Renkforce RF-GT-X1 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 3

Operating instructions
One-handed gaming keyboard RF-GT-X1
Item no. 1620193
Intended use
The product is intended to be connected to a computer. The keyboard is intended for entering data,
controlling the operating system and playing computer games with the left hand. Data is transmitted between
the keyboard and the computer via USB. As a special feature, the keyboard has gaming macro keys and
10 variably adjustable light effects for key illumination, both of which can be programmed via the software.
This product is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors. Contact with moisture (e.g. in bathrooms)
must be avoided under all circumstances.
For safety and approval purposes, you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. Using the product for
purposes other than those described above may damage the product. In addition, improper use can cause
hazards such as a short circuit or fire. Read the operating instructions carefully and store them in a safe
place. Only make this product available to third parties together with its operating instructions.
This product complies with statutory, national and European regulations. All company and product names are
trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Delivery content
• Keyboard
• Software CD
Up-to-date operating instructions
To download the latest operating instructions, visit www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the QR code on this
page. Follow the instructions on the website.
Explanation of symbols
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these operating instructions. Always read this information carefully.
The arrow symbol alerts the user to the presence of important tips and notes on using the
device.
Safety information
Read the operating instructions and safety information carefully. If you do not follow the
safety information and information on proper handling in these operating instructions,
we will assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such
cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
a) General information
• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. It may become a dangerous toy
for children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high humidity,
moisture, flammable gases, vapours and solvents.
• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it
from any accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:
- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stress.
• Always handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height may
damage the product.
• Always observe the safety information and operating instructions of any other devices which
are connected to the product.
• Consult a technician if you are not sure how to use or connect the product, or if you have
concerns about safety.
• Maintenance, modifications and repairs must be carried out by a technician or a specialist
repair centre.
• If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions, contact our
technical support service or other technical personnel.
• Operating instructions
Product overview
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Operation
a) Connecting the keyboard
• Connect the USB-A plug on the keyboard to a USB port on your computer. You do not need to switch the
computer off.
• The operating system will find the new hardware and install the required drivers; these are sometimes part
of the operating system.
b) Setting the keyboard
Backlight
The backlight can be operated with shortcuts. The key combinations and their functions can be found in the
tables below.
Key combination Function
ESC+W/S Increase/decrease the brightness of the backlight
ESC+A/D Increase/decrease the speed of the colour change +/-
ESC+Shift Switch the backlight on/off
Key combination Colour Key
scheme combination
ESC+F1 Selects purple ESC+1
ESC+F2 Selects cyan ESC+2
ESC+F3 Selects blue ESC+3
ESC+F4 Selects white ESC+4
ESC+F5 Selects orange ESC+5
ESC+6
User-defined backlight (individual)
You can select the backlight for the keys in the "User definition" setting either individually or in different key
combinations. Proceed as follows:
• Select the user-defined light effect program with the ESC+6 keys. Press both keys a second time until the
LED indicator (5) flashes. The keyboard is now in programming mode.
• Switch the keys on the physical keyboard on or off individually. You can now program the backlight for
each key (from a single key to all keys) individually. Change your selection as often as you like by pressing
the respective key again.
• Press the space bar twice in quick succession to save the user-defined setting. If you do not press a key
for 30 seconds, the user-defined setting is automatically accepted and saved.
Changing the colour of the light effects for the colour schemes
You can adapt the colour shades of a colour scheme individually by changing the RGB colour components. A
colour scheme applies to all keys together. To change a colour scheme, proceed as follows:
• Select a colour scheme by pressing the corresponding key combination (ESC+F-key).
• Press and hold the ESC+CTRL keys together for 3 seconds to switch to programming mode.
• The function key for the selected colour scheme flashes quickly. This indicates that you are in programming
mode. You can now adapt the RGB colour components individually.
• Press the Shift+R keys for red, Shift+G for green or Shift+B for blue to increase the respective colour
components in the additive compound light colour.
• Press the CTRL+R keys for red, CTRL+G for green or CTRL+B for blue to decrease the respective colour
components in the light colour.
• Press the ESC+CTRL keys to confirm and save your colour selection and to end programming.
Other function settings
• Press the ESC+~ keys to switch the side LED illumination (10) on/off.
• Press the ESC+TAB keys to restore the keyboard to the default setting.
• Press the ESC+B keys to use the arrow keys ↑, ↓, ←, → instead of the letter functions W, S, A, D.
Installing/using the software
The corresponding software allows you to define and change the individual key assignment with other key
functions, such as the letter "R" as the function for the "1" key. Successive key combinations can be grouped
into macros, which then can be started by pressing a single key. Keys can also be assigned to multimedia
functions.
• Install the software from the software CD included by launching the installation file. Follow the additional
installation instructions and complete the installation.
a) Key setting (single key)
Select one of the three profiles M1, M2 or M3. You can define a different assignment for each key in each
profile. Simply change the profile in order to select a different assignment. You must configure the profiles in
advance. To set, proceed as follows:
• Start the software by clicking on the shortcuts. You can now implement the settings for the keyboard. The
following menu appears:
1 Ergonomic wrist support
2 Keys for setting the backlight (RGB)
3 TAB key (recovery key)
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4 Function key (ESC)
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5 LED indicator
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6 Control keys for light effects (colour schemes)
7 Control keys for light effects (selection)
8 Control keys for backlight (brightness/speed)
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9 Advanced space bar
10 Side LED illumination
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Light effect programs
Selects "Wave"
Selects "Mix colour"
Selects "Stone"
Selects "Colour cloud"
Selects "Slowly off"
Selects "Define" (program individual keys)