Cherry MX BOARD 3.0S - Corded Gaming Keyboard Manual

Overview

1. Start the CHERRY gaming software
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, ALT GR + Tab, CTRL + ALT + DEL
11. Open web browser
12. Open Windows browser
13. Change light effect
14. 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.)
15. FN key for secondary function of F keys
16. Color change to rainbow colors

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

The CHERRY MX BOARD 3.0S is a keyboard for operating PCs and laptops, and was developed especially for gaming.

For information on other products, downloads and much more, visit us at www.cherry-world.com or www.cherry.cn.

For your safety

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.
• Take several short breaks, with stretching exercises if necessary.
• Change your posture often.

Connecting keyboard

• Connect the keyboard to the USB port of the PC/laptop.
  The keyboard is ready to use without installing any software.

Installing software

To use the full functionality of the CHERRY MX BOARD 3.0S, you must install the CHERRY gaming software on the PC or 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. Load the software as a free download from: www.cherry-world.com or www.cherry.cn. Alternatively, press and hold the CHERRY key ( ) for 3 seconds to open the web link for installing the CHERRY gaming software.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Calling up additional functions

The symbols for the additional functions are located on the F1 to F12 keys. The lighting functions and light effects are only available on the backlight and the RGB version.

• 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 keys at the same time.

Customizing light effects

You can set the light effects using the additional function keys (see 4 "Calling up additional functions"). You can further adjust the light effects with the CHERRY gaming software. To do so, you must install the software (see: 3 "Installing software").

• Press and hold the CHERRY key () for 3 seconds.
  The CHERRY gaming software opens.

Activating/deactivating the CHERRY key

To avoid triggering the functions of the CHERRY key () unintentionally, you can deactivate the CHERRY key ().

• Press the FN key and the CHERRY key () simultaneously.
  The CHERRY key () is activated or deactivated.

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.

Cleaning the keyboard

1. Switch off the PC/laptop or pull out the USB plug.

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

• If the functions of the CHERRY key () are not being executed, it may be deactivated (see 6 "Activating/deactivating the CHERRY key").
• 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.
• Set the option "USB Keyboard Support" or "USB Legacy Mode" to "enabled" in the BIOS of the PC.

Disposal

• 
  Dispose of the device in accordance with the legal regulations.

Technical data

Contact

For Europe:
Cherry GmbH
Cherrystraße
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

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.