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Razer Nostromo Manual

Razer Nostromo Manual

Expert gaming keypad

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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
8. Important Product Information Guide

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    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™...
  • Page 2: Package Contents / System Requirements

    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.
  • Page 3: Installation / Registration / Technical Support

    3. 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.
  • Page 4: Using Your Razer Nostromo

    4. USING YOUR RAZER NOSTROMO ADJUSTING THE WRIST PAD You can remove the wrist pad and adjust it accordingly to suit your palm grip. USING THE BACKLIGHT SWITCH Turn on/off the backlight on the Razer Nostromo...
  • Page 5: Configuring Your Razer Nostromo

    5. 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.
  • Page 6 Side View Use this view to program the 2 remaining Hyperesponse keys, Directional Thumb Pad and Scroll Wheel.
  • Page 7 *Make use of the Current Profile drop down menu to switch between different profiles during key assignment. KEYMAPS You can toggle between Keymaps within each Profile. The lighting on the 3 LEDs on the Razer Nostromo will instantly show you the exact Keymap you are using.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9  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”...
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 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...
  • Page 12 11. Select the “Save” macro. SWITCHING PROFILES There are 4 ways you can switch between profiles: 1. By changing the Current Profile in the Razer Nostromo Configurator. Steps: a. Open up the Razer Nostromo Configurator. b. Click on the Buttons Tab.
  • Page 13: Safety And Maintenance

    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...