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  Features

Features

Feature

Functionality

1 Programmable macro keys (5)

Allows you to add a custom 

keystroke for each macro key with 

software recording. To change the 

functionality of each macro key, see 

Alienware Control Center

2 Multimedia keys

Dedicated audio control buttons.

3 Three-angle adjustable feet

Allows you to customize the tilts to 

three different angles.

4 Alienhead logo

Load custom lighting effect for 

the Alienhead logo. To change the 

lighting effect of the Alienhead 

logo, see Alienware Control Center.

5 Alienfx tron lighting

Load custom lighting effect for the 

Alienfx tron lighting. To change the 

lighting effect of the Alienhead 

logo, see Alienware Control Center. 

 

This keyboard’s iconic Alienware design brings an added layer of imposing style 

to your setup. Enhance your gaming experience with AlienFX –an RGB lighting 

system designed to bring you closer to the worlds you play in with dynamic 

lighting effects tied directly to the in-game action. 

 

Some additonal features of this keyboard include: 

•  Iconic Alienware design with AlienFX 16.8M RGB ambient lighting
•  Brown-mechanical keys
•  Tested for durability to a 50 million cycle life
•  45g actuation force

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Summary of Contents for AW568

Page 1: ...Regulatory Model AW568 Alienware Advanced Gaming Keyboard AW568 User s Guide...

Page 2: ...trademarks of their respective owners 2017 07 Rev A00 Notes cautions and warnings NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer CAUTION A CAUTION indicate...

Page 3: ...Alienware Control Center 9 Configuring the Lighting 10 Configuring the Macros 11 Configuring the Settings 12 Using your gaming keyboard 13 Troubleshooting 15 Specifications 16 Statutory Information 17...

Page 4: ...4 What s in the box What s in the box 1 keyboard 2 documents NOTE The documents that shipped with the gaming keyboard may vary based on your region 1 2...

Page 5: ...ee Alienware Control Center 5 Alienfx tron lighting Load custom lighting effect for the Alienfx tron lighting To change the lighting effect of the Alienhead logo see Alienware Control Center This keyb...

Page 6: ...unctions let you learn your keyboard like an instrument conquering every match with pro level reaction time Bring a competitive edge to every game Mechanical brown switches are designed with all gamer...

Page 7: ...ng keyboard 1 Connect your keyboard to the USB port on your computer 2 Download and install the Alienware Control Center See Alienware Control Center NOTE You can use your gaming keyboard as a dektop...

Page 8: ...rn on the computer 2 Go to www dell com support drivers 3 Click View products 4 Click Electronics Accesories 5 Click Mice Keyboards Wireless Touchpads 6 Click Alienware Advanced Gaming Keyboard AW568...

Page 9: ...l Center 1 Double click on the Alienware Control Center icon on your desktop to open the application If your device is not attached you will be prompted to connect an Alienware accesory to begin 2 Plu...

Page 10: ...10 Using the Alienware Control Center Configuring the Lighting The Lighting tab allows you to customize the lighting effects on the Alienhead logo and AlienFX tron lighting...

Page 11: ...11 Using the Alienware Control Center Configuring the Macros The Macros tab allows you to customize the keystrokes for the macro keys...

Page 12: ...12 Using the Alienware Control Center Configuring the Settings The Settings tab allows you to change the basic settings for your keyboard...

Page 13: ...ontrol Center to start macro recording 2 Fn Lock Press FN Fn Lock Locks the F1 to F12 media control functions 3 Game Mode disable Windows key Press FN F1 Disables the Windows key function 4 Launch the...

Page 14: ...F11 Stop FN F12 Play next track or chapter 7 Volume control Press the volume control keys Mutes the audio decreases and increases the volume 8 Alienhead Press the Alienhead Press the Alienhead to tur...

Page 15: ...port on your computer Plug the keyboard to another USB port Restart the system You need more information in using the Alienware Control Center features Open the Alienware Control Center Click on the...

Page 16: ...age 5V Operating power current Maximum up to 300mA Physical Characteristics Height 33 5 mm 0 5mm 53 5mm with feet Length 450 mm 0 5mm Width 172 mm 0 5mm Weight 1400g 10g Environmental Operating temper...

Page 17: ...user contract terms Dell may also provide an additional hardware warranty full details of the Dell end user contract and warranty terms can be found by going to Dell com selecting your country from t...

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