Manual
Table of contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Features (keyboard) Features (software) Specifications (keyboard) Package contents The keyboard at a glance Connecting to the PC Installing the software The configurator 8.1 Starting the configurator 8.2 Main window 8.3 Programming the keys 8.3.1 Button assignment 8.3.2 Macro manager 8.3.3 Mouse functions 8.3.4 Internet functions 8.3.5 Office functions 8.3.6 Media functions 8.3.7 Additional commands 8.3.8 Profile switch 8.3.
1. Features (keyboard) • • • Compact gaming keyboard 8 swappable gaming keys Additional customization software Connection USB Cable length 150 cm Number of keys 107 Dimensions (LxWxH) 431x136x24 mm Weight 603 g 2. Features (software) • • • • • Special customization software for games and other applications (e.g. Photoshop, Windows, browser etc.
5. The keyboard at a glance A B B C A – English or German keyboard layout B – Special gaming keys C – Palm rest 6. Connecting to the PC 1. Plug the keyboard’s USB connector into an available USB port on your PC. 2. The operating system will automatically recognize the keyboard and install all needed drivers. 3. If your keyboard is not recognized, disconnect it and try another USB port on your PC. 7. Installing the software 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
8. The configurator 8.1 Starting the configurator Start the application by double-clicking the actual icon on your desktop or via the respective symbol in the task bar. 8.2 Main window E A B C D F A B C D – – – – The Tactix provides three different layers per key (see 8.4). Every single key on the keyboard can be individually programmed (see 8.3). Via this button the current layer can be reset to factory default. Profiles: The Tactix can be assigned up to ten different profiles.
8.3 Programming the keys Every single key of the keyboard can be programmed individually, please proceed as follows: 1. Select the key you wish to program by left-clicking it in the configurator with the mouse. The following dropdown menu will open up: A B C D E F G H I J K A B C D E F G H I J K – – – – – – – – – – – Assigns the key as another key (8.3.1). Assigns the key a macro (see 8.3.2). Assigns the key a mouse function (8.3.3). Assigns the key an Internet function (8.3.4).
8.3.2 Macro manager Each key can be assigned a macro using the configurator: 1. Select “Macro” from the dropdown menu (see 8.3). The following window will appear: 2. Define the macro. 3. Click “OK” to confirm your selection or “Cancel” to discard it. 8.3.3 Mouse functions Each key can be assigned a mouse function using the configurator: 1. Select “Mouse Button” from the dropdown menu (see 8.3). The following window will appear: 2.
.3.4 Internet functions Each key can be assigned an Internet function using the configurator: 1. Select “Internet Hot Keys” from the dropdown menu (see 8.3). The following window will appear: 2. Select the desired Internet function. 8.3.5 Office functions Each key can be assigned an Office function using the configurator: 1. Select “Office Hot Keys” from the dropdown menu (see 8.3). The following window will appear: 2. Select the desired Office function.
8.3.6 Media functions Each key can be assigned a media function using the configurator: 1. Select “Media Hot Keys” from the dropdown menu (see 8.3). The following window will appear: 2. Select the desired media function. 8.3.7 Additional commands Each key can be assigned an additional command using the configurator: 1. Select “Additional Commands” from the dropdown menu (see 8.3). The following window will appear: 2. Select the desired command.
8.3.8 Profile switch Each key can be defined as switch between the single profiles: 1. Select “Profile Switch” from the dropdown menu (see 8.3). The following window will appear: 2. Select the desired profile and layer, which will be activated after pressing the key, using the arrow buttons. Click inside the check box in front of “On Screen Display (OSD)”, the OSD will be displayed on the screen. 3. Click “OK” to confirm your selection or “Cancel” to discard it. 8.3.
8.4 The layers Each key can be assigned three layers. These layers are independent from each other, so that different functions can be defined for each layer. 8.5 The profiles The keyboard supports up to ten different profiles. Thus for different programs/applications different key functions can be defined and saved as profile. 8.6 The “Advanced“ menu Via the “Advanced” menu further functions can be configured.
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