ASUS Cerberus E11609 Multi-color Backlit Gaming Keyboard User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Asus
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ASUS Cerberus E11609 Multi-color Backlit Gaming Keyboard
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Package contents
- 1 x ASUS Cerberus Gaming Keyboard
- 1 x Quick Start Guide
- 1 x User Manual
System requirements
- Computer with an available USB 2.0 port
- Microsoft Windows® 10 / 8.x / 7 / XP
Specifications summary
Connector | Single USB |
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Anti-Ghosting | 19KRO (Key Rollover) |
Switch type | Membrane with rubber dome |
Switch life cycle | 8 million keystrokes |
Backlight | Multi-colors (with 343 color combinations) |
4-level light settings / 10-level breathing speed settings
Cable type/ cable length| 2m braided cable
Key cap material| ABS
Media keys| 6 media keys for volume control, play/pause, previous track,
next track, and stop
Macro keys| 12 Macro Keys (F1-F12 keys) when Macros are enabled (Gaming
Profile)
Special feature 1| Windows key lock, Rapid fire mode, W/A/S/D arrow keys
Dimension| 471 x 186 x 41 mm ( LxWxH)
Weight| 1100 g
Operating system| Microsoft® Windows® 10/8.x/7/XP
Getting to know your Gaming Keyboard
- Media player controls (Stop, play/pause, previous, next)
- Volume down / volume up
- [FN] key
- Backlight control on/off
- [FN] + [1]~[9]: Multi-color lighting controls
Installing your gaming keyboard
Connect the USB connector of your gaming keyboard to the USB port of your computer. Your computer automatically detects and installs the keyboard driver. When the installation is completed, you can start using your gaming keyboard.
19 Key anti-ghosting
Q | Space |
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A |
Z|
W|
S|
X| Tab
E| Alt (Left)
D| Ctrl (Left)
C| Shift (Left)
B|
Hot keys
| Stop
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| Play/Pause
| Previous
| Next
| Volume down
| Volume up
Function keys
Combine the [FN] key and some keys to quickly access your mails, files, and other functions on your computer.
[FN] + [F1] | Launch Media Player |
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[FN] + [F2] | Volume down |
[FN] + [F3] | Volume up |
[FN] + [F4] | Mute |
[FN] + [F5] | Stop |
[FN] + [F6] | Previous |
[FN] + [F7] | Play/Pause |
[FN] + [F8] | Next |
[FN] + [F9] | Launch Mail |
[FN] + [F10] | Launch the web browser |
[FN] + [F11] | Lock the keyboard |
[FN] + [F12] | Launch the calculator |
[FN] + [Q] | Launch the Rapid fire mode (repeating keystrokes) |
[FN] + [Tab] | Transfer W / A / S / D keys to arrow keys |
[FN] + [Win] | Disable the Windows key |
NOTE: Once you disconnect the gaming keyboard from the USB port of your computer, [FN] + [F11], [FN] + [Q], [FN] + [Tab], and [FN] + [Win] function keys will be reset to factory defaults.
Using the Macro, Swap, and Rapid fire modes
Macro mode
Configure the function keys (F1~F12) as macro keys to conveniently launch
frequently-used apps or key combinations, and perform repetitive tasks or
actions with a single keystroke.
To configure a macro key:
- Press [FN] + [Insert] and wait for the Win Lock key to light up and turn red, indicating that the macro mode is enabled.
- Press a function key (F1~F12) and wait for the Win Lock key to flash red.
- Press the keys that you want to assign for the macro key.
- When done, press [FN] + [ESC] to exit the recording mode.
- To configure more macro keys, ensure that the Win Lock key is still solid red, then repeat steps 2 to 4.
- To exit the macro mode, long press [FN] + [ESC]. Wait for the keyboard backlight to flash twice and the Win Lock key LED to turn off.
Swap mode:
The swap mode lets you change the functions of some keys.
Media keys, function keys, and Macro keys are excluded from the swap mode.
To use the Swap mode:
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Press [FN] + [Home] and wait for the Win Lock key to light up and
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turn red, indicating that the Swap mode is enabled.
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Press a key (for example, key F), and the Win Lock LED flashes red.
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Press another key (for example, key V) and the Win Lock LED turns to
solid red, indicating that the functions of the keys are swapped. Repeat
steps 2 and 3, making sure the Win Lock key is still lit up, to swap the
functions of more keys. -
To disable the Swap mode, press [FN] + [ESC].
Rapid Fire mode:
Repeating keystrokes on keyboard, especially useful for games require pressing
repeatedly a special key. When you assign new rapid keys, keyboard will remove
latest rapid record.
To use the Rapid Fire mode:
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Press [FN] + [End] and wait for the Win Lock key to light up and turn
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red, indicating that the Rapid Fire mode is enabled.
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Press a key or keys that you want to have repeating keystroke, and the
Win Lock LED flashes red. -
Press [FN] + [ESC] once to end.
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Press [FN] + [Q] to enable/disable the Rapid Fire mode.
Mode Switch
PROFILE | DESCRIPTION |
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Gaming Profile (default) | With 343-color backlight |
The Macro, Swap and Rapid fire functions are enabled.
Normal Profile| With mint color backlight
The Macro, Swap and Rapid fire functions are disabled.
Multi-color
You can on-the-fly set the backlighting color of the keyboard to 343 color
combinations.
There are several options for setting the backlight color:
- Press [FN] + [1]~[7] for pre-set colors.
- Press [FN] + [8]~[9], and use the [R], [G], or [B] keys to set up your preferred color.
[FN] + [1] | Red |
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[FN] + [2] | Orange |
[FN] + [3] | Yellow |
[FN] + [4] | Green |
[FN] + [5] | Blue |
[FN] + [6] | Indigo |
[FN] + [7] | Violet |
[FN] + [8] | Custom |
[FN] + [9] | Custom |
Brightness effect
- Press [FN] + [PgUp]/[PgDn] to increase/decrease the breathing light levels. There are 4 light levels available.
Breathing light effect
To use the breathing light function:
- Press [FN] + to enable/disable the breathing light function.
- Press [FN] + [PgUp]/[PgDn] to increase/decrease the breathing light speed. There are 10 breathing light speed levels available.
Reset
NOTE : The Reset function restores the system to the default settings.
To reset to the default settings:
- Press and hold [FN] + [Delete] for about three (seconds) until the Nums Lock, Caps Lock, and Win Lock LEDs flash thrice, then flash once to indicate that the reset process is completed.
References
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