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Summary of Contents for Alienware AW920K
- Page 1 Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Keyboard - AW920K User’s Guide Keyboard Model: AW920K Regulatory Model: AW920K...
- Page 2 NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Low battery ......14 Alienware Command Center .....15 Installing AWCC through Windows Update . -
Page 4: What's In The Box
What’s in the box 1. Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Keyboard - AW920K 2. USB-A to USB-C cable 3. Regulatory document 4. Quick Start Guide 5. Alienware sticker 6. Dongle 7. Dongle Extender with magnetic snap charging NOTE: The documents shipped with your keyboard may vary depending on the region. -
Page 5: Features
Default: Media control - Push Left: Previous track - Push Right: Next track - Push down: Play or Pause track NOTE: Customizable in Alienware Command Center (AWCC). Multi-functional dial knob Default: System volume control - Clockwise: Increase volume - Counterclockwise: Decrease volume - Push down: Mute or Unmute NOTE: Customizable in Alienware Command Center (AWCC). - Page 6 Features AW920K is Alienware’s first ever Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Keyboard that offers versatile connection options across a large number of gaming devices. You can enjoy an undisturbed game playing with magnetic snap charging technology. The new programmable rocker switch and dial knob enables you to perform quick adjustments to control media while keeping you concentrated on the game.
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Page 7: Setting Up Your Gaming Keyboard
Setting up your gaming keyboard Turning on your AW920K gaming keyboard Slide the power button on the keyboard as shown in the following image to turn on the keyboard. Wired Connection Mode Connect the USB-C side of the cable to your gaming keyboard and connect the USB-A side of the cable to the USB port on your computer. -
Page 8: 2.4G Wireless Connection Mode
Setting up your gaming keyboard 2.4G Wireless Connection Mode 1. Connect the AW920K dongle to your computer or to the dongle extender with magnetic snap charging. 2. Connect the USB-C side of the cable to the dongle extender with magnetic snap charging and USB-A side of the cable to your computer. -
Page 9: Bluetooth Wireless Connection Mode
Setting up your gaming keyboard 5. When the battery is low, slide the dongle extender with magnetic snap charging closer to your AW920K and it will magnetically attract and start charging. Bluetooth Wireless Mode Connection 1. Press the connection mode button to switch from 2.4G to Bluetooth 1(1 ). - Page 10 Setting up your gaming keyboard Bluetooth 1 (1 ) Bluetooth 2 (2 ) Bluetooth 3 (3 ) NOTE: You can use your gaming keyboard even without installing the Alienware Command Center (AWCC). Setting up your gaming keyboard │...
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Page 11: Using Your Keyboard
• Press (FN+F5) Decreases brightness; control • Press Increases brightness from current/ (FN+F6) default intensity NOTE: AW920K has a total of 10 brightness levels. The default keyboard- backlight brightness level is 5. Media • Press Fast backward (FN+F9) playback • Press... -
Page 12: Charging Your Gaming Keyboard
1. Connect the USB-C side of the cable to the dongle extender with magnetic snap charging and USB-A side of the cable to your computer. 2. Place the dongle extender with magnetic snap charging close to your AW920K for easy access. 2.4G Charging your gaming keyboard... - Page 13 Charging your gaming keyboard Option 2: Charging through USB cable Connect the USB-C side of the cable to your gaming keyboard and connect the USB-A side of the cable to the USB port on your computer. Charging your gaming keyboard │...
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Page 14: Low Battery
Charging your gaming keyboard Low battery When the battery of AW920K is lower than 15%, the rocker and dial knob blinks in amber color. It is highly recommended to charge your keyboard immediately. NOTE: Under low battery status, the dial knob and rocker blinks in amber color for five seconds and rest for 20 seconds in periodic cycle. -
Page 15: Alienware Command Center
Installing AWCC from the Dell Support website There are two versions of AWCC: 5.5 and 6.0. AWCC 6.0 is available for Alienware computers from the year 2023 while AWCC 5.5 is for any other computers. 1. Download the latest version of the following applications at https:/ /www.dell.com/support/home/en-us?app=drivers... - Page 16 Alienware Command Center AWCC 6.0 system screen: Alienware Command Center │...
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Page 17: Using Alienware Command Center
Basic color function in AWCC 5.5: Basic color function in AWCC 6.0: Keyboard basic color function 1. Launch Alienware Command Center application from the Start menu. 2. Select FX. In the ACTIVE DEFAULT THEME section, select EDIT > LIGHTING. 3. Select Effect from the drop-down list. -
Page 18: Setting Up Lighting And Animation
Setting up lighting and animation Setting up lighting effect in AWCC 5.5: Setting up lighting effect in AWCC 6.0: Setting up lighting and animation │... - Page 19 Setting up lighting and animation 1. Select Effect from the drop-down list for STATIC (ALWAYS ON) or ON KEY PRESS modes. 2. For STATIC (ALWAYS ON), select the section of the keys or all sections that you want to apply the animation above the keyboard image. 3.
- Page 20 Setting up lighting and animation Additional settings for some lighting effect in AWCC 6.0: 5. For Rainbow Wave animation, you can select the direction of the lighting effect and the tempo: Left to Right, Right to Left, Bottom to Top, Top to Bottom.
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Page 21: Configuring Macros On Keyboard
Configuring Macros on Keyboard 1. Click FX menu, select Settings tab, and then choose the AW920K keyboard device. 2. Click Macros by dragging from the All Macros list and dropping your selection to the key on the keyboard you wish to assign macros. -
Page 22: Configuring Dial Knob And Rocker Switch Functions
Configuring Dial knob and Rocker switch functions AW920K keyboard has configurable dial knob and rocker switches. You can change the functions of these switches in AWCC. The default functions of the dial knob and rocker switches are: - Dial knob: System volume control and mute/unmute - Rocker switch: Multimedia (previous track, next track, play and pause) Configuring dial knob and rocker switch function in AWCC 5.5:... - Page 23 Configuring Dial knob and Rocker switch functions 1. Click FX menu, select Settings tab, and then choose the AW920K keyboard device. 2. Click Macros by dragging from the All Macros list and dropping your selection to the image of the Dial or Rocker switch of the keyboard.
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Page 24: Update Firmware And Restore Factory Defaults
Updating firmware and restoring factory defaults Updating firmware and restoring factory defaults in AWCC 5.5: Updating firmware and restoring factory defaults in AWCC 6.0: 1. Click FX menu, select Settings tab, and then choose the AW920K keyboard device. Updating firmware and restoring factory defaults... - Page 25 Updating firmware and restoring factory defaults 2. Click Update to view the firmware version and check if any new firmware is available. You can connect the dongle to the USB port and the keyboard with the USB cable to upgrade your device firmware. Follow the on-screen instructions to upgrade the device firmware.
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Page 26: Disabling The Modified Keys Temporarily
Disabling the modified keys temporarily Query Solution Working behavior When a key is programmed with macro, it continues of modified keys to send macro commands during normal usage. Disabling the Press FN + any key (except Function keys). modified keys Example: Q key was programmed to “ABCD”... -
Page 27: Specifications
Specifications General Model number AW920K Connection type Tri-Mode Technology (USB, Wireless 2.4 GHz, and Bluetooth 5.1) Supported operating systems Microsoft Windows 10 – RS3 and higher. (2.4 GHz) Supported operating systems Microsoft Windows 10 – RS3 and higher. (Bluetooth) Electrical... -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
• From the Contents tab, click the required topic to find more details in Alienware Command Center features. The selected configuration • Ensure that the Alienware Command Center is is not working in Alienware running on your computer. Command Center. -
Page 29: Statutory Information
For European, Middle Eastern, and African customers: Alienware-branded products that are sold and used are subject to applicable national consumer legal rights, the terms of any retailer sale agreement that you have entered into (which will apply between you and the retailer) and Dell’s end user contract terms.
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