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What comes in the box with the ALIENWARE AW768 keyboard?
The package for the ALIENWARE AW768 keyboard includes the following items:
1. Keyboard
2. Documents
NOTE: The documents that shipped with the gaming keyboard may vary based on your region.
What are the main features and functionalities of the ALIENWARE AW768 keyboard?
The ALIENWARE AW768 is a USB gaming keyboard with iconic Alienware aesthetics, 15 programmable macro key functions, mechanical-switch keys, and a zone-based backlight.
| Feature | Functionality |
|---|---|
| Programmable macro keys (15) | Allows you to add a custom keystroke for each macro key with software recording. To change the functionality of each macro key, see Alienware Command Center. |
| Multimedia key and volume roller | Mute key to mute the speaker, scroll up the volume roller to increase the volume and scroll down to decrease the volume. |
| Three-angle adjustable feet | Allows you to customize the tilts to three different angles. |
| Alienhead logo | Load custom lighting effect for the Alienhead logo. To change the lighting effect of the Alienhead logo, see Alienware Command Center. |
| Alienfx tron lighting | Load custom lighting effect for the Alienfx tron lighting. To change the lighting effect of the Alienhead logo, see Alienware Command Center. |
What are the design and performance features of the ALIENWARE AW768?
The ALIENWARE AW768 keyboard includes the following features for enhanced control, accuracy, and comfort:
Increased control and accuracy:
Anti-ghosting and N-key rollover on all keys, and mechanical switches with 50 million keyboard life cycle, onboard memory, and 15 programmable macro key functions with on-the-fly recording means your keyboard lives longer while you increase your kill speed with improved keystroke rates and accuracy. Mechanical-brown switches deliver solid tactile feedback with low actuation force and low click noise. Plus multimedia keys mean you have even more shortcuts at your disposal, like a dedicated audio roller.
Quick actuation and comfortable typing:
Mechanical switches and N-key rollover on all keys and ergonomic comfort will keep you gaming for longer. Amp up the comfort even more with three adjustable feet angles and the optional magnetically attached palm rest.
Additional Features:
• Iconic Alienware design with AlienFX 16.8M RGB 13 zone-based lighting
• Brown-mechanical keys
• Tested for durability to a 50 million cycle life
• 50g actuation force
• 60g tactile force
• 1.9mm actuation distance
• 4mm total travel distance
• Less than 5ms bounce time (during actuation speed of 0.4 m/s)
• 1000 Hz (1ms) polling rate
• Anti-Ghosting and N-key rollover on all keys
• All programmable keys
• 256kb onboard memory
• Braided nylon cable
• Optional palm rest (sold separately)
How do I set up my ALIENWARE AW768 gaming keyboard?
Follow these steps to set up your ALIENWARE AW768:
1. Connect your keyboard to the USB port on your computer.
2. Download and install the Alienware Command Center.
NOTE: You can use your gaming keyboard as a desktop keyboard without installing the Alienware Command Center.
How can I install the Alienware Command Center (AWCC) for my ALIENWARE AW768 using Windows Update?
1. Connect your ALIENWARE AW768 to your computer through the USB port. The AWCC application is downloaded and installed automatically. AWCC installation may take up to 10 minutes to complete.
2. Navigate to the program folder to ensure that the AWCC installation is complete.
3. Launch AWCC and perform the following steps to download the additional software components:
– In the Settings window, click Windows Update, and then click Check for updates to check the Alienware driver update progress.
How do I use the special key functions on my ALIENWARE AW768 keyboard?
The ALIENWARE AW768 keyboard has several special functions accessible via key combinations. Refer to the table below for details:
| Keys/Function | User Action | Keyboard Behavior |
|---|---|---|
| Macro toggle | Press this key once to toggle between the macro sets. | Toggles between macro sets. |
| Fn Lock | Press FN + Fn Lock | Locks the F1 to F12 media control functions. |
| Game Mode (disable Windows key) | Press FN + F1 | Disables the Windows key function. |
| Profiles stored on-board | Press FN + F3 once to cycle | Allows you to store three sets of profiles or lighting configurations. |
| Keyboard-backlight adjustment | Press FN + F5 Press FN + F6 |
FN + F5 decreases the keyboard-backlight intensity. FN + F6 increases the keyboard-backlight intensity. |
| Ambient-light adjustment | Press FN + F7 Press FN + F8 |
FN + F7 decreases the ambient light on your keyboard. FN + F8 decreases the intensity of ambient light strip. |
| Media playback | Press FN + F9 Press FN + F10 Press FN + F11 Press FN + F12 |
FN + F9 Play previous track or chapter FN + F10 Play/Pause FN + F11 Stop FN + F12 Play next track or chapter |
| Mute | Press the mute key | Mutes the speaker. |
| Volume control | Scroll the volume roller up or down | Scroll up the volume roller to increase the volume and scroll down to decrease the volume. |
| Alienhead | Press the Alienhead | Press the Alienhead to turn off/turn on the keyboard lighting for both the Alienhead and AlienFx. |
| FN toggle | Press and hold FN + F1 to F12 | Toggle different FN functions from F1 to F12. |
What should I do if my ALIENWARE AW768 keyboard is not functioning?
If your keyboard is not working, try the following solutions:
• Unplug the keyboard and plug it back in to the USB port on your computer.
• Plug the keyboard to another USB port.
• Restart the system.
What should I do if the lighting on my ALIENWARE AW768 keyboard is off?
If your keyboard lighting is off, try these possible solutions:
• Press the Alienhead button on the keyboard. Ensure that the light is on on the keyboard.
• Unplug the keyboard and plug it back in to the USB port on your computer.
• Plug the keyboard to another USB port.
• Restart the system.
What should I do if my ALIENWARE AW768 is not functioning based on the configuration selected in the Alienware Command Center?
If your keyboard is not responding to the settings configured in the Alienware Command Center, try the following:
• Ensure the Alienware Command Center is running on your computer.
• Open the Alienware Command Center and ensure that the configuration for your gaming keyboard is set properly and saved.
What are the specifications of the ALIENWARE AW768 keyboard?
| General | |
|---|---|
| Model number | AW768 |
| Connection type | USB |
| Supported operating systems | Microsoft Windows 10 |
| Electrical | |
| Operating voltage | 5V |
| Operating power current | Maximum up to 700mA |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Height | 33.5 mm (± 0.5mm); 53.5mm with feet |
| Length | 450 mm (± 0.5mm) |
| Width | 172 mm (± 0.5mm) |
| Weight | 1400g (±10g) |
| Environmental | |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
| Storage temperature | -40°C to 65°C |
| Operating humidity | 90% maximum relative humidity, non condensing |
| Storage humidity | 90% maximum relative humidity, non condensing |
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