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User's Guide
GK450 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Ver.:1.01
Caution: Read the user's guide for proper installation instructions.
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  • Page 1 User’s Guide GK450 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Ver.:1.01 Caution: Read the user's guide for proper installation instructions.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Package Contents and System Requirements ............. 3 2 Technical Specifications ....................3 3 Device Layout ......................4 4 Windows Installation ....................5 5 Open Methods ......................7 6 Software Update ......................8 7 Home ........................... 8 8 Device setting ......................9 8.1 Keyboard Settings ..................

  • Page 3: Package Contents And System Requirements

    Technical Support 2 years limited warranty  Free online technical support at www.aoc.com 2 Technical Specifications Pre-lubed AOC mechanical switches, rated for 60 million clicks.  Light FX Rainbow and RGB LED sidelight  All key programmable  Up to 1000Hz/ms report rate ...

  • Page 4: Device Layout

    Weight: 870 g/1.9 lbs  Cable Length: 1.8 m/ 5.9 ft  Operating Environment Operating Temperature: 0 ° C (32 ° F) to 40 ° C (104 ° F)  Operating Humidity: 10% - 85%  3 Device Layout Combination Key Function ...

  • Page 5: Windows Installation

    4 Windows Installation 1. Download the AOC G-Menu executable, and double click the EXE file to start the installation. 2. Accept the license agreement by selecting the I Agree radio button, and clicking the Next button. 3. Select the installation folder. Select the default folder by pressing the Next button.
  • Page 6 4. Confirm Installation by pressing the Next button. 5. Complete the installation by pressing the Close button. Congratulations on installing G-menu!

  • Page 7: Open Methods

    To uninstall G-Menu: For Windows 10: Go to Windows Settings > Apps > Apps and Features > select G- Menu and press the Uninstall button. For Windows 7/8/8.1: Go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > select G-Menu and press the Uninstall button. 5 Open Methods There are 3 ways to access the G-Menu application.

  • Page 8: Software Update

    After the download is complete, the interface will alert you to install the update.  Note: If there is no network connection, G-Menu will not be able to detect updates. 7 Home  Open AOC G-Menu application and enter the home page.

  • Page 9: Device Setting

    1） Application name: Displayed on the top left, not clickable. 2） Brand logo, Software version: Displayed at the bottom right, not clickable. 3） Minimize/Restore: Displayed at the top right. Click to switch the interface to zoom in/restore the display. 4） Setting: Displayed at the top right. Click to enter the setting interface, where you can set the language.
  • Page 10  Navigation button are, from top-to-bottom: Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Mouse mat, Headset.  The icons of unconnected devices are hidden. 3. Multi-model  Click on the Model drop-down menu to display a list of devices attached to the system.  Data will start loading automatically after selecting a model.
  • Page 11  Enter the name of the new profile.  Click the File button to open the local executable file or enter the execution path in the input box directly.  Click the Save button to add the profile.  Click the Cancel button to close the pop-up box. B) Import ...
  • Page 12 E) Associate  You may associate an executable file to run each time the profile is selected.  Click the File button to open a File Explorer dialog box that shows .exe files.  Or you can directly enter the execution path in the input box. ...
  • Page 13 1. The left side of the interface is the current device onboard, the right side is list of all local profile files. 2. On-board adaptation: Drag the profile file to the back of the corresponding on-board color. After completion, the profile will be immediately applied to the on-board to take effect. 3.

  • Page 14: Keyboard Settings

    8.1 Keyboard Settings 8.1.1 Customize 1. Buttons on keyboard  Defined: Hover the mouse over a key to see what function has been defined to that key. Default, the marked value.  Undefined: Hover the mouse over a key to highlight it. Select the key to change the function of that key.
  • Page 15 8.1.1.1 Macro select 1. Click the drop-down box to select an existing macro. 2. Add  Click the Add button to display the macro editing interface. 3. Delete  Click the Delete button to remove the currently selected macro. 4. Import ...
  • Page 16 8. Cancel  Click the Cancel button to cancel the button macro definition and close the dialog box. 8.1.1.2 Assign a shortcut Select the Assign A Shortcut menu item to cause the Assign A Shortcut pop-up dialog box to appear: ...

  • Page 17: Sensitivity

     Cancel  Click the Cancel button to cancel the key assignment and close the popup. 8.1.2 Sensitivity 1. Polling Rate  Select how often key pressed are polled for: 125Hz/250Hz/500Hz/1000Hz. Default, 250Hz 2. Repeat Delay  Select how long, in seconds, before a key begins repeating when held: 0/3/6/9. Default 3 secs. 3.

  • Page 18: Light Fx

    8.1.3 Light FX 1. Light FX  Click the Light FX drop-down menu to select a light effect.  Among them, Custom Setup lighting effects, you can customize the color lighting effects for the designated buttons separately. 2. Pulsation  Select how fast the color will pulse.
  • Page 19 1. Edit  Select a macro from the drop-down menu. 2. Add  Click the Add button to display the macro editing interface. 1） Macro Name  Enter a name into the text box. 50 characters max. 2） Delay  Select the delay time for running the macro.
  • Page 20  Action: Registers Key down, key up and delay time events.  Key: Which key was pressed or the duration of the delay time between events. 5） Save  Click the Save button to save the macro, making the macro editable. 6）...
  • Page 21  Find the macro file to import.  Click the Open button to import the macro file.  Click the Cancel button to cancel the import, and close the dialog box. 5.Export  Click the Export button to open a Save As dialog box, the file name defaults to the current macro name.

  • Page 22: Discover

    8.3 Discover Discover and share profiles with others on the G-Menu network. 1. Back  Click the < (Back) button to return to the main menu. 2. Discover  Click the Discover button in the upper left corner to refresh the screen. 3.
  • Page 23  New: Displays the newest profiles.  Profile Details  Cover image: Each profile comes with a cover image.  Publisher name: The account that created and uploaded the profile.  Supported devices: Select the icon to reveal the supported model details. ...

  • Page 24: Download Profile

    7. If the network cannot be reached the following error screen will appear.  Click the Retry button to try connecting again. 8.3.1 Download profile 1. Click the Download button to start downloading the selected profile.  This display will change to 'Downloading...'. 2.

  • Page 25: Configure Profile

     Click the Apply button to begin configuration.  Click the Dismiss button to configure later. 3. Abnormal situation  If the download is interrupted, the software will attempt to continue or you may re-download later. 8.3.2 Configure Profile 1. When the profile download is complete, click the Apply button. ...

  • Page 26: Upload

     Click the OK button to close. 2. Configure 1) Name  Enter a name for the configuration. 2) Devices  Select your specific device models. 3) Profile  The current profile is displayed by default, and the selection cannot be switched. 4) Close ...
  • Page 27 1. Title  Enter a title. This is a required field.  The number of input characters is limited to 50 characters. 2. Input short description  Enter a description of the profile. The character limit is 300. 3. Picture ...

  • Page 28: Search

    8.3.4 Search Prerequisite: Click the search bar  Supports search of the publisher, profile name, and description text. 8.3.5 Login Log into your account.  When not logged in, you may also click on the Upload button to enter the login interface. 1.
  • Page 29  Click the Privacy Policy button to read the privacy policy for this software. 7. Terms of Service  Click the Terms of Service button to read the Terms of Service for this software. 8. Back  Click in the main window to dismiss the menu. 8.3.5.1 Create Account 1.
  • Page 30 5. Verification code confirmation  Enter the verification code you received.  Click the OK button:  If the verification code is correct, it will prompt that the account is created successfully, click the Login button to re-enter the account login interface. ...
  • Page 31 8.3.5.2 Forgot Password 1. To reset your password: Enter the email address associated with your account. A recovery link will be sent. 2. Click the Email Me button to have the password reset email sent. 3. Email password reset 1） Password reset link received in the email ...
  • Page 32  Alternatively, copy and paste the link into your browser to open it there.  Link valid time: 2 hours. 2） Password reset interface  Enter and confirm a password containing between 6 to 18 characters (numbers or letters).  Click the Reset Password button: ...

  • Page 33: My Account

    3） Error message: The reset password link has expired  The link sent in the email was not clicked on within the 2-hour reset period. 8.3.6 My Account Prerequisite: You must be logged in to access your account information. Click on the My Account button to display the account information. 1) Account options:...
  • Page 34  Click the My Uploads button to enter the My Uploads interface.  Click the My Downloads button to enter the My Downloads interface.  Click the Account Setting button to enter the Account Settings interface.  the Log out button to log the account out of the device. Click 8.3.6.1 My uploads 1.
  • Page 35 8.3.6.2 My downloads 1. Display the profile information and download time of profiles that have been downloaded and saved locally. 2. Click the Configuration button to enter the configuration interface. 3. Click the Delete button to delete the profile file locally and return to the Profile list.
  • Page 36 8.3.6.3 Account settings 1. The Email address cannot be changed, to change the email address create a new account. 2. Profile picture  Click to open a File Explorer dialog box to change the picture. 3. Edit Name 4. Edit password ...

  • Page 37: Setting

    8.4 Setting Change the setting for G-Menu. Switch Language  Displays all currently supported languages, among which the currently used language is highlighted.  Click the appropriate language button to switch languages immediately. Back  Click the < (Back) button to return to the previous interface. 8.5 Tray Exit ...

  • Page 38: Safety Guide And Maintenance

    4. Warranty void, if disassembled. Do not attempt to repair the device. 5. Troubleshoot by unplugging the device and plugging it back in. If this does not resolve the issue, unplug the device and visit www.aoc.com for support.
  • Page 39 Maintenance Monthly maintenance: Unplug the device and wipe with a soft cloth or cotton swab. Moisten the cloth with warm water for stubborn dirt. Do not use soap or harsh detergents.

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