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The ZM-K400G is a gaming keyboard. The keyboard needs to be programmed to become a versatile device. I will try and cover some of the programmable keys.
The software for the keyboard is not included in the box so you will need to download it from
After you install the software you will have an app installed in your program files folder. Option.exe
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Gaming Keyboard"
After you install the software launch Option.exe
This is the application to programme the keyboard.
The setting cog gives you the option to poll at different rates. This is useful for gaming, 1000Hz is the fastest option.
The software allows the configuration of 3 profiles. When you press the M key (see Blue arrow) the profile is changed. You get a popup in the bottom right hand corner showing the profile being loaded.
The windows key lock(see Blue arrow) locks the windows button so you cannot go to the tiles screen from the desktop and vice versa. To use this press ALT+KeyLock key (also works with CNTRL+KeyLockKey).
Repeat to unlock
The M key changes the profile. There are 3 profiles available.
If you want to restore back to default use the restore button on the main app.
Making G1 launch a programme
First I am going to configure an app to launch using ALT+CONTROL+D using the normal windows shortcut. Then we will load those keys into G1 key.
You can create keyboard shortcuts to launch your favourite applications.Obviously you have to stay clear of the normal shortcut keys used in windows.Right Click on your application and select properties.
To launch the app using the keystrokes you have programmed press CTRL+ALT+D
Press G1 then press the shortcut function. Select Alt + Ctrl and D to be the same key strokes for my app in the earlier slide. After you apply this key G1 will launch my app.
The Media keys can be used by your favourite media player. In my choices I can select iTunes, Winamp or Windows Media Player
The Media Keys can also be changed. This screen shows the media key in Profile 2 set up to do ALT Control D
You can configure a mouse function to the G or Media Keys.
The advanced option lets you configure a key to one of the choices listed. The run function does not let you run an app but it launches the run prompt
The browser choices can launch email, explorer, calculator, home, search, favourites, stop, forward and back
The base option has the cut paste and other choices.
You can configure a Macro function to the G or Media Keys. In this case I created a new Macro F1 and recorded the keys FXV300. When you apply and save it the key produced the letters on the sticky note.
The keyboard has many uses and can be useful in gaming situations. The product manual is very basic and will require you to spend some time learning how it all works. I have not shown every option but I think you get a basic idea how it all works.
The driver version is for information only, there is no auto update facility.
All in all this keyboard serves a purpose for me. I wanted an illuminated keyboard with multimedia function and the ability to launch an app using a single key. This keyboard does that very well. I am not a gamer so not too sure if this fits that purpose.
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