Sharkoon PureWriter RGB
Manual
Specifications
General: | Red | Blue |
---|---|---|
Type | Office (Low Profile Keyboard) | Office (Low Profile Keyboard) |
Switch Technology | Mechanical (Kailh Red) | Mechanical (Kailh Blue) |
Illumination | RGB | RGB |
Adjustable Illumination | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Lighting Effect | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Max. Polling Rate | 1,000 Hz | 1,000 Hz |
Gaming Mode | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Block | 3-Block Layout | 3-Block Layout |
Weight without Cable | 642 g | 642 g |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 436 x 127 x 35 mm | 436 x 127 x 35 mm |
Supported Operating Systems | Windows 7/8/10, Android* | Windows 7/8/10, Android* |
Key Properties: | Red | Blue |
---|---|---|
Multimedia Keys | 4 | 4 |
Function Keys with Preset Multimedia Actions | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Anti-Ghosting Keys | ✔️ | ✔️ |
N-Key Rollover Support | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Operating Force | 45 g | 55 g |
Switch | Linear | Tactile |
Switching Point | Undetectable | Detectable |
Click Point | Undetectable | Precisely Detectable |
Distance to Actuation Point | 1.5 mm | 1.5 mm |
Operating Life Cycles of Keys | Min. 50 Million Keystrokes | Min. 50 Million Keystrokes |
Cable and Connectors: | Red | Blue |
---|---|---|
Connector | USB | USB |
Cable Length | 150 cm | 50 cm | 150 cm | 50 cm |
Gold-Plated USB Plug | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Package Contents: PureWriter RGB, Manual, USB Cable (50 cm), USB Cable (150 cm)
* OTG Adapter required
Connect
Connect the keyboard to your computer using the provided USB cable. The keyboard is compatible with Windows 7/8/10 and Android operating systems. For Android devices, an OTG adapter may be required.
US Layout and Key Functions
Key Lock Function
Windows Key Locked: Press Fn + Windows Key to lock/unlock the Windows key.
Lighting Profiles and Lighting Effects
Fn + Esc: Set Up Lighting Profiles
Fn + F1-F4: Select Lighting Profiles
Brightness +/-: Adjust brightness.
Lighting Effect 1-3, 4, 5-6, 7-8: Select lighting effects.
Pulsating: Activate pulsating effect.
Reset to Factory Default: Press Fn + Delete.
Color Change / Permanent: Select permanent lighting effect.
Frequency +/-: Adjust effect frequency.
Red Component +/-: Adjust red color intensity (Fn + A/Z).
Green Component +/-: Adjust green color intensity (Fn + S/X).
Blue Component +/-: Adjust blue color intensity (Fn + D/C).
Effect Direction: Control the direction of lighting effects.
Note: Changing the current color is only possible while using the "Permanent" lighting effect.
Multimedia Keys
- Volume Down / Up
- Mute
Function Keys with Preset Multimedia Actions
- Fn + F9: Previous / Next Track
- Fn + F6: Stop
- Fn + F7: Play / Pause
- Fn + F10: Media Player
- Fn + F11: Web Browser
- Fn + F12: My Computer
- Fn + Insert: Calculator
Overview of Lighting Effects
Lighting Effect | Effect Direction | Change of Color | Frequency Change |
---|---|---|---|
Lighting Effect 1 | left, right, up, down | Automatically | ✔️ |
Lighting Effect 2 | N/A | Automatically | ✔️ |
Lighting Effect 3 | left, right | Automatically | ✔️ |
Lighting Effect 4 | N/A | Fn + Scroll Lock | ✔️ |
Lighting Effect 5 | N/A | Automatically | ✔️ |
Lighting Effect 6 | N/A | Automatically | ✔️ |
Lighting Effect 7 | N/A | N/A | ✔️ |
Lighting Effect 8 | N/A | Fn + Home | ✔️ |
Pulsating | N/A | Fn + Delete | ✔️ |
Color Change | N/A | N/A | ✔️ |
Permanent | N/A | Fn + End | N/A |
Individual Color Settings
The settings for individual RGB colors work exclusively with the "Permanent" lighting effect. To activate it, press and hold the Fn key, then press the End key twice.
The "Permanent" lighting effect offers seven preset colors: red, green, yellow, blue, turquoise, pink, and white. These can be cycled through by repeatedly pressing the Fn + End key combination. This overrides the original color.
To adjust color components:
- Increase red component: Press Fn + A
- Reduce red component: Press Fn + Z
- Increase green component: Press Fn + S
- Reduce green component: Press Fn + X
- Increase blue component: Press Fn + D
- Reduce blue component: Press Fn + C
If a color component cannot be further increased or decreased, the corresponding keys will illuminate in the respective color they control.
Lighting Profiles Setup
To set up lighting profiles, press and hold the Fn key, then press the Esc key. The lighting profile keys (F1 to F4) will start blinking.
Select a profile by pressing the corresponding F-key (F1-F4). Then, press the keys you wish to permanently illuminate. Press a key multiple times to cycle through its illumination colors: red, green, yellow, blue, turquoise, pink, and white.
To turn off illumination for a specific key, cycle through all colors until the light turns off. While holding the Fn key, press the Esc key to save the selected key illumination within the chosen lighting profile key.
Notes
Legal Disclaimer
For potential loss of data, especially due to inappropriate handling, SHARKOON assumes no liability.
All named products and descriptions are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers and are accepted as protected. As a continuing policy of product improvement at SHARKOON, the design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. National product specifications may vary.
All rights reserved, including those for translation, reprinting, and reproduction by any technical means. Infringements will lead to compensation. All rights reserved, especially in case of assignment of patent or utility patent. Means of delivery and technical modifications reserved.
Disposal of Your Old Products
Your product is designed and manufactured with high-quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.
When this [crossed-out wheeled bin symbol] is attached to a product, it signifies that the product is covered by the European Directive 2012/19/EU.
Please be informed about your local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products. Act according to your local rules and do not dispose of old products with normal household waste. Correct disposal helps prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health.
Manufacturer Information
Sharkoon Technologies GmbH
Grüninger Weg 48
35415 Pohlheim
Germany
© Sharkoon Technologies 2020
Certifications: CE, FC, EAC
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