PI Engineering XK-1225-UFK128-R Users Manual

XK-24 Programmable Keypad

Product Manual

Model XK-24-USB-R
24 Keys
Individual Key Backlighting
Designed, Sold, and Supported in USA
From P.I Engineering, The No Slogan Company
www.xkeys.com

Box Contents

This package contains:
1- X-keys XK-24
1- Installation CD
1- Replacement key set (2 tall, 1 wide, 1 key puller)
2- Angled feet
2- Legend Sheets (1 blank, 1 pre-printed)
1- Product Manual

Quick Start for Windows

1. Run the MacroWorks 3 (MW3) installation program from the enclosed disc.

2. Plug in the X-keys and wait for Windows to recognize it.

3. Press the programming switch (located on the top edge of the XK-24) to

open the MW3 programming window (or click on the MW3 taskbar icon and
select the device).

4. Press any key on the X-keys (or double-click on the key image) to begin

recording a macro.

5. Type keystrokes or select text, shortcut, or function. Multiple lines of

keystrokes, text, shortcuts, and functions may be entered on a single key.

6. Press the key again (or click Save) to complete programming.

7. When finished, press the programming switch again to close the

programming window.

To quickly learn how to use MW3 watch the brief tutorials on the disc or on our
website. Consult the MW3 help file for complete instructions and tips on
programming and using your X-keys.

Mac Users

Install ControllerMate for X-keys from the enclosed disc or visit the Apple page
in the Software section of our website for a free download. ControllerMate for
X-keys is published by OrderedBytes in partnership with P.I. Engineering. For
full programming instructions and support, please visit
www.orderedbytes.com/controllermate/.

Developers

P.I. Engineering offers a free Software Development Kit with code samples in
C#, C++ and .NET. Please visit the Developers section on our website:
xkeys.com/develop.php.

Support

Should you encounter difficulty with the installation or programming, please
open the MacroWorks 3 Help File or check the troubleshooting guide on our
web site. You may also contact our technical support department.

E-mail: [e-mail] Phone: [phone]

Compatibility

X-keys USB devices require MacroWorks 3 for Windows XP, Vista, or 7 or
ControllerMate for Mac OS-X. The X-keys XK-24 also has a “Hardware Mode”
which gives it the ability to mimic a USB keyboard, mouse, or game controller
(joystick) on any USB enabled operating system (including Linux). Learn more
about Hardware Mode on our web site or contact our Technical Support
Department ([e-mail]).

Identifying the Keys

Select appropriate icons or use the blank legend sheet to create your own key
legends. The keycaps snap off with a fingernail or small screwdriver. Apply
the label under the keycap, and replace it. The key caps hold a legend 0.575"
wide and 0.5" high (14.6mm x 12.7mm). Other options are available for
printing legends for multiple units. Contact our Sales Department
([e-mail]) for more information.

Horizontal and Vertical Double-keys

The included double-keys replace two single keys on the X-keys. To install a
double key cap, remove two adjacent keys with the provided key-puller.
Pressing the key puller over an adjacent key and working it under the cap to
be removed is the recommended method. Press the double-key in place over
the two exposed switch stems and configure it in MW3 using the Large Key
Wizard in the Tools menu. Large quad (2x2) keycaps are also available.

Backlighting

All keys on the XK-24 have two backlighting colors (red and blue) and
advanced programming functions in MW3 allow the user to manipulate them.
By default when MW3 recognizes the XK-24, blue backlighting indicates the
unit is ready for operation or programming. If you program a red layer shift or
toggle key, the backlighting will also indicate the active layer.

Feet

The included angled feet may be snapped in to the bottom of the XK-24 to
give it a slight tilt in either portrait or landscape orientation.