Sharkoon Skiller SGK20 Gaming Keyboard Instruction Manual
- June 14, 2024
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Table of Contents
Sharkoon Skiller SGK20 Gaming Keyboard
Product Information
Specifications
- Type : Gaming Keyboard
- Switch Technology : Mechanical (Red, Brown)
- Illumination : RGB, Adjustable Illumination
- Lighting Effects : Max. Polling Rate, 1,000 Hz
- Gaming Mode Block : 3-Block Layout
- Onboard Memory for Game Profiles : Yes
- Capacity of Onboard Memory : 512 kB
- Weight incl. Cable : 1094 g
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 436.2 x 134.6 x 40 mm
- Supported Operating Systems : Windows
Key Properties
- Function Keys with Preset Multimedia Actions
- N-Key Rollover Support
- Arrow Keys Functions are Interchangeable with the WASD Section
- Operating Force: Switch Properties
- Distance to Actuation Point
- Operating Life Cycles of Keys
Cable and Connectors
- Connector : USB
- Textile Braided Cable
- Cable Length: 180 cm
- Gold-Plated USB Plug
Software Properties
- Gaming Software
- Individually Configurable Key Functions
- Number of Profiles: 20
Package Contents
- SKILLER SGK20 Gaming Keyboard
- USB Cable
Product Usage Instructions
Lighting Effects
The SKILLER SGK20 offers various lighting effects. You can change the
lighting effect by pressing the following keys:
- `~: Custom Illumination
- -_: Frequency –
- SET : Frequency +
- Insert : Lighting L1 Effect 1 – 3
- Home : Lighting L2 Effect 4 – 6
- PgUp : Lighting L3 Effect 7 – 9
- Delete : Lighting L4 Effect 10 – 12
- End : Lighting L5 Effect 13 – 15
- PgDn : Lighting L6 Effect 16 – 18
- L : Change Direction of Lighting Effect
Lighting Profiles
The SKILLER SGK20 allows you to switch between different lighting profiles.
To switch profiles, press the FN key together with one of the S1 to S5 keys.
Multimedia Keys
The SKILLER SGK20 has multimedia keys that allow you to execute various
commands. Use the following key combinations:
- FN + F1: Play/Pause
- FN + F2: Previous Track
- FN + F3: Next Track
- FN + F4 : Mute
- FN + F5: Volume Down
- FN + F6: Volume Up
Reset
To reset the SKILLER SGK20 to the default settings, press the FN key and the
Esc key together for several seconds. Please note that all previously made
settings will be lost after the reset.
Specifications
General
| Type | Gaming Keyboard |
|---|---|
| Switch Technology | Mechanical (Red, Brown) |
| Illumination | RGB |
| Adjustable Illumination | |
| Lighting Effects | |
| Max. Polling Rate | 1,000 Hz |
| Gaming Mode | |
| Block | 3-Block Layout |
| Onboard Memory for Game Profiles | |
| Capacity of Onboard Memory | 512 kB |
| Weight incl. Cable | 1094 g |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 436.2 x 134.6 x 40 mm |
| Supported Operating Systems | Windows |
Key Properties
Function Keys with Preset Multimedia Actions|
---|---
N-Key Rollover Support|
Arrow Keys Functions are Interchangeable with the WASD Section|
Operating Force| 45 ± 10 g
Switch Properties| Linear (Red), Tactile (Brown)
Distance to Actuation Point| 2.0 ± 0.4 mm
Operating Life Cycles of Keys| Min. 20 Million Keystrokes
Cable and Connectors
| Connector | USB |
|---|---|
| Textile Braided Cable | |
| Cable Length | 180 cm |
| Gold-Plated USB Plug |
Software Properties
Gaming Software|
---|---
Individually Configurable Key Functions|
Number of Profiles| 20
Package Contents
- SKILLER SGK20
Installation
Overview
Lighting Effects
It is possible to switch through the different lighting effects of the SKILLER
SGK20 without having to open the software. To do this, the FN key has to be
pressed in combination with the keys L1 to L6. With each key, three lighting
effects can be switched through:
- FN key + L1: Wave, Drift, Swirl
- FN key + L2: Color Change, Pulsating, Permanent
- FN key + L3: Cosmic, Chaos, Color Gradient
- FN key + L4: Explosion, Trigger, Gamma Ray Burst
- FN key + L5: Ricochet, Relax, Ripple Effect
- FN key + L6: Tide, Ball Lightning, Matrix
It is also possible to assign a chosen color to any individual key. To do
this, a profile must first be created. To create a profile, press the FN key
in combination with a chosen key from F7 to F11 with which the profile can be
accessed. Up to five profiles can be created and accessed. To begin assigning
keys with selected colors, press the SET key together with the FN key. The
initiation was successful when the LEDs above the numeric keypad started
flashing. Each key can now be assigned a chosen lighting color by simply
pressing it several times in succession until the desired color appears. To
end the procedure, it is sufficient to press the FN and the SET keys together
again. The selected illumination for the individual keys can be simply
accessed via the corresponding F key.
Depending on the lighting effect, it is also possible to set the color
intensity, frequency, and direction of the effect across the keyboard. A key
combination with the FN key is required for this.
- FN key + [=]: Increase the effect frequency
- FN key + [-]: Decrease the effect frequency
- FN key + arrow key up Increase the effect brightness
- FN key + arrow key down Decrease the effect brightness
- FN key + arrow key left /right: Change the direction of the lighting effect
Lighting Profiles
The SKILLER SGK20 offers the option of marking a typical setup on the keyboard
according to the gaming genre. The keys that are typically used for a
respective genre are thus highlighted in color, making keyboard operation
easier. To switch through the various lighting profiles, the FN key is pressed
in conjunction with one of the S1 to S5 keys.
Multimedia Keys
Using the SKILLER SGK20, you can execute multimedia commands. To do this,
press the following key combinations:
- FN key + F1: Play/Pause
- FN key + F2: Previous Track
- FN key + F3: Next Track
- FN key + F4: Mute
- FN key + F5: Volume Down
- FN key + F6: Volume Up
Reset
With the following key combination, the SKILLER SGK20 can be reset back to the
default settings. Press the keys for several seconds.
Please note : All the settings that you have previously made will be lost after the reset.
- FN key + Esc: Set to default settings
Software Installation
Download the software for the SKILLER SGK20 from the Sharkoon website at
www.sharkoon.com. Unzip the ZIP file in a folder of your choice and then
double-click on the SKILLER_SGK20 icon to launch the installation.
Follow the instructions of the setup wizard and then click on “Finish“ to
complete the installation. The SKILLER SGK20 symbol will then appear on the
desktop. The software has now been successfully installed.
To start the gaming software, double-click on the symbol. Please note: The
gaming software continuously runs in the background while the computer is on.
Only this allows the full range of functions of the SGK20 to be used. The
software symbol will be displayed in the Windows taskbar while the gaming
software is running.
Software Overview
Keyboard profiles:
On the top left of the main overview of the software, you have the possibility
of creating one of up to twenty profiles. These profiles contain the personal
settings which have been made in the keyboard software. With a click on the
“+“ symbol next to the profile name, a new profile will be created. With a
click on the arrow next to the profile name, a list will appear of the created
profiles that are available. The desired profile can be selected with another
click of the mouse. In addition, it is possible to save the profile with
another name or to save it in another location. It is also possible to export,
set to default, or delete the profile.
Lighting Effects:
With this button, you can find the settings for the various illumination
effects of the SKILLER SGK20. Here, there is not only the option of choosing
from the various lighting effects but settings can also be made for
brightness, frequency, direction, and color selection. The respective setting
is then directly implemented by the keyboard.
Key Assignment:
A desired function can be assigned to a chosen key on the keyboard. To do
this, simply select the desired key on the illustrated keyboard with a mouse
click. Then, choose a function in the menu that appears below. This function
will now be performed whenever the selected key is pressed. Assigned keys are
indicated with a blue marking. To see which key is assigned to which function,
it is sufficient to briefly rest the mouse cursor on the desired key. The
changed settings are adopted by clicking on the save icon, which is located on
the right-hand side of the menu window.
Key Assignment
The following options can be selected:
- Default Function: Resets the function of a key, which you have reassigned in the software, back to its default setting.
- Mouse Button: Assigns a mouse button function to the chosen key. Select from: “Left Button“, “Middle Button“, “Right Button“ “Forward“ and “Backward“. Please note: Depending on the devices used, not all functions may be supported.
- Fire Key: Assign a key with the “Fire Key” function. This can be used to specify that the left-button mouse click is repeatedly executed in quick succession when the assigned key is pressed. In addition to the number of inputs, there is also the option of specifying the intervals in milliseconds at which this function is carried out.
- Assign Shortcut: This allows you to assign a shortcut to a selected key. A combination of keys, consisting of SHIFT, CTRL, ALT, or WIN together with another key of your choice can be integrated into a key command.
- Multimedia Keys: Assign a key with a desired multimedia function. Here, you can define a key with which you want to play or pause music or videos, change the volume, or be able to access the internet, e-mails, and other applications. The media player is the one that has been chosen in the Windows default apps.
Software Overview
- System Function: Here is the option to activate and deactivate the standby mode of the PC at the press of a key.
- Macro : This is the option of assigning a macro, which you have created and saved in the software, to a key. Select the desired key on the keyboard diagram and use the “Assigned Macros“ option to select a saved macro and assign it to the corresponding key. Settings relating to the single or multiple execution of the macro and the termination of the macro execution can be made here.
- Basic : Under this tab, there is the option of assigning basic work functions to a key and then executing them by pressing this key. You can select from: “Open“, “New“, “Undo“, “Save“, “Copy“, “Cut“, “Paste“, “Search“ and “Select All“.
Macro Manager
- Macro Manager : This menu gives you the possibility to enter and save your frequences of key commands. A new macro can be created on the left side of the Macro Manager window by clicking on the “+“ symbol. A click on the pencil symbol opens the possibility of changing the name of the selected macro. Please note: The maximal capacity of the macro manager is 391 entries. All further entries above this amount will not be recorded and saved by the software. Existing entries can then be deleted to be able to create new ones.
- A new recording is started by clicking on the “REC“ box. A blue check in the box indicates that the recording is in process. Each key pressed is now included in the macro. The software displays both the pressing and the releasing of the respective key. Each key thus appears twice in the recording. The longer the respective key is pressed, the greater the displayed delay for the input. Alternatively, it is possible to set a fixed delay for all keys. This is shown in milliseconds. To do this, a checkmark must be set at “Delay“ and the desired length of the delay is simply entered in the respective black field. A click on the “STOP“ check box is enough to remove the check mark and stop the recording. The registered delay can be altered as desired aat ny time after the recording.
- You then have the option to select individual keys and to move them up, down, to the beginning, or the end of the macro sequence by using the symbols which are below the displayed macro on the right. The insertion of mouse buttons in a recorded macro is also possible. To do this, double-click on a desired entry in the macro. In addition, individual keystrokes can also be removed or the entire macro deleted here. After the macro has been completed, it can be renamed and saved if desired.
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