Nkro Mode; Game Mode; Tourney Mode; Soft Reset - Kinesis Gaming TKO KBTKO Series User Manual

4.8 Enable/Disable NKRO Mode (SmartSet + Right Shift + N)
NKRO ("n-key rollover") mode is a special operating mode that allows the keyboard to register all
simultaneous key-presses. Most standard keyboards, and even many gaming keyboards, limit the number of
keys you can press at one time to six (aka "6KRO"). Use the onboard shortcut to toggle NKRO Mode on and
off (the TKO will take a second to re-enumerate). NKRO mode will remain in effect until keyboard is
unplugged or the v-Drive is opened..
4.9 Enable/Disable Game Mode (SmartSet + Right Shift + ,)
Game Mode disables all Windows key actions to keep you from accidentally exiting your game. Confirm
Game mode with the Status Report.
4.10 Tourney Mode (SmartSet + Right Shift + .)
Tournament Mode is a convenient shortcut that is perfect maximizing performance and compliance for online
or LAN events. Use the above shortcut to: 1) disable all macros, 2) activate NKRO mode, and 3) activate
Game Mode. Note: Tournament Mode is a one-way shortcut. Use the dedicated shortcuts to modify each
individual feature.
4.11 Soft Reset (SmartSet + Right Shift + /)
Erases all custom remaps and macros in both layers (including the default HYPERSPACE key actions) in the
active Profile. Note: A Soft Reset does not modify the Lighting Effect for the active Profile.
4.12 Hard Reset (SmartSet + Right Shift + /while plugging in keyboard)
Erases all custom remaps and macros in both layers (including the default HYPERSPACE key actions) for all 9
Profiles and restores keyboard settings to their factory defaults (including re-enabling Program Lock) settings.
Indicator LEDs will flash to confirm. Note: A Hard Reset does not affect keyboard lighting.
4.13 Refresh Settings (SmartSet + Right Shift + B)
The Refresh Settings shortcut is a very important tool if you are programming the keyboard using the
SmartSet App. The SmartSet App does not dynamically update and any changes made will not go into effect
until the v-Drive is disconnected. Use this shortcut to implement your saved changes immediately.
4.14 Update Keyboard Firmware (SmartSet + Right Shift + U)
Periodically Kinesis Gaming will release new versions of firmware with new features, bug fixes, and/or lighting
effects. Installing new firmware is quick and easy, just download the latest firmware files from the TKO
Support page and follow the online installation instructions. Note: To download firmware, you will need your 5
digit model number: KBTKO. There are separate files for Keyboard Firmware and Lighting Firmware and they
must be installed separately.
4.15 Update Lighting Firmware (SmartSet + Right Shift + R)
Follow the instructions above to download a lighting firmware update an perform an update.
4.16 Adjust Status Report Speed (SmartSet + Right Shift + Right Ctrl + Z, then 0-4)
Certain computers may not be fast enough to play the Status Report at normal speed. If you are experiencing
"garbled" playback, try reducing the playback speed to level 1 or 2. Use this shortcut to enter Status Speed
Mode (LEDs will flash), then tap " 1-4 " to select the speed (default speed is 3), or " 0 " to disable the Status
Report all together.
4.17 Force v-Drive Connection (SmartSet + V while plugging in keyboard)
If you wish to have the v-Drive connect when you plug in the keyboard or are having difficulty accessing the v-
Drive with the normal shortcut, simply hold down this shortcut while plugging in the keyboard to force the v-
Drive to connect on startup.
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