Kinesis TKO User Manual

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SMARTSET APP

Use the SmartSet App to customize

lighting schemes, modify the base

key layout, access special key

actions and macro tools, or change

settings.

Download the SmartSet App and

save it anywhere on your PC or Mac.

KinesisGaming.com/tko-support

Launching: First use the “v-Drive”

shortcut (see pg. 2) to “connect” the

v-Drive to your PC so the App can

read and write to the conguration

les stored in the keyboard’s ash

memory. Then launch the App.

Implementing: When you’re done

customizing the TKO, save your

changes in the App. Then use the

“Refresh” shortcut to preview the

changes with the v-Drive connected.

Or use the “v-Drive” shortcut to

disconnect the v-Drive and resume

normal keyboard operation.

CHANGING SWITCHES

Each switch on the TKO can be

swapped with any “MX-style” switch.

Use the included extra switches to

customize the feel of WASD or

HyperSpace, or install your favorite

style for a custom experience.

Removal: Using the wire-end of

included tool, remove the keycap.

Then use the tweezer-end to release

the 2 front & back tabs and gently

wiggle the switch while pulling up.

Installation: Align the 2 switch pins

with the round receptors in the PCB

and gently snap the switch into the

plate. Press straight down to avoid

bending the pins. Test the switch for

functionality & then replace keycap.

Troubleshooting: If the new switch

doesn’t work, it’s likely because the

pins were bent during installation.

Straighten bent pins with tweezers.

Note: Improperly removing and/or

installing switches can damage the

keyboard and void the warranty.

HYPERSPACE KEYS

The HyperSpace triple space bar

oers enhanced performance and

ergonomics by giving you three

programmable thumb keys under

in an otherwise standard layout.

Experiment with dierent thumb

key actions, Fn, macros, and mouse

clicks to nd your ideal layout for

both typing and gaming.

Space Bar Swap: Prefer to use a

full-size space bar for a conventional

typing experience? No problem,

HyperSpace is 100% modular!

Follow the instructions at left to

remove the 3 keycaps & switches.

Then remove the 2 small stabilizers

by depressing the tabs on the back

of each housing, then rocking them

forward until they slide up & out.

Slide in the included big stabilizer

and snap it into the plate. Re-install

the middle key switch, install the

two switch covers in the empty

holes. Then install the included

standard space bar keycap.

FN LAYER

Like all compact 60% keyboards, the

TKO moves lesser-used key actions

to the embedded Fn Layer.

So each key on the TKO can perform

two unique actions: the standard

“Top Layer” action and the alternate

“Fn Layer” action (see pg. 4).

The alternate Fn Layer actions are

legended on the front of the key

(without the “gear” icon). Access

them by holding the Fn key and then

tapping the desired key. Release Fn

to return to the Top Layer.

Users who need frequent access

to the Fn Layer can assign an “Fn”

key anywhere on the keyboard,

or change Fn to act as a “toggle”

key using the SmartSet App. Try

assigning Fn to one or two of the

HyperSpace keys for improved

layer-shifting with your thumbs.

RGB LIGHTING

Each of the TKO’s 9 Proles is pre-

congured with a unique lighting

scheme (see pg. 4). Choose one

of the default schemes with the

onboard “Prole” shortcut (see

pg. 2), or create your own lighting

scheme with the SmartSet App.

Key Lighting: Choose from 10

unique eects and customize the

colors, direction, and speed. Or

create your own Freestyle pattern

by assigning any color to any key.

Edge Lighting: Choose from 6

customizable ambient lighting

eects. Match the Key Lighting

eect or design your own scheme.

Fn Layer Lighting: Frequent Fn

layer users can assign contrasting

eects to the Fn layer, or highlight

critical embedded key actions with

a dierent color.

Note: The SmartSet App is required

to customize lighting schemes, but

not to toggle between the 9 Proles.

Please read this Quick Start Guide before attempting to program the keyboard, engage tenting or tilting, or

remove any switches. Download the full User Manual and SmartSet App at KinesisGaming.com/tko-support.

GETTING STARTED

The TKO is 100% plug-and-play

and does not require any software

or special drivers for basic use.

Connect the USB-C end of the cable

to the TKO and the USB-A end to

your PC, and you’re ready to go!

Proles: The TKO has 9 fully-

customizable Proles. Each Prole

features the same base key layout

and a unique lighting scheme (see

pg. 4). Prole 1 is pre-loaded, but

you can use the onboard Prole

shortcut to load any of the other 8

Proles (see pg. 2).

Onboard Programming: Users

can customize the key layout in

any Prole and modify keyboard

settings using the convenient

onboard programming shortcuts

(see pg. 2). Before attempting any

re-programming, use the Unlock

shortcut to disable Program Lock.

*Consult the User Manual for detailed instructions regarding Onboard Programming, the SmartSet App, and Direct Editing: KinesisGaming.com/tko-support

SMARTSET ONBOARD PROGRAMMING

All TKO keyboards have “Program Lock” engaged from the factory to prevent accidental programming. First disable Program Lock using the “Lock” shortcut below to enable onboard programming and v-Drive access.

To activate an onboard shortcut, hold the SmartSet key, then hold Right Shift, and then tap the desired shortcut key. Shortcuts are legended with the SmartSet gear icon to distinguish them from Fn-layer actions.

Tap the desired

number key to

load any of the 9

Proles.

Note: Default

lighting schemes

for each of the 9

Proles are shown

on page 4 of this

guide.

Print-to-screen a

report of current

keyboard settings

(e.g., Active Prole,

Lighting etc).

Caution: Make

a text editing

window active

before running a

Status Report!!!

Disable

Program

Lock

before

reprogramming

the keyboard or

connecting the

v-Drive.

Note: Use this

same command to

re-lock keyboard

programming.

Use the shortcut

to enter

Remap

Mode

1) Tap the desired

Source

key action,

2) Then Tap the

desired physical

Destination

key

location.

Connect the

v-Drive

to your PC

so the SmartSet

App can read &

write to the TKO’s

conguration les.

Note: Keep v-Drive

disconnected

when App is not

in use.

Refresh Keyboard

Settings, Layout,

and Lighting.

Note: Use Refresh

to preview your

SmartSet App

changes since

the App does not

update the TKO

dynamically.

NKRO

enables

unlimited

simultaneous

key presses

for maximum

performance.

Note: Unplugging

or connecting the

v-Drive disables

NKRO Mode.

Use the shortcut

to enter

Macro

Record Mode

1) Select the

Trigger key(s)

2) Type the macro.

Tap the SmartSet

Key to end

recording.

Game Mode

disable the

Windows key

action.

Note: Protects you

from interrupting

your game by

accidentally

tapping the

Windows key.

Enable

Game

Mode

and

NKRO

Mode

, and disable

Macro playback.

Note: Disabling

Game Mode

and NKRO, and

restoring macro

playback done

individually.

Soft Reset

erases

all Remaps and

Macros in the

active Prole

Note: Hold these

keys down during

plug-in to

Hard

Reset

the TKO to

factory default

settings.

The SmartSet Key

4x: Loaded 4x: Status Run 4x: Locked

2x: Unlocked

Fast: Source

Slow: Destination

4x: Connected

2x: Disconnected

4x: Refreshed 4x: NKRO On

2x: NKRO O

Fast: Trigger

Slow: Contents

4x: Game On

2x: Game O

4x: Tourney On 4x: Soft Reset

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Federal Communication Commission 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. 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 of the following measures: (1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, (2) Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver, (3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected (4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Conventional at keyboards force you to play with your palms facing the desk which causes harmful FOREARM

PRONATION. Playing in this posture reduces blood circulation which can lead to various repetitive strain injuries.

The TKO is the rst non-split keyboard to oer an ergonomic TENTING solution that elevates the thumb-side of

either hand during gameplay to maximize PERFORMANCE, COMFORT, and STAMINA.

TENTING TILTING

Most keyboards feature a 5˚ positive tilt, and many include “pop-up” feet to produce even more tilt. This posture

may feel familiar, but it causes harmful WRIST EXTENSION which can lead to repetitive strain injuries.

The TKO was designed to feature an ergonomic 0˚ slope to keep WRISTS NEUTRAL. However, the keyboard can

be tilted forward or back to suit your PREFERENCES.

Learn More about Tenting, Tilting, and Keyboard Ergonomics at KinesisGaming.com/ergonomics

Note: TKO tenting is only intented for gameplay where one hand is on the keyboard, and the other hand is on

the mouse. Attempting to type normally with both hands on the keyboard while the TKO is tented will put a large

amount of strain on one of your hands and will result in injury. If you are enjoying tenting for gaming and also

want to type in that posture, consider a split keyboard like the Kinesis Gaming Freestyle Edge RGB.

Note: The two

BIG LEGS

on the front edge can

be used to produce 10˚ of negative tilt, but that

conguration is only recommended if you have a

padded palm support or keyboard tray.

Note:

The two

BIG LEGS

on the back edge can

be used to produce 10˚ of positive tilt,

but that

conguration creates a very harmful typing posture

and is not recommended at all.

Left Hand Tenting:

Flip out the BIG LEGS on the right

side of the TKO for 5˚ of tenting

for your left hand.

Right Hand Tenting:

Flip out the BIG LEGS on the left

side of the TKO for 5˚ of tenting

for your right hand.

Negative Tilt:

Flip out the SMALL LEGS on the

front of the TKO for 5˚of negative

tilt to further reduce wrist strain.

Positive Tilt:

Flip out the SMALL LEGS on the

back of the TKO for 5˚of positive

tilt to get a conventional feel.

- TKO Keyboard

- Detachable USB-C Cable

- Travel Case

- Dual Keycap & Switch Removal Tool

- 8 Extra Kailh Box Mechanical Switches

- 2 HyperSpace Switch Covers

- Full-size Spacebar Keycap and Stabilizer

IN THE BOX

Lighting (Fn)

Use the Fn Key in

combination with T to toggle

the Key Lighting and Edge

Lighting On and O.

Fn Key

Hold the Fn Key down to

momentarily access the

embedded Fn actions. Use

the SmartSet App to move Fn.

Mouse Clicks (Fn)

Left and Right mouse clicks

accessed via the Fn Key and

Q/A.

Note: Disabled when

v-Drive is connected

Media Actions (Fn)

Volume and Playback controls

accessed via the Fn Key and

W/E/R/S/D/F.

Note: Disabled

when v-Drive is connected.

HyperSpace Keys

Customize the three

programmable HyperSpace

“space” keys or install the

conventional space bar.

Arrow Keys (Fn)

Arrows accessed via the Fn

Key and I/J/K/L for maximum

speed without leaving the

home row.

SmartSet Key

Hold the SmartSet Key, then

hold Right Shift and then

select the corresponding

onboard shortcut (see pg. 2).

CUSTOMIZING HYPERSPACE KEYS

Programming LED

The SmartSet key LED will

ash to conrm programming

commands or to prompt

further action.

KinesisGaming.com/tko-support

Keyboard:

- PC with full-size USB Port

- Windows 7-10, macOS, Linux, or Chrome OS

SmartSet App:

- Windows or macOS

- 25MB of Hard Drive Space

- Internet Connection (Download Only)

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

For tech support resources and technicians:

TECHNICAL SUPPORT & DOWNLOADS

Onboard Shortcuts

Use SmartSet, Right Shift and

the keys in the bottom row

to trigger the most common

onboard shortcuts (see pg. 2).

Proles

Prole 1 is pre-loaded.

Toggle between each of the

9 Proles using the SmartSet

Key, Right Shift and 1-9.

GET TO KNOW YOUR TKO KEYBOARD

- Standard 60% Dual-Layer Layout

- SmartSet Programming Engine

- Modular “HyperSpace” Triple Space Bar

- “Hot-swap” PCB Design

- Anodized Aluminum Plate

- Double Shot PBT Keycaps

- 16.8M Color Dual Zone RGB Backlighting

- Kailh Box Mechanical Switches

- 9 Customizable Proles

- NKRO Mode and Game Mode

- 1ms Response Time and 100% Anti-Ghosting

- 4MB Onboard Flash Memory (the “v-Drive”)

FEATURES

All 3 HyperSpace keys are pre-congured to

perform “space”. To unlock the true potential

of HyperSpace, try conguring one or two of

the keys to perform alternate actions like Fn,

Enter, Backspace (and more) to boost gaming

and typing performance by transferring hard to

reach actions to your powerful thumbs.

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Default Prole

DEFAULT LIGHTING SCHEMES

Load the Prole with your favorite color scheme,

or use the SmartSet App to design your own.