An unresponsive Razer keyboard may still be in "Demo Mode". Demo Mode is a feature designed to showcase the keyboard’s lighting effects, even in the absence of active user input. In this mode, the keyboard cycles through various lighting patterns to highlight its customizable RGB capabilities.
Here are some instances that a Razer keyboard may be in Demo Mode:
- The keyboard displays a default "Wave" lighting effect.
- A green "Ripple" effect appears when typing.
This article provides instructions on how to hard reset or exit Demo Mode on your Razer keyboard.
You can view the video below for instructions or review a copy of the video transcript.
Select keyboard model for instructions
Razer BlackWidow V4 Line, Razer Huntsman V3 Line
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Unplug the keyboard.
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Simultaneously press and hold the "esc" + "caps" + spacebar keys.
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Plug the keyboard into a USB port.
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Release all keys.
Razer Cynosa, BlackWidow, and Huntsman
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Unplug the keyboard.
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Press and hold "Escape", "Caps Lock", and the space bar.
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Plug the keyboard into a USB port.
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Release all keys.
Razer Huntsman Elite
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Unplug the keyboard.
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Press and hold "Escape", "Caps Lock", and the space bar.
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Plug the keyboard into a USB port.
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Ensure to use the connector labeled "RAZER".
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Release all keys.
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Plug in the second USB connector with the lightbulb icon or labeled "Port" to power the keyboard and wrist rest underglow lighting.
Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro and BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed
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Switch the keyboard off.
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Unplug the USB cable.
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Press and hold “Escape”, “Caps Lock”, and the space bar.
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Plug the keyboard into a USB port or switch it on.
