Hermes P3 - Keyboard Gamdias - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Mechanical gaming keyboard
Brand	Gamdias
Model	Hermes P3
Key switch type	Mechanical
Backlighting	RGB with 4 quick modes (wave, rotation, slideshow, static/off) and additional effects via software
Gaming profiles	6 customizable profiles (PF1 to PF6)
Macro keys	2 programmable keys per profile (FN+G1/G2)
Multimedia keys	6 shortcuts (previous, next, play/pause, mute, volume -, volume +)
Lighting speed adjustment	11 levels (Fn+PgUp/PgDn)
Brightness adjustment	4 levels (off, 30%, 60%, 100%) via Fn+Num8/Num2
Gaming mode	Windows key lock (Fn+Win)
Keyboard lock	Fn+F11
WASD/Arrow swap	Fn+F4
On-the-fly macro recording	OTF via Fn+F9
Compatible operating system	Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10
Connectivity	USB wired
Included accessories	Keycap puller
Software	GAMDIAS HERA (download at www.GAMDIAS.com)
Product registration	Online at www.GAMDIAS.com

Frequently Asked Questions - Hermes P3 Gamdias

How to record a macro on the Hermes P3 keyboard?

Press Fn+F9 to start recording (the keys will blink). Enter the desired actions, then press Fn+F9 again (the blinking speeds up). Finally, press the key to which you want to assign the macro. To cancel, press Fn+F9 after the stop step.

How to change the keyboard lighting effect?

Use the shortcuts: Fn+Insert for wave effect, Fn+Delete for rotation, Fn+Home for slideshow, Fn+End for static or off. More effects are available via the HERA software.

How to lock the Windows key to avoid leaving the game?

Press Fn+Win. The Windows key will be disabled. Press the same combination again to re-enable it.

How to switch between gaming profiles?

Hold Fn and press one of the PF1 to PF6 keys (corresponding to keys 1 to 6). Each profile has its own settings and macros.

How to adjust the backlight brightness?

Press Fn+Num8 to increase brightness and Fn+Num2 to decrease it. There are 4 levels: off, 30%, 60%, and 100%.

Is the keyboard compatible with macOS?

The manual indicates compatibility with Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10. There is no official support for macOS. The keyboard may work partially but some software features might not be available.

How to clean the Hermes P3 keyboard?

Use the included keycap puller to remove the keycaps. Clean the chassis with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid liquids. The keycaps can be washed in warm soapy water, then dried completely before reassembly.

How to reset the keyboard to factory settings?

The manual does not mention a hardware reset. You can reset the profiles via the HERA software by restoring default settings.

Where to download the HERA software?

Go to the official website www.GAMDIAS.com to download the latest version of the HERA software. Install it and follow the on-screen instructions.

How to swap the WASD keys with the arrow keys?

Press Fn+F4 to activate swap mode. The WASD keys will then function as arrow keys. Press the combination again to disable.

USER MANUAL Hermes P3 Gamdias

Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

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《English》

Thank you for purchasing the GAMDIAS™ HERMES P3 mechanical gaming keyboard. The new HERMES P3 keyboard is designed by combining user's fundamental requirements and features of the HERMES series mechanical keyboard as well as compact keypad. All these are aimed at enhanced mobility, comfort operation, and spatiality.

Your HERMES P3 comes with two programmable macro keys (FN+G1/G2), which enable playing preset macros while gaming. Its portable profile and macro saves can be shared with other gamers or automatically backed up to your computer.

System Requirements

● Windows ^® XP/Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
● PC with USB ports
- Internet connection (used to install the HERA software)
● GAMDIAS™ HERA software

Package Contents

● GAMDIAS™ HERMES P3 Mechanical Keyboard
● Keycap puller

Hardware and Software Installation

1. Insert the USB plug of the GAMDIAS™ HERMES P3 keyboard into an available USB port on the computer.
2. The "New Hardware Found" notification will be displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the hardware installation.
3. Connect to the GAMDIAS™ website (http://www.GAMDIAS.com) and download the latest version of HERA software.
4. Start installing the GAMDIAS™ HERA software and follow the instructions on the screen to complete.

Introduction to HERMES P3 Keyboard Configuration

A. Six sets of customizable gaming profiles: PF1\~PF6

Fn 1! PF1 2# PF2 3# PF3 4$ PF4 5% PF5 6^ PF6

B. Six multimedia shortcut keys: Previous track, next track, play/pause, mute, decrease volume, increase volume

Fn + F2 H F3 H F5 HII F8 X F7 → F8

C. Four shortcut keys for switching among four keyboard light effects.( Wave, Rotation, Slide in, Static/Light off)

Fn + Ins Del Home End

* (1) Additional light effect options require HERA support
* (2) Selected light effects will be auto saved in current profile
* (3) Direction of the Wave and Rotation light effects will be changed by pressing the FN and arrow key the same time.

D. Speed adjustment of shortcut key: There are 11 speed steps in existence (0\~11 where 0 represents stop).

Fn + PgUp PgDn

E. Keyboard backlight brightness level adjustment: [Fn + Num8] increases brightness, [Fn + Num2] decreases brightness. There are 4 phases for brightness level adjustment; OFF / 30% / 60% / 100%

Fn 8 2 +

F. Game mode: Press [Fn + Win] once to lock the Windows key so there will be no response when it is pressed. Press again to unlock the key

G. Lock keyboard keys: Press [Fn + F11] once to lock the keyboard keys so there will be no response when they are pressed. Press again to unlock the keys

H. Swap between WASD and arrow key modes: Press [Fn + F4] once to enable swap mode. Press again to disable

I. On-The-Fly macro recording (OTF):

*[OTF record indicator] = LED on the top-right corner of the keyboard (Game light)

*[Fn + F9] = OTF Record on/off

(1) Start OTF recording: Press [Fn +F9] and all keys will start flashing simultaneously
(2) OTF recording: Enter the macro action (keyboard keys) to record
(3) End OTF recording: Press [Fn+F9] and all keys will start rapidly blinking
(4) Specify macro key: Press the key to execute the macro and all keys will return from rapidly blinking to their original indicator statuses

* To cancel OTF recording during the process, press [Fn + F9] after step (3) to cancel recording; at this time the all keys will return to their original statuses

* If no keys were pressed for 20 seconds during step (2) the macro recording process or step (4) specify macro key process, macro recording will end automatically and all keys will return to their original statuses

Register your GAMDIAS™ HERMES P3 Mechanical Keyboard

Please visit www.GAMDIAS.com for online product registration

《Français》

Fn 1! PF1 2@ PF2 3# PF3 4$ PF4 5% PF5 6^ PF6

Fn 8 + 2 Y

Fn 8 + 2 Y

F. Game mode: Press [Fn + Win] once to lock the Windows key so there will be no response when it is pressed. Press again to unlock the key

G. Lock keyboard keys: Press [Fn + F11] once to lock the keyboard keys so there will be no response when they are pressed. Press again to unlock the keys

H. Swap between WASD and arrow key modes: Press [Fn + F4] once to enable swap mode. Press again to disable

I. On-The-Fly macro recording (OTF):

*[OTF record indicator] = LED on the top-right corner of the keyboard (Game light)

^* [Fn + F9] = OTF Record on/off

(1) Start OTF recording: Press [Fn +F9] and all keys will start flashing simultaneously
(2) OTF recording: Enter the macro action (keyboard keys) to record
(3) End OTF recording: Press [Fn+F9] and all keys will start rapidly blinking
(4) Specify macro key: Press the key to execute the macro and all keys will return from rapidly blinking to their original indicator statuses

* To cancel OTF recording during the process, press [Fn + F9] after step (3) to cancel recording; at this time the all keys will return to their original statuses

* If no keys were pressed for 20 seconds during step (2) the macro recording process or step (4) specify macro key process, macro recording will end automatically and all keys will return to their original statuses

Register your GAMDIAS™ HERMES P3 Mechanical Keyboard

Please visit www.GAMDIAS.com for online product registration

《Italiano》

Fn 8 + 2 Y

Fn 1! PF1 2@ PF2 3# PF3 4$ PF4 5% PF5 6^PF6

Fn 8 2 Y +

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