KB-UMW-01 - Keyboard Gembird - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Brand	Gembird
Model	KB-UMW-01
Interface	USB with 1.75m braided cable
Polling Rate	1000 Hz (fixed)
Key Switch Type	Optical switch
Key Response Time	0.2 ms
Key Lifespan	100,000,000 strokes
Key Lift	3.8 ± 0.3 mm
Pressing Force	55 ± 15 g
Backlight Modes	9 default modes, 3 gaming modes, 3 user-defined modes
Side RGB Strips	5 light modes with color/speed settings
Anti-Ghosting	100% with full key rollover
Lock Function	Windows key and FN key lock
Material	Aluminum + ABS plastic
Waterproof Rating	IP58 with nano-coating
Dimensions	460 x 140 x 38 mm
Net Weight	1.06 kg
Power Consumption	5V DC, up to 0.35A
Operating Temperature	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Multimedia Hotkeys	Yes (Internet and music controls)
Cleaning	Use a soft, dry cloth. Avoid liquids.
Safety	Avoid exposure to liquids and humid environments; operate within temperature range.
Disposal	Do not dispose with household waste; follow local regulations for electronic waste.

Frequently Asked Questions - KB-UMW-01 Gembird

How do I customize the backlight?

Press FN+1 to select CM1 profile. Hold FN+ESC to enter recording mode, then press the keys you want lit. Press FN+ESC again to save.

How to lock the Windows key?

Press FN+F10 to lock/unlock the Windows key. The lock is indicated by a status light.

What is the key response time?

The keyboard features optical switches with an extreme 0.2 ms key response time.

Is the keyboard waterproof?

Yes, it has an IP58 waterproof rating with nano-coating technology, making it resistant to spills and dust.

How to clean the keyboard?

Clean regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid exposure to liquids and humid environments.

How to factory reset the keyboard?

Press and hold FN+DEL for 5 seconds until the backlight blinks. This resets to default settings.

What are the side light modes?

Press FN+INS to cycle through 5 modes: Light On, Neon, Flowing, Wave, Breath, Light Off. Adjust speed with FN+PgUp/PgDn.

How to cycle backlight modes?

Press FN+ScrLk to cycle through 10 modes: Backlight On, Breath, Trace, Wave, Ripple, Meteor, Light flow, Row-by-row, Bump, and Backlight Off.

What is the polling rate?

The polling rate is 1000 Hz (fixed), ensuring minimal input lag.

How to enable FPS gaming mode?

Press FN+6 to activate the FPS gaming backlight mode. It lights specific keys for shooting games.

USER MANUAL KB-UMW-01 Gembird

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Features

• Full-size USB mechanical gaming keyboard with backlight
- Optical switch keys with with extreme 0.2 ms key response time and durable 100 million key strokes life span
- Backlight function on all keys with 9 preset default modes, 3 special gaming modes and 3 brightness/speed settings
- 3 customizable user-defined backlight modes: decide which keys light up for use in specific games or applications
- RGB LED side strips with 5 light modes and multiple color/speed settings
- Heavy-duty IP58 waterproof aluminum body with nano-coating technology
- 100% anti-ghosting on all keys to ensure all key strokes are registered, no matter how fast your play
- Lock function to disable the Windows and/or Fn button during gameplay
• Practical multimedia hotkeys for Internet and music

Specifications

• Materials: aluminum + ABS plastic
• Interface: USB, 1.75 m braided cable
- Polling rate: 1000 Hz (fixed)
- Illumination: 9 modes
• 100% anti-ghosting with full key rollover
• Key lift: 3.8 ± 0.3 mm
- Pressing force: 55 ± 15 ~g
• Key life time: 100 000 000 strokes
• Power consumption: 5 V DC up to 0.35 A
• Size: 460 x 140 x 38 mm
• Net weight: 1.06 kg

1 FN+ Key Combinations

English

graph TD
    A["FN"] --> B["File"]
    A --> C["FSG"]
    A --> D["F7"]
    A --> E["Calculator"]
    B --> F["My computer"]
    C --> G["Browser"]
    D --> H["Mail"]
    E --> I["Calculator"]

graph TD
    A["FN"] + B["F10"] --> C["Volume -"]
    B --> D["F11"] --> E["Volume +"]
    D --> F["F12"] --> G["Mute"]

graph TD
    A["FN"] --> B["Lock / Unlock Window Key"]
    A --> C["END FNQ"]
    A --> D["DEL"]
    B --> E["Enable/Disable "FN" Key"]
    C --> E
    D --> F["Factory resetting: Press and hold both keys for 5 seconds until the keyboard backlight blinks"]

2 Default Backlight Mode

10 Kinds of Backlight Mode to Cycle: Backlight On Breath Trace Wave Ripple Meteor Light flow Row-by-row Bump Backlight Off.

Levels of brightness of backlight: 30%, 60%, 100% (Default setting is 100%).

3 levels of the speed of backlight breathing (Default setting is Level 2)

graph TD
    A["FN"] --> B["Cycle switch (Backlight On as default setting)"]
    A --> C["Increase backlight brightness"]
    A --> D["Decrease backlight brightness"]
    A --> E["Decrease Breath speed"]
    A --> F["Increase Breath speed"]

3 Customize Backlight Mode

Please choose which key you want to light up. Follow the following steps to customize:

1. Press FN+1 to select and activate CM1 profile.

2. Hold FN+ ESC to enter recording mode. (All Other functions of keyboard are disabled).

3. Press the key or keys which you want to set backlight on. (With the exception of Caps Lock, Num Lock, Scroll Lock and Windows four keys)
4. When finished, press "FN+ESC" to save the user-defined backlight to CM1 profile.

graph TD
    A["FCN"] --> B["ESC REC"]
    A --> C["1 ! CM1"]
    A --> D["2 @ CM2"]
    A --> E["3 # CM3"]
    B --> F["Start / Save backlight profile"]
    C --> G["Three user-defined profiles"]
    D --> H["100% full backlight mode"]
    E --> I["RTS game backlight mode"]
    F --> J["4 $ *"]
    G --> K["5% RTS"]
    H --> L["6^A FPS"]
    I --> M["FPS game backlight mode"]
    J --> N["7 & Office backlight mode"]
    K --> O["Office backlight mode"]

7 Right & Left Side Light Mode

5 light modes cycle: Light On Neon Flowing Wave Breath Light Off.

Backlight color sequence: White Skyblue (Default) Pink Yellow Blue Green Red.

Apply to "Light on Wave Breath" 3 modes to switch colors.

4 level of speed adjustment, apply to “RGB color Meteor Wave Breathing” modes.

graph TD
    A["FN"] + B["INS"] --> C["Cycle Switch (Flowing as default)"]
    A --> D["Switch to previous one"]
    A --> E["Switch to next one"]
    A --> F["Decrease RGB light speed"]
    A --> G["Increase RGB light speed"]

8 Remarks

1. The keyboard corresponds to the button with four status lights, user-friendly real-time understanding of the keyboard status.
2. Clean the keyboard regularly to avoid dust accumulation.
3. Avoid exposing the device to liquids and humid environments. Only use the device within the specified temperature range of 32^ F to 104^ F ( 0^ C to 40^ C). Once the temperature falls below or rises above this range, unplug and switch off the device until the temperature returns to the appropriate range.

Waste disposal:

Do not deposit this equipment with the household waste. Improper disposal can harm both the environment and human health. For Information about waste collection facilities for used electrical and electronic devices, please contact your city council or an authorized company for the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment.