Skiller Pro+ User manual

Handbuch
Manual

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Table of Contents
1. Keyboard Features 3
2. Software Features 3
3. Keyboard Specifications 3
4. Package Contents 4
5. The Skiller PRO+ at a Glance 4
5.1 Lighting Color Change 5
5.2 Profile Keys 5
5.3 Macro Keys 5
5.4 Function Keys with Preset Multimedia Actions 5
5.5 Profile LED Status Display 5
5.6 Lighting Effect 5
5.7 Gaming Mode Deactivated 5
5.8 Other Shortcuts 6
6. Connecting to the PC 6
7. Installation of the Gaming Software 6
8. Configuration of the Gaming Software 7
8.1 Launch Program 7
8.2 Main Control 8
8.3 Assign Keys 10
8.4 Create Game Profile 10
8.5 Save Game Profile 11
8.6 Load Game Profile 11
8.7 Edit Game Profile 11
8.8 Macro Manager 11
8.8.1 Record Macro 11
8.8.2 Edit Macro 12
8.8.2.1 Record Additional Keystrokes 13
8.8.2.2 Insert/Edit Delay Time 13
8.8.2.3 Delete Recordings 14
8.8.3 Delete Macro 14
8.9 Reset to Factory Default 14
9. Macro Settings 15
9.1 Key Selection 15
9.1.1 Assign Macro 16
9.1.2 Media Player 16
9.1.3 Basic 16
9.1.4 Standard 16
9.1.5 Assign Shortcut 16
9.1.6 Deactivate 16
9.2 Color Settings 16
10. Advanced Settings 17
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1. Keyboard Features
• Gaming Keyboard with 7 LED Colors
• Adjustable Lighting Effect: 10% - 100%, Pulsating Single Color, Pulsating Changing Colors, Off
• 9 Multimedia, 6 Macro and 3 Profile Keys
• Individually Configurable Key Functions
• 3 Game Profiles with Automatic Activation at the Start of the Game
• Multi-Key Rollover Support
• Max. Polling Rate: 1,000 Hz
• Onboard Memory
• Integrated Palm Rest
• 3-Block Layout
• Gold-Plated USB Plug
2. Software Features
• Free Programming of Key Functions in Games and Other Applications.
• Supports Three Different Game Profiles.
• Free Programming of the Key Functions including Macros, Macro Loops,
Delay Time and Multimedia Actions.
• 7 Color Backlight Illumination Customization and Pulsating Effect Option.
• Polling Rate Customization and Windows Key Deactivation.
• Adjustable Key Response Time.
3. Keyboard Specifications
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Switch Technology Rubber Dome
Connector USB
Cable Length 150 cm
Input Voltage 5 V
Operating Life Cycles of Keys Min. 10 Million Keystrokes
Dimensions (L x W x H) 480 x 190 x 32 mm
Weight incl. Cable 888 g

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(A) Lighting Color Change
(B) Profile Keys
(C) Macro Keys
(D) Function Key
(E) Function Keys with Preset Multimedia Actions
(F) Profile LED Status Display
(G) Lighting Effect
(H) Gaming Mode Off
Some Skiller PRO+ keys are preset with additional functions. These functions can be activated by pressing
the Function Key.
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4. Package Contents
• Skiller PRO+
• CD with Software and Manual
• Set Anti-Sliding Stand
Note:
Should any of the above items be missing, please contact our customer service by E-mail:
[email protected] (Germany and Europe)
[email protected] (International)
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5. The Skiller PRO+ at a Glance
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5.1 Lighting Color Change (A)
Press Function Key + Pause Break , to switch to different colors.
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5.2 Profile Keys (B)
The profile keys quickly and easily switches through game profiles 1 - 3.
Note:
Once a profile has been activated and the keyboard is switched to the Gaming Mode the Windows
Key is disabled by default. This however can be customized for each Game Profile via software.
5.3 Macro Keys (C)
These six keys can be individually programmed and allow quick access to the preset functions (see 9).
5.4 Function Keys with Preset Multimedia Actions (E)
The preset multimedia actions are launched by pressing the Function Key and the F5 - F12 keys:
5.6 Lighting Effect (G)
Press the Function Key + Scroll Lock , to adjust the light intensity from 10% - 100%, Pulsating
Single Color, Pulsating Changing Colors, Off.
5.5 Profile LED Status Display (F)
The profile status LEDs indicate in which Game Profile the keyboard is currently.
5.7 Gaming Mode Deactivated (H)
Press the Function Key + Prt Scr , to turn the Gaming Mode off. When the Gaming Mode is
disabled the keyboard switches to Standard Mode and the Profile Status LEDs turn off. In this mode
only the basic features of the keyboard and the Windows Key are available.
Key Combination Function
FN + F5 Play/Pause
FN + F6 Stop
FN + F7 Previous Track
FN + F8 Next Track
FN + F9 Open Media Player
FN + F10 Mute
FN + F11 Volume Down
FN + F12 Volume Up

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6. Connecting to the PC
1. Connect the USB plug of the Skiller PRO+ to an available USB port on your PC.
2. The operating system will automatically recognize the Skiller PRO+ keyboard and install all ne-
cessary drivers.
3. If the Skiller PRO+ is not recognized, disconnect it and try a different USB port on your PC.
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7. Installation of the Gaming Software
Before starting with the installation of the included Gaming Software, ensure that there is no other
keyboard software installed on your PC. If you have other software already installed, please unins-
tall before continuing.
1. Insert the CD into your CD/DVD drive.
2. Open the drive that contains the CD (e. g. D:\).
3. Open the folder “Gaming Software”.
4.
Run the executable setup file “Skiller PRO+ Configuration Setup” and follow the onscreen
inst ructions.
5.8 Other Shortcuts
Key Combination Function
FN + F1 Key Response Time Getting Slow
FN + F2 Key Response Time Getting Fast
FN + F3 Polling Rate Getting Slow
FN + F4 Polling Rate Getting Fast
FN + Windows Key Interchange of Function WASD - Arrow Keys

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5. Click “Finish” to complete the installation.
Once installation is complete, the Skiller PRO+ icon will be shown in your taskbar. The gaming soft-
ware has now been successfully installed on your PC.
8. Configuration of the Gaming Software
8.1 Launch Software
To launch the software, double-click the Skiller PRO+ icon in your Windows taskbar.
Note:
The gaming software runs continuously in the background while your PC is running. This is necessary to
ensure all functions of the Skiller PRO+ are always available. The Skiller PRO+ icon will stay displayed
in the taskbar while the gaming software is running.

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The Main Control tab is where you can create, edit, save or load your Game Profiles or make single key
assign ments that suit your personal needs. Access to the Macro Settings and Advanced Settings is
also available. If necessary, you can also reset all settings to factory default.
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8.2 Main Control

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(A) Click to select the desired profile. An active profile is highlighted in white.
All changes must be confirmed by clicking the “Apply” button.
(B) Create, edit, save or load a profile.
(C) Launch the Macro Manager.
(D) Every single key can be individually assigned.
(E) Reset all settings to factory default.
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8.3 Assign Keys
When moving the pointer over a key, the orange color indicates
the possibility for it to be configured. To make a key assignment,
select a key. The key will then be highlighted. By clicking the left
mouse button, you can access the “Assign Keys” menu.
The current key setting will be displayed in red.
You can assign a single key. Press “OK” to confirm your setting.
The key will be displayed in blue afterwards within the layout. This
gives an overview of all keys with changed assignments and ea-
ses the re-editing or reset.
To activate the changes in the profile, click “Apply“.
8.4 Create Game Profile
You can save your individual profile settings in order to reload
them later or assign them to a different game profile. Also, you
can assign the game profile to a game or other application. If
you start the game, the game profile with all its settings will be
automatically activated.
To create a game profile, select “Create Profile“.
Assign a name in the text field below “Profile Name” and, op-
tionally, select a game or application where the profile shall be
activated with.
Select “OK“.
The game profile is now setup and can be saved in the Main
Control.
Note:
If a game or application has been assigned to more than one profile,
then the lowest numbered profile will be activated.
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8.5 Save Game Profile
To save the Game Profile, click “Save Profile” within the Main
Control or Macro Settings.
Assign a file name and save the Game Profile in .gkp format.
Note:
As a default setting, all Game Profiles will be saved into the “con-
fig” folder within the Skiller PRO+ installation folder, however, you
can still select an alternative location to save your profiles.
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8.6 Load Game Profile
To load or activate a previously saved Game Profile, click “Load Profile“ and select the desired Game
Profile from the list.
8.7 Edit Game Profile
To edit or update an activated Game Profile, click “Edit Profile”. After your changes, the Game Profile
needs to be saved again (see 8.5).
8.8 Macro Manager
Here you can record, edit and delete macros.
8.8.1 Record Macro
Through the Macro Manager you will reach the input screen. To create a new macro, select “New”. First,
assign your macro a name (max. 15 characters) and finish by pressing the Enter key.
Your macro will now ap-
pear highlighted in blue.
If needed, you can record
the delay time in-between
the keystrokes or select the
number of loops. These
selections are available in
the Macro Manager, under
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You may now start recording your macro. Select “Start Recording” and input your keystroke sequence. To
end the recording process, click “Stop Recording” on the right side under “Options”. Press “OK” to leave
the Macro Manager. Your macro has now been saved and can be used in any of the profiles (see 9.1.1).
Note:
Per macro, you may record a maximum of 25 keystroke sequences. Once the maximum number of
keystroke sequences has been reached, the recording will be stopped automatically. The maximum num-
ber of loops is 255.
8.8.2 Edit Macro
Each keystroke can be edited, adjusted or deleted in the Macro Ma-
nager.
To make changes, open the Macro Manager and select the macro
you wish to edit. The macro is now highlighted in blue and, in the
“Keystroke Sequence” column, all recorded keystrokes will be lis-
ted and delay time shown in milliseconds. All inputs are recorded
sequentially within the Macro Manager. Your first input is shown at
the top of the list.
Changes can be made by pressing the right mouse button within
the column “Keystroke Sequence”.
Make your selections (e.g. recording further keystrokes, insert or
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8.8.2.1 Record Additional Keystrokes
Additional keystrokes can be recorded through the “Start recording
before” or “Start recording after” functions. Select the keystroke you
wish to record before or after. Click either “Start recording before”
or “Start recording after” and make your inputs. To stop recording,
click “Stop Recording” under “Options“.
Attention:
When editing keystroke sequences, ensure to start recording always
with the functions “Start recording before” or “Start recording after”.
To stop recording, use the function under “Options”.
8.8.2.2 Insert/Edit Delay Time
Select a command within the keystroke sequence where you
wish to add a delay before. Click the right mouse button to
open the selection menu. Select “Insert Delay“.
The delay will now be inserted with the standard value of 1 ms.
This value can be adjusted through the function “Edit Delay”.
T o make a change, select the delay time you wish to change
by cli cking the left mouse button. The delay is now highlighted in
blue . Click the right mouse button to open the selection menu
and select “Edit Delay”. You can now insert the time in millise-
conds. Confirm changes by pressing the Enter key.

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8.8.2.3 Delete Recordings
All keystrokes and delay time can be separately deleted. Select the command you want to delete from the
keystroke sequence. The command is now highlighted in blue. Click the right mouse button to open the
selection menu. Select “Delete“. The item is now removed from your keystroke sequence.
Note:
In case the edited macro was already assigned to a key, you will need to reassign it (see 9.1.1) and
confirm your change within the profile by clicking “Apply”. Only then will it be updated.
8.8.3 Delete Macro
To delete a macro, open the Macro Manager and select the macro you want to delete. The macro is now
highlighted in blue. To delete it, click “Delete”. A warning will appear. After you reconfirm, the macro will
be deleted.
Note:
In case the deleted macro is still assigned to a key within the Macro Settings you need to reset the key (see
9.1.4). Otherwise the macro will be still saved in the onboard memory of the keyboard.
8.9 Reset to Factory Default
This function resets all profile and macro settings to the factory default.

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9. Macro Settings
Within each profile, 6 keys can be assigned with either macros or additional functions.
9.1 Key Selection
To assign a new function, move the pointer into the box next to
the key and click the left mouse button. A selection menu with
the available functions will open (e.g. Assign Macro, Media Player,
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9.1.1 Assign Macro
To assign a macro, select “Assign Macro“. You may also access
the Macro Manager to record your own macros (see 8.8).
If you have already recorded macros in the Macro Manager, you
can find and select them directly from the list. Confirm your selec-
tion by clicking “Apply“.
Note:
Active macros will be shown within the selection in blue.
9.1.5 Assign Shortcut
This function allows you can assign a shortcut to a single key. Combinations of multiple keys (e.g.
Ctrl + Alt + Del) is also possible. Confirm your selection by clicking “Apply“.
9.1.6 Deactivate
This function deactivates the key completely. Confirm your selection by clicking “Apply“.
9.1.2 Media Player
Select the functions of the Media Player and assign them to a key. Confirm your selection by clicking
“Apply“.
9.1.3 Basic
Select the functions of the Web Browser, Calculator, E-Mail and My Computer.
Please note that the functions are always applied to the default software of your system. If necessary,
change your system settings. Confirm your selection by clicking “Apply“.
9.1.4 Standard
Reset the key to its standard setting. Confirm your selection by clicking “Apply“.
9.2 Color Settings
The color for the illumination of the keyboard in each game profile can be changed in the option ”Color
Settings“, by clicking on the respective color it will be adjusted. Therefor are seven different colors to
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10. Advanced Settings
In the Advanced Settings menu, adjustments for each profile can be made:
• Polling Rate: 125 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz or 1,000 Hz
• Windows Key: On/Off
• Lighting Effect: 10% - 100%, Pulsating Single Color, Pulsating Changing Colors, Off
• Key Response Time: 1 ms -16 ms
Confirm your selection by clicking “Apply“.
Note:
The Lighting Effect can also be changed directly via the keyboard by pressing the key combination Func-
tion Key + Scroll Lock .
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