Maxkeyboard Blackbird User manual
BLACKBIRD USER GUIDE
ank you for purchasing Max Keyboard Blackbird tenkeyless backlit mechanical keyboard.
A mechanical keyboard engineered to suit the needs of every programmer, keyboard enthusiast
or PC gamers. Featuring Cherry MX mechanical switches and space saving design. It is the perfect
choice for optimizing your typing and gaming experience.
Please read this user guide to help you use the keyboard.
KEYBOARD INFORMATION
•Tenkeyless (75% keyboard) design
•Cherry MX mechanical key switches
•1000 Hz ultra polling rate
•Individual backlit keys for enhanced visuals
•Backlight setting memory
•4 level backlight modes (pulse mode on level 4)
•3 level backlight modes on side panel ambient lighting
•Custom backlight mode (user defined)
•LED sleep mode (user defined, up to 30 minutes)
•Timer notification mode (user defined, up to 120 minutes)
•Double shot injection molded key cap
•N-key rollover (6 keys / N keys over USB)
•Embedded multimedia keys
•Built in 2 high-speed USB 2.0 hub (max 100mA each)
•Heavy duty braided cable with routing management
•Gold plated connectors
•Tilt legs
•Windows key disabled function
•Foam wrist pad for extra wrist comfort
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
•2 downstream USB 2.0 hub (max 100mA each)
•Individual LED on each key switch
•50,000,000 life cycle on each key switch
•45-50g actuation force
•Keyboard dimension: approx. 14.75in x 6.5in x 1.25in
•Keyboard weight: approx. 2.4 lbs
•Cable length: approx. 6 foot
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
•Windows®8, Windows®7, Windows Vista®, Windows®XP
•Available USB port
ELECTRICAL DATA
Keyboard must be plugged into your USB host port that provide 500 mA (milliamps) at
5V (Volts). Each USB port on the keyboard will support up to 100 mA.
PACKAGING CONTENTS
•Blackbird mechanical keyboard
•Wrist pad
•User guide
KEYBOARD INSTALLATION
1. Plug in your Max Keyboard Blackbird into your computer USB port.
2. Windows®will automatically install all the necessary driver for the keyboard.
FUNCTION & COMBINATION KEY TABLE
Required
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Keyboard Backlight
Level UP Fn PgUp 0: Off 1: Low
2: Medium (Default)
3: High 4: Pulse Mode
(Controls Both Full Backlight
Mode & Custom Mode)
Keyboard Backlight
Level DOWN Fn PgDn
Side Panel Backlight
(Cycle) Fn Pause
Break
Scroll
Lock
0: Off 1: Low
2: Medium (Default) 3: High
LED Sleep Mode
(Cycle) Fn Off (Default)
5 mins > 15 mins > 30 mins
Timer Notification Mode
(Cycle) Fn Esc Off (Default)
Set up to 120 mins
Full Backlight Mode Fn Ins
DeleteCustom Backlight Mode Fn Preset W, A, S, D & Arrow Keys
Custom Mode Setting
Recording / Saving Fn Print
Screen
COMBINATION KEY ICON NOTE
To create your own custom
LED light settings, press “FN”
+ “PrSc” key. Once activated,
the 3 indicators will be
flashing. Press the keys you
would like the LED to be on/off
then press “FN” + “PrSc” key
again to save those settings.
The recording session will be
terminated if no changes are
made within 30 seconds.
CM
REC
EndN-KRO Fn
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FUNCTION & COMBINATION KEY TABLE (CONTINUED)
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
System does not recognize the
USB keyboard
USB port might not have
enough power output
Try a different USB port
or use an USB hub with
external power supply
Backlit keys do not light up LED might be in off mode Press Fn + PgUp to turn on
POSSIBLE REASON REMEDY
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
G Mode Fn F12 G Mode Indicator On/Off
(Disable/Enable Windows Key)
F1Multimedia - Mute Fn
Multimedia - Volume Down Fn F2
F3Multimedia - Volume Up Fn
Multimedia - Play/Pause Fn F4
F5Multimedia - Previous Fn
Multimedia - Next Fn F6
COMBINATION KEY ICON NOTE
6-KRO Fn Home 6KRO
NKRO
6 Key + Modifier Key Rollover
on USB Connection
Infinite Key Rollover on
USB Connection
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