STEELSERIES SHIFT USER GUIDE
Introduction Thank you for choosing SteelSeries Shift gaming keyboard! This keyboard has been developed by SteelSeries, a dedicated manufacturer of innovative professional gaming gear including headsets, keyboards, mousepads, and other accessories. This user guide has been supplied with the keyboard and is designed to familiarize you with all aspects of our product, its setup, and its usage. We hope that it will be of use to you.
Overview 1 2 8 7 3 5 6 4 1. 8 programmable hotkeys 2. On-the-fly macro recording 3. Multiple media controls 4. Gold plated audio & headset jacks 5. 2 USB 2.0 ports (1 powered) 6. Ergonomic design with 3 leg levels and non-slip base 7. Detachable wrist rest 8.
Connecting Your Keyboard The Shift comes with 4 connectors: · Keyboard USB connector, labeled with K/B – required for Shift functionality. · Powered USB extension connector, labeled with EXT. – connect if you want to use power-consuming devices on the powered port on the back (marked with lightning icon) of your Shift. · Audio extension cable – connect microphone and output jacks to use the audio ports at the back of your Shift.
Changing Keysets The most prominent feature of the SteelSeries Shift Keyboard is that it allows for keysets to be swapped depending on the situation (i.e. what game is being played). To remove a keyset, unhinge the lock on the right side of the keyboard by pulling it upwards. To replace a keyset, insert it starting from the left side, and place each section until it lines up smoothly with the keyboard base. Snap in the lock on the right hand side to ensure that the keyset is firmly and securely placed in.
Installing the Software The Shift is powered by the SteelSeries Engine software suite, which really enables the full gaming power of Shift. 1. Download the appropriate software from our website: http://www.steelseries.com/downloads/ 2. Launch the installer and follow the instructions on the screen. Note: To ensure that the keyboard works properly, please be sure that your keyboard is plugged in during the installation. Plug in the USB labeled “K/B”.
Profile Management The SteelSeries Shift Keyboard comes with a default profile depending on the present keyset, but the software allows for multiple profiles to be programmed with unique button assignments. All settings are profile-specific except for the top row of hotkeys (see Hotkeys, page 10). Profiles can be created, edited, copied, and deleted as desired using the menu on the left hand side. The exception is that the default profile can not be edited or deleted.
Profile Customization On a SteelSeries Shift keyset, almost every key can be customized using the SteelSeries Engine. To make a change to a key, simply click on the key in the keyboard display. In this example, we have clicked on the letter “F” on a standard keyboard: When you click on it, a menu should appear at the bottom: The Name, Key Font, Key Color, and Text Color buttons will all personalize how the key appears within the SteelSeries Engine.
There are two things to keep in mind: 1. What is displayed is not necessarily what will be output when you press the key, but rather a record of which “keys” will be pressed with this macro. In the example above, the words “Return (Enter)” won’t be printed out, but rather it will act as if the “Enter” key was pressed on a normal keyboard.
Macros/Custom Actions On the right side of the window is a menu for macros and are grouped into three categories. The contents of each category can be explored by clicking on the arrow button next to their names. When the arrow is pointing down, the list is expanded (shown). When it is facing right, it is collapsed (hidden).
keyboard will be replaced by a new set of keys P0-P13, which are disabled by default. When both Sub Layers (Bar Lock and Pad Lock) are enabled, both changes mentioned will take place. All four layers have their own key settings, and so the same key can be mapped different ways under the same profile, and the function of the key can be changed with the press of a button on the keyboard.
Stats Stats will bring you to a different keyboard display, shown below: To use it, press the Start button near the bottom of the window, and press the keys on your keyboard at your discretion. Press the Stop button at any time to stop the test, and the display will output how many times each key was pressed.
The color coding will help indicate which keys were pressed more often, and the entire test will be timed. Keep in mind that while running the test, every key on the keyboard will still be active. Conclusion The highlight of this feature is that you can run this test in the background while you play any games or run any applications. The timer in conjunction with the results can help you calculate your Actions Per Minute (APM).
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