Kogan KAMKBMXBRNA Backlit Mechanical Keyboard User Manual

System Requirements

• Operation System: Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8
• Port: Free USB 2.0 Port
• Driver: CD-ROM Driver
• Memory: 50 Mb available memory

Installation Procedure (Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8)

1. Plug the USB interface of the KAMKBMXBRNA gaming keyboard into a free USB port on your computer. The keyboard should be recognized.
2. Insert the software CD of the KAMKBMXBRNA gaming keyboard into the CD-ROM driver. If no CD is available, download the software from the official website.
3. Open the CD-ROM folder and double-click `setup.exe` to start the software installation. Click "Next" to proceed.
4. Choose the desired file path for the software and click "Next".
5. The installation interface will appear, and the procedure will complete automatically.
6. Click "Finish" to complete the installation.

Software Interface Overview

The software interface features tabs for "Main Control", "Macro Setting", and "Advanced Setting". Below these are profile management options including "Gaming Profile", "Create Profile", "Load Profile", "Save Profile", "Edit Profile", and "Macro Manager". Buttons for "Reset", "OK", "APPLY", and "CANCEL" are also present.

Keyboard Overview

The keyboard features the following:

• Ports: Headphone port, Microphone port, USB port.
• Controls: Level knob, Backlight button, Volume button.
• Switches: Fully 104 MX Cherry switches with backlight effects.
• Macro Keys: 6 fully Macro-Able™ keys (M1-M6).

Key Functions and Adjustments

Key Effective Time Adjustment

Adjust key response time in 7 speed transmissions:

• Fn + F1: Reduces speed
• Fn + F2: Increases speed
• Speeds available: 1ms, 2ms, 4ms, 8ms, 12ms, 14ms, 16ms.

Polling Rate Adjustment

Adjust the keyboard's polling rate:

• Fn + F3: Reduces polling rate
• Fn + F4: Increases polling rate
• Rates available: 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1000Hz.

Multimedia Shortcut Keys

Use Fn key with F5-F12 for media playback control:

Backlighting Effects Adjustment

Press Fn + Scroll Lock to adjust backlighting effects:

• Default Mode: Maximum 100% Brightness with Pulsating Lighting Effects
• Scroll Lock 1st: Maximum 100% Brightness
• Scroll Lock 2nd: 75% Brightness
• Scroll Lock 3rd: 50% Brightness
• Scroll Lock 4th: 25% Brightness
• Scroll Lock 5th: 0% Brightness, no lighting
• Scroll Lock 6th: Return to Default Mode, and cycle repeats

Gaming Mode

Press Fn + Prnt Scrn to enter gaming mode. In this mode:

1. The Prnt Scrn key will be lit.
2. The Left Window key is disabled.
3. Fn + Left Window key swaps the ASWD keys with the arrow keys.
4. M1-M6 Macro keys are functional.

Cherry MX Switch Types

The keyboard utilizes top-grade MX Cherry Switches with a lifespan of up to 50 million operations. The available switch types are:

• MX Cherry Black
• MX Cherry Brown
• MX Cherry Red
• MX Cherry Blue

CHERRY MX Black

• Type: Linear Switch
• Tactile: No
• Clicky: No
• Actuation Force: 60g (40g-80g overall)
• Key Travel: 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom.

Description of diagram: The MX-linear actuation (Black) force diagram illustrates the force in Newtons (CN) against travel in millimeters (mm), showing the operating point and reset point characteristic of a linear switch.

CHERRY MX Brown

• Type: Tactile
• Tactile: Yes
• Clicky: No
• Actuation Force: 45g (55g Peak Force)
• Key Travel: 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom.

Description of diagram: The MX with tactile feel (ergonomic) (Brown) force diagram shows force (CN) against travel (mm), indicating the operating point, pressure point, and reset point for a tactile switch.

CHERRY MX Red

• Type: Linear Switch
• Tactile: No
• Clicky: No
• Actuation Force: 45g
• Key Travel: 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom.

Description of diagram: The MX-linear actuation (red) force diagram illustrates the force in Newtons (CN) against travel in millimeters (mm), showing the operating point and reset point for a linear switch.

CHERRY MX Blue

• Type: Tactile
• Tactile: Yes, Precise
• Clicky: Yes
• Actuation Force: 50g (60g Peak Force)
• Key Travel: 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom.

Description of diagram: The MX with click tactile feel (Blue) force diagram shows force (CN) against travel (mm), indicating the operating point, pressure point, and reset point for a clicky, tactile switch.

How to Configure the Keyboard

1. Main Control - Exchange Key / Keys Programmables

You can reassign keys using the software:

1. Click on the desired key on the keyboard layout shown in the software to open a dialogue box.
2. In the "New key setting" field, input the key you want to assign.
3. Click "OK" in the dialogue box.
4. Click the "APPLY" button on the main software interface.

For example, after applying changes, pressing the original "J" key might now execute the "K" function.

2. Macro Key Definition

A macro is a sequence of commands and functions, including key presses, releases, and delays. M1 through M6 are dedicated Macro keys.

To define a macro:

1. Choose the desired Macro key (M1-M6) and click "Macro Manager".
2. Click "NEW" to create a new macro and give it a name.
3. Edit the macro: Click the "Start record" button to begin recording key presses and delays. Type the desired key sequence on your keyboard. Click "Stop Record" to finish recording. Click "OK" to assign the macro to the key and apply the changes.

3. Multimedia Function

Assign multimedia controls to macro keys:

1. Choose a Macro Key, then select "Multimedia" from the dropdown menu.
2. Choose the desired multimedia function (e.g., Play/Pause, Volume Up, Mute).
3. Click "APPLY".

4. Windows Management

Assign Windows system functions to macro keys:

1. Choose a Macro Key, then select "Windows" from the dropdown menu.
2. Choose the desired Windows function (e.g., Close Window, Maximize, Show Desktop).
3. Click "APPLY".

5. Assign a Shortcut

Assign common operating system shortcuts to macro keys:

1. Choose a Macro Key, then select "Assign a shortcut" from the dropdown menu.
2. In the "Assign a shortcut" dialogue, select modifier keys (Ctrl, Shift, Alt, Win+) and a single key.
3. Click "OK".

This allows a single key press to execute a combination like "Ctrl" + "C".

6. Disable Key Function

Disable a key by assigning it to a macro key:

1. Choose a Macro Key, then select "Key off" from the dropdown menu.
2. Click "APPLY".

7. Advanced Setting

Configure advanced keyboard settings:

• Polling Rate: Select from 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1000Hz.
• Windows Key Setting: Enable or disable the Windows key (On / Off).
• Key Response Time: Adjust response time (e.g., 8ms).
• Light Intensity: Adjust backlight brightness (e.g., 100%).

8. Gaming Profile

Create and manage profiles for different games to optimize keyboard settings.

The software supports 5 default profiles (Profile#1 to Profile#5). These profiles are saved in the "Config" folder within the driver installation directory and can be associated with specific games.

Profile management functions include:

• Create Profile
• Load Profile
• Save Profile
• Edit Profile

Profiles can be saved, loaded, and transferred to other PCs for convenience.

A. Create Profile

1. Open the software and select "Create Profile".
2. Enter a "PROFILE NAME" and the "PATH TO EXECUTABLE (*.EXE)" of the game.
3. Click "OK", then click "APPLY".

B. Load Profile

1. Open the software and select "Load Profile".
2. Browse to and select the desired profile file (*.gkp).
3. Click "Open", then click "APPLY".

C. Edit Profile

1. Edit an existing profile that corresponds to a game.
2. Click "OK", then click "APPLY".

9. Driver Reset

Reset the keyboard settings to factory defaults:

1. Click the "Reset" button.
2. Confirm reset in the dialogue box ("Are you sure to reset current buttons to the default button setting?").
3. Click "OK".