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The operating instructions contain information on effective and reliable use.
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The CHERRY MX BOARD 9.0 is a keyboard for operating PCs and laptops, and was developed especially for gaming.
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RSI stands for "Repetitive Strain Injury"
RSI arises due to small movements continuously repeated over a long period of time.
The keyboard is ready to use without any software installation. You should check for firmware updates from time to time (see "Updating the software and firmware").
NOTE: Damage to USB ports on the computer/laptop
If the keyboard is only connected with a USB plug, the USB port of the computer or laptop can be damaged or switched off due to overloading.
The screw-in feet mean that the keyboard angle can be continuously adjusted.
NOTE: You will damage the feet if you unscrew them completely.
The brightness and color of the Ambilight can be changed or deactivated.
Special light effects can be selected for the keys. See "Changing the light effect".
You can adjust the brightness of the keys and the Ambilight in 10 speeds using the Standard, Breath, WASD, Wave and Snake effects.
The setting is stored in the keyboard.
You can switch the backlighting of the keys and Ambilight on and off in three versions:
The setting is stored in the keyboard.
You can choose between 8 colors.
The color of the Ambilight, the jog dial and the keys beside the jog dial is always white.
The status keys (NUM, shift and SCROLL) and the CHERRY key () light up red when active. If you select red for the key illumination, the status keys and CHERRY key light up white when active.
With the WASD, Wave and Reactive light effects, only the colors of the macro keys can be selected.
The keys light up blue.
The setting is stored in the keyboard.
The keys have the following functions:
Key | Color |
R | Red |
B | Blue |
Y | Yellow |
G | Green |
C | Cyan |
P | Pink |
W | White |
O | Orange |
As well as constant backlighting of all keys (see "Changing the color of the keyboard illumination"), you can choose 5 different light effects:
Name | Effect |
Breath | The illumination changes smoothly between bright and dim. |
WASD | The "W", "A", "S", "D" and arrow keys beside the numerical block light up red. The other keys light up white. |
Wave (Rainbow) | The keys light up from left to right in the colors of the rainbow. This effect looks best at a slow speed. |
Snake | Three keys in a row light up from one side to the other, from the top row to the bottom, giving the effect of a slithering snake. The set color remains the same. |
Reactive | Keys you press carry on flashing in different colors. |
The light effects do not affect the macro keys. You can adjust the brightness (see "Changing the brightness of the keyboard illumination") and speed (see "Changing the speed of the light effect") for some effects.
The setting is stored in the keyboard.
You can adjust the speed for the Breath, WASD and Wave effects.
The setting is stored in the keyboard.
Without having to install any software, you can use the macro recorder function to store keyboard macros of up to 128 strokes. These can be recalled using 15 macro keys.
There are 12 macro keys on the top edge of the keyboard (M1 to M12). There are three fast-access macro keys on the left side of the keyboard (MA to MC).
These pauses are repeated when the macro is recalled. |
The setting is stored in the keyboard.
Key input during playback
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The recording is played back. During the playback, the macro key lights up in different colors.
The setting is stored in the keyboard.
When updating the firmware, the settings of the keyboard are reset to default values and the macros are deleted.
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If a firmware update is interrupted or fails, the keyboard will not work.
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The Performance Key Kit can be supplied as an accessory. It is available from specialist dealers or at www.cherry-world.com or www.cherry.cn.
The Performance Key Kit contains key caps for the W, A, S, and D keys as well as the 4 navigation keys.
The performance keys provide you with the following advantages:
Designation | Value |
Power supply | 2 x USB |
Supply voltage | 5.0 V/DC ±5% SELV |
Current consumption | Max. 1000 mA |
Storage temperature | -20°C... +60°C |
Operating temperature | 0°C... +50°C |
For Europe:
Cherry GmbH
Cherrystraße
91275 Auerbach/OPf.
Germany
Internet: www.cherry-world.com or www.cherry.cn
For USA:
Cherry Americas, LLC
5732 95th Avenue
Suite 850
Kenosha, WI 53144
USA
Tel.: +1 262 942 6508
Email: sales@cherryamericas.com
Internet: www.cherry-world.com or www.cherry.cn
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
Download Cherry MX BOARD 9.0 - RGB Illuminated Gaming Keyboard Manual
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