Razer BlackWidow V3 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard User Guide

Razer BlackWidow V3 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

WHAT’S INSIDE

• Razer Black Widow V3 Mini Hyper Speed
• A. Function keys
• B. Sleep mode key
• C. On-the-fly macro record key
• D. Gaming mode key 
• E. Backlight control keys 
• F. Macro keys 
• G. Volume control keys
• H. Media keys 
• I. Charging/data port (USB Type C) 
• J. Power indicator 
• K. Mode switch (2.4 / OFF / BT) 
• L. Wireless USB dongle compartment
• M. Kickstand
• 2.4GHz wireless USB dongle
• Type A to Type C cable
• Important Product Information Guide

WHAT’S NEEDED

PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

• PC with a free USB Type A port or Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity

RAZER SYNAPSE 3 REQUIREMENTS

• Windows® 7 64-bit (or higher)
• Internet connection for software installation

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FEATURES

• Razer™ HyperSpeed Wireless Technology
• Razer™ HyperSpeed Multi-device Support
• Connect via Razer™ HyperSpeed Wireless (2.4 GHz), Bluetooth, or USB-C
• Razer™ Mechanical Switches are designed for gaming
• Doubleshot ABS Keycaps
• 80 million keystroke lifespan
• Razer Chroma™ RGB customizable backlighting with 16.8 million color options
• Hybrid On-Board Memory and Cloud Storage — up to 5 profiles
• Razer Synapse 3 enabled
• N-key roll-over
• Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording
• Gaming mode option
• 1000 Hz Ultrapolling
• Aluminum construction

GETTING STARTED

CHARGING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW V3 MINI HYPERSPEED

Connect your keyboard to a powered USB port using the Type A to Type C cable to charge your keyboard. While charging, the power indicator will be in solid red; and then turn solid green when fully charged.For best results, fully charge your keyboard before using it for the first time. It takes approximately 2 hours to fully charge your keyboard. You may continue using the keyboard while plugged in.

When your keyboard is not charging, the power indicator will only briefly display its battery status.

*Critical status indicates that the keyboard’s battery is less than 3%. This lighting sequence will repeat until the battery is drained or the keyboard is being charged.

CONNECTING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW V3 MINI HYPERSPEED

2.4 GHZ HYPER SPEED WIRELESS MODE

1. Set the mode switch to 2.4.
2. . Remove the wireless USB dongle from the dongle compartment and connect it to your computer.

BT MODE

1. Set the mode switch to BT.
2. Your Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed can pair up to 3 devices using its Bluetooth profiles. To activate pairing mode, hold down the “FN” and “ALT” keys, and then hold down either the 1,2, or 3 keys. The held number will blink blue.
3. Enable Bluetooth on your device and select BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed from the list of devices found. The device will pair with your keyboard and the connection will be registered to that number.
4. To switch between paired devices, hold down the “FN” and “ALT” keys, and then press the number key that corresponds with the device. The selected number will temporarily change to static blue.Your keyboard will reconnect to the last paired device after it has been powered on again. To switch devices, simply press the keys that correspond to the device’s profile number.
   To view the current profile number, hold down the FN key and then press and hold the Alt key. The numeric key corresponding to the current profile will light up.

WIRED MODE

1. Set the mode switch to OFF.
2. Connect your Razer device to the USB port of your computer.

USING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW V3 MINI HYPERSPEED

KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS

Pressing the “fn” modifier key plus keys with 2 functions will activate their secondary functions.

ON-THE-FLY MACRO RECORDING

Follow these steps to create an OTF Macro Recording:

1. Press the key combination to start recording.
2. The OTF Macro record key will light up to show that the device is ready to record.
3. Type the keys you want to record.
4. Press the key combination to stop the recording or the ESC key to cancel recording. The OTF Macro record key will start blinking to show that the device has stopped recording and is ready to save.
5. Press the desired Macro key where you want to save your recording.

GAMING MODE

Gaming Mode disables the Windows Key, Alt+Tab, and Alt+F4 functions to avoid accidental usage. You can choose to enable the Alt+Tab and Alt+F4 functions by changing the Gaming Mode settings on Razer Synapse. The Gaming mode key will light up when it is active.

CHROMA EFFECTS

Holding down the “fn” modifier key, control key, and pressing any of the listed number keys will change the lighting on your keyboard. Below are the corresponding Chroma effect you will get for each number key.

CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BLACKWIDOW V3 MINI HYPERSPEED

Disclaimer: Internet connection is required for installation, updates and cloud-based features. Registering for a Razer ID account is recommended, but optional. All listed features are subject to change based on the current software version, connected device(s), and supported apps and software.

SYNAPSE TAB

The Synapse tab is your default tab when you first launch Razer Synapse 3.

Dashboard

The Dashboard subtab is an overview of your Razer Synapse 3 where you can access all your Razer devices, modules, and online services.

Modules

The Modules subtab displays all installed and available modules for installation.

Global Shortcuts

Bind operations or Razer Synapse functions to custom key combinations from any Razer Synapse-enabled device inputs, which apply across all device profiles.

• Only Razer Synapse-enabled device inputs will be recognized.

KEYBOARD

The Keyboard tab is the main tab for your Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini Hyperspeed. From here, you can change your device settings such as key assignments, gaming mode settings, and your device’s lighting. Changes made under this tab are automatically saved to your system and cloud storage.

Customize
The Customize subtab is for modifying your keyboard’s key assignments and gaming mode settings.

Profile

Profile is a data storage for keeping all your Razer peripherals’ settings. By default, the profile name is based on your system’s name. To add, import, rename, duplicate, export, or delete a profile, simply press the profile’s corresponding Miscellaneous button.

Hypershift

Hypershift mode is a secondary set of key assignments that is activated when the Hypershift key is held down. By default, the Hypershift key is assigned to the fn key of your Razer Synapse 3 supported keyboard however, you can also assign any key as a Hypershift key.

Gaming Mode

Gaming Mode enables you to customize which keys to disable when Gaming Mode is activated. Depending on your settings, you may choose to disable the Windows key, Alt + Tab, and Alt + Fé.

Keyboard Properties

Allows you to open the Windows Keyboard Properties, where you can modify other keyboard settings such as Repeat delay, Repeat Rate, and Cursor blink rate, or view all keyboard drivers installed in your PC.

Sidebar

Clicking the Sidebar button will reveal all current key assignments for your Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed.Alternatively, you can skip to a specific key assignment by selecting it on the Customize tab.

Upon selecting a key assignment, you may then change it to one of the following functions:

Default

This option enables you to return the selected key to its original setting.

Keyboard Function

This option changes the key assignment into a keyboard function. You can also choose to enable Turbo mode, which allows you to emulate repeatedly pressing the keyboard function while the key is held down.

Mouse Function

This option allows you to change any key into a mouse function. Listed below are the functions that you can choose from:

• Left Click – Performs a left mouse click using the assigned button.
• Right Click – Performs a right mouse click using the assigned button.
• Scroll Click – Activates the universal scrolling function.
• Double Click – Performs a double left click using the assigned button.
• Mouse Button 4 – Performs a “Backward” command for most internet browsers.
• Mouse Button 5 – Performs a “Forward” command for most internet browsers.
• Scroll Up – Performs a “Scroll Up” command using the assigned button.
• Scroll Down – Performs a “Scroll Down” command using the assigned button.
• Scroll Left – Performs a “Scroll Left” command using the assigned button.
• Scroll Right – Performs a “Scroll Right” command using the assigned button.You can also choose to enable Turbo mode in some of the mouse functions which allow you to emulate repeatedly pressing and releasing said function while the key is held down. 

Macro

A Macro is a prerecorded sequence of keystrokes and button presses that is executed with precise timing. By setting the key function to Macro, you can conveniently execute a chain of commands. Do take note that this function will only be visible if you have installed the Macro module from the Modules tab.

Switch Profile

Switch Profile enables you to quickly change profiles and load a new set of key assignments. An on-screen notification will appear whenever you switch profiles.

Switch Lighting

Switch Lighting allows you to easily switch between all advanced lighting effects. Do take note that this function will only be visible if you have installed the Chroma module from the Modules tab.

Razer Hypershift

Setting the key to Razer Hypershift will allow you to activate Hypershift mode as long as the key is held down.

Launch Program

Launch Program enables you to open an app or a website using the assigned key. When you select Launch Program, two choices will appear, which require you to search for a specific app you want to open, or write the address of the website you want to visit.

Multimedia

This option allows you to assign multimedia controls to your Razer device. Listed below are the multimedia controls you can choose from:

• Volume Down- Decreases the audio output.
• Volume Up – Increases the audio output.
• Mute Volume – Mutes the audio.
• Mic Volume Up – Increases the microphone volume.
• Mic Volume Down – Decreases the microphone volume.
• Mute Mic – Mutes the microphone.
• Mute All – Mutes both the microphone and audio output.
• Play / Pause – Play, pause, or resume playback of the current media.
• Previous Track – Play the previous media track.
• Next Track – Play the next media track.

Windows Shortcuts

This option allows you to assign your preferred key into a Windows Operating System shortcut command. For more information, please visit: support.microsoft.com/kb/126449

Text Function

Text Function enables you to type a prewritten text with a touch of a key. Simply write your desired text on the given field and your text will be typed whenever the assigned key is pressed. This function has full Unicode support and you can also insert special symbols from character maps.

Disable

This option renders the assigned key unusable. Use Disable if you do not want to use the selected key or if it interferes with your gaming.

Lighting
The Lighting subtab enables you to modify your Razer device’s light settings.

Brightness

You can turn off your Razer device’s lighting by toggling the Brightness option or increasing/decreasing the luminance using the slider.

Switch Off Lighting

This is a power-saving tool that allows you to disable your device’s lighting in response to your system’s display turning off and/or automatically power down when your Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini Hyperspeed has been idle for a set amount of time.

	Name Audio meter	Description The keyboard will light up according to the audio level with a default spectrum of colors	How to Set up Select a Color Boost level
	Breathing	The keyboard fades in and out of the selected color(s)	Select up to 2 colors or randomize colors
	Fire	The keyboard lights up in warm colors to mimic the motion of flames	No further customization required
	Reactive	The LEDs will light up when a key is pressed. The light will fade off after a specified period of time	Select a color and a duration
	Ripple	On key press, light will ripple away from the pressed key	Select a color
	Spectrum cycling	The lighting will cycle between 16.8 million colors indefinitely	No further customization required
	Starlight	Each LED will have a chance of fading in and out at a random time and duration	Select up to 2 colors or randomize colors and select a duration
	Static	The LEDs will remain lit in the selected color	Select a color
	Wave	The lighting will scroll in the direction selected	Select either left-to-right or right- to-left wave direction
	Wheel	The keyboard lighting will rotate in the direction selected with a default spectrum of colors	Select either counter-clockwise or clockwise wheel direction

If you have other supported Razer Chroma-enabled devices, you can synchronize their quick effects with your Razer device by clicking the Chroma Sync button.

SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE

SAFETY GUIDELINES

Should you have trouble operating the device properly, and troubleshooting does not work, unplug the device and contact the Razer hotline or goto support.razer.com for assistance. Do not take apart the device (doing so will void your warranty) and do not attempt to operate it under abnormal current loads. Keep the device away from liquid, humidity or moisture. Operate the device only within the specific temperature range of O ° C (32 ° F) to 40°[ (104 ° F). Should the temperature exceed this range, unplug and/or switch off the device in order to let the temperature stabilize to an optimal level.

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. Below are some guidelines to avoid injury and ensure optimum comfort while using your Razer Naga Trinity.

• Position your keyboard and monitor directly in front of you with your mouse next to it. Place your elbows next to your side, not too far away, and your keyboard within easy reach.
• Adjust the height of your chair and table so that the keyboard and mouse are at or below elbow-height.
• Keep your feet well supported, your posture straight, and your shoulders relaxed.
• 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.
• Do not rest your wrists on hard surfaces for long periods. Use a wrist rest to support your wrist while gaming.
• Customize the keys on your keyboard to suit your style of gaming to minimize repetitive or awkward motions while gaming.
• 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.
• If you should experience any physical discomfort while using your mouse, 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

The Razer Naga Trinity requires minimal maintenance to keep it in optimum condition. Once a month, we recommend you unplug the device from the computer and clean it using a soft cloth or cotton swab to prevent dirt buildup. Do not use soap or harsh cleaning agents. To get the ultimate experience in movement and control, we highly recommend a premium mouse
mat from Razer. Some surfaces will cause undue wear on the feet, requiring constant care and eventual replacement. Do note that the sensor of the Razer Naga Trinity is ‘tuned’ or optimized especially for the Razer mouse mats. This means that the sensor has been tested extensively to confirm that the Razer Naga Trinity reads and tracks best on Razer mouse mats.

LEGALESE

COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFORMATION

©2018 Razer Inc. All rights reserved. Razer, the triple-headed snake logo, Razer logo, “For Gamers. By Gamers.”, and “Powered by Razer Chroma” logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Razer Inc. and/or affiliated companies in the United States or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners and other company and product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Razer Inc. (“Razer”) may have copyright. trademarks, trade secrets, patents, patent applications, or other intellectual property rights (whether registered or unregistered) concerning the product in this guide. Furnishing of this guide does not give you a license to any such copyright, trademark, patent or other intellectual property right. The Razer Naga Trinity (the “Product”) may differ from pictures whether on packaging or otherwise. Razer assumes no responsibility for such differences or for any errors that may appear. Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY

For the latest and current terms of the Limited Product Warranty, please visit razer.com/warranty.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Razer shall in no event be liable for any lost profits, loss of information or data, special, incidental, indirect, punitive or consequential or incidental damages, arising in any way out of the distribution of, sale of, resale of, use of, or inability to use the Product. In no event shall Razer’s liability exceed 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. If any term herein is held to be invalid or unenforceable, then such term (in so far as it is invalid or unenforceable) shall be given no effect and deemed to be excluded without invalidating any of the remaining terms. Razer reserves the right to amend any term at any time without notice.

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