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PACKAGE CONTENTS CM Storm Aluminum Mech Keyboard CM Storm Mech Software USB 3.0 Cable User manual TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS PC with USB port, USB 2.0 compatible, USB 3.0 required for USB 3.0 speeds Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP ...
INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. Plug in the CM Storm Mech keyboard into your computer 2. Obtain the software at http://www.cmstorm.com or http://www.coolermaster- usa.com 3. Run the installer and follow its instructions 4. Launch the Mech software and allow it to configure for the first time 5.
DEVICE LAYOUT 1. F1-F4 Function controls for LEDs 2. F5-F11 Function controls for media and volume 3. F12 Function control for Windows Key Lock 4. 32bit ARM Processor for profile and macro use 5. Sturdy handle for easy transport 6. Built-in extra macro keys 7.
SOFTWARE GUIDE Storm CFG Tab The Storm CFG tab is the default tab when you first open the Mech software. On this page, you can change the functions of nearly every button your keyboard. The top area will show a button that you have clicked/highlighted and what functions you can put on them.
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The bottom area is where you can choose the button you want to change the function of, which will show up in the top area. Once a button is selected, the upper right will show all of the available functions. You can choose what that button does by clicking the red buttons in the upper right.
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Once selected, any changes will show up on the right in the All Key List. You can close the software with the X at the top and it will auto-save the new function you selected to the currently selected Profile on the bottom. You can also use this tab to select your currently active profile or use the button default combination of the right FN +1 through 5 on the number bar for the corresponding profile when not viewing the software.
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Profiles Tab The profiles tab is where you can swap the arrangement of the profiles on your keyboard and transfer profiles between the keyboard and your computer. The top half is the profiles on the keyboard, the bottom half is profiles that are stored on your PC.
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You can change the names of the profiles by double clicking on the names, bringing up a text box for them to rename. Under the Application column, you can put in a program that, when combined with Auto Switch, will trigger the keyboard to automatically switch to that profile when that program runs on your computer.
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Macro Studio Tab The Macro Studio tab is where you manage, create, edit, and erase macro programs for your Mech. There are a few ways to build macros. The easiest method is to click New at the top left, enter the name, and then the Record button on the bottom bar between the Stop square and Play arrow.
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When you click the record button, you will get a popup menu with a few options: 1:1 Mode – This will record the timing between your button presses and releases when you are recording Speed Mode – You insert a time delay in the number field (measured in milliseconds) that will happen between every button press and release ...
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The next method for making a macro is by once again clicking New in the top left, naming the macro, and then going to the Action dropdown on the upper right. Once clicked, it provides options including key presses and combinations such as Print, Copy, and Paste.
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When you have a macro selected, you can click on a button within the grid. This will highlight that action in green and highlight the entire action row. You will also see a virtual keyboard and mouse show up as previously mentioned. You can change the highlighted button action with this virtual keyboard and mouse screen, such as changing the highlighted P to a V to change the macro command above from Print to Paste.
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Once saved, the macro will show up on the Storm CFG tab when a button is being selected to run macro. The macro can be run a single time, 2 to 10 times, toggled on a loop, or continue to loop while the macro button is held down according to the buttons on the upper right when assigning the macro.
The Cooler Master Warranty would like to assure all of the users of Cooler Master Products to be free from any defects as a result of faulty manufacturing or faulty...
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1. Warranty Length All products from Cooler Master at least carry 1 year warranty from the date of purchase, with the exception of power supply units which carry a 2-5 year warranty. If no proof of purchase (receipt or invoice of purchase) can be presented upon request, Cooler Master cannot be held responsible for warranty service.
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8. Exclusion of Damages (Disclaimer) Cooler Master's sole obligation and liability under this Program is limited to the repair or replacement of a defective product at our discretion. Cooler Master shall not, in any...
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