REDRAGON K596RGB-PRO 8977 VISHNU PRO 3 Modes Mechanical Keyboard Hot Swappable User Manual

September 11, 2024
REDRAGON

REDRAGON K596RGB-PRO 8977 VISHNU PRO 3 Modes Mechanical Keyboard Hot

Swappable

Dear user
Thank you for choosing product. To protect your rights and for better customer service, please read the following warranty rules carefully.

Within 18 months of purchase date, repair is guaranteed for failure due to electrical circuit problems. Other damages, such as disassembly, hard impacts, submersion into water, plugging into improper current or voltage, and damage caused by natural disasters such as fire, flood, or earthquake are not included. Consumable parts (such as foot pads) and spare parts replacement are not included in our warranty.

OS Support

Windows XP/Vista/Win 7/Win 8/Win 10/WIN 11/Mac OS
Find and slide the switch button WIN/MAC at bottom of keyboard before you use keyboard.

How to Connect

How to connect the keyboard with a computer Wired Connection

  1. Slide the 2.4G/OFF/BT switch to OFF.
  2. Take out the USB A to USB Type C cable in the package and connect the keyboard with your computer, the LED marked with M twinkle lights in Red, and turn to White after fully charged.

2.4G Wireless Connection

  1. Slide the 2.4G/OFF/BT switch to 2.4G.
  2. LED M flashes in green, plug the USB receiver into any available USB port on your computer within 20 seconds(For reconnection, press and hold FN+2.4G button for 4 seconds, LED M flash quickly in green), The computer will recognize and configure the keyboard automatically, then LED M turn to green.

Bluetooth Connection

  1. Slide the 2.4G/OFF/BT switch to BT.
  2. Press FN+ 1/2/3 (BT1/BT2/BT3), the LED marked with M flashes in blue/Cyan/Mageta.
  3. Turn on Bluetooth and scan for available devices on your computer or smart phone. It will find “BT3.0 Keyboard or BTS.0 KB” device. Select one of them to get connected with it automatically.
  4. The indicator will flash in Red when the battery is low. Please recharge the keyboard in time by plug type C cable into computer or it will turn off automatically soon, Please note LED marked with M will be light on Red while charging, it turn to cyan/magenta when charging completed( In Bluetooth connecting mode)

How to recharge the keyboard

The LED indicator {M) will turn to red and flash slowly when keyboard is out of battery in 2.4G/BT modes.
Find the USB A to USB type C cable in the packaging, plug the keyboard and connect it with charging deivces (5V=2A or 5V=1A), strong recommend to use computer USB port for charging for prevent demage of keyboard.

How to check the keyboard battery
Press and hold FN + END key, All keys light OFF, check Numner keys, 1/2/3 keys in RED indicate low power less then 30%, 1 /2/3 … 9/0 keys in green indicate power condition from 40% -100%.

Keyboard sleep mode and power safe function
In 2.4Ghz and Bluetooth connecting, to safe power, keyboard will be sleep mode after 3 minutes out of working, all LEDs and backlight turn OFF, please click any key to wake up the keyboard(Not including scroll button).
Switch the keyboard to OFF while traveling to safe power.

Software inquiries

With standard USB and 2.4G/BT connections in Window or MAC OS, the keyboard can be used on computer without any software or driver installation.
Please noted that driver K596-RGB-PRO for keyboard is only available with wired connecting mode for gaming configuration.

How to set keyboard backlight (Customization)
Press FN+PRTSC to get ready for setting, W/NS/D/ESC/arrow keys in RED, press FN+PRTSC again, CAPS LED keep twinkle, now it is available for setting, keep press the desire key for favorite color, then press FN+PRTSC to save it, press FN+INS to quit custmized setting.

Commands of key combinations with FN key

  • FN+INS: Switch backlight in 12 patterns.
  • FN+DEL: Switch backlight color.
  • FN+PAUSE: switch the backlight at side bar of keyboard in 11 patterns.
  • FN+END: Check keyboard battery.
  • FN+ESC: Back to factory setting.
  • FN+WIN: Lock window key, repeat to unlock.

Scroll button function

Scroll button is place on right upcorner of keyboard for volume adjustment and keyboard backlight brightness adjustment function.

Backlight brightness adjustment: Press key, it is light on White color, Scroll button can switch in different brightness level.
Volume adjustment: Press key, the key light’s OFF, scroll button can be switch the volume level.

Shortcut key function

Multi-media keys function (WINDOWS OS)

  • FN+Fl = Computer screen bright level down
  • FN+F2 = Computer screen bright level up
  • FN+F3 = Multiple task
  • FN+F4 = Computer desk (Windows OS) /Siri( MAC OS)
  • FN+F5 = Back (Windows OS)/ App Expose(MAC OS)
  • FN+F6 = Search
  • FN+F7 = Previous track
  • FN+FB = Play /Pause
  • FN+F9 = Next track
  • FN+F10 = Mute
  • FN+Fl 1 = Volume·
  • FN+Fl 2 = Volume+

Multi-media keys function (MAC OS)

  • Fl = Computer screen bright level down
  • F2 = Computer screen bright level up
  • F3 = Multiple task
  • F4=Siri
  • FS = App Expose
  • F6=Search
  • F7 = Previous track
  • FB = Play /Pause
  • F9 = Next track
  • Fl0 = Mute
  • Fl 1 =Volume­
  • F12 = Volume+

Macro recording function

There are 4 profiles keys from Ml to M4, each profile can assign with 4 macro keys from G1 to GS, total 20 groups macro recording.

  1. Press Ml· M4 key to set a profile group, the key lights ON.
  2. Press MR key (MR key lights ON), then press G key (G1/G2/G3/G4/GS ), G key lights ON.
  3. Record the desired keys.
  4. Press MR key to complete recording (MR key lights OFF).
    For example: MR – Gl – ABC- MR

How to play Macro

  1. Choose the profile group by press M key from Ml to M4
  2. Press the Macro key from G 1 to GS
    For example : Ml – G1(ABC)

How to delete Macro

  1. Choose the profile group by press M key from Ml to M4 (The key lights ON).
  2. Press MR key (MR key lights ON).
  3. Double press G keys from G7 to GS (The key lights OFF).
  4. Press MR key to save(MR key lights OFF).

FAQ

  1. If the keyboard doesn’t respond, please check if the keyboards USB cable is correctly inserted into the corresponding USB port on the computer, or try another USB port on the computer.
  2. If you spill liquid on the keyboard, please unplug the keyboards USB cable from the computer immediately. Wipe off excess liquid and put the keyboard in a dry and ventilated place. Make sure the keyboard is dried naturally before the next use.

BATTERY SAFETY GUIDELINES

  • DO NOT replace the battery with a different model.
  • DO NOT use this product if the battery shows signs of damage including, but not limited to tearing, deformation, leakage, or the smell of electrolytic material.
  • DO NOT touch the battery if material is leaking and seek immediate medical attention if any material comes into contact with your skin or eyes.
  • DO NOT expose the battery to liquid, heat sources, electricity (outside of the product itself), or other non-standard operating condition.
  • DO NOT remove the battery except for proper disposal and recycling as required by local laws and regulations.
  • DO NOT impact, bend, alter, dissemble, or otherwise damage the battery as the contents are volatile, hazardous, and can be harmful.

CAUTION:
Failing to follow all safety guidelines may result product damage, explosion, fire, and/or electric shock.
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)1receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

FCC Statement

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 1 S of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions (1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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