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  • Page 1 ARGENT K5 Mechanical Keyboard User Guide...
  • Page 2 --------------------------------------- 28  Hot Keys --------------------------------------- 30  Program Execution --------------------------------------- 32  Game Profiles --------------------------------------- 37  Key Deactivation --------------------------------------- 39 PAGE 40 Functions Available on the Macro Page TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide...
  • Page 3 Scan --------------------------------------- 84  Raindrop --------------------------------------- 86  Snake Marquee --------------------------------------- 88  Marquee --------------------------------------- 90  Flashing --------------------------------------- 92  Sound Control --------------------------------------- 96  System Temperature --------------------------------------- 98 TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents PAGE 99 Functions Available on the Settings Page TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide...
  • Page 5 Keyboard Features Overview Chapter 1: TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide...

  • Page 6: Keyboard Features

    Keyboard Features Features Overview TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Restore Factory Press and hold for five seconds to restore factory settings (including all lighting effects and Settings macros). ※ After the settings are restored, a startup animation will run once to indicate that all settings have been restored.
  • Page 7 Keyboard Features Features Overview TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide My Computer Open My Computer. Calculator Open the system's built-in calculator. Multimedia Player Open the system's built-in multimedia player.
  • Page 8 Keyboard Features Features Overview TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Static: Switching Lighting (1). You can use Fn + F9 (red), F10 (green), and F11 (blue) to change the color of the lighting effect. Pulse: Effects(Front Side) (1).
  • Page 9 Keyboard Features Features Overview TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Static: Switching Lighting (1). You can use Fn + F9 (red), F10 (green), and F11 (blue) to change the color of the lighting effect (F12 will display the blended color).
  • Page 10 Keyboard Features Features Overview TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Decreasing the Speed of Lighting Effects Five different lighting effect speeds (the will flash when the speed is set to the slowest setting). Increasing the Speed...
  • Page 11 Keyboard Features Features Overview TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Adjust the brightness Ten brightness level settings for the green light (the will flash when the brightness of the green light is set to the brightest setting).
  • Page 12 Keyboard Features Features Overview TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Changing the Direction of Lighting Effects You can switch the running direction of a specific lighting effect. Switching Profiles Up to six profiles can be saved. The current active profile is shown by the color displayed on the Red, P2: Green, P3: Blue, P4: Yellow, P5: Purple, P6: Aquamarine.
  • Page 13 Keyboard Features Features Overview TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Macro Recording (only available under Game Mode): On-the-Fly Macro (1). Press Fn + PrtSc to enter recording mode (the entire keyboard will light up and the Record button...
  • Page 14 Keyboard Features Features Overview TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Area Backlight Supports up to five presets: FPS1、FPS2、MMO、MOBA、RTS。 ※ All five presets listed above can be recorded and modified separately. Recording procedure (recording can only be activated while in Area Backlight...
  • Page 15 Keyboard Features Features Overview TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Switching WASD and the Direction Keys Switches the functions of WASD keys with the arrow keys. Full Keyboard Lock Lock the entire keyboard ( indicator lights will flash at the same time to indicate the current status).
  • Page 16 Keyboard Features Features Overview TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Full Keyboard Brightness Adjustment A total of five brightness levels are available for adjusting the brightness of the keyboard's lighting effects. ※ The last level completely disables the backlight for all keys.
  • Page 17 TT iTAKE Installation Chapter 2: TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide...

  • Page 18: Software Installation

    Software Installation Setup Instructions TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 1: Step 2: Launch the setup executable file (.EXE) file and click Next. Click Install to begin the setup process.
  • Page 19 Software Installation Setup Instructions TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Once setup is complete, you will also need to install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Step 4: Redistributable Package. ※ Without installing the Redistributable Package, the software will fail to launch.
  • Page 20 Chapter 3: Functions Available on the Home Page TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide...

  • Page 21: Keyboard Page

    Keyboard Page Key Assignment Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Switching the Home Page Other Settings / Shrink Window / Close Window You can switch the main keyboard configurations Other Settings: Software version, firmware version, Amazon Alexa setting and switching page with the macro recording page.
  • Page 22 Key Configurations Chapter 4: TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide...

  • Page 23: Default Function

    Default Function Default Key Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 1: Step 2: Select a key, then select a "Default" function from the drop-down list. Click Apply to change and save the new function.
  • Page 24 Single Key Function Single Key Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 1: Step 2: Select a key, then select "Single Key" from the drop-down list. Enter a new key value into the lower-right box.
  • Page 25 Single Key Function Single Key Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 4: Step 3: Based on the information and color displayed on the screen, you will be able to Click Apply to change and save the new function.

  • Page 26: Macro Function

    Macro Function Macro Key Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 1: Step 2: First, you must designate a key, then select "Macro" in the drop-down list. Select a macro from the upper-right.
  • Page 27 Macro Function Macro Key Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Step 4: Select a macro repeat option from the drop-down list located in the Click Apply to save the new function. Verify if the new key function is applied lower-right corner.

  • Page 28: Media Function

    Media Function Media Key Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 1: Step 2: Select a key, then select “Media" from the drop-down list. Select a multimedia function in the right drop-down list.
  • Page 29 Media Function Media Key Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 4: Step 3: Based on the information and color displayed on the screen, you will be able to Click Apply to change and save the new function.

  • Page 30: Hot Key Function

    Hot Key Function Hot Key Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 1: Step 2: Select a key, then select "Function Keys" from the drop-down list. Select a type of hotkey function in the upper-right drop-down list.
  • Page 31 Hot Key Function Hot Key Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 4: Step 3: Click Apply to save the new function. Verify if the new key function is applied Select a keyboard function in the lower-right drop-down list.
  • Page 32 Launch Application Function Application Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 1: Step 2: Select a key, then select "Launch Application" from the drop-down list. Select "Application" in the upper-right drop-down list.
  • Page 33 Launch Application Function Application Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Step 4: Click on the Open File button located on the bottom-right. Select the executable file (.EXE) to open.
  • Page 34 Launch Application Function Application Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 6: Step 5: Based on the information and color displayed on the screen, you will be able to Click Apply to change and save the new function.
  • Page 35 Launch Application Function Website Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 1: Step 2: Select a key, then select "Launch Application" from the drop-down list. Select "Web" in the upper-right drop-down list.
  • Page 36 Launch Application Function Website Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 4: Step 3: Click Apply to save the new function. Verify if the new key function is applied Enter the URL into the textbox located on the bottom-right and press Enter.
  • Page 37 Gaming Profile Function Gaming Key Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 2: Step 1: Select a key, then select "Gaming Profile" from the drop-down list. Select a game title in the upper-right drop-down list.
  • Page 38 Gaming Profile Function Gaming Key Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 4: Step 3: Click Apply to save the new function. Verify if the new key function is applied In the lower-right drop-down list, select an in-game action.

  • Page 39: Disable Function

    Disable Function Disable Key Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 2: Step 1: Click Apply to save the new function. Verify if the new key function is applied Select a key, then select "Disable" from the drop-down list.
  • Page 40 Chapter 5: Functions Available on the Macro Page TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide...
  • Page 41 Macro Page Macro Recording Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide New Macro / Delete / Copy / New Text / Import Record / Delete / Insert / Pause / Edit / Export Record: Begin macro recording.
  • Page 42 How to Record Macros Chapter 6: TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide...
  • Page 43 Macro Recording Function Recording Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 1: Step 2: Add a new macro and modify its name. Select the delay method used to record the macro by using the checkboxes below.
  • Page 44 Macro Recording Function Recording Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 4: Step 3: Enter the sequence to be recorded from the keyboard, then press the Stop Press the Record button. button to complete the recording.
  • Page 45 Macro Recording Function Insert Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 1: Step 2: Select a macro by clicking on the key it is assigned to. Click the Insert button.
  • Page 46 Macro Recording Function Insert Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Step 4: Select the position where new content is to be inserted. Press the Record button.
  • Page 47 Macro Recording Function Insert Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 5: Step 6: Enter the sequence to be recorded from the keyboard. Click the Stop button to complete the insertion process.
  • Page 48 Text Recording Function Recording Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 1: Step 2: Add a new character set and modify its name. Enter the values for the "Start Key" and "End Key" in the upper right corner.
  • Page 49 Text Recording Function Recording Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Step 4: Click on the input box located at the bottom-right corner and enter the Click the Save button to complete the recording of the character set.
  • Page 50 Chapter 7: Functions Available on the Lighting Effects Page TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide...
  • Page 51 Lighting Page Lighting Function Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Switching Lighting Effects Keyboard light of 13 lighting effects are supported: Static, Pulse, Wave, Spiral Rainbow, RGB Spectrum, Reactive, Flow, Ripple, Raindrops, Snake, Blink, Sound Control and System Temperature.
  • Page 52 Lighting Effects Overview Chapter 8: TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide...

  • Page 53: Static Mode

    Static Mode Color Area Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 2: Step 1: Click on a color inside the color wheel or enter the RGB color values to change Select "Static Area" in the Lighting Effect drop-down list.
  • Page 54 Static Mode Color Area Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Step 4: Adjust the brightness level of the keyboard's backlight. Click Apply to save the new settings.
  • Page 55 Static Mode Customized Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 1: Step 2: Switch the zones to "Customized." Click on a color inside the color wheel or enter the RGB color values to set the color.
  • Page 56 Static Mode Customized Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Click on the keyboard image directly with the left mouse button to change the Step 4: key color. ※ Right click to cancel the color.

  • Page 57: Pulse Mode

    Pulse Mode Color Area Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 2: Step 1: Click on a color inside the color wheel or enter the RGB color values to change Select "Pulse Area" in the Lighting Effect drop-down list.
  • Page 58 Pulse Mode Color Area Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Step 4: Adjust the backlight speed. Click Apply to save the new settings.
  • Page 59 Pulse Mode Customized Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 1: Step 2: Switch the zones to "Customized." Click on a color inside the color wheel or enter the RGB color values to set the color.
  • Page 60 Pulse Mode Customized Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Click on the keyboard image directly with the left mouse button to change the Step 4: key color. ※ Right click to cancel the color.

  • Page 61: Wave Mode

    Wave Mode Pattern Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 1: Step 2: Select "Wave Area" in the Lighting Effect drop-down list. Select a set of color patterns on the upper-right.
  • Page 62 Wave Mode Pattern Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Step 4: Set the direction, speed, and brightness level of the lighting effect. Click Apply to save the new settings.
  • Page 63 Wave Mode Customized Pattern Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 1: Step 2: Add a new set of color patterns. Add a new color-insertion point and drag it to the desired position.
  • Page 64 Wave Mode Customized Pattern Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Step 4: Click on each color-insertion point to modify its color. Click Apply to save the new settings.
  • Page 65 Spiral Rainbow Mode Pattern Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 1: Step 2: Select "Spiral Rainbow Area" in the Lighting Effect drop-down list. Select a set of color patterns on the upper-right.
  • Page 66 Spiral Rainbow Mode Pattern Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Step 4: Set the direction, speed, and brightness level of the lighting effect. Click Apply to save the new settings.
  • Page 67 Spiral Rainbow Mode Customized Pattern Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 1: Step 2: Add a new set of color patterns. Add a new color-insertion point and drag it to the desired position.
  • Page 68 Spiral Rainbow Mode Customized Pattern Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Step 4: Click on each color-insertion point to modify its color. Click Apply to save the new settings.
  • Page 69 Spectrum Cycling Mode Area Function Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 2: Step 1: Set the speed and brightness level of the backlight and click on Apply Select "Spectrum Cycling Area" in the Lighting Effect drop-down list.
  • Page 70 Reactive Mode Color Area Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 2: Step 1: Click on a color inside the color wheel or enter the RGB color values to change Select "Reactive Area" in the Lighting Effect drop-down list.
  • Page 71 Reactive Mode Color Area Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Step 4: Adjust the backlight speed. Click Apply to save the new settings.
  • Page 72 Reactive Mode Customized Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 1: Step 2: Switch the area to "Customized." Click on a color inside the color wheel or enter the RGB color values to set the color.
  • Page 73 Reactive Mode Customized Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Click on the keyboard image directly with the left mouse button to change the Step 4: key color. ※ Right click to cancel the color.

  • Page 74: Flow Mode

    Flow Mode Color Area Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 2: Step 1: Click on a color inside the color wheel or enter the RGB color values to change Select "Flow Area" in the Lighting Effect drop-down list.
  • Page 75 Flow Mode Color Area Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Step 4: Set the speed and brightness level of the backlight. Click Apply to save the new settings.
  • Page 76 Flow Mode Customized Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 1: Step 2: Set the area to "Customized", then add a new set of color patterns. Add a new color-insertion point and drag it to the desired position.
  • Page 77 Flow Mode Customized Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Step 4: Click on each color-insertion point to modify its color. Click Apply to save the new settings.

  • Page 78: Ripple Mode

    Ripple Mode Color Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 2: Step 1: Click on a color inside the color wheel or enter the RGB color values to change Select "Ripple" in the Lighting Effect drop-down list.
  • Page 79 Ripple Mode Color Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Step 4: Set the speed and brightness level of the backlight. Click Apply to save the new settings.
  • Page 80 Ripple Mode Customized Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 1: Step 2: Set the area to "Customized", then add a new set of color patterns. Add a new color-insertion point and drag it to the desired position.
  • Page 81 Ripple Mode Customized Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Step 4: Click on each color-insertion point to modify its color. Click Apply to save the new settings.
  • Page 82 Ribbon Mode Color Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 2: Step 1: Click on a color inside the color wheel or enter the RGB color values to change Select "Ribbon" in the Lighting Effect drop-down list.
  • Page 83 Ribbon Mode Color Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Step 4: Set the direction, speed, and brightness level of the lighting effect. Click Apply to save the new settings.

  • Page 84: Scan Mode

    Scan Mode Color Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 2: Step 1: Click on a color inside the color wheel or enter the RGB color values to change Select "Scan" in the Lighting Effect drop-down list.
  • Page 85 Scan Mode Color Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Step 4: Set the speed and brightness level of the backlight. Click Apply to save the new settings.
  • Page 86 Raindrop Mode Color Area Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 2: Step 1: Click on a color inside the color wheel or enter the RGB color values to change Select "Raindrops Area" in the Lighting Effect drop-down list.
  • Page 87 Raindrop Mode Color Area Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Step 4: Set the speed and brightness level of the backlight. Click Apply to save the new settings.
  • Page 88 Snake Mode Color Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 2: Step 1: Click on a color inside the color wheel or enter the RGB color values to change Select “Snake" in the Lighting Effect drop-down list.
  • Page 89 Snake Mode Color Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Step 4: Set the direction, speed, and brightness level of the lighting effect. Click Apply to save the new settings.
  • Page 90 Marquee Mode Color Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 2: Step 1: Click on a color inside the color wheel or enter the RGB color values to change Select “Marquee" in the Lighting Effect drop-down list.
  • Page 91 Marquee Mode Color Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Step 4: Set the direction, speed, and brightness level of the lighting effect. Click Apply to save the new settings.
  • Page 92 Blink Mode Color Area Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 2: Step 1: Click on a color inside the color wheel or enter the RGB color values to change Select “Blink Area" in the Lighting Effect drop-down list.
  • Page 93 Blink Mode Color Area Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Step 4: Adjust the backlight speed. Click Apply to save the new settings.
  • Page 94 Blink Mode Customized Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 1: Step 2: Switch the zones to "Customized." Click on a color inside the color wheel or enter the RGB color values to set the color.
  • Page 95 Blink Mode Customized Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Click on the keyboard image directly with the left mouse button to change the Step 4: key color. ※ Right click to cancel the color.

  • Page 96: Music Mode

    Music Mode Color Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 1: Step 2: Select “Music Mode" in the Lighting Effect drop-down list. Set the desired mode of lighting effects.

  • Page 97: Sound Control Mode

    Sound Control Mode Color Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 3: Step 4: Click on a color inside the color wheel or enter the RGB color values to change Click Apply to save the new settings.
  • Page 98 System Temperature Mode Function Setting TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Step 1: Step 2: Select "System Temperature" in the Lighting Effect drop-down list. Click Apply to save the new settings.

  • Page 99: Chapter 9: Functions Available On The Settings Page

    Chapter 9: Functions Available on the Settings Page TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide...

  • Page 100: Settings Page

    Settings Page Else Function TT Premium | ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Software User Guide Language Settings Sets the language of the program's user interface. Official Website / Social Media Official Website: Visit the Product official website. Social Media: Visit Thermaltake on Facebook.
  • Page 101 Thank You...

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