RAZER Tartarus Pro Gaming Keyboard User Guide

: June 9, 2024
: Razer

Table of Contents

WHAT’S INSIDE / WHAT’S NEEDED
LET’S GET YOU COVERED
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
USING YOUR GAMING KEYPAD
CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER TARTARUS PRO VIA RAZER SYNAPSE
SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
LEGALESE
References
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RAZER Tartarus Pro Gaming Keyboard User Guide

Take hold of your game with the Razer Tartarus Pro and never let victory escape your grasp. Experience measured, nuanced control with its Razer Optical Analog Switches that have adjustable actuation, while arming yourself with a deadly arsenal of commands and macros across 32 programmable keys.

WHAT’S INSIDE / WHAT’S NEEDED

WHAT’S INSIDE

Razor Tartarus Pro

A. Adjustable palm rest
B. Scroll wheel
C. Key map indicator
D. Hype response thumb button
E. 8-way directional thumb pad
F. Spacebar actuator
Important Product Information Guide

WHAT’S NEEDED

PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

PC with a free USB port

RAZER SYNAPSE REQUIREMENTS

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

LET’S GET YOU COVERED

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LET'S GET YOU COVERED

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FEATURES

Razor Analog Optical Switches
Adjustable actuation
Dual-function keys
32 fully programmable keys with programmable 8-way directional thumb-pad
Chroma backlighting with 16.8 million customizable color options
Instantaneous switching between 8 key maps
Unlimited macro lengths
Razer Synapse enabled
Braided fiber cable

USING YOUR GAMING KEYPAD

ADJUSTING THE PALM REST

You may adjust the palm rest to improve your overall gaming comfort.

CHANGING THE THUMBPAD
If you prefer using directional buttons instead of the thumb stick, simply remove the thumb stick from the thumb pad.

INSTALLING RAZER SYNAPSE
Use the Razer Synapse* app to create new key maps, switch to any available key map that matches your current playstyle, and even customize your device’s lighting. The default mapping of your device can be seen below.

Install Razer Synapse when prompted or download the installer from razer.com/synapse.

CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER TARTARUS PRO VIA RAZER SYNAPSE

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.

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

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

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.
Global Shortcuts

KEYPAD
The Keypad tab is the main tab for your Razer Tartarus Pro. From here, you can change various settings such as your device’s lighting and each keymap’s key assignments, scroll wheel and current thumb pad function. Changes made under this tab are automatically saved to your system and cloud storage.

Customize
The Customize subtab is for modifying the key assignments for each keymap you have on your device.

Profile
A Profile is a data storage for keeping all your Razer devices’ 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 ().

Keymap
Key maps are especially useful for games which require different playstyles for various character classes. With key maps, you can have up to 8 sets of key assignments per profile, each represented bya color on the Key map Indicator to make it easier to see which keycaps currently active. To add, rename, duplicate, or delete a key map, simply press the key map’s corresponding Miscellaneous button («# ).

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

Toggle Console View
Toggle Console View ( ) shows or hides the sidebar ( ) including other keypad controls which you can modify on each Keymapsuch as its scroll wheel and thumb pad function, Learn more about the Sidebar

Keyboard Properties
Opens 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.

Game Controller Properties
Opens the Windows Game Controllers Properties where you can calibrate your device’s analog stick inputs and see how quickly it responds and registers movement,

Actuation point
Set an estimated key travel (in millimeters) for both the Primary and Secondary actuation points to adjust how sensitive your keys are before each point registers.as an input. You’ll find the secondary actuation point useful if you want to activate asecondary function on any key using your preferred key travel distance. Learn more about Secondary functions

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Sidebar
Clicking the Sidebar button ( ) will reveal all current key and button assignments on your device.
Sidebar

Alternatively, you can skip to a specific key assignment by selecting it on the Customize tab.
Sidebar

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,

Controller

Changes the function of the selected key to a controller function. Some controller functions such as bumpers/ triggers and joystick movements may include Analog Sensitivity for you to control the precision of controller movements using presets or your own custom sensitivity by adjusting the analog curve. You may test the selected key’s sensitivity by pressing and referring to the real-time preview of the pressed key.

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Joystick

This option enables you to change the functionality of any key into a joystick button or an analog stick direction

Keyboard Function

This option changes the key assignment into any keyboard function and even allows you to activate a second function when the selected key is pressed further. Some keyboard function presets allow you to include keyboard modifiers (Shift, Control, and Alt) if you want to assign a keyboard shortcut to the selected key.

You may also enable a Turbo mode function to repeatedly emulate the pressing and releasing of

Mouse Function

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.
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 to repeatedly emulate the pressing and releasing of the said function while the key is held down.

Macro

A Macro isa 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. This function will only be visible when the Macro module is installed.

Inter-device

Inter-device allows you to change the functionality of other Razer Synapse- enabled devices. Some of these functionalities are device-specific such as using your Razer gaming keyboard to change the Sensitivity Stage of your Razer gaming mouse.

Switch Keycap

Switch Key map allows you to swap key assignments with a press of a key. The key map indicator will automatically change colors you switch between key maps. Listed below are the functions

Next Keymap — Switch to the next keymap on the list.
Previous Keymap — Switch tothe previously active keymap.
Cycle Up Keymap ~ Cycle to the first keymap on the list.
Cycle Down Keymap ~ Cycle to the last keymap on the list.
Specific Keymap — Jump to a specific keymap of your choice. You may select the Switch back to previous Keymap when this button is released option if you want to only activate the specified keymap while the selected key is held down.

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. Listed below are the functions which you can choose from:

Switch Lighting
Switch Lighting allows you to easily switch between all advanced lighting effects. This function will only be visible when the Chroma Studio module is installed.

Razer Hyper shift
Setting the key to Razer Hyper shift will allow you to activate Hyper shift 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 requires 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 listed below are the multimedia controls you con choose froml.

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 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 Razea device’s light setting.

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

Switch off Lighting
This is a power saving tool which 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 Tartarus Pro has been idle for a set amount of time.

Quick Effects
A number of quick effects can be selected and applied to your device’s lighting, as listed here:

| Name| Description| How to set up
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| Audio meter| The LEDs will fight up according to the audio level with a default spectrum of colors| Select a Color Boost level
| Breathing| The lighting will fade in and out of the selected Worts)| Select up to 2 colors orrandornize colors
| FreAdd New| The LEDs will light up it warm colors to mimic the motion of flames| No Fur there customization rewired
| 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
| 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 cobs indefinitely| No further customization rewired
| Starlight| Each LED mg 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• knight or right-to-left wave Erection ****

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 ( )

Only devices that support the selected lighting effect will synchronize,

Advanced Effects
The Advanced Effects option allows you to choose a Chroma Effect you want to use on your Razer Chroma-enabled peripheral. To start making your own Chroma Effect, simply press the Chroma Studio button ( )

PROFILES TAB
The Profiles tab is a convenient way of managing all your profiles and linking them to your games and applications.

Devices
View which Razer device is using a specific profile using the Devices subtab.
Devices

You can import Profiles from your computer or from the cloud through the import button ( ) or create new profiles within the selected device using theadd button (± I. To rename, duplicate, export, or delete a profile, simply press the Miscellaneous button (• • .1. Each profile can be set to automatically activate when you run an application using the Linked Games option.

Linked Games
The Linked Games subtab gives you the flexibility to add games, view peripherals that are linked to games, or search for added games. You can also sort games based on alphabetical order, last played, or most played. Added games will still be listed here even if it is not linked to a Razer device.

SETTINGS WINDOW
The Settings window, accessible by cricking the ( ) button on Razer Synapse, enables you to configure the startup behavior and display language of Razer Synapse, view the master guides of each connected Razer device, or perform factory reset on any connected Razer device.

General tab
The default tab of the Settings window. The General tab enables you to change the software’s display language, start-up behavior, display theme, and on- screen notifications display. You may also manually sync your profiles to the cloud ( ) or view the master guide of all connected Razer devices and installed modules.

Reset tab
The Reset tab allows you to perform a factory reset on any connected Razer device and/or reset Razer Synapse tutorials to acquaint yourself again with Razer Synapse’s new features on its next launch.

By resetting a Razer device, all profiles on the selected device and its on- board memory (if present) will be erased.

About tab
The About tab displays brief software information and copyright statement and provides relevant links for its terms of use. You may also use this tab to check for software updates, or as a quick access to Razer’s social communities.

SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE

SAFETY GUIDELINES
In order to achieve maximum safety while using your Razer Tartarus Pro, we suggest that you adopt the following guidelines:

Should you have trouble operating the device properly and troubleshooting does not work, unplug the device and contact the Razer hotline or go to supportsazerr.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 0°C (32 °F) to 40°C (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.

MAINTENANCE AND USE
The Razer Tartarus Pro requires minimum maintenance to keep it in optimum condition. Once a month we recommend you unplug the device and clean it using a soft cloth or cotton swab to prevent dirt buildup.

LEGALESE

COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFORMATION

2019 Razer Inc. All rights reserved. Razer, the triple-headed snake logo, Razer logo, “For Garners. By Garners.”, 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.

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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 Tartarus Pro (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 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.