SVEN KB-G8400 Gaming Keyboard User Manual

SVEN KB-G8400 Gaming Keyboard

Product Usage Instructions

Description of Quick Access Keys Function

The KB-G8400 keyboard features quick access keys that can be used in combination with the Fn key for various functions:

• * Fn + F1: Start media player

  • Fn + F2: Volume down
  • Fn + F3: Volume up
  • Fn + F4: Mute/Unmute

Installation of the Software

To fully utilize the features of the keyboard, it is recommended to install the software available on the SVEN official website. The software allows you to configure backlight modes, reassign keys, and program macros.

Backlight Configuration

• The keyboard supports various backlighting modes that can be adjusted using the software. You can increase or decrease brightness levels and switch between different backlighting modes.

Macro Menu

• Macros are sequences of events that can be programmed on the keyboard. This includes pressing and releasing keyboard keys, mouse buttons, and setting time intervals between actions.

FAQ

• Q: How do I turn on/off the backlighting on the keyboard?
• A : To turn on/off the backlighting, press Fn + Pg Down shortcut keys simultaneously.

UNPACKING

• Unpack the device carefully. Make sure there are no accessories left in the box. Check up the device for damage; if the product was damaged during transportation, address the firm which carried out the delivery; if the product functions incorrectly, address the dealer at once.
• Shipping and transportation equipment is permitted only in the original container.
• Does not require special conditions for realization.
• Dispose of in accordance with regulations for the disposal of household and computer equipment.
• The date of manufacture of the product is indicated on the box.

APPLICATION

KB-G8400 keyboard is an input device. It is designed to enter information into the computer, as well as controll the operation of the computer.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• Keyboard — 1 pc
• User Manual — 1 pc
• Warranty card — 1 pc

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Multifunctional software.
• Programmable buttons.
• 12 multimedia (FN) keys.
• Keyboard brightness backlighting adjustment.
• Variable tilt angle.
• Durable braided cable.

STEM REQUIREMENTS

• ОС Windows.
• Free USB port.

INSTALLATION

• Connect the keyboard to an available USB port of your PC.
• Installation of keyboard is automatic after its connection to USB port of PC.

DESCRIPTION OF QUICK ACCESS KEYS FUNCTION

Note. Press the shortcut keys while holding the Fn key.
INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTWARE
Software is hosted at SVEN official web-site www.sven.fi. Download and install the software. Soft-ware extends features of keyboard, allows to configure backlight modes, re-assign keys and pro-gram macros.

Button menu (buttons configuration)

Functional keys assignment (Fn function)

In the Fn function window: the keys F1–F12 are assigned with values among the functions, pre-sented in the list. The functions allow to control media player, sound and a keyboard, as well as open different system programs.

Blocking functions Locking:

• ALT+F4 Locking — blocking keyboard shortcuts;
• Win & App Locking — blocking a Windows key;
• Full-key locking — complete blocking of a keyboard.

List of commands, supported for program-ming the functional buttons.

Re-assignment of individual keys

In order to re-assign (assign) new functions to the keys, it is necessary to click on a key with a mouse. A window will open, like on a screenshot below.

In a window on the left there are the following settings:

• Default — returns key assignment by default;
• Media — multimedia functions;
• Light control — functions to adjust keyboard backlight;
• Special function — assigns FN or Full-key Locked (keyboard blocking) function to a key;
• Disable — disables a key;
• Macro — macro command (it is necessary to programme the macros in advance);
• Keyboard keys — assign any button from a keyboard.

Creation of profiles
In a Configuration window (a button with three dots) a user can save, load or delete a profile. In order to re-turn to default settings, press Reset.

Backlight configuration

Light menu helps configure the keyboard backlight and includes the following operation modes:

• Backlight Off — turning off the backlight;
• Breathing — alternate turning on of the selected colors. Number of indicating colors can be set by a user. Flicker frequency is set by a user via a Frequency control;
• Constant — the keyboard is lighted with a single set color, no flickering. Backlight bright-ness is set by a user via a Brightness control;
• Response — backlight is turned on when the keyboard buttons are pressed. Lighting se-quence and number of colors is set by a user. Duration and brightness of re-sponse are set by Frequency and Brightness controls. There is an option to set different visual backlight ef-fects and change their settings;
• Neon — lighted alternately by all seven colors. Flick-er frequency is set by a user via a Frequency control. Smooth alternation of colors;
• Ambilight — progressive wave effect. Flicker fre-quency is set by a user via a Frequency control. Direc-tion of the progressive backlight wave can be changed using Direction (left/right) and Simmety (from the mid-dle) options;
• Comet Tail — “comet tail” backlight mode. Lighting effects are configured the way described above;
• Flow Water — lighting effects in a wave form. Also there is an option to control brightness and backlight alternation frequency;
• Flashing — the backlight flashes in sectors, color of sectors is selected from the palette;
• Monochromatic Wave — sectorial breathing mode with a frequency control option;
• Partition — static backlight of the keyboard.

MACRO menu
Macro is a sequence of events, consisting of pressing and releasing keyboard keys, mouse but-tons, as well as time intervals between the pressings.

Macros editor window is separated in two parts. Macro area contains a list of groups and names of macros, Key in macro area shows a list of commands for the selected macro. The right part contains additional options:

• Loop to release — repeating a macro while the button is pressed;
• Loop to re-click — macro is repeated in cycles at single pressing and releasing of a button, the first pressing — start of macro entry, the second pressing — end of macro entry;
• Start the loop — repeating a macro in cycles at single pressing of a button, number of cycles can be changed in a right window.

Creation of a new macro
In order to create a macro, it is necessary to hov-er a mouse cursor to a Macro window area, click a right mouse button and select Add a new macro group from the list. By default this creates a group titled New, then in the same sequence it is nec-essary to create a macro name Add a new macro (by default, a new macro is titled New).

Recording a macro
Macro commands are recorded after button is pressed, in a window Key in macro you will see all the pressed buttons, button finishes the process of command entry.

Editing a macro
In order to edit a macro, click with a mouse on a row that you need to edit (the row will be high-lighted in gray), press and select the required item from the context menu.

Assigning a pre-recorded macro to buttons on a keyboard

• In order to assign a macro in Button menu, it is neces-sary to click on a selected button, that you need to assign a macro created earlier.
• In an opened window select Macro. In Macro group field select a group of macros from the list. Then in Macro field select the necessary macro from the list.
• All the settings can be saved using button, in order to cancel and close an application press .
• In order to save all the changes, press a green button ,  and a red button in order to cancel.
• Attention: the saved settings operate only with the run-ning software; if you close software, key-board will op-erate by default.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Кeyboard

is not working.

| 1. Disconnect keyboard from PC and check connector pins for possible damage. If there is no external damage found and connector pins are OK, connect keyboard to PC again.

2. We recommend to address the nearest authorized service center.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Notes. Technical specifications given in this table are supplemental information and can not give occasion to claims. Technical specifications are subject to change without notice due to im-provement of SVEN production.

Congratulations on the purchase of Sven keyboard! Please read this User Manual before using the unit and retain this User Manual in safe place for future reference.

COPYRIGHT

• © SVEN PTE. LTD. Version 2.0 (22.08.2024).
• This Manual and information contained in it are copyrighted. All rights reserved.

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NOTICE OF RESPONSIBILITY RESTRICTION

• Despite the exerted efforts to make this Manual more exact, some discrepancies may occur. The information of this Manual is given on “as is” terms. The author and the publisher do not bear any liability to a person or an organization for loss or damages
• which have arisen from the infor-mation contained in the given Manual.

CONTACT

• Model : KB-G8400
• Importer: Tiralana OY, Office 102, Kotolahden- tie 15, 48310 Kotka, Finland.
• Manufacturer : SVEN PTE. LTD, 176 Joo Chiat Road, № 02-02, Singapore, 427447.
• Produced under the control of Oy Sven Scan-dinavia Ltd. 15, Kotolahdentie, Kotka, Finland, 48310.
• Made in China.
• www.sven.fi

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