Cherry MX 8.2 TKL Wireless - Wireless Gaming Keyboard Manual

Overview

1. Start the CHERRY gaming software. To program the keyboard with the gaming software, you must first connect it via the USB cable.
2. Sound on/off
3. Sound down
4. Sound up
5. Backlighting on/off (When you switch backlighting on again, the keys are lit with the most recently set brightness.)
6. Backlight brighter
7. Backlight darker
8. Light effect slower
9. Light effect faster
10. Gaming mode = lock/unlock the following keys and key combinations: Windows key, Menu key, ALT + F4, ALT + Tab, CTRL + ALT + DEL, CTRL + ESC
11. Open web browser
12. Open Windows browser
13. Change light effect
14. Print
    When holding down the FN key: Enable connection via USB cable
15. Scroll
    When holding down the FN key: Enable connection via Bluetooth
16. Pause
    When holding down the FN key: Enable wireless connection
17. Start/exit setting mode for individual key lighting (In the setting mode, activate, deactivate or change the key lighting by pressing the specific key. To cancel the programming and discard the settings, press the space bar.)
18. FN key for secondary function of F keys
19. Color change to rainbow colors Before you begin...

Before you begin

Every device is different! The operating instructions contain information on effective and reliable use.

• Read the operating instructions carefully.
• Keep the operating instructions and pass them on to other users.

The CHERRY MX 8.2 TKL Wireless is a wireless keyboard for operating PCs/laptops and has been developed especially for gaming. For information on other products, downloads and much more, visit us at www.cherry-world.com or www.cherry.de.

For your safety

Risk of choking from swallowing small parts

• Keep the device out of the reach of children under 3 years.

RSI stands for "Repetitive Strain Injury".
RSI arises due to small movements continuously repeated over a long period of time.

• Set up your workspace ergonomically.
• Position the keyboard and mouse in such a manner that your upper arms and wrists are outstretched and to the sides of your body.
• You can choose the most comfortable angle for the keyboard by adjusting the feet on the back.
• Take several short breaks, with stretching exercises if necessary.
• Change your posture often.

Avoiding damage

The magnets can wipe storage media and damage mechanical watches

• Do not place any storage media such as magnetic cards or external hard drives, or mechanical watches within 10 cm of the keyboard.

Switching the keyboard on/off

When not in use for longer than 30 seconds, the keyboard switches to sleep mode, which requires very little power. In this mode the LEDs and keypad illumination are turned off. It switches on again automatically the first time a button is pressed. Because the keyboard still consumes power in energy-saving mode, switch it off manually before longer periods out of use or for transport.

• Slide the switch on the back of the keyboard to the appropriate position:
  Off = 0
  On = I

Attaching the palm rest

• Push the palm rest up to the front of the keyboard.

The palm rest is held in place by magnets in the keyboard housing.

Connecting the keyboard to a device

You can connect the keyboard to your PC/laptop or other devices (such as a game console or TV) via the cable, Bluetooth, or with the receiver using a 2.4 GHz wireless connection.
The Bluetooth connection is convenient if you wish to use the keyboard with several devices: You only need to connect once and do not need the receiver. You can also use Bluetooth to permanently connect up to 3 devices to the keyboard and switch between them.

Connecting the keyboard via cable

1. Turn the keyboard on (set the switch on the back of the keyboard to "I").
2. Connect the cable to the USB port on the back of the keyboard and to a USB port on the PC/laptop.
3. While holding down the FN key, press the "USB" key ( ).

The "USB/Battery" LED ( ) lights up red on the back of the keyboard.

Connecting the keyboard via Bluetooth

As the keyboard has 3 Bluetooth channels, you can connect it to 3 different devices.

1. Turn the keyboard on (set the switch on the back of the keyboard to "I").
2. Open the search for Bluetooth devices on the device you want to connect to the keyboard (for example, on a Windows PC select Start > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth).
3. Follow the instructions of the operating system.
4. Activate the Bluetooth connection of the keyboard by pressing the "Bluetooth" key ( ) while holding down the FN key. If there is no connection on the active channel (1, 2 or 3), the "Bluetooth" LED ( ) flashes red on the back of the keyboard. Channel 1 is selected the first time the device is switched on. If the LED is glows red constantly: The channel is already being used by another device.
5. If necessary, select another channel by pressing the FN key and one of the 1 – 3 keys.
   Or:

• Press and hold down the FN button and one of the 1 – 3 keys. The LED starts flashing again and the connection on the channel is deleted and can be overwritten.

6. Follow the instructions of the operating system of the device you want to connect to the keyboard within 30 seconds.
   The "Bluetooth" LED ( ) lights up red and the keyboard is connected to the device.

If the LED does not light up, the connection has failed.

• Try again.

Connecting the keyboard via the receiver

1. Turn the keyboard on (set the switch on the back of the keyboard to "I").
2. Connect the receiver to a USB 2.0 port on your device if possible (this usually has a white or black guide).
3. While holding down the FN key, press the "Wireless" key ( ).

The "RF" LED on the back of the keyboard ( ) up red. The keyboard is connected to your PC/laptop.

Changing the connection type

If you have established a connection via cable, Bluetooth and via the receiver, you can switch between the connection types using the FN key and the corresponding key.

FN key + key	Function
	Connection via USB cable
	Connection via Bluetooth
	Connection via wireless receiver

• Hold down the FN key and press the appropriate key as shown in the table.

The type pf connection is changed and is indicated by the corresponding LED on the back of the keyboard.

Switching Bluetooth device

If you have connected the keyboard to several devices (e.g. PC, game console and TV) via the 3 Bluetooth channels, you can switch between these devices.

1. Switch to the Bluetooth connection.
2. Press the FN key and the corresponding key for the desired channel.

The keyboard is connected to the corresponding device via Bluetooth.

Installing the software

Software installation via cable only
To prevent software faults due to an empty battery, the software cannot be installed or run in Bluetooth or wireless mode.

• Connect the keyboard via the cable (see: 5.1 "Connecting the keyboard via cable").

To benefit from the full scope of performance of the CHERRY MX 8.2 TKL Wireless, you need to install the CHERRY gaming software on the PC/laptop.
With the CHERRY gaming software, you can adjust the light effects and assign macros to the keys.
The CHERRY gaming software is intuitive to operate and includes a help function. You can also contact our support if you need.

1. Always use the latest software.
2. Connect the keyboard via the cable (see: 5.1 "Connecting the keyboard via cable").
3. Download the free software from: www.cherry-world.com or www.cherry.de.
   Or:

• Press and hold the FN key and the CHERRY key ( ) for 5 seconds to open the web link for installing the CHERRY gaming software.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Calling up additional functions

The symbols for the additional functions are on the top row of keys.

• To call up the function press the FN key and the appropriate key.
  Example:
  To switch the sound on or off, press the FN key and F1 ( ).

• To constantly activate the FN key, press the CTRL and FN key at the same time.

Customizing light effects

You can set the light effects using the additional function keys. You can further adjust the light effects with the CHERRY gaming software. To do so, you must install the software.

Charging the keyboard

Charge the keyboard when the "USB/Battery" LED ( ) on the back of the keyboard flashes blue.

• Connect the cable to the USB port on the back of the keyboard and to a USB port on the PC/laptop.

The "USB/Battery" LED ( ) on the back of the keyboard lights up blue while the keyboard is charging.
The LED stops glowing when the keyboard is fully charged. The charging circuit prevents overcharging.
The keyboard battery is charged as long as the PC/ laptop is switched on. You can continue working while charging. The cable, Bluetooth or wireless connection selected is retained.

Resetting the keyboard to its original delivery state

• Press and hold the FN button and pause button for 5 seconds. The original delivery state is restored.

If this does not work, there is a small hole in the middle of the bottom of the keyboard.

• Use a thin wire (paper clip) to press the switch in this hole.

Cleaning the keyboard

1. Turn the keyboard off (set the switch on the back of the keyboard to "0").

NOTE! Aggressive cleaning agents and liquids can damage the keyboard

• Do not use solvents such as gasoline or alcohol and scouring agents or scouring sponges for cleaning.
• Prevent liquids from entering the keyboard.
• Do not remove the keycaps of the keyboard.

2. Clean the keyboard with a slightly damp cloth and some mild cleaning agent (e.g. dishwashing liquid).
3. Dry off the keyboard with a soft, lint-free cloth.

If the keyboard is not working

• Switch the keyboard off and on again.
• Use another USB port on the PC/laptop.
• To make sure that the keyboard is not defective, test it if possible with another PC/laptop.
• Charge the keyboard via the USB cable (see 10 "Charging the keyboard").
• Remove any objects causing interference between the devices and the PC/laptop. Interference is caused in particular by metallic or electrical objects such as cables, loudspeakers or USB hubs.
• Reduce the distance between the devices and the PC/laptop.
• Should any interference be encountered when using USB 3.0 devices right near the receiver: Use a port that is further away, an additional cable, or a USB hub for the receiver or USB 3.0 device.
• Set the option "USB Keyboard Support" or "USB Legacy Mode" to "enabled" in the BIOS of the PC.

Rectifying a Bluetooth connection fault

• If your PC/laptop is in standby mode, it cannot be woken up using Bluetooth devices. Switch on the PC/laptop manually.
• If the keyboard is already connected to another device on the selected channel, you cannot establish a parallel connection. Switch off the first device or deactivate the connection.

Operation of several Bluetooth devices on a PC/laptop
When too many Bluetooth devices are connected, it may be too much for the Bluetooth receivers in the PC/laptop.

• Turn off any unnecessary Bluetooth devices.
• Remove the connection to the keyboard in the Bluetooth software and add it again as a new device.
• Use an external Bluetooth receiver.
• If you have assigned different Bluetooth channels: Switch the Bluetooth channel if necessary (see 6.1 "Switching Bluetooth device").
• Connect the keyboard using the receiver.

Rectifying a connection fault using the receiver

• Connect the receiver to a USB 2.0 port on your PC/laptop (this usually has a white or black guide). Malfunctions occasionally occur on USB 3.0 ports (blue guide).
• Connect the receiver to another USB 2.0 port on the PC/laptop.
• Reduce the distance between the receiver and the keyboard by connecting the receiver to a USB port that is close to the devices.
• Use a USB extension cable to place the receiver as close to the keyboard as possible.

Device disposal

• Do not dispose of devices with this symbol in household waste.
• Dispose of the devices in accordance with statutory regulations – at your local dealer or at municipal recycling centers.
  

Technical data

Contact

For Europe:
Cherry Europe GmbH
Cherrystraße 2
91275 Auerbach/OPf.
Germany
Internet www.cherry-world.com or www.cherry.cn

For USA:
Cherry Americas, LLC
5732 95th Avenue
Suite 850
Kenosha, WI 53144
USA
Tel.: +1 262 942 6508
Email: sales@cherryamericas.com
Internet: www.cherry-world.com or www.cherry.cn

Certifications

EU Declaration of conformity

The company Cherry Europe GmbH, Auerbach/OPf., Germany hereby declares that this radio system model conforms to the European guideline 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity can be found under the following Internet address: www.cherry.de/compliance.

UKCA

UK Authorised Representative:
Authorised Representative Service
The Old Methodist Chapel
Great Hucklow
SK17 8RG
UK

Documents / Resources

References

• CHERRY - mice and keyboards for professionals
• CHERRY Deutschland - Mäuse, Tastaturen und Eingabegeräte für Profis
• cherry_web
• Produktzertifizierungen | Über CHERRY - Cherry

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