with selective anti-ghosting capability.

Say goodbye to amateur hour; your gaming abilities can be brought to the

next level now.

Razer Arctosa Gaming Keyboard

USB 1.1/2.0 compatible keyboard for Windows® XP / x64 / Vista / Vista64

Note: While the Razer Arctosa is designed to give you an edge over your opponents, it is not

intended for automated gameplay.

key Features

Default button assignments

Play / Pause

– Plays/pauses media files

Stop

– Stops media files

Previous Track – Returns to previous track

Next Track

– Skips current track

Volume down – Reduces volume

Volume up

– Increases volume

Mute

– Toggles mute function

Razer Logo

– Switches profiles with F1 - F10

DRIVER CONTROL OVERVIEW

GaminG Keyboard

saFety and maintenance

SAFETY GUIDELINES

In order to achieve maximum safety while using

your Razer Arctosa™, we suggest that you adopt

the following guidelines:

Should you have trouble operating the

keyboard properly and troubleshooting does

not work, unplug the device and call the

Razer™ hotline or go to

www.razerzone.com

for support. Do not attempt to service or fix

the device yourself at any time.

Do not take the keyboard apart (doing so will

also void your warranty) and do not attempt

to service it yourself or operate it under

abnormal current loads.

Keep your keyboard away from liquid,

humidity or moisture. Operate your keyboard

only within the specified temperature range

of 0˚C (32˚F) to 40˚C (104˚F). Should you

operate it in a temperature that is beyond

this range, unplug and switch off the device

in order to let the temperature stabilize

within the optimal temperature range.

COMFORT

Research has shown that long periods of

repetitive motion, improper positioning of your

computer peripherals, incorrect body position,

and poor habits may be associated with physical

discomfort and injury to nerves, tendons, and

muscles. If you should experience any physical

discomfort while using your keyboard, such as

pain, numbness, or tingling in your hands,

wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck or back, please

consult a qualified medical doctor immediately.

MAINTENANCE AND USE

There is a little regular maintenance required to

keep the Razer Arctosa in optimum condition.

Once a month, we recommend that you unplug

the keyboard from the USB port and clean the

keys on Razer Arctosa with a soft cloth or cotton

swab. Use a little warm water but avoid soap or

harsh cleaning agents.

leGalese

Razer™, the Razer Triple-Headed Snake logo,

the Razer distressed word logo, Arctosa™ and

other trademarks contained herein are the

property of Razer USA Ltd and/or its affiliated or

associated companies, registered in the United

States or other countries. Actual product may

differ from pictures.
Razer™ assumes no responsibility for any errors

that may appear in this manual or help file.

Information contained herein is subject to

change without notice.
Razer™ may have patents, patent applications,

trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets or other

property rights, intellectual and otherwise

concerning the product and subject matter in

this manual. Except as is provided in any written

license agreement provided by Razer™,

furnishing of this manual does not give you a

license to any such patents, trademarks,

copyrights or other intellectual property rights,

whether registered or otherwise. Patent

Pending.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The warranties set forth in this agreement

replace and/or supersede all other

warranties and your remedies for breach of

warranty are expressly limited to those herein

set forth. Razer™ expressly disclaims all

other warranties to the extent allowed by law

including, but not limited to, the implied

warranties of merchantability, fitness for a

particular purpose and non-infringement of

third-party rights with respect to the

documentation, software (including patches

and/or updates) and hardware. No Razer™

supplier, dealer, agent, or employee is

authorized to make any modification,

extension or alteration of the warranty or to

substitute products or services, lost profits,

loss of information or data, or any other

special, indirect, consequential or incidental

damages arising in any way out of the

distribution of, sale of, resale of, use of, or

inability to use any product or software

subject to warranty herein set forth. In no

event will Razer™ be liable for any special,

incidental, indirect or consequential damages

whatsoever.

Fcc declaration oF

conFormance

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference

by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the

equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV

technician for help.
For more information, refer to the online help

system on your Razer Arctosa™ Gaming

Keyboard CD ROM or

www.razerzone.com

Auto Switching Override

Check this to override all enabled Auto Switching Profiles in the Profile

Settings Menu.

Show Changes on Screen

Check this to view visual changes such as the text “Profile 1” on screen

when Profile 1 is activated.

System Tray Default

Check this option to load the Razer Arctosa Configurator when

double-clicking the system tray icon.

Profile Selection Menu

Changes the currently active profile.

Click the Profile Selection tab and choose the desired profile from the menu.

Macro Key Functions

If you would like to assign a macro, click the “Macro Key Functions” tab to open up

the Macro Key Functions Window.

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Mouse button 1

– Left click

Mouse button 2

– Right click

Mouse button 3

– Scroll wheel and button

Mouse button 8 - DPI up

Mouse button 9 - DPI down

Mouse button 4

– Forward

(Windows Button 5)

Mouse button 5

– Backward

(Windows Button 4)

Mouse button 6

- Profile up

Mouse button 7

- Profile down

Razer Precision™

Laser sensor

Profile change

Ultraslick™ Teflon® feet

1000Hz (1ms) response time

16-bit ultra-wide data path

Razer Synapse™

onboard memory

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Mouse button 1

– Left click

Mouse button 2

– Right click

Mouse button 3

– Scroll wheel and button

Mouse button 8 - DPI up

Mouse button 9 - DPI down

Mouse button 4

– Forward

(Windows Button 5)

Mouse button 5

– Backward

(Windows Button 4)

Mouse button 6

- Profile up

Mouse button 7

- Profile down

Razer Precision™

Laser sensor

Profile change

Ultraslick™ Teflon® feet

1000Hz (1ms) response time

16-bit ultra-wide data path

Razer Synapse™

onboard memory

D
E

GaminG Cluster

with anti-ghosting capability

Gaming cluster with anti-ghosting capability

Hyperesponse™ keys

1000Hz (1ms) response time

Media keys

Profile key

Detachable wrist rest