RAZER Tartarus V2 Gaming Keypad User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Razer
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Tartarus V2 Gaming Keypad
User Guide
Tartarus V2 Gaming Keypad
The Razer Tartarus V2 provides endless commands at your fingertips with 32 fully programmable mecha-membrane keys, including an 6-way directional D-pad and 3-way scroll wheel. The keypad also features individually programmable backlit keys with 1 6.8 million color options, all easily set through Razer Synapse. And with its improved ergonomic form factor and adjustable palm rest with two positions, you get the exact angle of comfort you need.
WHAT’S INSIDE / WHAT’S NEEDED
WHAT’S INSIDE
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Razer Tartarus V2 gaming keypad
A. 19 backlit keys
B. Adjustable palm rest
C. Scroll wheel
D. Thumb module
E. Spacebar actuator
F. 8-way directional thumb pad
G. Hyperesponse thumb key
H. Keymap indicator -
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
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Razer™ Mecha-Membrane Technology
- Mid height keycaps
- Razer Chroma™ backlighting with 16.8 million customizable color options
- 32 fully programmable keys
- Programmable 8-way directional thumbpad & scroll wheel
- Full anti-ghosting
- Unlimited macro lengths
- Unlimited game profiles
- Ergonomic form factor with adjustable palm rest
- Razer Synapse enabled
- 1000Hz Ultrapolling
- Braided fiber cable
APPROXIMATE SIZE & WEIGHT
- Length: 150 mm / 5.90 in
- Height: 203 mm / 7.99 in
- ® Depth: 59.6 mm / 2.34 in
- Weight: 340 g /0.749 Ibs
SETTING UP YOUR RAZER TARTARUS V2
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Connect your Razer device to the USB port of your computer
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Install Razer Synapse when prompted or download the installer from razer.com/synapse.
USING YOUR RAZER TARTARUS V2
DEFAULT KEYPAD MAPPING
By default, the keys and the thumb module of your Razer Tartarus V2 have the
following key assignments below.
Backlit keys
Thumb Module
ADJUSTING THE PALM REST
You can remove the palm rest and adjust it accordingly to improve your overall
gaming comfort. To do this, firmly hold your Razer keypad, then lift and
reattach the palm rest to your preferred position using your other hand.
CUSTOMIZING THE 8-WAY DIRECTIONAL THUMB PAD
You can customize the 8-way directional thumb pad if you prefer using
directional buttons instead of the thumb stick. To do this, simply remove the
thumb stick from the thumb pad.
CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER TARTARUS V2 CIA RAZER SYNAPSE
Disclaimer: internet connection i s required for installation, updates and
cloud-based features.
Registering for a Razer 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. 
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.
Learn more about Profiles
Only Razer Synapse-enabled device inputs will be recognized. 
KEYPAD
The Keypad tab is the main tab for your Razer Tartarus V2. From here, you can
change various settings such as each keymap’s preferred key assignments, and
even 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 the key assignments for each keymap you
have on your device. 
Profile
Profile is a data storage for keeping all your Razer peripheral’s 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
Keymaps are especially useful for games which require different play-styles
for various character classes. With keymaps, you can have up to 8 sets of key
assignments per profile.
Each keymap has an equivalent color on the Keymap Indicator to make it easier
to check which keymap you are currently using. To add, rename, duplicate, or
delete a keymap, simply press the keymap’s corresponding Miscellaneous button
( ).
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.
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 supported keyboard however, you
can also assign any key as a Hypershift key.
Toggle Console View
Toggle Console View opens or hides the sidebar ( ) including other keypad
controls which you can modify such as the keypad’s scroll wheel functions and
directional thumb pad.
Sidebar
Clicking the Sidebar button ( ) will reveal all current key assignments for
your Razer Tartarus V2.
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.
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 a keyboard function. You can also
choose 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. You can also
choose to enable Turbo mode in some of the mouse functions to control how many
times the function will be pressed while the key is held down.
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 Keymap
Switch Keymap allows you to swap key assignments with a press of a key. The
keymap indicator will automatically change color as you switch between
keymaps.
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.
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 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 device.
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 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 V2 has been idle for a set amount of time.
Effects
A number of quick effects can be selected and applied to your device’s
lighting, as listed here:
LED indicators ore not customizable.
| Name| Description| How to set up
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| Audio meter| The LEDs will light 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 color(s)|
Select up to 2 colors or randomize colors
| Fire| The LEDs will light up in warm colors to mimic the motion of flames|
No further customization required
| Reactive| The pressed scroll wheel or key will light up and fade off after a
specified period of time| Select a color and a duration
| Ripple| The lighting will ripple away from the pressed scroll wheel or 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
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 fighting 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 ( ).
The Chroma Studio Module is required to use this function
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.
You can import Profiles from your computer or from the cloud through the
import button ( ) or create new profiles within the selected device using the
add button ( + ). To rename, duplicate, export, or delete a profile, simply
press the Miscellaneous button ( ). 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 wills till be listed here even if it is not linked to a Razer device.
To link games to connected Razer devices, simply click on a game from the
list, and then click Select a device and its profile to launch automatically
during gameplay link to select the Razer device it will link with. Once
linked, you may click on the Miscellaneous button ( ) of the corresponding
device to select a specific profile.
SETTINGS WINDOW
The Settings window, accessible by clicking 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, and display theme. 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 V2, 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
support.razer.com for support.
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.
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 Tartarus V2.
- Position your keypad 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 keypad and mouse are at or below elbow height.
- Keep your feet well supported, 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.
- Customize the keys on your keypad to suit your style of gaming in order 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.
I f you should experience any physical discomfort while using your keypad,
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 Tartarus V2 requires minimum 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.
LEGALESE
COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFORMATION
©2018 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 are the property
of their respective owners.
Windows and the Windows logo are 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 Tartarus V2 (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.
FOR GAMERS. BY GAMERS.”
Documents / Resources
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References
- Razer Warranty Policy | Razer United States
- Keyboard shortcuts in Windows - Microsoft Support
- support.razer.com/
- Razer Synapse 3 - Cloud-Based Hardware Configuration Tool | Razer United States | Razer United States
- Razer ID