Nedis GKBD400BKFR Mechanical Gaming Keyboard User Manual

GKBD400BKFR Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

User Manual

Preface

 Thank you for purchasing the Nedis GKBD400BKFR.

This document is the user manual and contains all the information for correct, efficient and safe use of the product.

This user manual is addressed to the end user. Read this information carefully before installing or using the battery.

Always store this information with the product for use in the future.

Product description

 The Nedis GKBD400BKFR is a mechanical gaming keyboard.

Intended use

The product is exclusively intended as a keyboard and is specialized for gaming.

Any modification of the product may have consequences for safety, warranty and proper functioning.

Specifications

Product

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Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

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Article number

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GKBD400BKFR

Dimensions (l x w x h)

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478 x 257 x 41 mm

Voltage

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5 VDC

Current

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≤ 300 mA

Cable type

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Braided

Cable length

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1.7 m

Connection input

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USB

Number of keys

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105 keys

Type of key switch

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Plugable Outemu Blue

Key pressure

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60 g ± 10 g

N-key (all-key) anti-ghosting

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Yes

6-key anti-ghosting

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Yes

Keyswitch lifetime

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Up to 50,000,000 strikes

Backlight

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LED light

Rainbow colour

21 modes

System requirements

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Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10

Main parts (image  A )

A

1. Function keys

2. Cable

3. USB connector

4. Smartphone holder

5. Status lights

6. ZQSD keys

7. FN key

8. Palm rest (detachable)

9. Connection plate for palm rest

10. Sscrews (3x)

11. Key puller

12. Spare mechanical switches (6x)

Safety instructions

WARNING

• Do not use the product if a part is damaged or defective. Replace a damaged or defective device immediately.
• Do not drop the product and avoid bumping.
• Do not expose the product to water or moisture.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the product.
• Do not repeatedly pound keys harder than necessary or hit the keyboard with your fist or any other object.
• Avoid heat and direct sunlight.

Installation

•  Check the contents of the package
• Check that all parts from the parts list are present and that no damage is visible on the parts. If parts are missing or damaged, contact the Nedis B.V. service desk via the website: www.nedis.com.

Installing the keyboard

1. Plug in the USB connector of your keyboard in an USB port of your computer.

2. The operating system automatically detects the keyboard.

• The keyboard is now ready for use.

Use

 You can control the basic functions of the keyboard by using the FN key A 7 in combination with another key as shown in the following tables:

Backlight control

Key combination

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Function

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FN + Echap

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Turn backlight on and off

FN +  A16

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Shift backlight mode from mode 1 until mode 4

FN +  A17

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Shift backlight mode from mode 5 until mode 8

FN +  A18

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Shift backlight mode from mode 9 until mode 12

FN +  A19

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Shift backlight mode from mode 13 until mode 16

FN +  A21

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Shift backlight mode from mode 17 until mode 20

FN +  A22

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Increase backlight

FN +  A24

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Dim backlight

FN +  A25

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Increase backlight speed

FN +  A23

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Decrease backlight speed

FN +  A14

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6-key anti-ghosting

FN +  A15

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N-key (all-key) anti-ghosting

FN + Windows

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Lock or unlock your windows

FN + Backspace + F1 + F3 + F5

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Restore to default settings

• Control of the backlight of the ZQSD-keys and the Arrow-keys

1. Press FN and  A20  together to switch on the backlight of the ZQSD- keys  A 6 and the Arrow-keys  A 22, 23, 24, 25.

2. Press FN and  A20  together again and the status lights will flash.

3. Turn on and off the backlight of each key separately by pressing them.

4. Press FN and  A20  together again or wait 30 seconds to save and exit the settings of the backlight of the ZQSD-keys and the Arrow-keys.

Multimedia functions

Key combination

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Function

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FN + F1

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My computer

FN + F2

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Web/Home

FN + F3

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Calculator

FN + F4

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Media play

FN + F5

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Previous track

FN + F6

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Next track

FN + F7

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Play / Pause

FN + F8

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Stop

FN + F9

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Mute

FN + F10

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Decrease volume

FN + F11

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Increase volume

• Customization with the driver software

Introduction

B

1. Backlight configurations

2. Presets

3. Create and edit macro’s

4. Onscreen keyboard

5. Apply all made changes

6. Exit the driver

7. Save and exit the driver

8. Reset the preset to the default settings

1. Download the driver software from www.ned.is/gkbd400bkfr.

2. Install the driver software.

• Make sure the keyboard is connected to the computer when editing the settings.

3. Open the program by clicking on Mechanical Keyboard in the Programs menu from Windows.

• Image  B  will appear.
• 4. You can create 3 different configurations of key lightings and key assignments called presets. Select preset  M1, M2 or M3   B 2 to customize a preset.

5. Click  B 5 to apply the customization.

6. Click  B 6 to exit the software.

7. Click  B 7 to save the customized preset and exit the software.

• Select a backlight setting in a preset

C

1.Select preset  M1, M2 or M3   B 2.

2.Click  B 1 and select one of the 20 existing light configurations from the drop down menu that appears.

Adjust  Brightness  and  Speed  by clicking on the line next to it.

3.Select  Coastal  from the drop down menu that appears to create a customized light configuration.

D

1. Extinguish all keys

2. Enlight all keys.

3. Adjust  Brightness  by clicking on the line next to it.

4. Click and select a key to enlight the key.

5. Click and select a key to extinguish the key.

6. Save as one of 10 different light configurations by  selecting _USERMODE 1  –  _USERMODE 10  from the drop down menu.

7. Set current preset back to default.

Define your key customization in a preset

1. Select preset  M1, M2 or M3   B 2.

2. Select a key you want to customize by clicking on it on  B 4.

• The  Key Setting  dialog box appears with 4 options:

E

• Single key:  Remap a key: Assign a different single key-command by pressing the key on the mechanical gaming keyboard you want as the command. Click  OK.

F

1. Navigate up in the key action sequence.

2. Navigate to the first action.

3. Keys:  shows the sequence of actions of keys;

Action:  press down a key shows as an arrow down and relieve a key shows as an arrow up;

Delay:  determine the time of action in ms.

4. Edit the name of the macro.

5. Add a new macro.

6. Delete a macro.

7. Record a macro by typing the key sequence on your mechanical gaming keyboard.

8. Delete row.

9. Clear the macro.

10. Specify the number of cycles of a predefined sequence.

11. Exit the macro dialog box.

12. Save the macro and exits the Macro dialog box.

13. Record actions in real time.

14. Navigate to the last action.

15. Navigate down in the key action sequence.

• Macro   setting : Assign a macro. Click this option to open the  Macro Editor  (image  F ). You can record a macro or choose a previously defined macro  F 4. Click  OK.
• Multimedia:  Assign a multimedia function by selecting this function from the drop down menu. Click  OK.

G

• Function key:  Assigns a function key by selecting this function from the drop down menu. Click  OK.

H

3. Repeat this procedure for every key you want to assign.

Maintenance

To clean the product:

1. Unplug the product.

2. Clean the product regularly with a soft, clean, dry cloth. Avoid abrasives that can damage the surface.

• Do not use aggressive chemical cleaning agents such as ammonia, acid or acetone when cleaning the product.
• Do not immerse the product in water.

3. Regularly remove deposits of dust and fluff from the holes between the keys with a vacuum cleaner or a dusting brush.

• Accumulation will shorten the lifetime of the switches.

  To replace a mechanical switch of a key:

1. Pull off the key from the underlying switch using the key puller.

2. Check the postition of the switch.

3. Pull out the switch using the key puller.

4. Place the new switch in the hole, in the same position as the old switch.

5. Push it in tight.

6. Install the key.

7. Check if the new switch works properly.

8. If not repeat this procedure.

Warranty

 Any changes and/or modifications to the product will void the warranty. We accept no liability for damage caused by improper use of the product.

Disclaimer

 Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. All logos, brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby recognized as such.

Disposal

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This symbol indicates that this product should not be thrown away with other household waste throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health by uncontrolled waste disposal, you are responsible for recycling it so that it can promote the sustainable reuse of raw materials. To return your used product, you can use the regular return and collection systems or contact the store where the product was purchased. They can recycle this product for the environment.

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