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I. WINDOWS REQUIREMENT • Windows XP/ Windows Vista /Windows 7 /Windows 8 /Windows 10 • Available USB port (V1.1/2.0/3.0) • 5MB of free disk space...
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1. Download the Ballista software from our website at primusgaming.com/software. 2. Connect the gaming keyboard to an available USB port. 3. Double click the BALLISTA100T_Setup file. 4. You will be prompted to select the setup language. The available languages are English or Spanish.
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4.2MB of free disk space. Click Next to continue. 7. Select Start Menu folder location where you want the software to be displayed. The default location is Primus\BALLISTA100T. You may change this path if desired. Click Next when done.
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8. You are now ready to install your brand new Primus BALLISTA100T gaming keyboard. Click on Install. 9. Click on Finish to complete the setup.
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The Main software screen will be displayed. In this menu you can configure the lights, setup a macro, assign personalized keys, and set different profiles.
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1. Programming profiles You can assign up to 3 different profiles. To do so, click on Profile 1, make all the software changes you would like to assign to this profile slot and then click Apply to save the settings. Do the same for Profile 2 and 3.
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2. Programming keys The software allows for all keys to be customized in order to execute specific functions. Keys can be programmed as follows: • Single key or combination keys: you can input a single key command or a combination of key commands to any key.
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2. Once the following screen is displayed, click on Key assignment. 3. You can press any key on the keyboard to assign a different value to Q. We will change it to Ctrl-Z. Press Z and click on the Ctrl button. Once done, click OK to save the setting.
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4. Now every time you press Q on your keyboard, it will automatically press Ctrl-Z, which is the Undo function in Windows. 5. If you want to reset the function key, click on Q again. Then press the restore button on the upper right corner followed by OK to accept the change.
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B. Assign a multimedia key: For illustration purposes, we will use the Q key. 1. Click on Q. You will get a popup as seen below. Click on Media. 2. Select any of the 18 preset functions. Once done, click OK. Now any time you click on Q, the selected preset will occur.
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C. Macro editor: 20 macros, and each macro can contain a maximum of 8 characters. 1. Click on Macro editor. A new window will open. Right click under Macro List and select New macro. 2. Enter a name for the Macro. For this example we will use Test. Once done, click on OK.
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3. Ensure the Macro you just made is highlighted. Press on Start record. Now you can enter in any combination of characters you want. Automatic recording time delay is on by default. So, it will automatically record how much time you take between key presses. This feature can be turned off.
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D. Macro options • Macro loop settings: A. Cycle until the key is released: This will repeat the macro until you release the macro button. B. Specified cycle times: Here you can enter how many times you want the macro to loop over and over again.
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2. You can also use the Insert event option to edit your Macro. Just pick a spot in the key list you wish to insert the event. The available options are: Key down, Key up, or Delay.
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E. Import/Export Macro: 1. Export: Click on the Macro you wish to export. Right click and select Export. Name the Macro, choose a folder on your computer and click Save. 2. Import: Right click on the empty space on the Macro list. Click on Import macro, go to folder containing your saved Macros.
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F. Assign macro key: 1. To assign a Macro, click on the key you wish to assign the desired sequence. In this example, we will assign the Test macro to the letter Q. 2. Click on Q followed by Macro. Choose the macro from the list and then click on OK. 3.
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3. Lighting effects: 1. This menu allows you to configure the lighting effects and colors on the keyboard. Click on the Light option. 2. There are 10 different lighting effects available. Some of them allow you to pick the brightness or speed.
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3. Click Apply to save your color and illumination settings.
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1. The keyboard comes with quick command functions • Fn+F1 = My Computer • Fn+F2 = Search • Fn+F3 = Calculator • Fn+F4 = Open Music player • Fn+F5 = Previous track • Fn+F6 = Next track • Fn+F7 = Play/Pause •...
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3. Pre-set backlight mode: The LED will light up on the defined preset keys based on the game mode you are on. • FN+1= game mode 1 (FPS) - ASDW ↑↓←→ ESC • FN+2= game mode 2 (CF) - ASDW Ctrl Shift Alt Space RGQEB 1-5 Tab F1-F4 Home End PgUp PgDn PrtSc SCRLK •...
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