SUREFIRE KINGPIN M1 Mechanical RGB Gaming Keyboard User Guide

: June 11, 2024
: SUREFIRE

Table of Contents

Safety Warnings
How it works
Specifications
Limited Warranty Terms
Note
Rights
CE Declaration
RoHS Compliance
WEEE Notice
Technical Support
References
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SUREFIRE KINGPIN M1 Mechanical RGB Gaming Keyboard

SUREFIRE KINGPIN M1 Mechanical RGB Gaming Keyboard

Safety Warnings

Read all the instructions carefully before using the unit and keep them for future reference.
Retain the manual. If you pass the unit onto a third party, make sure to include this manual.
Do not disassemble the keyboard or remove any parts.
Do not immerse the keyboard in water or any liquid.
Do not use the keyboard close to heat sources or expose to high temperatures.
Do not use the keyboard where strong electromagnetic waves are present. Strong electromagnetic waves will cause damage to the keyboard.
Keep the keyboard away from direct sunlight, moisture, dirt or abrasive chemical products (cleaning products etc).

How it works

62 Keys (DE/NOR/ES/IT/FR)
61 Keys (US)

How to connect:

Connect the USB Cable to the USB Port of your device.

Backlight Effect:

To access these functions, press the Fn Key and the required key together:

function Keys | Adjust the backlight flashing level (16 levels of speed, default level 10, not adjustable under single colour lighting mode)
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| Select different backlight effects (6 modes (5 RGB modes + 1 customizable mode)): Flowing (default); Colorful breathing; One click; Ripple; Single colour breathing (press Fn + Space to adjust the colour, 8 colours + light off); Customized
function Keys | Switch backlight on/off
| Adjust brightness level (16 levels, default level 5)
| Lock the Win Key, press again to cancel lock

Customizing Backlight Effect:

You may customise the backlight for each key.

Press Fn + K repeatedly to select the customized backlight mode. Keys WASD will light up for the first time.
Press and hold Fn + K to enter backlight setting mode. Caps and Win Keys will start flashing.
Press the key(s) repeatedly to choose the colour you prefer (8 colours + light off).
Press and hold Fn + K when done. Caps and Win Keys will stop flashing.

To reset customised backlight effect to default setting, press and hold Fn + K until all backlights start lighting in succession.

Function Keys:

To access ESC, F1-F12, Delete press the Fn Key and the desired key together.
To access these functions, press the Fn Key and the desired key together.
WASD Arrow Direction;
Decrease the volume;
Increase the volume;
Mute Sound

Software (only for Windows as download):

Please download the software from www.surefire-gaming.com/support.
Start the installation by executing the downloaded file from your download place.
Follow the installation process.
Plug the keyboard into the USB Port of your computer.
Start the Software via the shortcut on your desktop and configure your keyboard with your preferred setup.
For further details please see below and opposite.

Key Setup:
By selecting the desired key, you can now select a function for every key.
Light Setting:
You can select different lighting modes or turn off the lighting on your keyboard.
Gaming Mode:
In the Gaming Mode you can disable certain keys or key combinations that might be disturbing during gaming.
Macro Management:
Setting up a Macro of different Keys or functions, please create a New Macro. You can set the Macro to any of the keys on your keyboard as described in the key setup.

Specifications

Type: 60%, mechanical, wired
Switch type: Red Mechanical Switches
Keystroke life: 50 million hits
Key operating force: 50±10g
Key travel: 4±0.4mm
Anti-ghosting: all keys (100% anti-ghosting)
Backlight: RGB LED backlight, 6 modes
Multimedia keys: 3 multimedia shortcut keys
Cable length: 1.8m
Rating: 5V/260mA (max)
Product dimensions: 293mm × 104mm × 42mm (height incl. feet)
Product weight: 610g
Product material: ABS plastic
Layout: QWERTZ (German 48712)
Key-Cap: 62 Keys
All keys are anti-ghosting keys
Layout: QWERTY (US English 48713)
Key-Cap: 61 Keys
All keys are anti-ghosting keys
Layout: QWERTY (Nordic 48714),
(Spanish 48715), (Italian 48716)
Key-Cap: 62 Keys
All keys are anti-ghosting keys
Layout: AZERTY (French 48717)
Key-Cap: 62 Keys
All keys are anti-ghosting keys

Limited Warranty Terms

Verbatim GmbH warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from date of purchase.
This warranty excludes batteries. If this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, it will be replaced at no cost to you. You may return it with your original cash register receipt to the place of purchase or contact Verbatim.
Product replacement is your sole remedy under this warranty, and this warranty does not apply to normal wear or to damage resulting from abnormal use, misuse, abuse, neglect or accident, or to any incompatibility or poor performance due to the specific computer software or hardware used. VERBATIM WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DATA LOSS OR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, HOWEVER CAUSED, FOR BREACH OF WARRANTIES OR OTHERWISE. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or country to country.

Note

Verbatim GmbH may at any time revise the content of this user guide without further notice.

Rights

Copyright © 2021 Verbatim GmbH. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Verbatim GmbH. All rights reserved. All other brands and product names referenced herein are property of their respective owners.

CE Declaration

Complies with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EC) and General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC). This declaration applies to all specimens manufactured identical to the model submitted for testing/evaluation.
EN 55032:2015
EN 55035:2017
EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017

RoHS Compliance

This product is in compliance with Directives 2011/65/EU and 2015/683 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18th December 2006, on the restriction of the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and its amendments.
Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) including 223 substances contained in Candidate List of January 17th 2022 are not present in this product range above permitted levels.

WEEE Notice

The Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), which entered into force as European law on 13th February 2003, resulted in a major change in the treatment of electrical equipment at end-of-life.

The WEEE logo (shown at the left) on the product or on its box indicates that this product must not be disposed of or dumped with your other household waste. For more information about electronic and electrical waste equipment disposal, recovery, and collection points, please contact your local municipal household waste disposal service or shop from where you purchased the equipment.