Cherry MX 10.0N - Corded MX Low Profile Keyboard Manual
- 1 Overview
- 2 Before you begin
- 3 For your safety
- 4 Connecting keyboard
- 5 Adjusting the angle of the keyboard
- 6 Calling up additional functions
- 7 Changing the light effects
- 8 Resetting the keyboard to its original delivery state
- 9 Cleaning the keyboard
- 10 If the keyboard is not working
- 11 Device disposal
- 12 Technical data
- 13 CONTACT
- 14 References
- 15 Download manual
- 16 In Other Languages

Overview

- Change light effect
- Backlighting on/off (When you switch backlighting on again, the keys are lit with the most recently set brightness.)
- Backlighting darker
- Backlighting brighter
- Light effect slower
- Light effect faster
- Win Lock = lock/unlock the following keys and key combinations: Windows key, menu key, ALT + F4, ALT + Tab, ALT GR + Tab, CTRL + ALT + DEL
- Previous title
- Play/pause
- Next title
- Volume down
- Sound on/off
- Volume up
- Calculator
- FN key + END = start/end setting mode for single key illumination
- FN key for sub-function of the F keys
- FN key + spacebar = setting mode for single colour light effect
Before you begin
Every device is different! ("Every device is different!")
The operating instructions contain information on effective and reliable use.
- Read the operating instructions carefully.
- Keep the operating instructions and pass them on to other users.
The CHERRY MX 10.0N is a keyboard for operating computers.
For information on other products, downloads and much more, visit us at www.cherry.de.
For your safety
Risk of choking from swallowing small parts
- Keep the device out of the reach of children under 3 years.
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.
- Select a comfortable inclination of the keyboard by turning the aluminium profile behind the F keys.
- 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.
Adjusting the angle of the keyboard
- Turn the round aluminium profile behind the F keys until the feet lock into the preferred position.
Calling up additional functions
The symbols for the additional functions are on the F3 to F12 keys.
- To call up the function press the FN key and the appropriate key.
Example:
To switch backlighting on or off, press the FN key and F4 (
). - To constantly activate the FN key, press the CTRL and FN keys at the same time.
Changing the light effects
Changing the colour of the light effects
- Press the FN key and the F3 key (
) repeatedly until a single-colour light effect appears. - Press the FN key and the spacebar.
The keys light up in different colours. - Press the key with the desired colour.
All single-colour effects now light up in that colour.
Setting colours for single key illumination
- Switch to single key illumination mode by pressing the FN key and the F3 key (
) repeatedly until the backlighting glows white and the WASD and cursor keys glow red (factory setting). - Press the FN key and the END key simultaneously.
- Press the key whose illumination you want to change until it lights up in the desired colour.
- Change the colour of other keys if necessary.
- Save the settings by pressing the FN key and the END key.
Resetting the keyboard to its original delivery state
- Press and hold the FN key and PAUSE key for 5 seconds.
The original delivery state is restored.
Cleaning the keyboard
- Switch off the PC/laptop or pull out the keyboard 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 key caps of the keyboard.
- Lean the keyboard with a slightly damp cloth and some mild cleaning agent (e.g. dishwashing liquid).
- Dry off the keyboard with a soft, lint-free cloth.
If the keyboard is not working
- 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.
Device disposal
- Do not dispose of devices with this symbol in household waste.
- Dispose of the devices in accordance with statutory regulations – at your local dealer or at municipal recycling centres.
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Technical data
| Designation | Value |
| Supply voltage | 5.0 V/DC ±5% SELV |
| Current consumption | Max. 500 mA |
| Storage temperature | -20°C... +60°C |
| Operating temperature | 0°C... +50°C |
CONTACT
For Europe
Cherry Europe GmbH
Cherrystraße 2
91275 Auerbach/OPf.
Germany
Internet: www.cherry.de
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.cherryamericas.com

References
CHERRY Deutschland - Mäuse, Tastaturen und Eingabegeräte für Profis
CHERRY - mice and keyboards for professionals
Download manual
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