ALIENWARE AW510K Low Profile RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard User Guide

ALIENWARE AW510K Low Profile RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Product Information

The product is a gaming keyboard manufactured by Alienware. It comes with various features and can be customized using the Alienware Command Center software. The keyboard has special color functions that can be controlled through the Command Center.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Setting up your gaming keyboard
2. Unbox the product and ensure all contents are present.
3. Connect the keyboard to your computer using the provided USB cable.
4. Installing Alienware Command Center
5. There are two methods to install AWCC:

  *  **Installing through Windows Update:**
    1. Open Windows Update on your computer.
    2. Check for updates and install any available updates related to Alienware Command Center.
  *  **Installing from the Dell Support website:**
    1. Visit the Dell Support website.
    2. Search for Alienware Command Center and download the latest version.
    3. Follow the installation instructions provided with the download.

3. Using Alienware Command Center

4. Launch the installed Alienware Command Center software on your computer.

5. Explore the various customization options available for your gaming keyboard, such as color functions.

6. Adjust the settings according to your preferences.

7. Setting up device settings on Alienware Command Center

8. Open Alienware Command Center.

9. Navigate to the device settings section.

10. Configure the desired settings for your gaming keyboard.

11. Using your gaming keyboard
    Once the setup and customization are complete, you can start using your gaming keyboard for gaming or other purposes. Enjoy the enhanced gaming experience provided by the Alienware gaming keyboard.

12. Troubleshooting
    If you encounter any issues with your gaming keyboard, refer to the troubleshooting section of the user manual for potential solutions.

13. Disabling the modified keys temporarily
    If you need to temporarily disable any modified keys on your gaming keyboard, follow the instructions in the user manual to do so.

14. Warranty
    The product comes with a warranty. Refer to the warranty section of the user manual for detailed information on coverage and support.

Notes, Caution, and Warnings

• NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
• CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
• WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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What’s in the box

1. Keyboard
2. Documents

NOTE:
The documents shipped with your keyboard may vary depending on the region.

Features

1. Mutimedia key and volume control
   • Press to mute the speaker.
   • Press to increase volume.
   • Press to decrease volume.
2. Three-angle adjustable feet
   Enables you to adjust the keyboard feet tilts in three different angles.

The Alienware 510K Low-Profile RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard also offers the following features:

1. Customizable RGB per-key backlighting
2. Fully programmable keys with N-key rollover
3. Compact floating key architecture design
4. Cherry MX Low Profile Red mechanical switches
5. 50 million keystrokes lifespan
6. 3.2 mm total travel distance
7. 1000 Hz (l ms) polling rate
8. Five-profile onboard memory
9. Braided cable

Increased control and accuracy

• Fully programmable keys with anti-ghosting and N-key rollover
• On board memory for effortless control
• Dedicated audio control allows for distraction free gaming

Robust construction built to last

• AlienFX -16.BM colors per-key RGB lighting
• Cherry MX Low Profile Red mechanical switches with 50 million keystroke lifespan
• 5000 series aluminum top plate for long term durability

Iconic Alienware design

• Slick profile with compact footprint
• Floating key architecture

Setting up your gaming keyboard

1. Connect the USB cable of your gaming keyboard to the USB 3.0 port on your computer.
2. Download and install the Alienware Command Center (AWCC).

NOTE:
You can use your gaming keyboard as a normal keyboard even without installing the Alienware Command Center. We recommend you to download the Alienware Command Center for an enhanced gaming experience.

Alienware Command Center

Installing AWCC through Windows Update

1. Navigate to the program folder to ensure that the AWCC installation is complete.
2. Launch AWCC and perform the following steps to download the additional software components:
   • In the Settings window, click Windows Update, and then click Check for updates to check the Alienware driver update progress.
   • If the driver update is not responding in your computer, install AWCC from the Dell Support website.

Installing AWCC from the Dell Support website

1. Download the latest version of the following applications at www.dell.com/support/drivers.
2. Navigate to the folder where you saved the setup files.
3. Double-click the setup file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the application.

Using Alienware Command Center

Keyboard basic color function

1. Launch Alienware Command Center application from the start menu.
2. Select FX and edit Lighting.
3. Select Effect from the drop-down list.
4. Define the effect of the keyboard LEDs.
5. Adjust the brightness.

Setting up lighting and animation on AWCC

1. Select Effect from the dropdown list for Static or On Key Press modes.
2. From the drop-down list, select one of the following of supported animations: Color, Pulse, Breathing, Morph, Spectrum,Single Color Wave, Scanner, Rainbow Wave, or Static Default Blue.
3. Adjust the tempo of the animation effect, if supported.
4. Choose color using the color wheel bubble.
5. Define the color of the keyboard animation effect.
6. Adjust the brightness.

Setting up device settings on AWCC

1. Click FX menu and select Settings tab, then choose the AW5lOK keyboard device.
2. Click Update to view the firmware version and check if any new firmware is available.
   Click Restore Factory Defaults to reset the device to the manufacturing state.

Using your gaming keyboard

Troubleshooting

Disabling the modified keys temporarily

Statutory information

Warranty

Limited warranty and return polices
Dell-branded products carry a 2-year limited hardware warranty. If purchased together with a Dell system, it will follow the system warranty.

For U.S. customers:
This purchase and your use of this product are subject to Dell’s end user agreement, which you can find at www.dell.com/terms. This document contains a binding arbitration clause.

For European, Middle Eastern, and African customers:

• Dell-branded products that are sold and used are subject to applicable national consumer legal rights, the terms of any retailer sale agreement that you have entered into (which will apply between you and the retailer) and Dell’s end user contract terms.
• Dell may also provide an additional hardware warranty-full details of the Dell end user contract and warranty terms can be found by going to www.dell.com, selecting your country from the list at the bottom of the “home” page and then clicking the “terms and conditions” link for the end user terms or the “support” link for the warranty terms.

For non-U.S. customers:
Dell-branded products that are sold and used are subject to applicable national consumer legal rights, the terms of any retailer sale agreement that you have entered into (which will apply between you and the retailer) and Dell’s warranty terms. Dell may also provide an additional hardware warranty- full details of Dell’s warranty terms can be found by going to www.dell.com/terms, selecting your country from the list at the bottom of the “home” page and then clicking the “terms and conditions” link or the “support” link for the warranty terms.

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